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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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 semester long […]
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. […]
Sharing The Love North Of The Border
Sixteen CTA ambassadors including 5 board members, 10 end-to-enders, 10 day and multi-day tour leaders and 6 trail chiefs spent the week of 2/21 – 2/28 in Quebec spreading the […]
Historic Year For Thru-Skiers on the Catamount Trail
To ski or not to ski….300 miles of Vermont! It takes grit to ski the entire length of the Catamount Trail. We call folks who do this “End-To-Enders“, and since the […]
"Three Hour Tour"
From fast grass to hobblebush the art of early season skiing, is survival without injury, while seeking the thrill of winter’s past and the anticipation for the winters to come. […]









