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. […]
Backcountry
The Vermont Backcountry Alliance Is Official And Seeking Input From The BC Community
Today we’re happy to be able to officially announce the formation of a new CTA working group and advocacy group here in Vermont – The Vermont Backcountry Alliance. Representatives from […]
What Is The VTBC!
BACKGROUND: Since the fall of 2013, a dedicated group of backcountry skiers and riders in Vermont has been working with the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) to explore the idea a […]
New Meatheads Short – NEO Four: Stowe
Meathead Films just dropped a new short film showcasing some of the great terrain found around the Stowe area. The footage is from last March and early April. So, […]
Lip Wax… By Sandra Dee Owens
– Lip Wax – The ski ‘commute’ to our jewelry studio is a favorite activity of mine and well suited to the ‘work and play’ lifestyle I adore. The ski […]
In Their Packs & On Their Backs: Peter Cottrell
In Their Packs & On Their Backs is a recurring feature here on the CTA blog where we take a peek inside the packs of seasoned backcountry skiers to see […]









