At the recent CTA Annual Meeting in Killington, VT, we celebrated several longtime board members who were stepping down. While we were sad to see them go, it’s always good to […]
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Hut, Two, Three, Four! Explore The Maine Huts & Trails With The Catamount Trail Association
We stashed our take out cars and wedged our packs to be hauled in a sunny hut by a parking lot. Off we went this year on your choice of […]
Make A Difference This Holiday Season!
Today is Giving Tuesday and it’s time to get excited about charitable giving! Giving Tuesday is the Black Friday of the charitable giving season and we want you to get […]
Next Steps: Getting Out in the Backcountry
Getting into a new sport or activity often involves a steep learning curve. Choosing equipment, translating gear lingo, finding appropriate venues, packing for the day, executing the activity–all of these steps can […]
Winter Layering Strategies For Backcountry Skiing
The equation is pretty simple… WET + COLD = BAD. During the warmer months being wet… aka sweaty… helps you stay cool and at times might be uncomfortable and unfortunate […]
Win 2 Days Of Cat Skiing In The Chic Chocs For You And A Friend!
Hello backcountry skiers of the Northeast! It’s that time of year again where we remind you that the Catamount Trail Association is a member supported organization. Everything we do […]
Hydration on the Trail
It may seem ridiculous to worry about dehydration while skiing. Though surrounded by water (snow), skiers risk dehydration from a variety of factors. First, people tend to drink less […]
Catamount Trail Membership Renewal & User Survey
By now you should have received you Annual Catamount Trail Association Membership Reminder via snail mail. And while winter may seem like it’s still a long ways off… nows […]
A Visit to Craftsbury
The many miles of dirt road were the first thing I noticed about Craftsbury. The second was the complete absence of cell service. We’re not talking about spotty cell service. […]
Kroka Expeditions on the Catamount Trail
As I approached a winter campsite deep in the woods, it was impossible not to notice the thick scent of balsam fir. The group I was about to meet had […]
