Rochester Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) was founded in 2013 with a mission to provide safe and sustainable multiple use trails and glades for the enjoyment of area residents and […]
Backcountry
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. […]
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 […]
Vermont Backcountry Ethics Released – "Leave Only Tracks"
In an ongoing effort to promote the safe and responsible use of Vermont’s winter backcountry environment, the Vermont Backcountry Alliance (VTBC), a new program of the Catamount Trail Association(CTA), in […]
"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. […]
Changing of the Guard: Thanks, Ed Miller!
In this continuing series, we are highlighting some of the recent changes to the CTA Board of Directors. A few weeks ago in Killington, VT, at the Annual Meeting, we […]









