The 5th Annual Pemi Traverse took place February 28-March 1, 2015. Tour participant Julie T. Higgins wrote this trip report. Five years ago, Pete Lane got the idea to lead […]
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Summer Trail Work
Remember those awesome trails you skied this winter? Remember those nice turns and exciting drops? Well it’s that time of year where we head out and make improvements on the Catamount Trail. […]
Upcoming Trail Work: New RASTA Backcountry Zone
The VTBC and the Catamount Trail Association (CTA), our parent organization, work closely with the Rochester Areas Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA), which is also a pilot chapter of the CTA/VTBC. […]
Ticks in the "LymeLight"
Lyme disease (LD) is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacterium that is spread by the bite of infected deer ticks. Untreated, the bacteria can travel through the […]
Skiing: A Poem by Brianna
This poem was written by a 2015 Ski Cubs participant in Bennington, Vermont.
Vermont Backcountry Ethics Finalized
We are excited to report that the Vermont Backcountry Alliance, a program of the CTA, has finalized a new set of Leave No Trace guidelines for backcountry users in Vermont. Close […]
Kroka Expedition Tackles the CT….And Much More
On a bright and chilly March morning I skied up to Bryant Camp in Bolton Valley to meet the Kroka Expeditions Vermont Semester group on one day of their […]
Ski Cubs Wraps up 2015 Season
Last week the Ski Cubs program wrapped up its 2015 season, and what a season it was! 2015 was a year of growth for our youth education program, thanks to a bounty of […]
Trip Report: Maine Huts in March
Maine Huts & Trails has built four state-of-the-art huts which are connected by groomed ski trails in northwestern Maine. Meals are provided and overnight gear shuttled between the […]
Windekind Farm: Life, Livelihood, and Community on the Catamount Trail
In talking to several solo through skiers this year about their journey on the Catamount Trail, I’ve been somewhat surprised to hear what a social experience it has been. […]