Mad River Triathlon
2024-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort Mt. Ellen
Mad River Triathlon is a four-sports event set in picturesque Mad River Valley, VT. The running race starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT 100. Racers will follow footpaths along the River and the shoulder of the road for 5 miles to the start of the paddling leg at Lareau Swimming Hole in Waitsfield.
Transitioning to canoes and kayaks (or anything else that floats), racers will paddle 6 miles of fast-moving water, interspersed with class I and occasional II rapids to the takeout on Meadow Road and the beginning of the biking leg.
A 10-mile-long bike leg consists of gravel roads, single track, unimproved forest roads, and pavement. The bike leg brings racers to the base of Mount Ellen.
The ski event will consist of skinning up Mount Ellen and skiing down to the finish line.
There is also a Kids Event at Mount Ellen.

Top-line Details:
April 14, 2024
10AM to 4PM
Website: https://madriverpath.org/madrivertriathlon
Organizer: Mad River Path
Phone: (802) 496-7284

Stowe Trails Partnership Spring Kick Off
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Alchemist, 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
Join Stowe Trails Partnership for their Spring Kickoff at The Alchemist, where we’ll be selling memberships, celebrating the season ahead, and more. When you purchase or show proof of your membership, you’ll receive a complimentary beer from The Alchemist!

2024 Spring Launch Party with VMBA at Catamount Outdoor Center
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00
The freeze & thaw cycles are nearly over for spring, and we want to celebrate with you!
Join us at Catamount in partnership with VMBA and launch into bike season with us. Join us at the vendor city in the main field, where we and our partners will have rentals, swag, and so much more for you to check out. Don’t forget to bring a picnic to enjoy before or after your ride.
Adults and families are invited to join us for group rides that leave every hour throughout the day. This will be a great way to learn the trails at Catamount or dust off the skills. See registration below. Make sure to register in advance below.
We will also be offering MTB lessons and skills clinics though the event to shake off some dust or learn new skills. Please make sure to register in advance for these clinic offerings too.
Our other activities and offers are $5 each and first come first serve so make sure to check our schedule and arrive on time.
Event Prices: see below for agenda and registration links

General Event Entry: Free to members, recommended donation between $10-$50/person to support the Catamount OFC. The Catamount OFC, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is the official manager of the trails, facilities, programs, camps and events in the Catamount Community Forest (CCF). The CCF committee and the Town of Williston are in charge of the overall property, and manage the fields and forests.
Clinic Rotations: $15 per person- registration required
Group Rides: $10 per person -registration required
Family Activities and Off-bike Offerings: $5 on site- first come first serve

Whose going to be there?

VMBA
COFC
RTF
VT Adaptive
Oggi be
Catamount Community Forest Committee
More!

Registration is required for the following offerings:

10am Group Ride
10am Spring Maintenance Clinic
11am Group Ride with VMBA and COFC
11am MTB Lesson
12pm Group Ride- enduro course
12pm MTB Lesson
1pm Group Ride
1pm Jump Clinic

FOTW Season Kick Off 2024
2024-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Switchback Brewing Company
Join FOTW at the Switchback Brewery in Burlington to talk about the season past and what’s on deck for this year. There will be cold beers, hot food, and memberships for sale.

More details to come.

Muddy Onion Presented by Onion River Outdoors
2024-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Onion River Outdoors, 20 Langdon Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602
Come out of your winter hibernation for a fully supported gravel grinder looping many of the amazing dirt roads Central Vermont has to offer. It’s not easy, but it’s definitely worth it. For those who are just getting their bike legs under them, there is a shorter loop that will still give you plenty of dirt, fun, and cow sightings.
Mass start for all rides at 9:30am from East State Street.
As always, we will have fully-stocked aid stations with everything you could ever hope for while out on an April gravel ride with all of your friends. Turn-by-turn cue sheets and maps will be available and the courses will be fully marked.
Stay tuned for the 2024 routes: Coming Soon!

Cap off your amazing Saturday ride with delicious food and drink (included with entry) at the post-ride party back at Onion River Outdoors! To relive the fun from past rides, check out these amazing photos by John Lazenby.
For anyone wishing to attend only the BBQ after the ride, food/drink tickets are available for a pre-reg rate of $25.
REGISTRATION:
Pre-reg (1/1 – 2/29): $85, $90 55-mile Longer Loop
Pre-reg (3/1 – 4/24): $95, $100 55-mile Longer Loop
Day of registration (if the event does not sell out before!): $95
CANCELLATION POLICY: We get it, things come up. We want to make sure you have options. We allow cancellations through 3/8 for a refund. If you cancel after 3/8 through 4/5 you get ORO store credit or BikeReg credit.* Transfers are allowed through 4/5.
*if we have a waitlist and can fill your spot, we will give you a refund until 4/24.
From 4/24 – 4/27 we’ll be in full event prep mode and very busy! We can’t guarantee we will see or be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
Pre-reg packet pickup party runs from 4-7pm on Friday 4/26 and reopens at 7am until the start of the ride on Saturday at Onion River Outdoors.
VOLUNTEERS – We need your help in making the 2024 Muddy Onion a complete success! If you have non-riding family or friends accompanying you to beautiful Montpelier for the weekend, please consider in asking them to join the party via signing up for a volunteer slot HERE. Thanks in advance!
PARKING options will be clarified as we approach the 2024 Muddy Onion and on-the-ground marking will designate a few key lots around Montpelier. Parking in metered spots in the core downtown will be strongly discouraged as a courtesy to our fellow businesses. For general reference, public parking can be seen HERE.
Can’t wait to see you there!! #muddyonion2024 @muddy_onion #vermontgravel
2024 ROUTES are coming soon. Check back for updates. We’ll have 20 mile, 40 mile and 55 mile routes.
Get after it!
The ORO team

Vermont Gear Makers Festival
2024-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Ranch Camp, 311 Mtn Road, Stowe, VT, 05672
Josh Bossin had the idea for an event designed to showcase Vermont-based makers of outdoor apparel and equipment. He found common enthusiasm from folks at Ranch Camp and Rasputitsa, and the Gear Makers Festival was born. The first annual fest was held in April 2022 in Stowe, VT, and featured 12 gear makers from across the state, who gathered to sell their goods farmers market-style, and to network with fellow makers. Free gear repair was offered to the public by Sterling College students. The second annual festival in 2023 featured 25+ vendors! The Fest will be back in 2024, on April 27. Mark your calendars!
In 2024, Gear Makers Festival LLC formed to continue organizing the Vermont Fest and look at bringing similar events to other states. While our roots are in Vermont, we know there are makers of outdoor gear, goods and apparel worth celebrating elsewhere, too!
GMF in the media:
View the VT Digger press release on the inaugural Gear Makers Fest.
Check out The Boston Globe’s travel news piece ahead of the 2023 Gear Makers Fest: College students will fix your gear
Here’s WCAX reporting on the event:
Outdoor enthusiasts gather to celebrate Vermont-made gear (article)
Vermont Gear Makers Fest News Segment (video)
