• 2025, Week Two

    2025, Week Two

    We have a Three-fer for you this week Winterlude Trip to Ottawa is on! First Après Speaker Adam Howard of Back Country Magazine This week we meet at the Yurt 1) Winterlude in Ottawa Heidi Crossman has put together a wonderfully fun getaway to Ottawa’s always-excellent annual Winterlude festival, from Friday, February 6th through the…

  • On Your marks, Get Set, Hang on a minute… Cancelled!

    We are cancelling our meetings for tomorrow, December 3rd, and December 10th. I should have been paying more attention, but I found out this morning that Oak Room, and I believe the other facilities in village, do not open until December 12th. There will be skiing! Since this is last minute, let’s say we gather…

  • On Your Marks – Get Set- …

    Let’s go! The cold weather has held. The resort is open and we are lined up to start our season this Wednesday, at 9:00 in the Oak room, in the Mountain Grill. I can’t think of anything else to say!See you there!

  • Opening Day!

    Opening Day!

    Ready, set … Old man winter has arrived early. We have about two feet here at the house bt Smuggs. The Notch is seeing plenty of activity. Smuggs’ Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, November 28th, so our first club day is Wednesday December 3rd at 9:00 AM as usual in the Oak Room in…

  • Summer’s End

    Summer’s End

    This marks our final post for the summer and fall. We will return as ski season approaches. Several members have asked about keeping activities going through the off-season. The best way is through our Facebook page, which continues to be rational haven in an uncertain sea. Use it freely to gather a few friends for…

  • Advisory Board Meeting

     Given the weather, nor activities are on for this Wednesday. The next club Advisory Board Wednesday is this Wednesday. If there is anything you would like to raise or suggest do me drop me a note. Onward!!

  • A Hike and a Walk

    A Hike and a Walk

    We have a two-fer for you this week. A walk at Indian Brook Reservoir on Wednesday A hike up to Prospect Rock on Thursday Indian Brook Reservoir in Essex Meet on Wednesday, October 8th at 10:00 in the upper parking area.(Straight, NOT left at the gate)  150 Indian Brook Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Directions at this link.…

  • The New And Improved Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail to St Albans

    The New And Improved Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail to St Albans

    It has been a while since we ran our bikes. The state has been busy refurbishing the Missisquoi Valley Rail. They started in St Albans and are closing in on Richford So let’s take a look at how they have done. Trail Map at this link. Meet this Wednesday, October 1st 10:00 am at Sheldon…

  • Niquette Bay State Park Hike and Cookout

    Niquette Bay State Park Hike and Cookout

    Wednesday,  September 24 (rain date Thursday,  September 25). RSVP ASAP to Jena Chafin (jenachafin@gmail.com) .   Niquette Bay State Park, 274 Raymond Road, Colchester. Admission is free with Green Mountain Passport. (For those over 62, this may be obtained for $2 from your Town Clerk and is valid at Vermont State Parks for life.) Otherwise admission is $3…

  • Conditioning Classes,  Speaker Programs, Picnics & Paddling

    Conditioning Classes, Speaker Programs, Picnics & Paddling

    All, We have four things for you this week. New preseason conditioning class availability Getting the après-ski speaker series restarted This week’s paddle, with a small twist. Is anyone coming to the Picnic at Niquette State park? 1. Preseason Conditioning Classes We have expanded the very well received pre-season condition classes and now have five…