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  Events are specifically for women, though men may attend. To post events on this calendar, the sponsor must be a member of Vermont Outdoor Guide Association, a government department, or an educational institution. There is no charge for this service. VOW reserves the right to reject any submission that our staff deems unfit for this venue.
 

VOW Member Discounts

Outdoor Skills Calendar

All Year

VOW members get a 20% discount on Yurt Rentals at the On The Loose base camp in Huntington, VT. Our yurts sleep 10 people on bunk   beds and cost $100 for the first 6 people (VOW price $80) and $15 each addt'l person. Great hiking trail access, biking, snowshoeing. Bring your friends! Have a women's retreat! Cooking facility provided and outhouse- you bring personal items and food. Phone: #1-800-488-1681  E-Mail: info@otloose.com  Website: www.otloose.com

The folks at Adirondack Guide Boats would like to know if there is interest in a woman's boat building class this year. Contact stevekaulback@together.net

All Winter

Women's Wednesday and Saturday Clinics
Take your alpine skiing, nordic skiing, or snowboarding to the next level with a professional female coach and a group of peer ladies who are looking to progress. $25 for 2 hour Clinics,  Bolton's Women's Clinic Info  

Warm Weather - Ongoing

Thursdays at 5:45 pm – Onion River Sportswomen's Road Ride Group
Get exercise, have fun and meet new people! The A group ride leaves from the Onion River Sports parking lot every Thursday at 5:45pm. We will cover between 25-35 miles. The B group leaves from the Statehouse Lawn at Thursdays at 5:15pm and keeps a slower pace, usually covering 16-20 miles.  A helmet is a must, and please be able and prepared to fix a flat and do minor repairs on the fly. Contact: Carrie Baker Stahler, Marketing Director, Onion River Sports, Montpelier, VT 802-229-9409

January 2008

January 5, 2008 - Women’s Ice I & II
Our for-women-by-women ice climbing class is a great way to learn about the exhilarating sport of climbing ice - in a no-pressure environment. Women's Ice I is open to ladies of all ages and abilities. Join us and learn how to move over easy to moderate terrain using crampons and ice axes.  9am - 4pm, Cost:  $ 150, includes all technical equipment. Web: www.petracliffs.com  Email: Andrea@petracliffs.com 10% Discount for VOW Members

January 6, 2008, Killington, VT. - Women’s Snowshoeing
These 2-3 hour snowshoe hikes offer beautiful views of central Vermont and Rutland County. Hike to the peaks of several local mountains and see views overlooking the Taconic Range, Killington and Pico Peaks, Rutland City, and the Chittenden Reservoir.  Each hike location will be determined by the ability/experience level of the group. Snowshoes and hot chocolate will be provided. Participants should bring their own clothing (appropriate to the weather), food, and water. (Minimum of 4, maximum of 12 participants) Cost: $75.00 per person (includes all equipment rentals) Contact: Vermont Adventure Tours, 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland, VT 05701 Phone: 802.773.3343 Web: www.VermontAdventureTours.com Email: dave@vermontadventuretours.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

January 11, 2008 Womens' Telemark-Yoga Clinic, Mad River Glen, Warren, VT
Cost: $160 per person or $125 without a lift ticket,  Clinic info

January 12, 2008, Women’s Introduction to Ice Climbing: (Rutland/Killington Area Only)
A one-day course focusing on ice climbing equipment use and climbing technique. Students will first learn how to use crampons and ice axes, how to tie in to the climbing rope, and how to belay. Students will then spend the rest of the day climbing on different angled terrain ranging from 45 degrees to vertical ice. The course is a great introduction to the sport and is welcoming to those seeking a new experience. (Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 6 people) Cost: $125.00 per person (includes technical equipment rentals) Contact: Vermont Adventure Tours, 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland, VT 05701 Phone: 802.773.3343 Web: www.VermontAdventureTours.com Email: dave@vermontadventuretours.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

 January 12, 2008 Womens'-Only Alpine Ski Clinics Mad River Glen, Warren, VT
Cost: $110/day or $145 if you need a lift ticket, Clinic Info

January 19, 2008  Backcountry Betties Ski Clinic, Smugglers Notch, VT
This is a course for women taught by women to learn the essential backcountry skills in a no pressure testosterone free environment.
Cost: $150.  Web: www.petracliffs.com  Email: Andrea@petracliffs.com 10% Discount for VOW Members

Sunday, January 20 – Women’s Telemark Clinic at Stowe
Beginner and intermediate female skiers with Wendy Bridgewater from the North American Telemark Organization. 10-12 am Beginners, 1-3 pm Intermediates. Your choice: $49 Clinic only. $80 Clinic and demo equipment. $110 Clinic and lift ticket. $145 Clinic, ticket, and demo equipment. Use the equipment all day. www.umiak.com Contact: paddle@umiak.com  802-253-2317

January 27, 2008, Killington, VT. - Women’s Snowshoeing
These 2-3 hour snowshoe hikes offer beautiful views of central Vermont and Rutland County. Hike to the peaks of several local mountains and see views overlooking the Taconic Range, Killington and Pico Peaks, Rutland City, and the Chittenden Reservoir.  Each hike location will be determined by the ability/experience level of the group. Snowshoes and hot chocolate will be provided. Participants should bring their own clothing (appropriate to the weather), food, and water. (Minimum of 4, maximum of 12 participants) Cost: $75.00 per person (includes all equipment rentals) Contact: Vermont Adventure Tours, 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland, VT 05701 Phone: 802.773.3343 Web: www.VermontAdventureTours.com Email: dave@vermontadventuretours.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

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February 2008

Feb 03, 2008 Chittenden, VT. NENSA New England Women's XC Ski Day
The largest women-only cross country ski clinics in the country will be held at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort on Sunday, February 3, 2008. The 7th Annual NE Women’s XC Ski Day, sponsored by TD Banknorth is a cross country event “for women, by women". Instructors provide 3 clinic periods through the day, for all levels. Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, an avid xc skier, is the guest speaker at lunch. The event will support the Rutland County Women's Network and Shelter. Info   www.nensa.net

February 8th, 2008 Womens' Telemark-Yoga Clinic, Mad River Glen, Warren, VT
Cost: $160 per person or $125 without a lift ticket,  Clinic info

February 9, 2008, Women’s Introduction to Ice Climbing: (Rutland/Killington Area Only)
A one-day course focusing on ice climbing equipment use and climbing technique. Students will first learn how to use crampons and ice axes, how to tie in to the climbing rope, and how to belay. Students will then spend the rest of the day climbing on different angled terrain ranging from 45 degrees to vertical ice. The course is a great introduction to the sport and is welcoming to those seeking a new experience. (Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 6 people) Cost: $125.00 per person (includes technical equipment rentals) Contact: Vermont Adventure Tours, 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland, VT 05701 Phone: 802.773.3343 Web: www.VermontAdventureTours.com Email: dave@vermontadventuretours.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

February 9th, 2008 Tubbs Romp to Stomp Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series
(Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, Vermont)
A fun and exciting 3K or 5K snowshoe walk or 3K fun race on Stratton's gentle snow covered trails to benefit the Vermont/New Hampshire Affiliate of  Susan G. Komen for the Cure http://www.tubbsromptostomp.com Contact: Chris Bernier chrisb@tubbssnowshoes.com

February 9th, 2008 Womens'-Only Alpine Ski Clinics Mad River Glen, Warren, VT
Cost: $110/day or $145 if you need a lift ticket, Clinic Info

Feb. 16th,  Castleton, VT. - Let’s Go Fishing Presents - Women’s Ice Fishing Seminar at Lake Bomoseen  *VOW Sponsored Event*
WATERBURY, VT -- Join Pickett Hill Guide Service , the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, and Vermont Outdoors Woman for a Women's Intro to Ice Fishing, Saturday, February 16th, 2008 on Lake Bomoseen in Castleton, Vermont.
Learn about how to bait and catch several types of fish, how to make your own Champlain Jack Ice fishing tip-up and leave with many more tips from seasoned winter fishing guides.
Times: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Materials and lunch provided, $25 suggested donation to Vermont Outdoors Woman. Participating in a Let’s Go Fishing program does not require a Vermont fishing license. Participants should meet at the Edward Kehoe Conservation Education Center on Point of Pines Road, Bomoseen. Please be prepared for cold weather conditions. For more information contact: Ann Shangraw, VT Fish & Wildlife, 802-241-3720 or ann.shangraw@state.vt.us

 February 17, 2008 Women’s Ice I & II
Our for-women-by-women ice climbing class is a great way to learn about the exhilarating sport of climbing ice - in a no-pressure environment. Women's Ice I is open to ladies of all ages and abilities. Join us and learn how to move over easy to moderate terrain using crampons and ice axes.  9am - 4pm, Cost:  $ 150, includes all technical equipment. Web: www.petracliffs.com  Email: Andrea@petracliffs.com 10% Discount for VOW Members

February 17, 2008, Killington, VT. - Women’s Snowshoeing
These 2-3 hour snowshoe hikes offer beautiful views of central Vermont and Rutland County. Hike to the peaks of several local mountains and see views overlooking the Taconic Range, Killington and Pico Peaks, Rutland City, and the Chittenden Reservoir.  Each hike location will be determined by the ability/experience level of the group. Snowshoes and hot chocolate will be provided. Participants should bring their own clothing (appropriate to the weather), food, and water. (Minimum of 4, maximum of 12 participants) Cost: $75.00 per person (includes all equipment rentals) Contact: Vermont Adventure Tours, 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland, VT 05701 Phone: 802.773.3343 Web: www.VermontAdventureTours.com Email: dave@vermontadventuretours.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

February 21st, 2008 - Thursday, Full Moon, Owl Walk  *VOW Sponsored Event*
with Jeremy Brooks of Brooks to Bays Nature Tours.
We'll meet at MacRae Park (at the end of MacRae Rd.) in Colchester at 5:30 pm. 
A full moon walk/snowshoe starting at dusk to witness our favorite flying nocturnals.  We will be mouth calling and I'll bring a stereo to broadcast calls for Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, Screech Owls, and Saw Whet Owls.  We'll learn about the owls biology, behaviors, and habitats.  Please RSVP to: vow@voga.org or 802-425-6211

February 24, 2008 Backcountry Betties Ski Clinic, Big Jay, VT
This is a course for women taught by women to learn the essential backcountry skills in a no pressure testosterone free environment.
Cost: $150.  Web: www.petracliffs.com  Email: Andrea@petracliffs.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

February 29th, 2008 Womens' Telemark-Yoga Clinic, Mad River Glen, Warren, VT
Cost: $160 per person or $125 without a lift ticket,  Clinic info

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March 2008

March 1st, 2008 Womens'-Only Alpine Ski Clinics Mad River Glen, Warren, VT
Cost: $110/day or $145 if you need a lift ticket, Clinic Info

March 8 - 9, 2008 (LDH1) Lady's Defensive Handgun 1 - $ 320
This class is for ladies only. From beginner to some basic experience with handguns. If you carry a handgun, have one in your home or are applying for a concealed carry permit. This course is a must. You will learn the legal aspects of self defense shooting, firearm safety, and much more. This is a two day course. It will consist of class room and range time. Approximately 350 to 450 rounds of ammunition will be needed depending on the individual’s ability. Vermont Tactical, 224 Oberland Valley Rd, Montgomery Center, VT 05471 Phone: 802-326-5003 Email: kleroux@together.net Web: http://www.vttac.com/home.asp

 March 22, 2008 Women’s Ice I & II
Our for-women-by-women ice climbing class is a great way to learn about the exhilarating sport of climbing ice - in a no-pressure environment. Women's Ice I is open to ladies of all ages and abilities. Join us and learn how to move over easy to moderate terrain using crampons and ice axes.  9am - 4pm, Cost:  $ 150, includes all technical equipment. Web: www.petracliffs.com  Email: Andrea@petracliffs.com 10% Discount for VOW Members

March 29, 2008 Owl Walk in the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Cancelled
Led by Naturalist Jeremy Brooks from Brooks to Bays.  We will meet at 6:30 pm at the Maquam Trailhead of Rt. 78
We will be calling for Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, Screech Owls, and Saw Whet Owls.  We'll learn about the owls biology, behaviors, and habitats.  Please RSVP to: vow@voga.org or 802-425-6211

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April 2008

VT Works for Women is offering two job-training programs in the spring trades: carpentry and painting! Both programs begin in late April; apply now!  Contact Rachel Jolly for more information: 802.655.8900 x106 or rjolly@vtworksforwomen.org. Website

April 6th, 2008  Women's Fire by Friction, East Calais, VT
As a class we will focus on the carving, form and technique, and successfully working of a bow drill kit.  We will also push beyond that by expanding our senses to explore the intimacy that exists between ourselves and fire.  Accordingly, we will also learn more about tree ecology, fire structures, caretaking the landscape, weather, and also local rock and its utilitarian purposes, from cooking to community.  It is our intention to see you confident not only in asking for fire from wood, but also in exploring how deep, entwined, and fundamental our relationship with fire is. This class will be led by ROOTS Instructors: Sarah Corrigan, Amy Butler, and Emily Medley.  www.rootsvt.com

April 12th, 2008, Vermont Women's Expo
Sheraton Conference Center, Burlington, VT
Fun, inspiring event for women of all ages. Health, beauty and spa; education & finance; home decor and self defense.
Free seminars, door prizes and goody bags for every visitor. Get a discount on admission!
www.VermontWomensExpo.com

April 13th, 2008  Women's Fire by Friction, East Calais, VT
As a class we will focus on the carving, form and technique, and successfully working of a bow drill kit.  We will also push beyond that by expanding our senses to explore the intimacy that exists between ourselves and fire.  Accordingly, we will also learn more about tree ecology, fire structures, caretaking the landscape, weather, and also local rock and its utilitarian purposes, from cooking to community.  It is our intention to see you confident not only in asking for fire from wood, but also in exploring how deep, entwined, and fundamental our relationship with fire is. This class will be led by ROOTS Instructors: Sarah Corrigan, Amy Butler, and Emily Medley.  www.rootsvt.com

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June  2008

June 20-22, 2008, Doe Camp at Jay Peak Resort
A weekend retreat for women. Experienced instructors offer women 18 years and older, individual, non competitive guidance in the outdoor skills classes of your choice, regardless of your physical condition or level of experience.  http://www.voga.org/Doe_Camp.htm or email vow@voga.org $315 pp, scholarships and discounts available. Vermont Outdoors Woman Event!

June 28th, Women's Mtn Bike Skill Camp, Catamount Family Center, Williston
 8:30-4:30pm, This camp is taught by women, for women and is divided into beginner and intermediate. It is designed for women who need guidance in building confidence and skill on their bikes. Advanced women we ask to come to the co-ed camp.
 * Women's "Specialized" bikes will be available to demo starting at 8am.  Contact: Laura@catamountoutdoor.com

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July 2008

July 5th, Burlington, VT. -  Women Rock!
It has nothing to do with being anti-man. Only everything to do with being pro-woman! Spend a day rock climbing with women and instructed by women. Learn tips and techniques that will work for a female body only. Open to all women of all abilities.
Cost: $125 - Steve Charest, Program Director, Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, 105 Briggs St, Burlington, VT. 05401 toll free p:866-657-3872 steve@petracliffs.com www.petracliffs.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

July 19, 2008 - Hike for Women - Brandon Gap to Middlebury Gap
After a steep climb out of Brandon Gap to the top of Mt. Horrid, we will follow the Long Trail north through the Green Mountain National Forest to the top of the Middlebury Snow Bowl and unobstructed views north and east. Much of this section crosses land bequeathed to Middlebury College by Colonel Joseph Battell. Distance: 9.9 miles. Rating: Moderate to difficult. Group limit: 8. Marylou Recor, leader. Juliet Barash, Group Outreach Specialist, Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center, VT  05677 (802) 244-7037 x.27   FAX  (802) 244-5867 groups@greenmountainclub.org  www.greenmountainclub.org

July 26, Morrisville, VT. - “Lady's Only” Home Study Hunter Education Offered
Women are demonstrating every day that they are increasingly aware of the many outdoor opportunities Vermont has to offer.  With increasing awareness, comes increasing demand for exposure and training.  The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is very pleased to announce a “Lady's Only” Home Study Hunter Education class that will be instructed by, you guessed it, a woman. “We are very pleased to say that we have several, very experienced and knowledgeable, female instructors in both hunter education and aquatic programs such as Let’s Go Fishing,” said Ann Shangraw, hunter education information specialist.  “We’re adding an average of two female instructors a year, and it’s our goal to increase this average.  Typically, learning experiences are enhanced for women when taught by the same gender.  Everyone should feel completely comfortable in a learning environment, and that’s what we’re trying to provide.” The “Lady's Only” Home Study Hunter Education class will be held Saturday, July 26,  at the Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club, Garfield Road in Morrisville, Vermont.  Hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm.   Pre-registration is required by calling (802) 241-3720 before July 10.
Co-Sponsored by VOW

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August 2008

August 2, Burlington, VT. -  Women Rock!
It has nothing to do with being anti-man. Only everything to do with being pro-woman! Spend a day rock climbing with women and instructed by women. Learn tips and techniques that will work for a female body only. Open to all women of all abilities.
Cost: $125 - Steve Charest, Program Director, Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, 105 Briggs St, Burlington, VT. 05401 toll free p:866-657-3872 steve@petracliffs.com www.petracliffs.com  10% Discount for VOW Members

August 16 - 17, 2008 - Wet, Wild and Wonderful Girl’s Getaway
White water Rafting Weekend, Deerfield River, Massachusetts
Gather your girl friends and treat yourselves to an adventure of a lifetime. The Deerfield River’s most popular rafting section, Zoar Gap, features Class II and III white water rapids that are ideal for beginner and intermediate rafters.  The ten-mile white water rafting trip begins at Fife Brook Dam and takes you to rapids such as Microwave, Freight Train and Pinball, allowing you to hone your skills in preparation for the raging waters of Zoar Gap. Below the gap, you will pull over in a state forest for a delicious picnic-style lunch.  After lunch, you may swim or simply relax as you raft back to base camp for hot showers and a slide show of the day’s adventures. Contact: Notch Above Tours, gwendy@notchabovetours.com, 802-644-8027  www.notchabovetours.com

August 16, Full Moon Summit - Hike for Women - Camel’s Hump (4,038’)
Join us on a late afternoon hike to the summit Camel's Hump to watch the sunset over the Adirondacks and the moon rise over the White Mountains.  We'll descend via moonlight, but please bring flashlights as back-up.  We'll climb and descend on the eastern side of the mountain.  Meeting time 4pm at Couching Lion parking lot. Val Story, leader. Juliet Barash, Group Outreach Specialist, Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center, VT  05677 (802) 244-7037 x.27   FAX  (802) 244-5867 groups@greenmountainclub.org  www.greenmountainclub.org

Aug. 22-24, Becoming an Outdoors Woman
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, in partnership with the Central Vermont Longbeards, is holding a Becoming an Outdoors Woman Weekend on August 22-24, 2008 at the Buck Lake Green Mountain Conservation Camp in Woodbury. Reservations are on a first-come first-serve basis, so Fish & Wildlife urges you to register early.  The weekend-long event will give women the opportunity to learn paddling, fishing, tracking, shooting sports, archery, and wilderness survival skills. Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a national women’s program which began in 1991.  Programs are coordinated by many state fish and wildlife agencies and sportsman’s clubs throughout the nation.  The program goal is to provide opportunities for women to learn skills that enhance and encourage participation in hunting, angling and other outdoor activities.  A $90 registration fee covers lodging, meals, equipment, and a T-shirt. For further information please contact Ann Shangraw at ann.shangraw@state.vt.us or 802-241-3720, or Mike Lefebvre at vtturkeyhunter@aol.com or 802-276-3543. Fish & Wildlife will also be partnering with the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association to present “Doe Camp” sessions June 20-22, and September 12-14.  For information please contact Hilary at VOGA, 800-425-8747.
 

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September 2008

Sept. 12-14, 2008, North Hero - Doe Camp Abnaki
To find out more about Doe Camp Abnaki, how to apply for a scholarship, review class descriptions, instructor biographies, or to print the registration form, visit: www.voga.org/doe_camp_abnaki.htm, email: vow@voga.org, or call: 800-425-8747 local: 802-425-6211. Or write us: VOW, P.O. Box 10, N. Ferrisburg, VT. 05473-0010. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Vermont Outdoors Woman Event!

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October 2008

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Vermont Outdoors Woman
P.O. Box 10
North Ferrisburg, VT. 05473
1 800-425-8747  (802) 425-6211
vow@voga.org