Catamount Winter Challenge Series

Winter can be a trying time here in the Northeast. It’s cold, the days are short, and it can be hard to motivate yourself to get outside sometimes. Even if you love to ski, it’s still easy to find yourself making the easy and comfortable decision to stay in.

That said, it’s hard to imagine anyone saying, I wish I didn’t… go skiing… go for that hike… make the effort to get outside. Getting outdoors, even if it’s just a walk around the block, is good for your health, and good for the soul… and we want to help you get out more often.

Hopefully this series will help encourage & inspire you to get outside, do something active, and make the most of wherever it is you’re currently hunkered down.

This winter we have partnered up with Onion River Outdoors, and Gordini. Every month we’ll provide a new reason to get out of the house, and another round of prizes. To be eligible to win all you have to do is complete the challenge, share it via your favorite social media channel, and fill out our easy-peasy submission form.

Submission Rules

1. Complete The Challenge

To be considered for our weekly prizes the first thing you need to do is complete the challenge and document it with a few photos or video. Generally our challenges are intended to be independent of location and activity. Not everyone has a ski trail or backcountry zone in their backyard, so feel free to head out on foot, snowshoes, bike, etc… Also, don’t hesitate to creatively interpret the challenges themselves. We want you to get outside and enjoy some fresh air… Not be hamstrung by ridiculous rules.

Note: You do not have to be in Vermont, or do an activity in Vermont. You can do these challenges wherever you are located.

2. Share On Social Media & Tag The Appropriate Partners

After completing each challenge (be sure to take some photos/video) share your experience on the social media channel of your choice, and be sure to include the hashtag #CatamountWinterChallenge, and tag @CatamountTrail, @OnionRiverOutdoors, and @GordiniUSA. Appropriate social media channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, etc.. We understand that sometimes social media tagging can be a little wonky, but so long as you make an attempt and mention our partners we’ll count it.

Required Social Media Tags – Just copy/paste into your post
#CatamountWinterChallenge
@CatamountTrailAssociation
@OnionRiverOutdoors
@GordiniUSA

3. Fill Out The Challenge Series Submission Form

The final step is to fill out our submission form. The link is below and all you need to provide is your Name, Email, and a Link to your social media post.

This year you are allowed to make multiple submissions. Though we do ask that participants only make one submission per adventure. Completing a given challenge 10 times during the challenge period equals 10 submissions, and 10 chances to win. So get after it!

Posts that do not include all of the necessary tags will not be considered for prizes. Posts to private accounts will not be considered. Posts that have restricted viewing access will also not be considered. Submissions that do not include a direct link to your post will not be considered.

If you have questions contact Greg Maino at gmaino@catamounttrail.org.

It is also possible to win multiple times. If you win early on in the series, please don’t stop participating. Winners are selected randomly. Participation is what counts… not having a cool camera, location, etc… Just get out there!

Winners will be selected on the first work day of the month, and will be contacted by a representative from the CTA after confirming their submission meets all challenge guidelines.