DIY Portable Repair Kit
multitool, screwdriver, rubber ski strap, zip ties, duct tape, hose clamp, extra bootlace, glopstopper wax (stops snow from sticking to skins), extra binding straps/screws, scraper, lighter and small piece of p-tex. (info from sept issue of backcountry magazine)
What’s in your pack repair kit? Share a couple of your essential items. Leave a comment with your favorite must haves for a day of backcountry skiing.
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The Old Goats, a trail clearing crew started by Gardiner Lane (founder of the Bolton Nordic Center), stops for a moment on Heavenly Highway for a photo. The group saw evidence of wildlife including moose and bear in the high elevation backcountry trails. Photo by Fred Hiltz and taken at the intersection of Heavenly Highway and Moose Glen.
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There are a lot of great trail activities going on this fall – take a look at the latest newsletter from the Catamount Trail Organization.
Saturday September 25th: Fall Trail Celebration on Section 12
Help us begin our fall season of trail work in style! Over a dozen CTA volunteers, the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, VT Forest Parks and Recreation, and UVM students cleared over 4 miles of trail, built two bridges, and began carving out a gorgeous new section of the Catamount Trail this summer. But we aren’t done. Learn more and register to participate.
Fall Work DaysThe fall trail workday schedule is out. View the complete schedule of workdays, from September through December, and from Massachusettes to Quebec. Find a date and location that works for you and come on out for some trail clearing, brushing, and blazing.
Saturday November 13th Annual Meeting
When : Saturday November 13th, 2010
Where: Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, VT
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
CTA’s 2010 Annual Meeting will feature presentations by Kroka Expeditions Semester Program Director Lisl Hoffman and ski guidebook author David Goodman. Read more about our presenters here.
It’s time to get down to business. That means ski equipment and ski movies– Two of the best ways we know to get psyched about the ski season
This is a listing of Ski Swaps and Ski Movies. We will update this listing as more information is available, so check back often to get times and locations for your favorite swap.
South Burlington High School Ski Sale– Saturday, September 25th, 9am-4pm [consignment drop off Friday Sept 24th, 5-8pm]
Deeper, Teton Gravity Research, October 1st, Middlebury, VT– Middlebury College more info (Scroll down for the Burlington Showing information.)
Work it Out, Meathead Films, you are going to have to find your own info on this one… more info
Colchester High School Ski and Board Sale– Saturday, October 2th 9am-4:30pm and Sunday 3th 10am-2pm [consignment drop off Friday October 1rd, 5-8pm]
Eye Trip, Level 1 Productions, October 8th- Burlington, VT info TBD
Smuggs Ski Sale, Champlain Expo Sat Oct 9, 9am-5pm and Sun Oct 10, 10am-2pm [consignment drop off Friday October 8]
Light the Wick, Teton Gravity Research, October 20, Flynn Theater, Burlington, VT 7pm doors | 8pm show more info
The Way I See It, Matchstick Productions, October 23- 7pm doors | 8pm show, Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT | more info
Cochrans Ski Sale, Saturday November 6, 8am-4pm and Sunday November 7, 10am-3pm, Camel’s Hump Middle School, Richmond, VT [consignment drop off Friday November 6th 6-8:30pm | 802.434.5135 for more info | and they will take credit cards]
Waitsfield Ski and Skate Sale, November 13 and 14, Waitsfield Elementary School, Waitsfield, VT
Wintervention, Warren Miller, Dates TBD, Flynn Theater, Burlington, VT |photo gallery for Dynasty
Deeper, Teton Gravity Research, December 1,Higher Ground, Burlington, VT 7pm doors| 8pm show more info
The Nordic Experience with Bill Koch, one of the best Nordic Ski Movies out there, DVD available for purchase at NENSA for $15
Telluride Mountain Film…. dates tbd.
Banif Mountain Film Festival on tour… dates tbd.
Cheap Ski Movie… dates tbd, but this is a must see!
Are we missing something? Please comment or send an email with more info.
|special thanks to Skimaven for some of the dates and info|
Season passes are at their best prices right now. We are psyched about another winter of great snow and awesome skiing!
Prices increase September 20th. BUY ONLINE
Adult — $120 now and $160 after Sept 20
Youth (7-17)– $90 now and $120 after Sept 20
Senior (over 70)–$90 now and $120 after Sept 20
College–$90 now and $120 after Sept 20
Nordic Season Passes Include-
The SMALL print.
Nordic Season Pass benefits continue all season long and you’re welcome to use them as often as you’d like. Benefits are for the passholder only and do not apply to getting discounts for friends or family. Sports Center Access does not include access to the Indoor Amusement Center or inflatable games.
³Child is age 6 and under. Youth is ages 7-17. Senior is ages 70+. Passholder age is determined by their age on 12/1/10. College Students must bring letter from registrar proving full time status when picking up their pass.
All 2010-2011 products are valid for the 2010-2011 season which is expected to run from December 2010 to early April 2011 weather and snow conditions permitting.
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