Severe storm damage decimated trails across multiple counties, including critical routes in Roxbury, Andover, Strong, Phillips, New Vineyard, Eustis, and Carrabassett Valley. Specifically impacted were the Orbeton Crossing and Randy Bunnell Trail, which suffered extensive destruction from high water and storm conditions.
The Alliance called an emergency All Hands on Deck Regional Motorized Meeting last December and the local snowmobile and motorized trail clubs demonstrated remarkable solidarity. Everyone spoke about the damage. Clubs said how they did not know what to do or how they would get trails open for a successful 2024 season.
County Commissioner Bob Carleton was instrumental in securing funding for recovery efforts, ORV representatives Joe Higgins and James Turner brought valuable insights from the off-road vehicle community. Additionally, Senator Russell Black and Representatives Mike Sobeleski, Randy Hall, and Scott Landry were present.