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happyonthehill802 t1_j3ddu56 wrote

The majority of class 4 roads are snowmobile trails in the winter. Be prepared for a massive tow bill, and a lot of pissed off locals. Also we currently have no snow anyways.

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skijunkiedtm t1_j3ddrya wrote

Wait for a snow storm and hit the Bolton access road

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Loudergood t1_j3mt0y3 wrote

Or for a cheap thrill just burn up your brakes on the way down. Stupid teenage me got a lot of grey hairs that day...

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whaletacochamp t1_j3rcgpw wrote

I think every teenager who goes skiing at Bolton has to burn up their brakes on the access road at least once.

I tried to pour water on mine at the bottom. Boy did they pulse after that.

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Loudergood t1_j3rlqjp wrote

Yeah I blew through that stop sign at about 45....

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whaletacochamp t1_j3rp7ub wrote

Same lol. Then once I finally did stop I called my dad who said I likely boiled my brake fluid. Told me I just had to wait for it to cool off.

So of course that meant throw snow/water at the rotors since that will totally cool the brake fluid.

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Twombls t1_j3dgrnl wrote

Vermont doesn't do the whole off roading thing as much. As out west

Id reccomend walking

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somedudevt t1_j3ez06s wrote

Tons of off-roading in Vermont. Not always done within the law, but people off-road all over the place.

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lantonas t1_j3jv924 wrote

On the opposite side of the spectrum, I love the people that think they own Class IV roads.

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Lundgren_pup t1_j3dc9yf wrote

Like off-road trails? I really wouldn't unless you can foot the bill for your impending tow-out via excavator. Avoid winter and spring, save for summer and fall, unless you have a very special vehicle.

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-_Stove_- t1_j3dk7q1 wrote

Give VAST a call, and make sure to leave your name and # so they can call you back. /s

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Corey307 t1_j3egsdr wrote

Your plan is going to at best result in a huge bill for towing and could kill you. Dumb.

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Presdipshitz t1_j3dr3ei wrote

I'm going to say.... Interstate 89

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Vermontess t1_j3eie3r wrote

Just hit some back roads

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stacey1771 t1_j3oqril wrote

take 105 over Jay Peak in a storm, good times........

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No-Menu-5104 t1_j3gpxph wrote

I’d say you’re lucky to not yet understand why that’s a bad idea. Conditions change around every corner. The hills are steep and class 3 roads are barely usable when the storm has just hit. Even with studded snows, and chains, you’re bound to find yourself in a situation that will have you wishing you stuck to the paved roadways, or home. It seems that with elevated temps this year, paved roads will remain greasy the way we typically see them early and late season. That’s some white knuckle driving alone. Bundle up and take to your feet, or a true snow vehicle.

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trutknoxs t1_j3hk2tg wrote

It’s not very long but I do enjoy taking Rockingham Hill Road into Saxtons River. Fair warning it gets good ol VT rough when the mud starts

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trutknoxs t1_j3hl4wb wrote

Also just bc everyone’s on here nagging; be a good soul and be mindful. You’re not likely to find a proper off reading trail that doesn’t go through private property. Do yourself a favor and take a dirt back road (like the one I recommended), be cautious, and count your blessings bc yea if you’re off the road, it’ll be a bit before someone finds you, you’re not likely to have cell service, and the tow bill will be very very sucky and yes you may die but that’s unlikely unless you’re being very silly behind the wheel (in which case maybe you had it coming?)

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slightlyTartLemon t1_j3ltxms wrote

You’d be better off renting a snowmobile and waiting for when we actually have snow

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whaletacochamp t1_j3rcbww wrote

All of these words make me think you have no idea what you’re asking and that your car can’t do what you want to do with it…..

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