Pride Ski @ Catamount Family Center

When

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Where

Catamount Outdoor Family Center 592 Governor Chittenden Road, Williston, VT 05495 Visit Website | 802-879-6001 | thehub@catamountoutdoor.org

Who

All Ages

Details

Cost: Registration required. Parking: Yes

Join Audubon Vermont, Vermont Land Trust, Catamount Trails Association, and Pride Center of Vermont for a fun and inclusive day of cross-country skiing at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center! We will ski for about an hour and a half around the 35 kilometers of groomed trails the center has to offer. The terrain is varied with both flat and hilly trails and includes both wooded and open sections that offer beautiful views and scenic vistas. We will stick together as a group on beginner trails, but participants are welcome to challenge by choice if they want more advanced routes. This event was designed with the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in mind.

While this is not a ski lesson, we welcome skiers of all levels! We will have a short review at the beginning of the event of skiing tips, then explore scenic trails at our own pace. Take in the winter beauty, engage in meaningful conversations, and enjoy the company of new friends in a supportive and open atmosphere! Registration is required. Please indicate in the registration if you will need to borrow a complimentary pair of skis (covered by Audubon Vermont and Vermont Land Trust) or if you will bring your own. Have an extra pair of skis that you don't mind lending out? Please bring them!

The Catamount Outdoor Family Center requires all trail users to complete a Participant Waiver. Please complete this form AFTER registering for the event.

Catamount also has xc trail mantras to keep in mind before use. We will go over these day of as well:

If you are leaving a track, please turn back.

If the ground is fully white, wearing snowshoes is right.

Ski wherever your heart desires, single track is best for snowshoes and tires.

Ski tracks are set to glide, make sure to snowshoe and ride to the side.

What to wear and bring:

Warm layers that you can take on and off. Even if it is a cold day, xc skiing can get your heart rate up and warm your body. It's always nice to be able to peel back some layers as needed.

Gloves

Tall, wool socks

Water

Trail snacks

Sunglasses if forecast calls for sun. Snow is very reflective!

Sunscreen

No dogs. If under 18, please come accompanied by an adult.

Note: This event is capped so that we can respect the trails. If registration is sold out, we are at capacity. Thanks for your understanding.

In the event of there being no snow, we will walk the trails.

Reviews

3 reviews

February 10, 2015
"Great sledding hill! We had so much fun here with our 3 year old. It's a big hill, but somewhat gradual so nice long ride. Definitely worth the 3 fee!"
- dealmomma
March 18, 2008
"My 9 yr old son and I just enjoyed a 4K trek on the cross country trails. The trails are still in good shape. Very ez to rent the gear and head out on the marked trails. Now that I've done it here, I would also go back with adult friends and do some laps around a hill while our kids can sled down the hill if they are not into x skiing. Everyone is happy and you can keep an eye on them too."
- ceb
March 13, 2008
"I was here on a winter fun field trip with my son's class. There was plenty to do to keep everyone happy. A group of us tried cross country skiing for the first time. I have to say the the staff was very helpful getting us all fitted with boots and skis and out the door quickly. We found the trails to be just right for all skill levels. The sledding hill is great too. Nice and long. Another group went snow shoeing through the meadows. We took a quick rest in between activities to have lunch in the upstairs break room area and then back out for some more fun. I would highly recommend this place for outdoor family enjoyment! There is something for everyone regardless of skill level or age."
- missmagpie