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Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School
Ever wanted to try Rock Climbing? Want to learn new skills to make you a safer and more efficient climber? Our expert guides will provide a fun, yet challenging learning experience tailored specifically to your goals. We also hold monthly "Women Rock!" climbing seminars just for women taught by women. Our experienced guides are available to take you on any adventure you are dreaming of. Whether it is your first multi-pitch climb, a day of climbing on some of the coveted classic ‘Dacks routes, or your first day with a harness on, we can make it happen. Petra Cliffs offers a complete outdoor instruction curriculum, catering to groups of all sizes and to individuals of all ages and abilities. Our courses can be taken on any day by private arrangement or in a class format during our scheduled open enrollment courses. http://www.petracliffs.com/mountaineering.html

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January 2011

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March 5, 6 and 7, Pittsburg, VT. - Winter Brutality Weekend
FIRST-EVER 100 MILE SNOWSHOE MARATHON
WHAT WINTER BRUTALITY -- where only the strong survive. A weekend of on-snow (primarily snowshoes) endurance feats patterned after Death Race (June 26, 2010) and Death Camp (April 23-25, 2010) also in Pittsfield. This weekend is for people who do not quit in life. Intended only for serious athletes, participants must be physically fit to attend this camp See www.peakraces.com  and www.peakcamps.com. TIME 6 a.m. Saturday to finish on Sunday Amee Farm Barn, Rt. 100, Pittsfield, VT

March 5 - 8, 2010 - Guided Inn to Inn Snowshoeing in Classic Stowe
Join Bredeson Outdoor Adventures March 5 - 8 for Guided Inn to Inn Snowshoeing in Stowe, Vermont
Experience Stowe in its arguably most beautiful season on a small group adventure combining outdoor winter exercise with considerable creature comforts. $1125 USD (per person double occupancy); $200 single supplement; $500 deposit. Please direct inquiries and requests for a detailed itinerary to Deborah Lewis at 866-533-4361 or dlewis@bredeson . More information is also located on the Bredeson Outdoor Adventures web site at http://www.bredeson.com/outdoor_adventures/hikes/vermont.html.

March 6, Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - Morning Nature Walk
Join Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge board member, Ken Copenhaver on a trail walk Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Black/Maquam Trail located on RT 78, 2 miles west of Swanton on Rt 78 (look for the large entrance sign). Wildlife activity increases as we approach the warmer weather often accompanying March. Perhaps some early migratory birds may be visible including red-wing blackbirds, grackles, and some hardy waterfowl migrants.  Contact David Frisque at 802-868-4781 to reserve a spot for the event.

March 6,  Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - Owl Prowl
Join refuge volunteer Jeremy Brooks for an early evening walk listening and looking for owls on the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. A number of owl species, including great horned, barred, and screech owls are permanent residents at the refuge and are vocal during late winter and early spring. The walk will begin at the Tabor Rd. parking lot and will encompass the trail at Stephen Young Marsh. The walk begins at 6:00 PM and ends at about 9:00 PM. Dress for weather and snow conditions and bring a low intensity flashlight to the walk. Please call 802-868-4781 to register and reserve a spot.

March 6th,  2010, Waterbury, VT - The MVP Health Care Frigid Infliction
The Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association and MVP Health Care want to get your adventure racing year started early with The Frigid Infliction - the largest winter adventure race in the US! Get away from the average winter crowds and put your cold-weather skills to a true test in some of the gnarliest terrain Vermont has to offer. What: Up to 10 hours of navigation, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, postholing, ropes work, Where: In and around Waterbury, VT - Who: Teams of 2 or 3, coed or single-sex. Why: Because you want a bigger challenge, a better story, a truer winter weekend, or just to compete with your friends again!  Cost: $260 for 2, $360 for 3 - GMARA membership included in price. Price increases Jan 24, and registration after Feb 8th doesn't guarantee a shirt, so register soon!  This race is USARA sanctioned - start earning points early.  As always, we'll be holding a navigation clinic at registration the night before and don't forget our famous post-race party: food, drink, massages, and prizes prizes prizes!
More info: http://www.gmara.org/frigid

Mar. 6 - 7,  Stowe - Relay For Life Nordic Style
American Cancer Society fund raiser to find a cure for "all" cancers Trapp Family Ski Touring Center Trapp Hill Road Sat 2:00 p.m. - Sun 6:00 a.m. 802-872-6304 866-466-0626 www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt   Free vtnordicstyle@yahoo.com

March 7, 2010, Mt Snow, VT - Jack Jump World Championships
This year Mount Snow is pleased to announce it will be holding the Jack Jump World Championships! We figure no one else is doing so we'll take the bull by the horns or in this case the ski by the chair and go with it. Join us Sunday to see head-to-head competition on homemade Jack Jumps. It's a great event to watch and an even more fun event to compete in. Jack Jumps were used way back when as a way for mountain workers to get quickly down the hill. It's a seat mountain to a ski. This dual slalom race takes place on Charlie's Chase and will feature men, women, kids and first timer divisions.  http://mountsnow.com

March 7, Fairlee, VT - Make your own Wooden Canoe Paddle
Join master craftsman, Geoffrey Burke of Chicorua Boatworks, for a Paddlemaking workshop, Sunday, March 7 at Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, Vermont. The workshop will run from 8:30 – 12:30 and includes lunch. You will take home a beautifully crafted paddle at the end of the morning. Cost for the workshop, all materials & lunch is $95. Geoffrey Burke has conducted numerous courses in paddlemaking and boat building over the last 25 years. For more information about this pre-registered course please contact Deb Williams at Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2968 Lake Morey Road , Fairlee, VT 05045, 802-333-3405 - deb_williams@alohfoundation.org  or visit our website at www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert 

Mar. 11 Hartland, VT -  Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain
Learn about Lake Champlain’s most harrowing shipwreck stories from the Revolutionary War to the present day. With over 300 wrecks in its dark, cold waters, Lake Champlain has witnessed feats of heroism and terrible tragedies. Adam Kane of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum takes you on a memorable tour, through slides, drawings, and video of what lies beneath the waves. A Vermont Humanities Council event. Hartland Public Library 153 US Highway 5 Thursday, 7:00 pm 802-436-2473

March 11, Grand Isle,  - VT SMC Biologist Discusses Aquatic Insects
Have you ever wondered what a dragonfly looks like earlier in its life cycle? The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites the public to a free presentation by Declan McCabe, Associate Professor of Biology at St. Michael’s College, on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the LCBP office in Grand Isle. McCabe’s program, Aquatic Insects – More than Just Fish Food? is the second Love the Lake talk. McCabe will discuss how larger insects, macro-invertebrates, play an important role in Lake Champlain’s ecosystem, and how they help students and biologists determine whether water quality is healthy or not. McCabe trains teachers/students about insect sampling and identification techniques and is an instructor with the Vermont EPSCoR program. Anglers and streamside and lakeshore property owners should also find this talk very interesting. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join LCBP staff for this free program which also includes dessert and coffee. The LCBP office is just north of the Grand Isle ferry entrance on Rte 314. For further information, contact Colleen Hickey, LCBP at (802) 372-3213.

March 12-14th, 2010,  Fairlee, VT - Winter Doe Camp at Hulbert Outdoor Center
Summer and Fall Doe Camps are no longer enough for our enthusiastic Doe Campers.  Therefore we will be holding a Winter Doe Camp,  March 12 - 15 2010 at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT!  Women ages 18 and up can stay in heated cabins at night and play in the snow all day.  Classes in Winter skills from snowmobiling to Nordic skiing and will be held Saturday and Sunday for a modest fee. Send in a deposit of $100 now to save your place! Registration will open in early December. Gift Certificate Available!  contact us for details: vow@voga.org    http://www.voga.org/winter_doe_camp.htm

March 13, 2010, 3:00 PM until 6:30 PM - Invasive Species in Lake Champlain
Join the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in welcoming Art Cohn of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and Mark Malchoff, Aquatic Resources Specialist from the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Program as well as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Inspector Rob Mulkeen and Chris Creelman of the U.S. Dept of Agriculture to explore in word, pictures and displays many of the plant and animal species that adversely impact native plants and animals in the Lake Champlain Basin. Presentations will begin at 5:00 PM at the refuge headquarters building on Tabor Rd., Swanton VT. Prior to the invasive presentations the refuge will offer a trail walk lead by refuge volunteer Steve Vittum. The Stephen J. Young walk will begin at 3:00 PM and end by 4:30 PM. The one mile trail at the Stephen J. Young Marsh is an easy trek for all age groups and often provides numerous opportunities to observe wildlife and signs of their activities. Please call 802-868-4781 to register for the walk.

Sunday, March 14, Trapp to Bolton Backcountry Race and Tour, - 3rd Annual Catamount Trail Challenge
Take the Catamount Challenge and tour or race from Trapp Family Lodge to the Bolton Valley Nordic Center.  The 17 km route is 70% backcountry with a 2420 ft vertical climb from Nebraska Notch to the highest point on the Catamount Trail.  This event is only for experienced skiers in good physical condition.  The entry fee of $50 for CTA members and $60 for non-members includes a post race banquet, raffle, awards and a CTA 8th Edition Guidebook.  The combination race and tour will be limited to 100 people. To Register: call the CTA office at 802-864-5794  http://www.catamounttrail.org/

March 15-22, Stratton, VT. - US Open Snowboarding Championships
The 28th annual US Open Snowboarding Championship is the event of the season and one that you don't want to miss! Whether you are a competitor or a spectator, come take part in the longstanding US Open tradition. Not only is the USO the final stop of the Burton Global Open Series, where the top male and female in the series will be awarded $100,000 each, but the USO is also the culminating stop on the men's TTR World Snowboard Tour and the top male will be awarded the TTR world title.  http://www.stratton.com/index.htm

March 20, HELLY HANSEN BIG MOUNTAIN BATTLE
- Back to Smuggs for a second year! This fun and physical challenge features teams of two taking on big mountains at regional competition sites across the United States. Teams negotiate mountain checkpoints in a three-hour course and are tracked by FLAIK GPS systems. Winners go on to finals at Aspen in April. Registration information to come; stay tuned! http://www.smuggs.com/pages/winter/

Mar. 20 Woodstock, VT -  Vermont Antique Ski Race
Slalom ski race using antique ski equipment A vintage ski race with 3 categories: Wood, Metal/Fiberglass, or Strictly Vintage. All skis must predate 1975. Strictly Vintage registrants must have pre-1975 boots, bindings, and skis. For those without old skis, old wood and metal/fiberglass skis mounted with modern demo bindings will be available at the start. A trained technician will fit the skis to the boot. The race, a two-run slalom down The Face, will begin at 10:30am. Suicide Six Ski Area 247 Stage Road 802-253-9911 X202   802-253-9911 www.vermontskimuseum.org   programs@vermontskimuseum.org

March 25 6pm Barre, VT - Free Turkey Hunting Seminar
At the Barre Elks Club, we will be holding our annual Free Turkey Hunting Seminar, with our guest speaker, Joe Judd from Quaker Boy Game Calls. R&L Archery, inc, 70 Smith St, Barre, VT 05641 802-479-9151 802-476-1377 (fax) rlarchery@aol.com  www.randlarchery.com

Mar. 26 Barre, VT -  Turkey Hunting Seminar
Learn turkey hunting secrets from the pros. Barre Elks Lodge Jefferson Street Thursday, 6:00 pm 802-479-9151 www.randlarchery.com   rlarchery@aol.com

March 26 & 27 Club Days at Canoe Imports and Whitewater Race
Canoe Imports in South Burlington is working with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, the Vermont Paddling Club and the UVM Paddling Club to produce a weekend celebration of human-powered water fun March 26 & 27. The festivities will include a whitewater race on the New Haven River, two nights of paddling films at UVM and two days of club discounts at Canoe Imports. Club members to enjoy 10% off regular priced boats and 20% off regular priced accessories for these two days only. Some items will be more deeply discounted. Visit: www.canoeimports.com

March 27, Bristol, VT. - New Haven Ledges Whitewater Race
Details at: http://sites.google.com/site/newhavenextremerace2009/

March 27th, Moonlight Ski-Snowshoe Party
Saturday -- 6:30 to Midnight;Bonfire, cocoa, lantern-lit trails (Weather/Conditions Permitting) Kingdom Trails Association, PO Box 204, East Burke, VT 05832 Phone: 802.626.0737 tim@kingdomtrails.org     www.kingdomtrails.org

March 27, Chittenden County Bike / Pedestrian Summit
McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College
8:30 am - 12:45 pm - Free! (snacks will be served) Join us for a morning program that will be interesting, engaging and fun: * Attend workshops on the Trail Finder, Geocaching, getting around without your car, and Safe Routes to Schools * Be inspired by featured speaker Mary Collins, author of American Idle - A Journey Through our Sedentary Culture * Hear from local leaders about improvements in the bicycle and pedestrian network since the 2007 Summit and what's going on with safety legislation in Montpelier Sponsored by the CCMPO and Local Motion. Visit www.ccmpo.org/BikePed  for more info.

March 27-28, Rutland Gun Show
THE HOWE CENTER “FRANKLIN ROOM” 1 Scale Ave, Rutland, Vt. 05701 • 135 tables, SELLING-BUYING-TRADING - SAT: 9am-5pm • SUN: 9am-2pm • FREE Parking 802-875-4540 or 802-380-8351 • moonman@vermontel.net     www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

April 3, 1pm, Barre, VT -  Free Food Plot Workshop
Everything you need to know about getting started and producing a successful food plot. R&L Archery, inc, 70 Smith St, Barre, VT 05641 802-479-9151 802-476-1377 (fax) rlarchery@aol.com  www.randlarchery.com

April 3, 3pm, Barre, VT, - Free Game Camera Workshop
The ins and outs of using game cameras. R&L Archery, inc, 70 Smith St, Barre, VT 05641 802-479-9151 802-476-1377 (fax) rlarchery@aol.com  www.randlarchery.com

April 3rd, GRAVITY CONTROL RAIL JAM
- The third and final Gravity Control event of the season! $25.00 entry fee. Win cash and prizes! Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Base Lodge; the event kicks off at 10:00 am. http://www.smuggs.com/pages/winter/

April 10th  -  11th, Stratton - Spring Fling Final Weekend Celebration
There's no better time to be at the mountain than the last weekend of the year. BBQs, the annual Pond Skim and more! http://www.stratton.com/index.htm

April 10, 2010, Middlebury, VT - 2nd Annual Otter Creek Classic (Flyfishing Tournament)
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Middlebury Mountaineer, Inc. MIDDLEBURY Otter Creek, New Haven River, Middlebury River, Check in locations: Catch & Release - Paper Tournament   http://mmvt.com/node/74    Contact:  Jesse Haller at info@mmvt.com

April 11, 2010 - The Sugarbush Adventure Games - 32nd Annual Triathlon
A Weekend for the Multi-Sport Enthusiast! The Sugarbush Adventure Games, a two-day fun fest in Vermont's idyllic Mad River Valley, offers something for every member of the family. Anyone looking to assess winter's damage on their waistline can register for the Sugarbush Triathlon - the only four-event triathlon in the U.S. The race tests the athletic versatility of individuals and teams with running (5 miles), paddling (6 miles), cycling (10 miles), and cross-country skiing (3 miles).  http://www.sugarbush.com/content/cm.asp?pid=23&id=88

April 17, 2010, Pawlet, VT - 5th Annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest
If you are 7 to 15 years old and can use a turkey call to cluck, yelp, purr, or do the Kee-Kee Run, you will have a chance to show off your turkey calling skills at the 5th Annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest in Pawlet, Vermont on Saturday, April 17. Oxbow Mountain 4-H Shooting Sports sponsors the youth turkey calling competition to honor the memory of the late Bart Jacobs, a man who manufactured his own high quality turkey calls in Pawlet and always cared about passing hunting traditions on to young people. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Pawlet Fire House off Route 133. Calling competition will be for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in age groups 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15. Contestants must be registered. Pre-registration is $10, and registration on site is $15. For more information and a registration form, contact Ellen at 802-325-3495 or Dale at 802-325-3721.

Saturday April 24, 10-3 Barre Fish & Game Club-- R&L's Annual Range Day
It's your chance to come and shoot a large assortment of handguns and rifles, with no obligation to buy. Free event. The only cost is for the
ammunition you shoot. It is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. We will have details as we get closer to this event. Check back for the manufacturers that will be represented. R&L Archery, inc, 70 Smith St, Barre, VT 05641 802-479-9151 802-476-1377 (fax) rlarchery@aol.com  www.randlarchery.com

Apr. 25-26, Pownal, VT - Green Mountain Gun Show Trail
American Legion #90, Route 7, Pownal, VT, SELLING-BUYING-TRADING - 802-875-4540 or 802-380-8351 • www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

May 28 - 29, Burlington, VT. Sport & Fitness Expo 2010
This is for runners and outdoor enthusiasts. You will get some great deals on running apparel and accessories and you will find so much more at our 2010 Sport and Fitness Expo! Make time to check it out. Attend the seminars, do some shopping, get information on other athletic events, see what the area offers. http://www.runvermont.org/

May 30, 2010, 22nd Annual KeyBank Vermont City Marathon & Relay

Burlington, Vermont - KeyBank Vermont City Marathon named as one of the "10 Great Places for Runners to Hit the Road!" http://www.runvermont.org/

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May 2010

May 1 - 2 - Woodstock Farm Festival at Billings Farm & Museum
Celebrate the start of Billings Farm & Museum's 28th season! Entire weekend of traditional spring farm activities, including the annual shearing of the Southdown flock. Farmers from the region will match plowing skills in the fields with their teams of draft animals: oxen on Saturday, draft horses on Sunday. Visitor plowing with the Billings’ teams and our first-ever visitor-plowing competition. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Billings Farm & Museum 5302 River Road Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 802-457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org   info@billingsfarm.org

May 2 Rockingham, VT. -  Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival
Celebrate spring and wildlife through this education event with programs, exhibits and crafts for everybody. Herricks Cove on The Connecticut River Herricks Cove Rd 10 AM-4 PM 802-843-2111 www.nature-museum.org   staff@nature-museum.org

May 8-9, Bear Mt, New York - North Face Endurance Challenge
Distances of: 50 mile, 50k, marathon, half-marathon, 10k, 5k, relay race. All races are trail runs. Website to register is http://www2.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge/races/2010/ny/index.html

May 15,  Burlington, VT -  Burlington Kids Day
Vermont's largest children's celebration. Join the parade. Entertainment, activities, games, food and more! Burlington Waterfront Park College Street Saturday, 9:30 to 3:30 802-8640123 www.enjoyburlington.com   nbove@ci.burlington.vt.us

May 15,  Pittsfield, VT -  Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain
Learn about Lake Champlain’s most harrowing shipwreck stories from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Pittsfield Townhall Pittsfield Green Saturday, 7:00pm 802-746-8157 Free

May 29 - 30 Woodstock, VT. -  Cows & Camembert Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum
Kick off to National Dairy Month in June! Billings Farm & Museum 5302 River Road Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 802-457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org   info@billingsfarm.org