Bolton to the Barns
An Epic Backcountry Ski Tour
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Bolton to the Barns
The 3rd Annual Bolton to the Barns is fast approaching and this year's event looks to be another fantastic tour!
Bolton to the Barns ski tour is a great Nordic event for experienced backcountry ski enthusiasts. On Saturday, March 10th, skiers will spend a day in the hills of Vermont and help the VYCC create opportunities for young Vermonters wishing to play an active role in conserving the Vermont landscape.
Skiers have two options:
Crew Member Route
This will be an 11-mile route that leaves from the Bolton Valley Nordic Center at 10:15. Shuttles for this route will leave the West Monitor Barn at 9:30.
Crew Leader Route
This route will add approximately 2.5 additional hours of skiing before the “Crew Members” depart and allow participants to explore the more remote sections of Bolton’s Nordic Center. We anticipate that this route will add six additional miles, but this will be influenced by weather and snow conditions. Shuttles for this route will leave the West Monitor Barn at 7:30 and we expect to be skiing shortly after 8:00.
Upon arrival at the Monitor Barns, warm food will await hungry, triumphant, and deserving skiers. Other festivities will include live music, a warm bonfire, and libations.
The registration fee for the tour is $55 which includes access to Bolton Valley's Nordic Center; a complimentary beer and crepe and lots of chili; live music at our apres ski party; and an awesome day of skiing with some truly fantastic folks!
Students and VYCC Alumni are eligible for a reduced rate of $25!
For those who raise $200 or more, we will waive the registration fee. We encourage all skiers to seek sponsorships for their ski tour to help support the VYCC in its educational programming and conservation efforts. Please visit our Fundraising page for more information. Also, even if you're not skiing, you can help with our fundraising efforts by creating a fundraising page and joining (or forming your own) fundraising team.
Not a skier? Volunteer for the event or simply join us for post-tour festivities at the West Monitor Barn! The fee for attendance is just $15 (waived for volunteers) and includes one complimentary beer, one crepe, a lot of chili, live music and more! We expect the party to get underway around 1:00.
Space is limited so be sure to register today. For additional information, please contact Breck Knauft at 802.434.3969, ext. 110. In the meantime, watch the video of our (very serious) scouting trip below.
With generous support from our local sponsors.
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