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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 become a “sustaining member” to organizations like your local public radio station, and to start planning your giving in monthly increments rather than yearly sums.…
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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 increase is akin to a stop at your favorite baker or barista on the way to the trail, not a new pair of backcountry skis.…
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs: Aaron Desrochers
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs is a recurring feature here on the CTA blog where we take a peek inside the packs of seasoned backcountry skiers to see what they take with them when out exploring Vermont in the winter. By exposing some of the choices these winter professionals have made, we hope…
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Catamount Trail Section 2 Trip Report – 1/4/14
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Section 2, Harriman Dam to Lind Lane Jan 4, 2013 The forecast was for -19F overnight, but it was above zero by 11am when twelve of us set off from Harriman Dam, so the planned late departure paid off. We had about 8″ of fluff on top of a minimal base. There were a number of new blowdowns since…
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Annual Fund & Maine Huts & Trails Contest
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The end of the year has come and gone, and because of everyone’s incredible generosity we have raised $45,000 and have less than $5,000 to go before reaching our final goal! Here at the Catamount Trail Association we are incredibly thankful to all of our volunteers and our sponsors who always have our…
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Congratulations Armand Roy!
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Longtime friend and supporter of the Catamount Trail, Armand Roy, has been selected as the recipient of one of the new Catamount Trail Posters designed and printed by Kevin Ruelle of VermontPoster.com. Armand has been with us from the beginning. He helped facilitate the first ever end-to-end ski back when the Catamount Trail was just an idea in the minds…
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs: Mike Hitelman
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs is a recurring feature here on the CTA blog where we take a peek inside the packs of seasoned backcountry skiers to see what they take with them when out exploring Vermont in the winter. By exposing some of the choices these winter professionals have made, we hope…
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Powdersurfing Vermont: Kicking off 2014 With Style!
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Aaron Desrochers is a local backcountry enthusiast who happens to be the East Coast Representative for Grassroots Powdersurfing, December Snowskates, and MTN Approach Ski Snowskates. He works with us here in the Chace Mill in Burlington and can often be found out in the woods looking for perfectly spaced trees and pillowy soft snow. Below…
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Ladies Nordic Ski Expo Canceled
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We are very sad to report that the Ladies Nordic Ski Expo is canceled for today, January 11, 2014. Road conditions are extremely hazardous, and, well, it’s raining and pretty ugly out, too. We are considering our options to reschedule and more details will be forthcoming via email to all registered participants. Stay warm…
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Recreation Trails Program Grant To Help Replace Bridge On Catamount Trail
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The CTA is excited and thankful to have received a Recreation Trails Program grant from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. It has been over two years since Tropical Storm Irene left its mark on Vermont, but we are still working to restore certain sections of the Catamount Trail. Irene destroyed numerous culverts…
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Video: Catamount Trail Section 11 with Jay Stearns
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Earlier this December we were treated to some very nice ski conditions here in Vermont and on December 18th one of our trail chiefs, Jay Stearns, decided to check conditions on his section and was kind enough to document his day and share it with us. Jay is the trail chief on Section 11 of…
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs: Peter Cottrell
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs is a recurring feature here on the CTA blog where we take a peek inside the packs of seasoned backcountry skiers to see what they take with them when out exploring Vermont in the winter. By exposing some of the choices these winter professionals have made, we hope…
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Happy Holidays!
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Thank you everyone for all of your support during the year. It is a privilege to work with so many wonderful people and organizations here in Vermont. We hope the holidays are treating everyone well and we can’t wait to see everyone this winter out on the trail, at an event, or on a…
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Fat Skis… Why All The Fuss?
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This article was written by Kip Roberts of Onion River Sports and originally appeared in the printed Catamount Trail Newsletter. Read on for some great information on choosing your next pair of “fat” skis for the backcountry. Though the swirling flocks of robins ravenously attacking sumac berries along route 2 seem to belie the fact…
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What's Your #VTBC?
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What’s #VTBC… that’s what we want you to tell us. Maybe it’s cruising under snow covered trees along the Catamount Trail while enjoying some quietness and solitude. Maybe it’s logging a couple of laps in the Bolton Backcountry or in one of Vermont’s many secret stashes after a winter storm. Or, maybe, you get…
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs: Greg Maino
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs is a recurring feature here on the CTA blog where we take a peek inside the packs of seasoned backcountry skiers to see what they take with them when out exploring Vermont in the winter. By exposing some of the choices these winter professionals have made, we hope…
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Monday Morning Meeting
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With the recent snow this past weekend Amy made the executive decision on Sunday night to change our morning meeting’s location and move the time up a few hours. I have to say… we were all pretty much in favor of this change. Hopefully we can make this a regular thing. Think snow! …
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Telemark Instructor Course – A weekend with Dickie Hall
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This past weekend I had the privilege of participating in the North American Telemark Association’s Telemark Instructor Course with Dickie Hall at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT. Better yet, I was one of only two women taking the course, so it felt more like a private lesson! While the focus of the two-day training was learning to…
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs: Emily Licht
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In Their Packs & On Their Backs is a recurring feature here on the CTA blog where we take a peek inside the packs of seasoned backcountry skiers to see what they take with them when out exploring Vermont in the winter. By exposing some of the choices these winter professionals have made, we hope…
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In Case You Missed It: RASTA Backcountry Skiing Forum
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Last month backcountry skiers from all over Vermont gathered in Rochester Vermont at the RASTA Vermont Backcountry Ski Forum to discuss the status of backcountry skiing here in Vermont. The goal was to was to get everyone together–skiers,business owners, land managers, etc…– and start exploring the different ways we can all work together to…
