The Catamount Trail: 300 Miles of Cross-Country Skiing the Length of Vermont
At 300 miles in length and spanning the state of Vermont from bottom to top, the Catamount Trail is one of Vermont’s treasured gems. It is a cross-country ski trail that has been in the making since 1984 and was fully linked together in 2008. Skiers and snowshoers take to the trail every winter season — most for the day, many on CTA tours and some to go end-to-end — all enjoying the backcountry, touring center, farmland and village surroundings along the way. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary by joining us for our tours and special events. 2009 Winter Tours and Events
Members are the backbone of the Catamount Trail and support its maintenance and protection. The Trail was founded, built, and is maintained by members. For as little as $35 for a basic CTA membership, you can help us continue to keep this valuable Vermont asset open to the public for generations to come. Click here to check out the benefits our membership has to offer.
2009 FJG Race To The Top Of Vermont
Mark your calendar for the Fleischer Jacobs Group (FJG) Race To The Top Of Vermont on Sunday, August 30, 2009. After a tremendously successful debut event last summer, we will continue to make this one of Vermont's premier running and mountain bike races. Take the Catamount Challenge by racing to the top of Mt Mansfield with 800 other like minded athletes. We will even have a non-competitive class for those participants who wish to walk to the top of VT. This year the Catamount Trail Association will team up with Mobius, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to growing a culture of mentoring in our communities and finding caring adults to mentor children.
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CTA Loses Long Time Friend
On Friday, May 15, 2009, John Stearns of Bridgewater, VT and Glastonbury, CT passed away at the age of 74 with his family by his side.
It’s not very often someone comes along who embraces an organization like John Stearns embraced the Catamount Trail. John’s passionate love for skiing and the outdoors were expressed through his dedication to the many facets of the organization.
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Tremble and Hanowski Win Catamount Trail BC Challenge
- Racers Start at Trapp Family Lodge
Thirty-five backcountry racers and tourists take on 2nd Annual Catamount Trail Backcountry Challenge Race and Tour. Eric Tremble squeaks out his second straight win over Olympian Marc Gilberston. JoAnn Hanowski edges out Betsy Rikert for the women's title. Click here for more details.
A Winner's Perspective of the Catamount BC Challenge Race by Eric Tremble Click Here To Read Article
Helen Smith gives a first hand account of competing in the Catamount Challenge Backcountry Race and Tour. Click Here For Article
New York Times Features The Catamount Trail
Breaking news! The New York Times newspaper has a very interesting article about the Catamount Trail in their Friday 2/27/09 Travel section. Many thanks to local freelance writer Sarah Tuff for writing this wonderful article. Click here to read the article.
The February/March edition of Cross Country Skier Magazine also has a wonderful article about the Catamount Trail by JoAnn Hanowski. Pick up a copy at your local book store.
New CTA 9th Edition 25th Anniversary Guidebook For Sale
The Catamount Trail Association introduces the new 9th edition Catamount Trail Guidebook, the only comprehensive guidebook for the entire 300-mile cross-country ski trail the length of Vermont. Nordic ski enthusiasts will delight in discovering the winter beauty of Vermont’s special places on skis, and the 9th edition Catamount Trail Guidebook will help guide their way.
Kroka Expeditions: Back on the Catamount Trail in 2009
Kroka Expeditions' High School Semester Program travels the length of the Catamount Trail. This year's semester students hit the Trail at the end of January. Updates from the 2009 Expedition are posted in our News and Events Section.
New partnership with Ski Trax Magazine
The CTA has partnered with Ski Trax Magazine the largest cross-country ski magazine in North America. Catamount Trail Members may sign up for Ski Trax Magazine at 65% off the subscription price. Check out the article on the CTA in Ski Trax's Annual 2008/09 Buyers Guide!
Visit their Web site to subscribe: www.skitrax.com
CTA Survey Results
In order to better serve our CTA members, we sent out a survey during the summer via E-Bulletin to all members who we have current email addresses. Wonder what people had to say? You can review the results online (PDF) >
A Note from Gert Lepine!
April 1, 2008
Dear Friends at the Catamount Trail,
What a great party we had at our house due to the Trail.
The Kroka Expedition had scheduled a stop at our house early on. But to make it a super occasion was a surprise birthday party for Hannah (a counselor). Her mother and younger sister came from Hartland with a beautiful, three-layer chocolate cake with ample frosting.
You can imagine these teenagers just off the Trail after months in the outdoors. What a treat for everybody.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the creation and conservation of this wonderful project – the Catamount Trail.
Seeing what this project is offering to these teenagers makes the whole thing one of Vermont’s Greatest Treasures!
You’re the greatest!
Sincerely,
Gert Lepine
Note: Gert, whose farm is located in the Mud City section of Morrisville, donated CTA's first trail easement in 1994.
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