The Hibernator
2019-10-19 09:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Burke Mountain
Join us for our 1st Annual Hibernator Gravel Cross Adventure!
Expect an epic October day climbing & descending in and around the Northeast Kingdom over scenic dirt roads, class IV sectors, access trails, grassy farm fields, & singletrack.
Most of the course is rideable, however expect dismounts in order to get over blowdowns, cobblestone, & trenches.
The Hibernator is suited for a gravel/cross rig or a hard tail mountain bike.
Sun, rain, snow, & mud are not out of the question. Dress to impress!
Two incredible course options to choose from – 50k or 100k:
100k+ Course: Featuring upwards of 9,000′ of elevation over varying terrain and offer 2 feed zones. Riders are expected to be mainly self-supported and not reliant on our feed but we got your back if needed! Come prepared to ride at least 4 hours.
50k+ Course: Follows the same start as the 100k and split off, featuring over 5,000′ of elevation and 2 feed zones. Don’t be fooled. Shorter doesn’t mean easier.
Details:
Bib pickup starts at 7:00 and rides start at 9:30am with a controlled start.
Bibs can also be picked up the day before between 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Sherburne Base Lodge.
Each participant receives a delicious post-ride seasonal meal, homemade pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and celebratory beer at our post-ride party.
Lodging discounts are available for the weekend at the Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center: (802-626-7400).
Use promo code GRAVEL.

RV Bike Raffle & Members Appreciation Party!
2019-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Skirack, Burlington, Vermont
Vermont riding is world-class, and it’s all your fault. No matter whether your tool of choice is a spreadsheet, pulaski, or a backhoe…it wouldn’t be the same without you.
VMBA is throwing a party in your honor. We want to celebrate the great season of riding and hard work with a party! We’ll have plenty of brews, root beers, pizza, snackables, and door prizes… plus we will be showing the film VISION, a female-led freeride mountain bike film. Check out the trailer here:
https://gearjunkie.com/vision-female-freeride-mtb-film-veronique-sandler
Speaking of prizes, we hope you’ve been logging those volunteer hours at www.rewardvolunteers.coop! Cabot Creamery Co-operative has teamed up with SKIRACK to sweeten the sweat equity you’ve been pouring out all year. Every hour logged through Oct 4th is one entry to win the Santa Cruz Bicycles or Juliana Bicycles bike of your choice (hope you like plaid!). While you need not be present to win, we’ll draw and announce the winner at the event.
So whether you are a member, volunteer, or just getting started with mountain biking – join us at Skirack for food, friends, films, and THE WINNER OF OUR REWARDS VOLUNTEER RAFFLE BIKE!
P.S. Please RSVP so we get enough pizza…

MTA Annual Meeting & Raffle Draw
2019-10-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Quarry Kitchen & Spirits, Barre, 05641
Join Millstone Trails Association for their Annual Meeting on October 26 at the Quarry in Barre! Meet other Millstone Trails users, hear about what they have in store for 2020 and most importantly, be there for the drawing of their 2019 raffle bike generously donated by Orbea. Huge thanks to Vermont Bicycle Shop for underwriting the party.

SVT Community Trail Build Evenings
2019-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Slate Valley Trails, 212 Main St., Poultney, VT, 05764, United States
Slate Valley Trails Community Trail Build Evenings are every Wednesday this October until they finish the O’Brien property project or daylight savings time begins! No experience necessary! If you can’t make it at 4, you’re still welcome to come, just follow the trail from the upper field parking.
What to wear/bring:
Boots, long pants and sleeves, gloves, bug repellent, and bring water and snacks. Headlamp helpful if we hike out in the dark. Tools provided.
To get there:
East Delaney Cross Road, Wells, VT
From North Street in the Town of Wells, turn west off the asphalt and take Delaney Cross Road. When you see the first field on the south (left) side of road, facing storage sheds, turn right and drive up the path in the field to our work meet up location. Low clearance vehicles can probably make it, or park at the bottom and walk up. We will try to sign where to go. You may hear us before you see us.
-See screenshot of parking location in discussion on Facebook-

Pride Ride November!
2019-11-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Sunny Hollow, Hercules Drive, Colchester
November’s pride ride is here. Time to come together and have a queer and magical time on bikes once again! This month LGBTQIA+ Mountain Bike Club will be riding at Sunny Hollow in Colchester with Fellowship of the Wheel.
Meet afterwards at Scout & Co for some socializing and bike and ski talk ??❄❄
Please note the changed start time to 10am to get a ride in a little earlier and line up with a lunchy social hour.
Hope to see ya’ll there!
Looking forward we’ll be doing some fat bike rides at groomed single track through the winter months! Don’t have a fat bike? No worries! They’re will be fat bikes available to rent or demo.
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Hello MTBers! In support of the inclusion and community building of queer folks on mountain bikes a few rad folks have come together to bring a LGBTQIA+ group ride to VT mountain bike trails!
Join for a safe and inclusive space to be yourself, build community and shred on bikes.
With support from The Venture Out, The Pride Center of VT, Vermont Bicycle Shop, Fellowship of the Wheel, Millstone Trails, VMBA, and more!!! LGBTQIA+ will hold a series of rides held one Sunday a month at various trails within the Fellowship of the Wheel network and Millstone Trails.
As the season has progressed more businesses and chapters have reached out to offer support or host us along the way, including Ranch camp, Stowe trails partnership, SDR, Waterbury Area Trail Alliance, and Outdoor Gear Exchange!
Big thanks to all who have joined or supported on some level!!
The rides are open to all levels of riders and all LGBTQIA+ people. Feel free to bring your best mtb ally if you have a riding buddy you feel most comfortable riding with!
Join on these other dates!
November- Sunny Hollow
December- skip in wait for snow and happy holidays!
January- Millstone
February- Catamount
March- Saxon hill
April- wet spring let’s do a gravel ride!
Summer 2020 in the works!

WCoTA Trail Mixer
2019-11-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Bellow Falls, VT
Come on down to Frank’s Shop in Bellows Falls and have the WCoTA board cook you up some food! They’re hoping to meet members, as well as others, who are interested in what WCoTA is working on. They’ll have food and drink for you (BYOB) so come on down! Anyone is welcome. Feel free to stop by anytime between 3 and 6 pm. They’re looking forward to seeing you there!
There will also be a group ride on the Oak Hill Trails that will leave at 1 pm from the Bellows Falls Recreation Center on Playground Road in Bellows Falls. There is definitely some challenging climbing but it is awesome once you get up on the ridge!
Hope to see you at the ride or the mixer! – The WCoTA Board

Green Mountain Showdown: Bike Culture Variety Show
2019-11-16 15:30 - 22:00 | Rusty Nail, Stowe, VT, 05672
Mountain Bike Vermont presents the 8 th Annual: Green Mountain Showdown – Vermont’s bike culture variety show Mountain Bike Vermont ( MTBVT.com ) has announced its seventh annual Green Mountain Showdown event will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2019, at the Rusty Nail Stage (@ Tres Amigos) in Stowe, Vermont. As in years past, the Green Mountain Showdown event showcases locally produced MTB video shorts, video slideshows, and spoken word pieces dedicated to all facets of mountain bike culture. This is a charity event with proceeds going to Stowe Trails Partnership.
This year we’ll host both a matinee showing for families, students and kiddos as well as our evening full-tilt party edition. Both shows will include complete showings, prizing and more. This year’s complete media lineup will soon be annonced but here’s a little taste: Henry Miles vs. Dylan Conte Dave Trumpore Evan Kay Beast Coasters DJ Rekkon MC Jay Knecht Brice Shirbach And more of our favote humans doing incredible things on the big screen…
“Our goal is to elevate Vermont’s status as the heart of mountain biking in the Eastern United States,” says MTBVT founder Ryan Thibault. “The Green Mountain Showdown is a chance to celebrate our State’s love of cycling and it gives our local talent the opportunity to showcase their skill. It’s going to make for a fantastic show!”
For more information about Green Mountain Showdown, contact Ryan Thibault: ryan@mtbvt.com or call 802-585-5495 or log on to www.mtbvt.com . After Party – “You don’t have to go home and you can stay here!” Party into the night with us at the Nail.

Parks Commission Talks Mountain Biking!
2019-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Montpelier, VT
MAMBA Advocacy Alert: Parks Commission needs to hear about your experience biking in North Branch!
Mountain biking is on the agenda for the Tuesday, November 19th 6:00PM meeting of the Montpelier Parks Commission at the Montpelier Police Department conference room. The agenda includes the North Branch, winter biking access and the pump track projects.
NOW is the time to email the Parks Commission. Copy your district’s City Councilor too – a directory is available HERE. It’s important for the commissioners and City Council to know that people in Montpelier support mountain biking in Montpelier parks!
In your message, consider sharing the following points:

Thank the Parks Commission for the new trails and last year’s winter biking access.
Express your support for finishing the North Branch project, winter access, and a pump track.
Be specific! Let them know how you and your family have used the trails, share a memory or an experience you’ve had on our local trails, or at a pump track somewhere in Vermont or elsewhere.

VMBA 2019 Annual Meeting
2019-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | VFW Hall Montpelier, 1 Pioneer st, Montpelier, VT, 05602
The VMBA Annual Meeting is a gathering of friends from around the state who are making trails happen for their local communities. We’ll revel in the successes and challenges of 2019, lay out plans and take input for 2020, elect new members for the Board of Directors, and announce the recipients of the 2020 Trail Grants.
Whether you are a seasoned trail steward or “just checking it out”, the Annual meeting is a great way to connect and learn.
Pizza generously provided by The Blue Stone – Montpelier, nibbles courtesy of Cabot Creamery Co-operative, full cash bar(cash only), free non-alcoholic beverages.
Open to the public, bring a friend.

Outdoor Gear Consignment Sale
2019-12-07 15:00 - 21:00 | 16 Pleasant Street, Randolph
Do you have nice quality used gear to sell or need something new-to-you or your kids? Then join RASTA for the 1st Annual Outdoor Gear Consignment Sale in Randolph on Dec 7th from 3-9 pm. There will be wonderful selection of gently used outdoor gear for holiday gifts for family and friends (maybe even score yourself something cool…because you deserve it!) BONUS…grab a beer from Bent Hill Brewery and browse the sale, then stick around later for the bonfire & awesome music from our dear friends and crazy good musicians Bow Thayer and Jeff Berlin starting at 7 pm!
Details;
Drop-off gear Fri, Dec 6th from 3-8 pm
Sale open Sat, Dec 7th from 3-9 pm
Pick-up and payout Sun, Dec 8th from 12-3 pm
What can you bring to sell?
Skis, boots, boards, bikes, boats, hiking, packs, outerwear sledding, etc.
Breaking down each category, we’ll also accept like mtb wheels, or ski pole, a kayak paddle, snowboard bindings, hiking boots, ski boots, gore-tex ski jacket, smart wool long underwear.
(No baseball, basketball, weights, team sport equipment etc.)
Please remember to price gear reasonably. It’s better to ask a little less, move on from it and let someone be stoked about their good deal on the new gear. Good karma too!
Please note; ALL GEAR MUST BE IN NICE & CLEAN CONDITION! RASTA will refuse anything beat up, clapped out, dirty or broken. This sale is only as good as the gear you bring! 🙂
RASTA is partnering with the soon-to-open Gear House at 16 Pleasant St to host this fun event. It is one day only so make sure you can make it! And, stay tuned as the Gear House will be announcing their opening date.
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What else is going on in Randolph that day/night?
We’re excited to be adding to an already vibrant day in Randolph! Here is what we know is going on;
Randolph Winter Lights Parade happening from 4-6 pm.
Tree Lighting, caroling and Santa Claus 6:00 pm
Chandler Center for the Arts– Elf MakersSpace and Kids Holiday Market 12:30-4:30 pm
Chandler Center for the Arts – Holiday Variety Show 7:30 pm
True Center Yoga – Sip & Shop 1-4 pm
Bethany Church Craft Bizarre 12-4 pm
There will be a festive holiday atmosphere throughout town, join the fun! Shop local, support local, engage in local. Come to Randolph on Dec 7th!

SVT Trails Committee Meeting
2019-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 200 Main Street, Poultney VT
Want to get more involved in Slate Valley Trails and help them maintain our trails, define their vision, and become a destination both for their community and within the region? They need YOU! Come to their Trails Committee Meeting and see how you can help! Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month.
The SVT Office is above Loomis Paints. Go through the red doors, up the stairs, and then take a left at the top. Follow the signs!

BATS Board Meeting
2019-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Highlander Bicycle, 160 Benmont Ave, Bennington, VT, 05201
Come learn about BATS and find out how you can get involved! Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted. Meet at Highlander Cycle, 160 Benmont Ave at 6:30 PM.
Currently seeking:
-Interested Board Members prospects
-Volunteers interested in attending community events
-Volunteers interested in communications/ENews
-Volunteers willing to organize outings (hikes, bike, snowshoe, etc)

Grateful Treads December Meeting
2019-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Jay Cloud Cyclery, Montgomery, VT, United States
Come on down, pull a seat up by the woodstove and help Grateful Treads Mountain Bike Club plan for their upcoming ski movie night, winter trail grooming, and their plans for new trails in the spring.

Ranch Camp Art Pop 3.0
2019-12-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Ranch Camp, 311 Mtn Road, Stowe, VT
Ranch Camp & Rome Snowboards proudly present Art Pop, Version 3.0. This “art meets altruism meets sustainability” event returns Saturday December 14th, 2019 for its third iteration. They’ve once again enlisted the talents of some of the northeast’s most prolific graphic artists and designers to help raise money for Vermont trails, with art and snowboarding as the catalyst.
In collaboration with Ranch Camp friends at Rome, who are graciously supplying the snowboard “canvases”, Art Pop is a one-night gallery-style event followed by a two-week silent auction wherein you can bid on any of the masterpieces, with all or part of the proceeds going straight back into Vermont’s trails.
This time around, a very generous silent donor has agreed to match dollar for dollar every cent raised, up to $3,000. This money will be used as seed money for Ranch Camp’s 2020 VMBA Naming Grant.
The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday 12/14 at Ranch Camp. Food and drink specials all night so come join Ranch Camp for some art stoke, some good friends, and good vibes…

SVT Marketing & Promotions Committee Meeting
2019-12-17 16:30 - 17:30 | 200 Main Street, Poultney VT
SVT is looking for additional members of the Marketing, Promotions and Fundraising Committee. Do you have skills in these areas? They’d love to have you!
Can’t attend, but want to know more: info@slatevalleytrails.org
RSVP to info@slatevalleytrails.org – they can set up the Google Hangouts if need be!

6th Annual Ski Movie Night!
2019-12-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Grateful Treads Mountain Bike Club, Montgomery Center, VT, 05471
It’s time for Grateful Tread Mountain Bike Club’s annual Ski Movie Night & Raffle! Join Grateful Treads for an evening of ski action on the big screen. They’ll have shots from near and far, from MSP & TGR, and maybe some classics to finish off. Come get pumped up for the season upon us- hopefully everyone has gotten to enjoy the incredible start!
Movies start at 7pm.
As usual, there will be a raffle with lots of great items from local businesses. One ticket included with entry, or $1ea. 10 for $5, & arm’s length for $10.
Blue Bike Café will have Food and Drink Specials all night!
$5 cover- kids are free.
This event proceeds go to the Grateful Treads Mountain Bike Club benefiting our community bike program and trail construction in Montgomery.

Get Off The Couch Campaign
2020-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Memphremagog Trails, 3892 Darling Hill Rd, Newport, VT
Come KICK OFF “2020” with guided cross country ski and snowshoe tours on the MEMPHREMAGOG TRAILS. Rental equipment is available by donation.

[Cancelled] Uberwintern Fatbike Festival 2020
2020-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Ranch Camp, 311 Mtn Road, Stowe, VT
ÜBERWINTERN CANCELLED 🙁
Friends: sadly Mother Nature is not cooperating and Mountain Bike Vermont and STP have been forced to pull the plug on Uberwintern for the first time in its eight-year history. But don’t despair, they’ve got a backup plan! Firstly, anyone who pre-booked a ticket will get a refund. Secondly, if you’re in town and still need entertainment, they’re going to do a miserable, no-fun-at-all, fatbike gravel ride out of Ranch Camp on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. It’s going to be wet, but at least it’ll be cold. You’ll get just enough exercise and justify the amazing lunch and delicious libations that await you at Ranch Camp upon your return. (food specials abound!)

But wait, there’s more! They’ll be reincarnating this hallowed event on Saturday, February 8th with Uberwintern Lite. They’ll convene at Ranch Camp to ride bikes, break bread, warm our hands around the bonfire, and of course, warm our insides with tasty beverages. Stay tuned for details.
Finally, we know you need your fatbike fix so join them for the first annual Rutland Cold Rolled; Rutland, VT’s first and finest fatbike festival, going down on Sunday February 2nd. Tickets at MTBVT.com. Questions? Hit us up!

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The Stowe Trails Partnership and Mountain Bike Vermont are at it again in 2020, bringing you Vermont’s best antidote to the winter blues—Uberwintern! What is Uberwintern you ask? It’s a day of fatbike revelry on powder-packed single track for those souls brave enough to keep charging on two wheels through the depths of winter!
Join us Saturday, January 11th, 2020 for a day of fatbike group rides, demos, and hearty brews around warm fires.
Now in its eighth year, Uberwintern 2020 will be staged out of Ranch Camp, situated on the Cady Hill trailhead. A new remote aid station, a.k.a party central, will be set up at the fire pit outside of the von Trapp Brewery where attendees can enjoy some light fare and a brew. Registration, group ride departures, demos, and lunch will be all take place at Ranch Camp, aka Uberwintern HQ.
Your ticket price includes on-site demos, group rides, lunch (with both carnivorous and veggie options), as well as A beverage. So air down those tires, break out the extra layers, and get ready to party MTBVT style… it’s tradition!
RENTALS VS. DEMOS
DEMOS: Each participating shop will have demo bikes available. Demo bikes are allowed out for 45 minutes to one hour depending on each participating shops discretion. Demo bikes are not typically allowed out on the group rides as the group rides leave for more than the allotted hour demo session.
RENTALS: Rentals are available on a shop by shop basis. You are encouraged to contact shops in advance if you would like to rent a bike for the full day. Prices vary by shop.
PARTICIPATING SHOPS
If you are a shop or vendor and wish to participate please reach out to ryan@mtbvt.com.
SCHEDULE
8:00 Vendor Set up
8:15 Reg opens
9:00 Expo opens/ Demo bikes available
RIDE DEPARTURE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
9:15 Epic Ride departs
9:30 Shuttles start running, first come first serve
9:20 Advanced Ride departs
9:30 – 10:00 Intermediate and beginner rides depart
10:30 Remote Aid Station opens
12:00 Kegs are tapped
3:00 Remote Aid Station shuts down… maybe
12:30-2:30 Lunch is served
3:30 Party Time
4:00 Demo area closes
GROUP RIDES
In typical MTBVT fashion we have a few awesome group rides planned. That said, please be patient with us as we assess where we will be taking you. All rides are weather dependent, social pace, and have a few stops to rest and enjoy nature.
Epic Ride – There will be multiple epic rides departing. Each will run 4 hours in duration over 20ish miles over variable terrain. These rides are for expert riders with expert stamina and a high tolerance. If you are new to fat biking or don’t ride regularly this ride is NOT for you.
Advanced Ride – Similar to the epic 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 15ish miles of riding over variable terrain.
Intermediate – These rides are for most folks looking to have a good time, stop at the fire for a bit, and be guided around Stowe’s central trails. this ride will be three hours in duration with opportunities to bail out or put in a few extra miles.
Beginner ride – Beginner rides take folks up the rec path, along the river and back down to the venue. for those looking for more, riders will have an opportunity to ride up to the camp fire in on Cady Hill and test their skills on a section of intermediate terrain with a reward at the top.

RASTA Outdoor Gear Consignment Sale
2020-01-11 09:00 - 15:00 | 16 Pleasant Street, Randolph
The first consignment sale on Dec 7th was so successful, RASTA decided to DO IT AGAIN! On Jan 11th starting at 9 am, come browse a wide selection of human powered outdoor recreation gear at the soon-to-be-opened Outdoor Hub. From BC ski gear, to snow shoes, camping gear, outerwear, bikes and everything in-between. There will be a lot good deals, so don’t miss out!
Do you have gear you want to sell? The drop-off time is Friday Jan 10th from 3-8 pm. Then Sunday Jan 12th from 12-3 pm is pick-up and payout.
The consignment sale proceeds going to RASTA will be put towards a SnoDog fat bike groomer. RASTA wants to enhance their year round mtb opportunity, and this groomer will be a perfect addition for MORE WINTER FUN! If you haven’t ridden a fat bike yet, you should! They are an absolute hoot! The Gear House will have fat bike rentals for you to try (once they open on March 1st). RASTA is excited to be partnering with The Gear House to bring you this sale, and many more exciting things to come!
Don’t want to consign your stuff? We are graciously accepting donations to RASTA. Help RASTA make greater strides in Randolph and donate your gear.
We hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season with family and friends. Hope to see you on the 11th!

Backcountry Film Festival
2020-01-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Williams College, 54 Chapin Hall Dr, Williamstown, MA
Join Bennington Area Trail System in celebrating the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival at Williams College! Get ready to get goosebumps while you “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” at the impact and importance of our winter wildlands through this collection of short films.
The event is FREE & fun for the whole family! Doors open at 6:30 PM and the screening begins at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and is first come, first served until seats are full. Please arrive early to grab a seat, and check out the information tables!
Bring cash for the raffle for chances to win passes and goodies that will help you get outside this winter. Raffle proceeds benefit the partner non-profits ! A limited amount of BCFF DVDs will be available for $6 for those who may arrive late or want to watch at home.
The Backcountry Film Festival is hosted in partnership by the Williams Outing Club (WOC) whose mission is to support outdoor activities at Williams and to make the outdoors accessible to everyone, regardless of level of experience. Partnering winter recreation stewardship non-profits include: Bennington Area Trail System, Dutch Hill Alliance of Skiers and Hikers (a chapter of the Catamount Trail Association), Green Mountain Club Bennington Section, and the Thunderbolt Ski Runners. Other local outdoor-related businesses and non-profits will be present with information as well.
Produced each year as a celebratory, backcountry community event by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, the 15th Annual Backcountry Film Festival film line-up is full of snowy, cinematic adventure sure to inspire both the local backcountry and general communities. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snow sports experience on public lands.
Adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, ski culture- you’ll find it all in this award winning lineup. Films in this year’s program include:
Can’t Ski Vegas – Joey Schusler, Ben Page, Thomas Woodson
Drawn to High Places – Elise Giordano + Outdoor Research
Endless Winter: Chapter 1 – Nikolai Schirmer
KHUTRAO – Agreste Chile
Leave Nice Tracks – Marius Becker, Dan Cirenza, Kyle Crichton
A Climb for Equality – Caroline Gleich + Rylo
Colter’s Route – Sawyer Thomas + Riis Wilbrecht + Dynafit
Backflippers – Luigi Dellarole
Climate Change in the Kennels – Denali National Parks
Peak Obsession (32:30) Cody Townsend + Bjarne Salen
https://winterwildlands.org/backcountry-film-festival-2019-20-film-line-up/
Questions:
sovtoutdoors@gmail.com
Parking:
Parking Garage off of Route 7/North Street, off of Mission Park Drive, or other public parking areas. Parking for those with mobility limitations may be available at the Congregational Church and will be signed for the event. Refer to the Interactive Campus Map online here, or use Google Maps Link.

2nd Annual Tourism Day at the State House
2020-01-15 09:00 - 19:00 | Vermont State House, Montpelier, VT, 05602
To provide an opportunity for Vermonters with knowledge and on-the-ground experience in our state’s tourism industry to share with legislators and other leaders in Montpelier the critical importance of the industry, and the need for greater investment in it.

UVMBA Annual Meeting
2020-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Trail Break, 129 S Main Street, White River Junction, VT
UVMBA yearly gathering: A winter chance to connect with friends and other mountain bikers, discuss where UVMBA has been and where they are going, and have some delicious food and drink.

HTF Forest Walk with Ethan Tapper
2020-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Hinesburg Town Forest, Hayden Hill Rd East, Hinesburg, VT
Join the Fellowship of the Wheel and Outdoor Gear Exchange on Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM for a walk of an active timber harvest at the Hinesburg Town Forest (HTF) with Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County Forester!
Under the supervision of Tapper, forest management at the HTF began in winter 2018-19 and will continue this winter from the Economou Road access to the HTF. The goals for the forest management are to increase diversity of tree species, sizes, condition, and spacing, improve wildlife habitat, encourage growth and development of a holistically healthy forest and to improve the resilience of the HTF to climate change and natural disturbances. At the same time, Tapper hopes to demonstrate modern, responsible forest management in an open, transparent and inclusive way, and to highlight Vermont’s working landscape and the sustainable production of local, renewable forest products. Over the course of this winter the trees designated for harvest by Tapper will be cut, shipping the resulting forest products to local markets. Income generated from the harvest will be used to conduct stewardship projects, including trail maintenance and invasive species control on Hinesburg’s two Town Forests, the HTF and the 301-acre LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest.
This walk will happen rain or shine. Participants should be ready to spend a couple hours outdoors walking (but also standing and talking) over uneven surfaces in whatever weather we find ourselves in. OGE will be there too with hot cider and snacks for your walk!
**We will be meeting on Economou Road at the plow turn around at 1:00 PM. If you can, park at the Hinesburg Town Hall and carpool, since space is limited.**

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2020-01-23 19:00 - 2020-01-25 22:00 | Dudley H. Davis Center, 590 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05405
The 2019/2020 World Tour features an exhilarating and provocative collection of films that explore the mountain world, highlighting new landscapes and remote cultures, and exposes audiences to exciting adventures and adrenaline-packed sports.
See a selection of award-winning films and crowd favorites from the hundreds of films entered into the annual festival.
Note: $16 Student tickets are for college students and anyone under 18 years old.
3 nights of films. There will be a unique selection of films each night. Tickets for all screenings are available here:
https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/skirack
Doors at 6:15, Films start at 7PM
Proceeds benefit:
University of Vermont Outing Club

Fatbike Round Up
2020-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Rikert Nordic Center
Come join the Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) for a day of group rides on the Rikert trail system. Participants can bring their own bike – though tires must be at least 3.5 inches wide to qualify! Rental bikes are available on a first come-first serve basis for an additional cost.
$25 Per Person
Food and beverages will be available post ride.
Event Schedule (Subject To Change):
10:00am: Morning Long Ride: 2-3 hours
11:45am: Morning Short Ride: 1 hour
1:00pm: Lunch and beverages
Afternoon – open riding

SVT Winter Board Meeting
2020-02-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Slate Valley Trails, 212 Main St., Poultney, VT, 05764, United States
Attend the SVT Winter Board Meeting and learn how you can become involved in their organization!
SVT is seeking volunteers to help them steward their growing trail system, and spread the word to the SVT community and beyond about this great resource!
Meet at the Poultney Public Library. Come in through the side door by Stewarts. Info: email: info@slatevalleytrails.org

Waterbury Fest - Fat Bike Demo & Group Rides
2020-02-01 11:00 - 16:00 | MA
Have you ever wanted to tryout a fat tire bike in the winter?
Are you already an avid fat biker? Come join WATA on group rides
exploring Waterbury on a groomed track. Bicycle Express will
be on hand with demo bikes and equipment. There will be a
demo loop, guided rides, race loop, and more! All demos and
rides are free or by donation. Bring warm clothing and a helmet.
Demo: 11am-2pm, Group Rides: 1-4pm
Alchemist pour: 3-5 pm
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Cafe and Visitor Center
Our friends from The Alchemist will be pouring some favorite beers
from 3-5pm following the rides.

When the Bicycle Came to Vermont
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
UVM professor Luis Vivanco explores the fascinating early history of the bicycle in Vermont, an invention that generated widespread curiosity when it arrived in the 1880s—helping spark important changes in industrial production, consumerism, road policies, gender relations, and cultural ideas. Part of the Vermont Humanities First Wednesdays free lecture series.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/bikevt-feb20

BATS Board Meeting
2020-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Highlander Bicycle, 160 Benmont Ave, Bennington, VT, 05201
Come learn about BATS and find out how you can get involved! Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted (Summer meetings may change dates).
Meet at Highlander Cycle, 160 Benmont Ave at 6:30 PM.
BATS is looking for:
– Passionate people who are interested in trails and community development, and any other assistance you may add to our volunteer-based organization
– Members! Membership term runs April 1, 2020 thrugh March 31, 2021, but you can join anytime before 4/1 or during that period. Learn more at www.batsvt.org/join
-Volunteers interested in attending community events
-Volunteers interested in communications/ENews/Wordpress
-Volunteers willing to organize and help lead group hikes, mt. bike rides, snowshoes, family activities, etc
–Interested Board Members prospects who have something to give, as we have vacancies moving into 2020
Questions about how you can get involved:
batsvt@gmail.com

Grateful Treads February Meeting
2020-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Jay Cloud Cyclery, Montgomery, VT, United States
Spring is coming. Come on out and help Grateful Treads prepare for their season’s projects
