When you head out into the backcountry, whether for an hour or a day, you need to be prepared. In this video Kenzie from the Outdoor Gear Exchange shares some […]
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Trail Profile: Section 19
What’s in a section? As any seasoned Catamount Trail skier knows, every mile of skiing is slightly different. What distinguishes one day of touring from another isn’t just weather or […]
UNCUT: "There Are So Many Different Ways You Can Say ‘This Must Be The Most Beautiful Spot In The World.’"
We hope you got a chance to read the 2017 CTA Spring Newsletter (if not, you should check that stack of mail on your kitchen table. Go ahead, I’ll wait…) If […]
Spend More Time on The Trail: Become a CTA Trail Chief!
Are you a trail lover with some spare time? Do you enjoy hiking and working in the woods? If so, consider giving back to the Catamount Trail and Vermont’s cross-country and backcountry skiing resources as […]
Miles Skied & Lessons Learned
Friend of the trail and bespoke artisan jeweler, Sandra Dee Owens, has been setting annual goals for the last few years as a positive way to mark another trip around […]
52 Hours in Canada – Going Way Out For BC Turns
Last week when it was 50 degrees and spitting rain, the Dogy Down Films crew packed up our gear, kissed the kids goodnight, and piled into a Honda Pilot to […]
CTA Introduces Founder’s Society
The Catamount Trail Association is pleased to introduce the Founder’s Society, to recognize individuals taking a leadership role every year in ensuring the strength and future of the CTA. The […]
Trip Report: 5th Annual Pemi Traverse
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
