CTA Multi-Day Tours
This season we are offering two Weeklong Tours (WLTs) and two 3 Day Tours (3DTs). Multi-Day Tours (MDTs) provide an opportunity to ski more of the Catamount Trail in one winter and enjoy the company of more people. Skiers may sign-up for as many days as they wish, even one.
To understand more about the sections in each MDT review the descriptions and trail maps at: www.catamounttrail.org/trail/sections.
To sign up for an MDT and reserve space for each of the days you plan to ski email intern@catamounttrail.org or call the CTA office at 802-864-5794. There may be capacity limitations on certain days based on difficulty, conditions and parking.
Prior to being accepted on an MDT the Tour Coordinator will screen by email or phone registrants with whose skiing ability he/she is not familiar. Interested participants should feel free to contact the Tour Coordinator directly to determine if the tour or specific days of the tour are a good match for their abilities and experience.
Sign-ups are not final until the following has been received by the CTA office:
A non-refundable donation to the CTA to hold a position on the tour of $50 for 4-8 days and $25 for 1-3 days.
All tour participants must be CTA members and read the following documents before signing up for an MDT:
Waiver Form-Multi Day Tours (download and print)
Lodging: A list of lodging options along the MDT route will be made available, and all participants will be responsible for arranging their own lodging and meals.
Three Day MLK Weekend Tour in Central Vermont
Widows Clearing to Route 17 (Waitsfield)
Saturday January 14 to Monday, January 16
This tour is on generally easy-to-intermediate terrain with a few steep climbs and descents of varying lengths.
To ask specific questions about the tour contact the Tour Coordinator: Paul Demers, 802-660-0971.
Section 16 - Widow’s Clearing to The Bridges Trail – Easy Intermediate
Saturday, January 14
This 8-mile section begins on an ungroomed trail in the GMNF before traversing the groomed trails of Middlebury College and Rikert. It then follows a gorgeous NEW backcountry trail for approximately 2 miles with views east to the Green Mountains. The last half mile is on a snowmobile trail. Trail Fee. CTA members get a 50% discount with coupon.
Section 17 - The Bridges Trail to Lincoln Gap – Advanced Intermediate
Sunday, January 15
This section of 11 miles is on rolling backcountry trails and old logging roads with a few short, steep climbs and descents. The finale is a climb to the top of Lincoln Gap that provides wonderful views of Mt. Abraham and the Breadloaf Wilderness.
Section 18 - Lincoln Gap to Route 17 – Advanced Intermediate
Monday, January 16
Reaching this section requires a good climb from the road to Lincoln Gap where the 11-mile tour begins. From the Gap there is a long challenging descent on ungroomed terrain that meanders through the woods of the Mad River Valley and across the Sugarbush Golf Course.
Three Day Weekend Tour in Southern Vermont
Kendall Farm Road to Greendale (Weston)
Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22
This tour is on generally easy-to-intermediate terrain with a few slightly difficult portions.
To ask specific questions about the tour contact the Tour Coordinator: Dean Bloch, 802-899-5127.
Section 6 - Kendall Farm Rd to South Road – Intermediate
Friday, January 20
This 9-mile tour is on the “The Golden Spike” section of the CT, which was completed in 2008 and made the CT a trail that really runs the length of Vermont. The route is primarily in beautiful backcountry through the Green Mountain National Forest.
Section 7 - South Rd to Danby-Mt. Tabor Rd (Landgrove) - Easy Intermediate
Saturday, January 21
This route of 9 miles is almost entirely on beautiful backcountry trails that are gently rolling with a few slopes. The trail passes through a remarkable hemlock forest, beautiful Flood Brook, and the famous Stone family plot.
Section 8 - Danby-Mt. Tabor Rd to Greendale (Weston) – Intermediate
Sunday, January 22
This 10-mile tour is on both snowmobile and beautiful backcountry trails with one short, tricky downhill. The last mile is an easy and fun downhill run on a wide snowmobile trail.
Weeklong Tour in Central Vermont
Widow’s Clearing to Greendale (Weston)
RESCHEDULED to Saturday, March 3 to Sunday, March 11
This MDT is for intermediate-to-advanced skiers and the trail is primarily in National and State Forests passing Killngton and Okemo Mountains.
To ask specific questions about the tour contact the Tour Coordinator: Bill Michels, 802-672-1100.
Section 15 - Route 73 (Goshen) to Widow’s Clearing - Intermediate
Saturday, March 3
This tour of 10.5 miles starts with a short climb on a backcountry trail and then follows a power line for a short distance. NEW for 2012 the trail enters the GMNF and winds its way through a rolling hardwood forest. After a short road walk, the route soon connects to the groomed trails of the Blueberry Hill Inn. Trail fee. CTA members get a 50% discount with coupon.
Section 14 - Mountain Top to Route 73 - Intermediate
Sunday, March 4
This 10-mile section is largely within the Green Mountain National Forest and follows the groomed trails of Mountain Top Ski Center and a snowmobile corridor trail. The route has several steep climbs and descents. Trail fee. CTA members get a 2-for-1 discount with coupon.
Section 13 - Route 4 to Mountain Top - Intermediate
Monday, March 5
This 10-mile tour is on both backcountry and snowmobile trails, providing wonderful views of Chittenden Reservoir. It ends on the groomed trails of the Mountain Top Ski Center.
Section 12 North - Brewers Corners to Route 4 – Intermediate
Tuesday, March 6
This is a beautiful wilderness tour of 5 miles that follows ungroomed trails in the Rutland City Forest. The terrain is generally intermediate but with some challenging moderate ups and downs.
Wednesday, March 7
REST DAY
Section 12 South - Tin Shanty to Brewers Corners – Advanced Intermediate
Thursday, March 8
This challenging 9-mile section is a remote backcountry ski along the undulating flanks of Shrewsbury, Little Killington, and Mendon Peaks in Coolidge State Forest. Climbing skins may be helpful in some conditions.
Section 9 - Greendale (Weston) to Healdville - Intermediate
Friday, March 9
This tour of 13 miles is mainly on snowmobile trails in the national and state forests. The last 2 miles have been moved off snowmobile trails to an adventurous descent through the woods on the backside of Okemo Mountain.
Section 11 – Tin Shanty to Ninevah Four Corners – Advanced Intermediate
Saturday, March 10
This 11-mile tour is mostly intermediate but with some real challenges, particularly in deep snow. After 1.5 miles on a lightly-used snowmobile trail the remainder of the tour goes through beautiful hardwood forest and over Burnt and Round Top Mountains with several excellent views. Midway there is a nice downhill where turns can be had. Climbing skins are recommended.
Section 10 - Ninevah Four Corners to Buttermilk Falls – Intermediate
Sunday, March 11
This Inaugural Tour of a completely NEW route of 7 miles starts with a steady 2 mile ascent on an old logging road around Tiny Mountain after which we will take a short side trip to beautiful Tiny Pond. From there the trail follows rolling terrain crossing an open power line before reaching a 2-mile descent with some switchbacks and one short, steep run to Buttermilk Falls.
Weeklong Tour in Northern Vermont
Edson Hill Manor to Canadian Border
Saturday, February 18 to Sunday, February 26
This tour for intermediate-to-advanced skiers starts on groomed tour center trails in Stowe and quickly moves to the real backcountry, eventually passing Jay Peak.
To ask specific questions about the tour contact the Tour Coordinator: Pete Lane, 774-249-9649.
Section 24 - Edson Hill Manor to Farm Resort - Easy
Saturday, February 18
This tour of 12 miles follows rolling countryside and includes touring center trails, ungroomed backcountry terrain, snowmobile trails, open farm fields and a golf course. Trail fee.
Section 25 - Farm Resort to Route 15 – Advanced Intermediate
Sunday, February 19
This 14-mile tour is primarily on backcountry trails of both intermediate and advanced terrain. The route climbs and then descends steeply over the shoulder of Elmore Mountain from which there are great views of Mt. Mansfield and concludes with a downhill run on a snowmobile trail to Rte. 15.
Section 26 - Route 15 to Wiley Brook - Intermediate
Monday, February 20
This tour of 11.5 miles is on gently hilly terrain which is mostly wide and moderate. A steep but wide-open hill 400 yards south of Sand Hill Rd is good for telemark turns. The southern half is mostly ungroomed while much of the northern half follows VAST snowmobile trails.
Section 27 - Wiley Brook to Craftsbury – Intermediate
Tuesday, February 21
This 10-mile tour covers gentle and rolling ungroomed terrain through the woods and the groomed trails of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. A short stretch is shared with snowmobiles. Trail fee. CTA members get a 50% discount with coupon.
Wednesday, February 22
REST DAY
Section 28 - Craftsbury to Lowell Village – Advanced Intermediate
Thursday, February 23
This long 13 mile section starts on ski center trails but is mainly on backcountry and snowmobile trails. The route crosses the Lowell Mountains and travels through many open farm fields, utilizing the historic Bayley-Hazen Rd. much of the way and offers many wonderful views.
Section 29 - Lowell to Hazen’s Notch (West Side) – Easy Intermediate
Friday, February 24
This 9 mile tour is mostly on easy-to-intermediate terrain. The route gradually climbs about 1000 ft over several miles on a mix of wide snowmobile trails and backcountry trails to Hazen’s Notch. From the Notch there is a long and fun descent to the beginning of plowing on Rte. 58.
Section 31 - Jay Pass to Canadian Border – Advanced Intermediate
Saturday, February 25
The first half of this 12.3-mile section is a 1000-foot backcountry descent through the woods from Jay Pass to Jay Village. It is north facing and has great early and late snow coverage. The second half is relatively flat, starting on a snowmobile corridor, moving to ungroomed woods, back to the snowmobile trail and finally back to ungroomed ending at the Canadian border.
Section 30 - Hazen’s Notch (West Side) to Jay Pass – Advanced Intermediate
Sunday, February 26
This 6.5 mile section offers a variety of terrain from nearly level groomed snowmobile trail and logging roads to steep, narrow and twisting trail and requires intermediate to advanced skill. The ridge below Buchanan Mountain offers fine views of Jay Peak to the north and Burnt Mountain to the south.