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  • Raynaud’s: Cold Paws on the Catamount

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        When it comes to coping with some of our most frigid outdoor temperatures, we all get cold feet (and hands) at times.  Cold extremities result from sharply reduced […]

  • Sprucing Up Section 26

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    Is there a world record for the fastest construction of a footbridge? Well, I think we set it last Friday on Section 26 of the Catamount Trail. Thanks again to […]

  • Bolton Valley Ski Pass Giveaway!

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    Greg Maino

    Bolton Valley Ski Pass Giveaway Win FREE Skiing At Bolton Valley! Winter is coming and the Catamount Trail Association and Bolton Valley want to help you get after it. For […]

  • Win 2 Days Of Cat Skiing In The Chic Chocs For You And A Friend!

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      Hello backcountry skiers of the Northeast! It’s that time of year again where we remind you that the Catamount Trail Association is a member supported organization. Everything we do […]

  • The Pursuit of Snow

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    Every fall- the ski movies begin their tours, local shops begin advertising for winter and enthusiasts alike begin taking bets on the first snowfall and the first skiable snowfall. The […]

  • Catamount Trail Section 19: Trail Work Report

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    Here’s a big shout out to the folks from Keurig Green Mountain who came out for trail work on the Catamount Trail last Friday! We had some serious people-power out […]

  • Hydration on the Trail

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      It may seem ridiculous to worry about dehydration while skiing. Though surrounded by water (snow), skiers risk dehydration from a variety of factors. First, people tend to drink less […]

  • You're Invited: Vermont Backcountry Forum – November 6th

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    Greg Maino

      Hello VT Backcountry Friends,  On Thursday, Nov 6th in Rochester, VT, at the Pierce Hall Community Center (38 S.Main St.), the Vermont Backcountry Alliance (VTBC), which is a new program […]

  • Vitamin I: a Pill for every Ill?

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    My work as an ER physician routinely shows me not only the good that modern medications can bring, but also their potential to do harm.  On one hand, drugs can […]

  • Overuse Injuries in Cross-country Skiing

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     Review of the medical research on cross-country skiing related overuse injuries reveals a “Catch-22”: 60% of overuse injuries in competitive cross-country skiers are caused by preseason fitness training. Experts advise […]

  • 2nd Annual Vermont Backcountry Forum (& Celebration)

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    Are you curious about what Vermont’s growing backcountry skiing/riding community has been up to lately, and what it’s got in store for the future? Please join us on the evening […]

  • Catamount Trail Membership Renewal & User Survey

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    Greg Maino

      By now you should have received you Annual Catamount Trail Association Membership Reminder via snail mail. And while winter may seem like it’s still a long ways off… nows […]

  • A Puffy Predicament: Picking The Perfect Puffy Parka!

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    Greg Maino

    During the winter months one of the most valuable and likely to be used pieces of kit one can own is a good puffy jacket. But, with all of the […]

  • Catamount Trail Section 5 Bridge Build – Day 1

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    Greg Maino

      Yesterday–September 30–was the first day of a new bridge build on Section 5 of the Catamount Trail in Stratton, VT. This was day-1 of a 4-day build and a […]

  • Scouting the Streams

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    On Tuesday, Amy and I took a ride over to Section 26 to scout trail work projects. We drove along the Lamoille River, admiring the brilliant fall foliage as we […]

  • 2014 North Face Race To The Top Of Vermont: Recap!

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    Greg Maino

      The 2014 North Face Race To The Top Of Vermont made possible by KLMOUNTAINSHOP.COM happened exactly one month ago today… and it was quite the day. 826 runners, mountain […]

  • Leave Nothing But Tracks? Your Input Needed on DRAFT VT BC Ethics

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    In case you missed the update about this back in August, we’re spreading the word again about the need for your feedback and comments on a DRAFT Vermont Backcountry Code […]

  • Plan Your Winter Adventures with the CTA Now!

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        Lots of snow, perfect ski conditions and boundless energy are what we envision while planning our winter season of tours and events. While we can’t be certain exactly what the […]

  • Emily Is Famous & Fabulous!

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    Greg Maino

      Our very own Emily Licht was on the news the other day. Emily has been working here at the Catamount Trail Association as our Outreach and Youth Coordinator for […]

  • A Visit to Craftsbury

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    The many miles of dirt road were the first thing I noticed about Craftsbury.  The second was the complete absence of cell service.  We’re not talking about spotty cell service. […]

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