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Battleground Bridge Raffle
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This Raffle Has Ended Raffle Winners! Thank you to everyone that contributed to support the new Battleground Bridge! We are very lucky to have such an engaged and supportive community. […]
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Vermont Backcountry Ski Handbook
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Vermont Backcountry Ski Handbook Now Available A How-to Guide for the Management of Backcountry Ski Zones Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Backcountry Ski Handbook provides land managers, partner organizations, and […]
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Why Become a Recurring Donor to CTA?
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As charitable donors, when we think about giving to worthy causes, we usually plan it on a yearly basis. On the other hand, there are more and more options to […]
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Membership Rates Increase on May 1st… Renew Now!
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Happy winter everyone! We wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that the CTA’s membership rates will be changing on May 1, 2018. For our primary membership levels, the […]
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Ski Cubs weeks 2 and 3: No Snow, then Powder Feast!
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Winter being our favorite season here at the Catamount Trail Association, we are also at its mercy. In the latter half of January here in Vermont, we saw multiple snowpack […]
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Ski Cubs week 1: Coach says, "No poles!"
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As announced in our e-bulletin, this past week was the first of the winter for our Catamount Ski Cubs program! This is the seventh year of the program, which aims […]
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Panel Heats Up in Stowe! Vermont's New Backcountry Fever
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It’s not often that a word like “fever” gets used to describe the chilled-out (and chilly) sport of backcountry skiing, but with all the forward progress on backcountry issues in […]
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Cold weather in the backcountry: a primer
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When car thermometers start reading in the single digits, even driving to the nearest trailhead seems daunting — let alone gearing up for a day in the woods. Since cold […]
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What To Pack In Your Pack With The Outdoor Gear Exchange
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When you head out into the backcountry, whether for an hour or a day, you need to be prepared. In this video Kenzie from the Outdoor Gear Exchange shares some […]
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Interview: Will Robens & Salomon Snowcross Relays
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The last couple of season’s Salomon has been testing out a pretty awesome race format called Snowcross. Snowcross combines running and XC skiing into one fun and exciting event. […]
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Green Mountain Skimo Camp: Time to Skin!
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The first annual Green Mountain Skimo Camp went off in great style this past Saturday at Bolton Valley Resort. Sixty participants showed up bright and early for a mix of […]
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We Need Your Help Hauling Firewood Up To Bryant Camp
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Bryant Camp needs our help! It’s firewood supply is dwindling and the GMC is asking for help on Saturday, December 16th, 2017. We’re looking for as many folks as possible to help haul firewood from Bolton […]
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Trail Profile: Section 19
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What’s in a section? As any seasoned Catamount Trail skier knows, every mile of skiing is slightly different. What distinguishes one day of touring from another isn’t just weather or […]
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Break Trail for the CTA: Become Our Next Executive Director
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As announced at the CTA Annual Meeting on November 4th, Executive Director Amy Kelsey will be leaving in the spring of 2018. In preparing for this leadership transition, our search committee […]
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Don't Forget: CTA Annual Meeting and VT Backcountry Forum Nov. 4!
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Are you pining for winter? Waxing your skis over and over again? Bushwhacking around in your backyard looking for new ski lines? Wishing the cold October rains would turn to […]
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New VCHB-Americorps Member Joins the CTA
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Hey, everyone! My name is Scott Berkley, and I’m the new VHCB-Americorps member working with the Catamount Trail Association for 2017-2018. I know I’ve got some big shoes to fill […]
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Governor’s Outdoor Recreation Economic (VOREC) Steering Committee Announces Public Forums
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Mark your calendar and make sure your voice is heard! The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) steering committee will host a series of public forums to gather input from […]
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Race To The Top Of Vermont Interview Series – Marilyn Ruseckas
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Don’t let Marilyn’s gentle demeanor fool you. Underneath her kind smile she is waiting to destroy you! Marilyn has been racing bikes at a high level for the last 20+ […]
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More than Just a Run: RJ Thompson Pursues the Long Trail "Unsupported" End-to-End Record
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Some of you may be familiar with R.J. Thompson, a good friend of the CTA, owner of Native Endurance, and co-founder of Vermont Huts Association. Well, you may not know […]
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Race To The Top Of Vermont Interview Series – Griffin Larson
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If you’ve ever wondered why someone would run, bike, or hike up a mountain at an event like the Northeast Delta Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont this series […]
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Race To The Top Or Vermont Interview Series – Justina McConnell
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If you’ve ever wondered why someone would run, bike, or hike up a mountain at an event like the Northeast Delta Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont this series […]
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A Not So Scientific Review Of The Julbo Aerospace Goggle.
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I just wanted to give a quick plug for the Julbo Aerospace Goggle. I wore a pair of these goggles for the entire Corporate Cup 5k Race (which I also […]









