Cross-Country Ski the Length of Vermont
At 300 miles in length and spanning the state of Vermont from bottom to top, the Catamount Trail is one of Vermont’s treasured gems. It is a cross-country ski trail that has been in the making since 1984 and was fully linked together in 2008. Thousands of skiers and snowshoers take to the trail every winter season — most for the day, many on Catamount Trail Association (CTA) tours, and some to ski end-to-end — all enjoying the backcountry, touring center, farmland and village surroundings along the way. Be sure to explore our winter tours and special events held throughout the year.
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News from the Trail and More!
Read the latest CTA newsletter — or peruse one from our archives. Members receive the newsletter three times a year as part of their many CTA member benefits.
Latest News
Romance Half Marathon Tour and Race Registration
Enjoy a Valentine Week, classic technique, half marathon in Moosalamoo National Recreation Area on the Catamount Trail on Feb 11, 2012. The course will depart from the Rikert Nordic Center and will accommodate both competitive racers and non-competitive tourists. Racers will have the option to ski the 15 km or 25 km loops and tourists will ski the 15km loop. Following the race, all participants will enjoy a post race awards party with food from local vendors, a prize raffle, and age group awards for the competitive racers. Join the CTA, the Moosalamoo Association, and Rikert Nordic Center for this charming race and tour on Vermont's most beautiful trails groomed specifically for this event. More...
Skiers Learn New Skills At CTA Backcountry Ski Festival
Sunny skies and powder skiing was the perfect ingredient for the 4th Annual Get Out and Backcountry Ski Festival. More...
2012 Guided Tours and Special Events Calendar
This year, the CTA is offering over 60 days of guided tours and special events for skiers of all ages and abilities. Many of these events are free! So mark your calendars, tell a friend, and bring your family out to some awesome events with the Catamount Trail. You'll appreciate Vermont winter in a whole new way! More...
Special Events
In addition to the many tours offered by volunteers, the CTA also has a number of special event days this winter. These events will provide different opportunities for all levels and varying interests of skiers. Whether its at a race, instructional session, or out on a tour with friends new and old, we hope to see you at some of these! More...
Catamount Trail and SkiTrax Promotion
Catamount-SkiTrax Special Offer! Catamount Trail Association and SkiTrax Magazine, the largest cross-country ski magazine in North America, have teamed up to bring you great savings. More...
2011 Annual Meeting
Join the CTA's 2011 Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 12th at the Green Mountain Club in Waterbury,VT. It will be a great day to celebrate the past year, socialize with other members, visit the Stowe/Waterbury area, hear reports of what the CTA has been up to, and enjoy an intriguing presentation by Jeff Foltz, author of "Birkebeiner – A Story of Motherhood and War", that will fuel your enthusiasm for the winter ahead! More...
CTA 2011 Fall Trail Work Schedule
Maintaining 300 miles of trail requires many hands. If you enjoy working in the woods and have some time to spare, please join CTA’s Trail Chiefs and other volunteers in our annual effort to clear the Catamount Trail of blow-downs, branches, and brush. More...
Irene's Impact on the Catamount Trail
Hurricane Irene left her mark on Vermont, and on the Catamount Trail. The photos shown here reflect some of the worst damage on the trail. There is a lot of damage, but we want to assure you that most, if not all areas of the Catamount Trail, will be ready to ski this winter. More...
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