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  • Come Work At The Catamount Trail Association!

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    Greg Maino

    The Catamount Trail Association is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a one-year full-time AmeriCorps position as Outreach and Youth Program Coordinator, beginning in September 2022.   Responsibilities include […]

  • Mary “Badass” Anderson & The Catamount Trail

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    Greg Maino

    I was first introduced to Mary Anderson via a post in the Vermont Bikepackers Facebook Group in early October of 2021. At that time Mary had just finished solo hiking […]

  • Bolton Valley Ski Cubs: Week 1 Report

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    In the week leading up the the first session of the Ski Cubs youth xc-ski program on January 16th, I was intermittently wringing my hands, checking weather reports for Bolton Valley […]

  • Why Skimo Shouldn't Scare You

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    Greg Maino

      So you may have heard that this winter the Catamount Trail Association and Bolton Valley Resort have teamed up and will be hosting a Citizen Skimo Race Series on […]

  • Thank You Onion River Sports!

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    Greg Maino

    A few weeks ago, before the holidays, Onion River Sports hosted a showing of the movie Jumbo Wild at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier. Afterwards there was an after-party and raffle at […]

  • A Hoot and a Howl – Encounters Along the Trail

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    We often consider the onset of winter to represent an annual senescence or seasonal pause of life. Birds cease their forest melodies, all but the most tenacious leaves fall to […]

  • Why Ski Uphill?

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    Greg Maino

    This winter the Catamount Trail Association has partnered up with Bolton Valley Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort to bring you two different uphill ski series. The Bolton Series will take place […]

  • It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness

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    What is one of the most important things I always make sure to have with me when I’m on a hiking, skiing, or climbing adventure? That’s easy—a trusty headlamp I […]

  • Tips For Staying Comfortable On A Cold Ski Tour

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    Greg Maino

    Today is the first day of winter and during the next few months many of us will be spending as much time as we can outside on our skis. Winter […]

  • Alpine Resort Uphill Policy Reminder

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    Greg Maino

    Well… that little bit of snow this past Saturday night was a nice surprise! And though we can’t ski in the woods yet, that doesn’t mean there aren’t turns to […]

  • 2016 Backcountry Winter Event Calendar Available!

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    Greg Maino

      We’ve got quite a selection of instructional events, races, festivals, and tours lined up for 2016! Check out our new Winter Events Calendar to read all about every fun […]

  • Backcountry Skier Holiday Gift Guide: $35 & Under

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    Greg Maino

    How is it December already? Where does the time go! Anyway, don’t fret. We’re here to help. We know there’s not much time left to find the perfect gifts for […]

  • One Less Troll Under the Bridge

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    We work hard every year to keep mother nature at bay so we can continue to enjoy valuable time spent out on the trail. Clipping down newly sprouted hobble bush […]

  • Stowe Area Full-Service Inn-To-Inn Ski Tour

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    Greg Maino

    There’s no rest for the weary here at the Catamount Trail Association. We’ve been working hard this fall to update our tours and events and we wanted to let everyone […]

  • The CTA rings in Another Year at the 32nd Annual Meeting

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    GMC headquarters in Waterbury were full of enthusiastic friends and supporters of the Catamount Trail who traveled from near and far to attend the 32nd annual meeting of the CTA […]

  • Join our 2016 Ski Cubs program as a Volunteer Instructor!

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    It happens every year. On that day we get our first snowfall-where the snow really starts to stick-people of all walks of life seem to get a case of the […]

  • Pimp My Boots: Intuition Liner and Professional Boot Fitting Giveaway!

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    Greg Maino

    Pimp My Boots – November 2015   Nothing ruins a good day of skiing like ill fitting boots. And backcountry kicks can be especially difficult to fit. Unlike their alpine counterparts […]

  • NATO Instructor Training Clinic At Bolton Valley – January 9th

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    Greg Maino

      Are you an experienced backcountry skier interested in introducing others to the sport while also improving your own skills? Well, on Saturday, January 9th at Bolton Valley Resort we’ve teamed up with […]

  • CTA Introduces Founder’s Society

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    The Catamount Trail Association is pleased to introduce the Founder’s Society, to recognize individuals taking a leadership role every year in ensuring the strength and future of the CTA. The […]

  • Art Show, Silent Auction, & Social Hour at the Nov. 14th Annual Meeting

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    Put down your guidebooks and maps, pause the pre-season planning for this year’s perfect tour, stop hovering over your freshly waxed and sharpened skis, and come join friends of the […]

  • First Look: Dynafit Radical ST 2.0

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    Greg Maino

    The Radical 2.0 is Dynafit’s latest update to to their bread and butter all around touring series. They are the perfect balance of low weight, durability, and safety. The Radical ST […]

  • Trail Work: Keurig in the Green Mountains

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    What happens when you’re hanging out with a couple of guys from Keurig Green Mountain? No, we didn’t end up mainlining K-Cups… but we did, coincidentally, talk a lot about […]

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