Aitken State Forest East Road, Mendon
2026-01-24 | Mendon, VT, Mendon, United States
We’ll follow the East Road south from the Tamarack Notch trailhead, then follow another good wood road east to the edge of the State Forest, where there’s a wide view to the west. Round trip 4.8 mi., total climb about 600’, moderate difficulty. We’ll hike unless there’s enough snow for snowshoeing or skiing. Bad weather date January 31.

Sugar Hollow Brook, Pittsford
2026-02-14 | Pittsford, VT, Pittsford, VT, United States
Celebrate Valentines Day with a short but scenic afternoon hike or snowshoe featuring a babbling brook and a fearsome beast! Bring hot drinks and treats to share if you’d like. 1.5 miles, mostly easy with a short climb, option to go longer if we choose. Bad weather date Sunday. Call for meeting time and place

Chittenden Brook Ski, Chittenden
2026-02-28 | Chittenden, VT, Chittenden, VT, United States
This trip requires advanced backcountry skiing skills, including the ability to make at least controlled snowplow turns. Climbing skins are not necessary. We must have two or more cars – leaving one at the Chittenden Brook pull-out on route 73 we’ll head to Brandon Gap and ski the relatively easy ascent south on the Long Trail to the Chittenden Brook Trail (2.3 mi.). This 1.8-mile trail, though not generously wide and gentle, was designed with skiing in mind. It has just enough space and runout to be fun. Once we reach the campground, it’s an easy 2.5-mile ski out to route 73 on a logging road. Call for meeting place and time.
