CTA is once again offering community ski days where community members can try out cross-country skiing and snowshoeing free of charge.
While we are surrounded by opportunities to recreate outside here in Vermont, these opportunities are not always easy to access. There are many barriers — equipment, technical skill, travel, etc. Our hope is that these community ski days might allow more people to enjoy getting outside this winter. We hope to announce some new locations for this season!
Community Ski Days Schedule:
Intervale Center Community Ski Day – CANCELLED DUE TO CONDITIONS
hosted by the CTA & Craftsbury Outdoor Center
January 26, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm
180 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT (MAP)
This event is free, and no appointment is required. Participants can drop by any time during the event period to try out cross-country ski equipment. Basic instruction will be provided by CTA volunteers and staff. A limited number of snowshoes will also be available for those looking for an outdoor adventure other than skiing.
Equipment will be available at the Catamount Trail Tent and participants will have access to the Intervale Barn for indoor space as needed. Great Intervale trails are accessible right from the barn!
Questions can be emailed to us at info@catamounttrail.org.
Pride Ski at Catamount Outdoor Family Center RESCHEDULING – NEW DATE TBDSunday, February 16, 2025, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
592 Governor Chittenden Rd, Williston, VT (MAP)
Join Vermont Land Trust, Audubon Vermont, Catamount Trails Association, and Pride Center of Vermont for a fun and inclusive day of cross-country skiing at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center! We’ll traverse this VLT-conserved property where we have been doing innovative work on managing Emerald Ash Borer.
The terrain is varied with both flat and hilly trails and includes both wooded and open sections that offer beautiful views and scenic vistas. We will stick together as a group on beginner trails, but participants are welcome to challenge by choice if they want more advanced routes. This event was designed with the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in mind.
Event details and registration can be found on the Audobon Website.
Registration is required.
WINTERVALE at the Intervale Center
Sunday, February 23, 2025 – 11am to 2pm
180 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT (MAP)
Participants can drop by the Catamount Trail tent any time during the event to try out XC ski equipment on a first-come, first-serve basis. Basic instruction will be provided by CTA staff and volunteers. A limited number of snowshoes will also be available at our tent. We’ll be doing a guided ski at 1pm – registration required.
SCHEDULE:
1:30pm Forest Walk with Vermont Master Naturalists (more info coming)
11:15am Bird ID walk with Vermont Audubon
11:30am Guided Ski with Burlington Parks and Recreation
11:30am-12:30pm Raptors: Inspiring Conservation with VINS
12:00pm Chili Cook Off
12:30pm Tree ID walk with Burlington Wildways
1:00pm Winter Tracking Walk with Vermont Fish & Wildlife
1:00pm Guided Ski with Catamount Trails Association
Wintervale details can be found on their Event Page.
