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Orrington Trail Riders

P.O. Box 202, Orrington, ME 04474

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Items to carry when riding:

Personal identification

Snowmobile registration

Tool kit

Spare belt

Spare spark plugs

Tow rope

Knife

Map

Money

First aid kit *

Food and water

Waterproof matches and fire starter

material (paper etc. in a waterproof bag)

Flashlight

Necessary personal medical information

Paper and something to write with

Candle

Hand warmer packs

Extra key to your snowmobile

Extra dry gloves and socks

A wool hat

Cell phone

Duct or electrical tape

Compass

Emergency blanket

* Basic First Aid Kit

Band Aids- various sizes

2" and 4" gauze compresses or gauze pads

1- triangular bandage (sling)

Roll of gauze

Roll of 1" adhesive tape

Rubber gloves or plastic wrap

to use as a fluid barrier

Antibacterial cream or soap

Antibiotic first aid cream

Aspirin

Protective face shield or mask

** Do not carry any liquids that

may freeze or break open**

Snowmobiling Safety Tips

Ride Sober - A high percentage of snowmobile fatalities and injuries are the direct result of someone's irresponsible use of alcohol. Don't drink and ride. Don't let anyone else in your group drink and ride.

Be Aware Of Conditions - Early season ice conditions remain questionable. Snowfall can insulate thin ice and slow the freezing process. Snow levels may vary on the trails. Objects may be covered or barely hidden. Ride accordingly.

Stay off roads and on trails - Early in the season, it is tempting to ride on roadways. Don't do it. It is illegal and it puts both snowmobilers and automobile drivers in danger.

Ride At A Reasonable Speed - Speed limits are determined by existing conditions. If you can't control your sled safely at the speed you are going, you are going too fast. You are not only threatening your safety, but the safety of others around you. Slow down.

Use Hand Signals - The use of a simple set of hand signals on the trails keeps traffic orderly and predictable. These signals inform other sledders of your actions. Know them and use them.

Ride Defensively - You can do everything right, but still encounter a rider who is doing everything wrong. By riding defensively, you will be prepared to respond and avoid a dangerous situation.

Ride to the Right - Just like driving a car. It is required by law that a snowmobiler operate to the right of center on the trail when approaching or navigating a curve, corner, grade or hill. Stay to the right, even on straight-aways.

The Brian Wass Fund Snowmobile Safety Course (pdf)

CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS

Last Updated: Saturday, August 14, 2010

Our trail system is now closed to all motorized vehicles. Please respect our landowners.

Feel free to contact our Trailmaster Walter Hincks 825-4415 if you notice anything that needs our attention.

L O C A L T R A I L A L E R T !

It is especially important to STAY ON MARKED TRAILS, especially at Rocky Knoll Golf Course! They have had trouble with turf damage in their fairways due to frost penetration where snowmobiles run. The marked trail is in a location that minimizes damage to the course. Please respect our landowners.

again... STAY ON MARKED TRAILS!

Keep in mind that streams, ponds, and lakes are NOT a part of the trail system.

Next time you are out and about, take notice of all the work our small crew of volunteers have completed from posting signs to building and repairing bridges to clearing brush and rerouting trails. They work so very hard to make sure that the rest of us have a safe and pleasurable riding experience. So let's make sure we thank them the next time we see them. Thank you so much guys!

This is a fine bridge replacement recently completed on trail 6 going up King's Mountain

Photos of Trail #1 reconstruction between Oak Hill Road and Swetts Pond Road. 2 to 3-foot high berms on each side of the trail created standing water that did not freeze during most winters. We ditched the uphill side and built-up the middle of the trail. We also created a new trail next to Oak Hill Cemetery to bypass a swamp near Howards Farm.

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Here are some photos of the bridge rehabilitation.

The bridge is 65 feet long. We hauled in about 800 feet of rough sawn lumber graciously donated by Hanscom Well Drilling. It is pretty much done. Center rails will be added this weekend.

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Shown in photos are Walter, Jim, Kenny, and the three Wheeler boys (BJ, Eric, and Seth).

Good news...

the annoying mud hole on Trail 107S near the Bucksport line that has will now be a non-issue. Two beaver dams and a large rock have been removed which caused the backup of water. A small stream now runs through which should freeze and stay froze through the winter.

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Please yield for grooming equipment