Trail Pass (TMA) & Memberships

Welcome to the Trail Pass and Membership page. Trail passes are often also referred to as TMA’s or Trail Maintenance Assessments.

This page will guide you to the most appropriate way to purchase your trail pass. A VAST Trail Pass (TMA) is required to ride the VAST trail system in addition to any state registration. The price of the trail pass is based on the state registered. “Early bird” TMA pricing is available from the time of the release until opening day of the trails (December 16, 2023).

Times are changing, and so are we.

2024 VAST Trail Passes (TMA's) are now available online only and here is what you need to know:

• All TMA's will now be purchased online, with credit card only, through the VAST website. (www.vtvast.org) You can now purchase your TMA the day you want to ride, from your vehicle, on the way to your parking area. (Not if you are driving, of course.)

• Members can easily look up their own VAST Member IDs in order to buy. An individualized email will be sent to all last year members with the ID number this week with a dynamic link taking you directly to the form with your member ID already filled in.

• Upon purchase, you will be emailed a temporary TMA until one can be mailed to you. It is recommended to set up an email if you have not already done so.

• TMA prices increased by $10 this season due to historical flooding damage. They are still a flat rate throughout the state, regardless of the club. This means you do not see any savings by shopping around. Purchase your trail pass from the club where you ride. You can select a second club to purchase a membership from at the time of purchase for an additional $30.00.

• The TMA total is comprised of THREE parts: (VAST Fee, Club/County Dues, processing fee).

• If purchasing a “Vermont Registered TMA”, you will need to provide a copy of your CURRENT VT registration by uploading it.

• Drift Dusters is dedicated to making this process as seamless as possible and have worked with our agents to provide this service if you do not have internet at home or are having trouble signing up.

• We EXPECT questions to arise and issues will come up just as sure as the next January thaw, but our personal phone numbers will be available on our website for you to call with questions.

• Be patient with us and other clubs as we work through this new process. We are here for you.

• A “Family TMA” can be purchased for a reduced price after paying for the first two TMAs at the regular price. In order to receive “family” pricing, all snowmobiles must be registered to the same person/s and address. ***Family pricing only available before 12/16/23. You must purchase your first two TMAs at the regular price and then go back into the system to purchase your family TMAs.

• If you continue to have problems using this new system, do not hesitate to email us at driftdusters@gmail.com or call/text President Mike Koehler at 802-487-4313 or Website Administrator Roger Gosselin 802-274-4502.

Now that you’ve had a crash course on the new online system, click here to purchase:

If you have purchased your TMA with another club, but still want to support our club, you can purchase a club membership only. Every club membership is important to us and is put directly into trail maintenance and grooming. Purchasing a club membership makes your part of our team and a large part of our successful American Made Trails. As a reminder, purchasing a membership ONLY does not give you access to the the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System. You must purchase a TMA for that using the button above.

Use the button below to purchase a Drift Dusters Membership. If you have any questions email us at driftdusters@hotmail.com.