Backcountry Skiing… Nordic Touring… Telemark Skiing… Splitboarding…
Whatever type of human-powered sliding you love, whatever you call it, if you want to do it in southern Vermont or northwestern Massachusetts (the “Borderlands”), you should check out DHASH (pronounced “dash”).
DHASH is a Chapter of the Catamount Trail Association. Their goal is to help skiers enjoy winter in their area, and to work with landowners and managers to make more non-commercial skiing opportunities available. During the summer/fall they regularly host volunteer work parties to create and maintain ski trails, glades, and slopes.
DHASH was formed in the fall of 2016, and their first project was working with the U.S. Forest Service’s Green Mountain National Forest to improve skiing options at the former Dutch Hill ski area in Readsboro, VT. Thus the name: Dutch Hill Alliance of Skiers and Hikers, or DHASH. But, their vision isn’t limited to Dutch Hill. As they grow they plan to embrace projects throughout the borderlands area.
