Adventures Retro VT 

The First Trailblazers

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 David Goodman 3803 Views backcountry skiing, CCC trails

In the 1930s, armies of men with the  Civilian Conservation Corps carved  paths through the woods of New England.vWe can

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Backcountry Featured+ 

The Best New Backcountry Powder Stashes

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Abagael Giles 18452 Views backcountry skiing, Braintree Mountain Forest, Brandon Gap, Dover Town Forest, NEKBC, RASTA, ski touring, Willoughby

Over the past four years locals have gladed and mapped new backcountry ski zones across Vermont. From north to south,

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Backcountry Featured News 

The Backcountry Payoff

November 28, 2018December 9, 2019 Lisa Lynn 5760 Views backcountry, backcountry skiing, huts, RASTA, Vermont Huts Association

With new chapters, huts and guided tours,  backcountry skiing and riding just get bigger this season.  On a January day last

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Featured Travel + Lodging 

What’s New in Stowe?

December 23, 2015December 23, 2015 Evan 12318 Views backcountry skiing, Mount Mansfield, Ski Vermont, Smugglers' Notch, Spruce Peak, Stowe, Trapp family lodge, vermont

Stowe kicks it up a notch this winter with a new base area pavilion, skating rinks, backcountry tours, breweries and

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News 

Weekend report: Glade cutting with the RASTA crew

October 27, 2015January 16, 2017 Evan 4370 Views backcountry skiing, Braintree Mountain Forest, Catamount Trail Assocation, Rochester Area Sports Trail Alliance, skiing, Vermont Backcountry Alliance

Interested in backcountry skiing? Trail maintenance is a great way to contribute to the community and to prepare the trails for winter. 

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Coach 

Looking Uphill? Know Before You Go

December 17, 2014October 5, 2015 Evan 4799 Views backcountry skiing, hiking, policies, skiing, skinning, VTBC

Although hiking and skinning are becoming more popular, it is still important to know the resort policies before you start. 

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Coach Uncategorized 

Kid-Savvy: Backcountry Ski Education Programs for Kids

March 20, 2014December 7, 2015 Evan 6579 Views backcountry skiing, JETS, kids, kids programs, Sugarbush

From technical skills to backcountry safety, programs are cropping up for your kids to learn the basics of backcountry skiing. 

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Adventures 

Resort Policies on Backcountry Access

December 12, 2013November 9, 2015 Evan 6759 Views backcountry skiing, Bolton Valley, Bromley, Jay Peak, Killington, Mad River Glen, Magic Mountain, Mount Snow, Resort policies, Smugglers' Notch, Stratton, Sugarbush

With backcountry skiing’s popularity on the rise, some of Vermont’s ski resorts are releasing general guidelines and policies for enthusiasts. 

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