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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike and Bonfire - ATA/AO
DESCRIPTION:Join an evening snowshoe jointly hosted by Ascutney Trails and Ascutney Outdoors. The meeting place and route will be announced soon. Bring your own snowshoes (and poles if desired) and a headlamp. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage as we’ll end the hike with a bonfire in Mile Long Field for all to enjoy (if you can’t join the hike\, feel free to stop by for some outdoor social time).
URL:https://vmba.org/event/full-moon-hike-and-bonfire-ata-ao/
LOCATION:Ascutney Outdoors
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Outing
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascutney Trails Association":MAILTO:info@ascutneytrails.com
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UID:44724-1675591200-1675607400@vmba.org
SUMMARY:2023 Fat Bike Rally - Catamount
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Richard Tom Foundation\, we are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Fat Bike Rally!\nRegister today and join us in exploring the fat bike trails throughout the Catamount Community Forest for FREE on February 5th\, 2023. Grab your fat bike\, or one of the free demo bikes provided at the event\, and join in on the fun as we celebrate winter biking together!\n\nSchedule for the day:\n-10am: mingle and explore\n-11am: Group Ride with Pride Rides VT\n-11:30am: Food provided by RTF\n-12pm: Group Ride with RTF\n-1:30pm: Sprint Race\n\n*Advanced registration is required and can be found here: https://catamountoutdoor.org/events-calendar/\nDon’t miss the Sprint Race at 1:30pm. Bring your bike and go head to head with another fat biker. Or perhaps\, a skier! Not interested in racing? No worries\, bring your bells and whistles and help us cheer them on!\nBurgers & Brats will be provided by the Richard Tom Foundation starting at 11:30am.\nBack in 2020\, The RTF provided matching funds to individual donors to help raise the money needed to purchase the SnowDog groomer that Catamount uses on our fat bike network! COFC and RTF have rallied each year since then to offer this space for folks to come together and enjoy this winter sport.\nAlthough the demos are complementary\, a credit card is required to be held on file for some bike rentals. Priority will be given to those participating in a group ride.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/2023-fat-bike-rally-catamount/
LOCATION:Catamount Outdoor Center\, Williston\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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SUMMARY:Fat Bike Rally at Catamount Outdoor
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Richard Tom Foundation\, we are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Fat Bike Rally!\nBack in 2020\, The RTF provided matching funds to individual donors to help raise the money needed to purchase the SnowDog groomer that Catamount uses on our fat bike network! COFC and RTF have rallied each year since then to offer this space for folks to come together and enjoy this winter sport. Join them in exploring the fat bike trails throughout the Catamount Community Forest for free on February 5th\, 2023. Grab your fat bike\, or one of the free demo bikes provided at the event\, and join in on the fun as we celebrate winter biking together! \nThis year’s event has a limited number of fat bike demos available and each will be available for 50 minutes per ride. Although the demos are complementary\, a credit card is required to be held on file for some bike rentals. Priority will be given to those participating in a group ride. There will be two guided group rides throughout the day. \nDon’t miss the Sprint Race at 1:30pm. Bring your bike and go head-to-head with another fat biker. Or perhaps\, a skier! Not interested in racing? No worries\, bring your bells and whistles and help us cheer them on! \nBurgers & Brats will be provided by the Richard Tom Foundation starting at 11:30am. \nMore details on the group rides and other participating organizations coming soon. \nSchedule for the day: \n\n10am: mingle and explore\n11am: 5o min Group Ride\n11:30am: Food provided by RTF\n12pm: 50 min Group Ride\n1:30pm: Sprint Race\n\nAdvanced registration is required. Please visit their website to register.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/fat-bike-rally-at-catamount-outdoor/
LOCATION:Catamount Outdoor Center\, Williston\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
ORGANIZER;CN="Catamount Outdoor Family Center":MAILTO:thehub@catamountoutdoor.org
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SUMMARY:Pride Ride's Fat Bike February
DESCRIPTION:Join Pride Rides at the Catamount Outdoor Center’s Fat Bike Rally. They will be set up with bikes\, gear\, snacks\, stickers\, and swag then heading out for a group ride at 11:00. \nBikes are available to reserve for both rides\, please email your request to prideridesvt@gmail.com to reserve a bike. Please include your bike size or your height! If you need extra gear like winter layers or a helmet\, they have that too so just let them know what you need!
URL:https://vmba.org/event/pride-rides-fat-bike-february/
LOCATION:Catamount Outdoor Center\, Williston\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T235722
CREATED:20230202T145526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T145922Z
UID:44672-1676122200-1676127600@vmba.org
SUMMARY:Adaptive Nordic Ski Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s trained staff and Green Mountain Adaptive Sports (GMAS)\, on Sunday\, February 11\, 2023 from 1:30-3:00pm for an afternoon of fun in the snow at the Outdoor Center. \nThis free event is targeted at Vermont youth and adults with disabilities. We’ll have their trained ski instructors on-site along with other professionals serving individuals with disabilities to provide instructions\, and support as needed. Homemade cookies and hot cocoa will be served. \nThis get together offers an opportunity to take a trip to visit the Center\, borrow some equipment to try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing\, or simply to observe other skiers zoom around the training area. \nTo sign up for the Adaptive Nordic Ski Open House\, register on their website. For more information about the GMAS Adaptive Nordic Ski Program\, click here. \nAll participants MUST pre-register over at the GMAS website by February 9th. Questions? Contact info@greenmtnadaptive.org.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/adaptive-nordic-ski-open-house/
LOCATION:Craftsbury Outdoor Center\, Craftsbury\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T090000
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SUMMARY:Rutland Cold Rolled 2023
DESCRIPTION:Rutland Cold Rolled Fatbike Festival is back! Presented by Sram and Fiddlehead Brewing\, and hosted by Mountain Bike Vermont and Pine Hill Partnership in Rutland\, Vermont\, Cold Rolled offers a day of fatbike stoke on cold-rolled singletrack! Join us Sunday February 12th\, 2023 as fatbikers from around New England and New York gather in Rutland to lead a charge with Old Man Winter\, replete with group rides\, demos\, and hearty brews around warm fires. \nThe event will feature a vendor village\, rides for all ages and abilities\, and groomed packed powder trails for your fatbiking pleasure. Group rides will begin at 10am at the Giorgetti Athletic Complex at 2 Oak Street Extension (the Pine Hill Trailhead) where we’ll also convene for lunch at 12:00 pm. The remote aid station (aka party central) will be located at the overlook and will feature a bonfire and our favorite mid-ride refreshers. Lunch at Giorgetti will be catered by our friends at Ranch Camp (Stowe\, VT). \n“We’re beyond excited to bring the Cold Rolled back to Pine Hill – this trail network has some of the best fatbiking in the state\, and the community rallies to maintain them all winter.” says event cofounder & Killington Valley local Nate Freund of MTBVT. “We’re stoked to bring the party to Rutland and introduce riders from around the northeast to these amazing trails!” \nThe $50 ticket price ($35 for the under 21 crowd) includes group rides\, lunch (with both carnivorous and veggie options)\, and a signed original Cold Roll Rutland artist print. So air down those tires\, break out the extra layers\, and get ready to party MTBVT style. \n\n\n\n\n\nABOVE: This year’s limited edition art was created by our amazing cycling artist friend @deanleibau\nSCHEDULE: \nVendor setup 8:00 to 9:00 \nRegistration / Expo area opens 9:00 \nGroup Rides \nAdvanced ride departs 9:45 \nIntermediate ride departs 10:00 \nBeginner ride departs 10:15 \nRemote Aid Station opens 11:00 to 2:00 \nLunch 12:00 to 2:00 \nEvent ends 3:00 \nAdvanced Ride – This ride’s duration is up to 3ish hours. The pace is for avid riders that enjoy covering ground at a steady pace. You can expect up to 12ish miles of riding over variable terrain. \nIntermediate – These rides are for most folks looking to have a good time\, stop at the fire for a bit\, and be guided around PHP. this ride will be three hours in duration with opportunities to bail out or put in a few extra miles. \nBeginner ride – Beginner rides take folks on the easier terrain and no experience is necessary. This ride will bring participants to the remote aid station and back to base. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mountain Bike Vermont \nMountain Bike Vermont (MTBVT.com) is an online journal\, events promoter\, apparel company\, and rolling party instigator. MTBVT’s dual initiative is documenting and promoting the Green Mountain State’s incomparable cycling community. Visit MTBVT.com for info on our annual event series\, shop our online store\, and peruse new and archived articles. #MTBVT \nHave questions? Want to become a vendor? Contact john@mtbvt.com
URL:https://vmba.org/event/rutland-cold-rolled-2023/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Park\, Rutland\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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SUMMARY:Frozen Onion - Fat Bike Demo & Group Rides
DESCRIPTION:Calling all fat bike enthusiasts and newcomers! Join Onion River Outdoors for their annual Frozen Onion. It is the perfect time to demo fat bikes from Rocky Mountain Bicycles\, The Official Intergalactic Surly Regional HQ\, and Specialized Bicycles\, join in a group ride\, and maybe even try out some adventure skin skis from Altai Skis\, Black Diamond\, & Skinbased/OAC.\n\n\nThey will have Mild (mellower\, less climbing) and Wild (intermediate to advanced riding\, all the trails up the hill) led group rides heading out at 11:00am and 1:00pm.\n\n\nThis annual winter event takes place at North Branch Trails in Montpelier\, VT in partnership with Montpelier Parks and Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association.\n\n\nThis event is FREE! (with optional donation to MAMBA for trail grooming and maintenance)\n\n\n#fatbikes #fatbikedemo #fatbiking #skishoes #northbranchtrails #montpeliervt #fatbikevt\n\n\nDemo is located at entrance to North Branch Park\, off Elm Street by the Montpelier Pool. Overflow parking on Ballfield Drive.\n\n\nFollow them on social media @onionriveroutdoors for the latest information.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/frozen-onion-fat-bike-demo-group-rides/
LOCATION:Montpelier Pool Shelter\, 1 Poolside Dr\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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SUMMARY:Sledding Party at Catamount Outdoor
DESCRIPTION:Grab your best sled and join Catamount Outdoor Family Center on Sunday\, February 12th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Catamount Sledding Hill to enjoy some great company by a warm fire with S’mores and family friendly winter activities like a Snow Creature Contests\, Winter Scavenger Hunts\, and of course Sledding!! \n\nNo advanced reservation needed.\nCash donations would be appreciated on the day of the event. Catamount is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit and our EIN # will be listed on our donation bin for your records.\nPlease carpool\, as possible\, and park in one of Catamount’s designated parking areas (No parking is permitted alongside Governor Chittenden Road).
URL:https://vmba.org/event/sledding-party-at-catamount-outdoor/
LOCATION:Catamount Outdoor Center\, Williston\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Catamount Outdoor Family Center":MAILTO:thehub@catamountoutdoor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T235722
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UID:44527-1677315600-1677344400@vmba.org
SUMMARY:Winterbike 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lawson’s Finest Liquids and Sram\, WinterBike is Vermont’s premier Fatbike Festival. Now in its 11th year\, the event continues to be the favorite among fatbike enthusiasts. The event is headquartered at Mike’s Tiki Bar and hosted on the Kingdom Trails network\, boasting over 31 miles of cold-rolled singletrack! \nIn keeping with tradition\, Winterbike will include the usual crowd pleasing ingredients including a ride\, remote aid station\, after party catering by Ranch Camp\, and so much more! \nOnly 250 tickets available\, and for the first time\, KT and MTBVT are offering a discount to Northeast Kingdom (NEK) residents! To qualify\, you must be a full-time resident of the NEK. NEK full-time residents will receive a $10 discount! Use discount code NEKRESIDENT at checkout. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAbove: 2023 (11th limited edition) event poster is available for purchase at checkout\nWe’ll be mapping and signing a loop suitable for all abilities and will be sending riders out in two waves (advanced-expert followed by beginner-intermediate) following the course. Ride at your own pace\, with your friends\, stay at the aid station as long as you please\, and return with everyone to the KT HQ party! \nCapped at 250! This time we’ve raised the cap to reflect the growth of this event. Tickets will sell out so don’t wait to register! We’ve capped the event to 250 participants total. \nRegistration for the event gives you access to the Kingdom Trails network and all Winterbike activities on Saturday including the ride route\, lunch and beverages\, music\, fire\, the Lawson’s Finest Footdown World Championships\, and swag! \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE – As the day approaches we’ll be adding details of the event. Timing is subject to change based on the forecasted temperatures for the day. As we all know\, fatbiking is snow condition and weather dependent so planning out the day will be an organic experience… \nLocal shops to contact for Fatbike rentals: \nEast Burke Sports\, Village Sports Shop\, Littleton Bike and Fitness\, Ranch Camp \nLooking for more lodging options? Check the Accommodations listings at www.kingdomtrails.org \nReservations at any of the local restaurants are strongly recommended for that evening. \nWe look forward to hosting you all at Winterbike 2023. See you on the trails! \nSee the Kingdom Trails e-bike policy HERE! \nAre you an attendee and have a question? \nContact ryan@mtbvt.com \nAre you a vendor and have a question? \nContact lukas@kingdomtrails.org
URL:https://vmba.org/event/44527/
LOCATION:Mikes Tiki Bar\, 44 Belden Hill Rd\, VT\, East Burke\, VT\, 05832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
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SUMMARY:Pride Ride's Fat Bike February
DESCRIPTION:On February 25th at 10AM\, join Pride Rides when they meet up at Saxon Hill trails in Essex\, VT with @fotwheel for some laps pond side and hillside. The route will circle back to the lot a couple of times giving folks an opportunity to select the length of ride they want\, starting with a great beginner-friendly loop and progressing as they go! \nBikes are available to reserve for both rides\, please email your request to prideridesvt@gmail.com to reserve a bike. Please include your bike size or your height! If you need extra gear like winter layers or a helmet\, they have that too so just let them know what you need!
URL:https://vmba.org/event/pride-rides-fat-bike-february-2/
LOCATION:Saxon Hill
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T235722
CREATED:20230202T145758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T145758Z
UID:44674-1677405600-1677427200@vmba.org
SUMMARY:'23 BIPOC Ski Day at Craftsbury Outdoor Center
DESCRIPTION:This is the second BIPOC ski day this winter at the Center. Registration is required to participate in these free events. Choose between two sessions each day\, 10:00am and 1:00pm. Participants receive complimentary trail passes and rental equipment\, as well as lessons from BIPOC instructors. \nThe group lessons are optional if you’d prefer to spend your time skiing on your own or with friends old and new. While they encourage those that may have never tried cross country skiing before to take part\, they also welcome folks of any ability level to come. Snowshoeing will be available as well.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/23-bipoc-ski-day-at-craftsbury-outdoor-center/
LOCATION:Craftsbury Outdoor Center\, Craftsbury\, VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Outing
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