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All Year
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
2008 Women’s Winter Program at Catamount Outdoor Family Center!
Need some time for yourself? Want to try a new sport in a calm, supportive
environment?
This year, The Catamount Outdoor Family Center will be running a women’s
ski/snowshoe tour every Sunday in Jan. and Feb. This group
will be lead by women, for women and is intended for those who want to get
outside, be active and learn a new lifelong sport!!
Dates:
Jan 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th - Snowshoeing
Feb 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd - XC Skiing
8-9 am
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for rentals (ski and snowshoe)
Catamount Outdoor Family Center,
www.catamountoutdoor.com Phone: 879-6001
Please call ahead to reserve equipment
All Women's/ girls (age 10 and up) Winter
activities group
Open to all levels and abilities. Activities will occur within 50 miles of
Burlington VT.
The idea of the group is to organize fun, affordable get-togethers to do any of
the following activities: cross- country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, skating,
sledding, walking, down hill skiing, ice fishing, snow camping...
to be invited send an e-mail to: Michaela Maestas at vermonthoneybee@yahoo.com
You must stay in touch and be active to stay on the list for more than 3 months.
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 2009
January 3, Women’s Ice Climbing
Our female guides will take you on an
amazing vertical adventure! This ice climbing class is a great way to learn
about the exhilarating sport of climbing ice - in a no-pressure environment.
Women's Ice is open to women of all ages (16+) and abilities. You will learn how
to move over easy to moderate terrain using crampons and ice axes.
Times: 9am - 4pm Cost:
$ 165, includes all technical equipment.
http://www.petracliffs.com/
Vermont Outdoors Woman members receive 10% off women’s
specific courses.
Jan
10, 2009 1st Annual CTA Ladies Nordic Ski Expo
–Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.
As the name implies, this is a ski event for women only and by women only. The
Ski Expo is unique in that it will offer women an opportunity to receive
instruction in the traditional skinny-ski track disciplines of both classic and
skating as well as back-country and telemark techniques. Participants will be
able to pick and choose which type or types of instruction they want to receive
in this day long event. Instructors for the event will be top-notch and will
include some of the world’s best master skiers. To maximize the learning
opportunity, we will strive for a low pupil to teacher ratio. The cost for the
entire day of instruction, lunch, video analysis, trail pass, and après ski
social fashion show is only $50.00. Rentals are available at the
Trapp
Family Nordic Center (please call ahead). This event will benefit the CTA and
is sponsored by Trapp Family Lodge. Registration will be limited to 100 and is
available through the CTA web site:
www.catamounttrail.org .
Please contact JoAnn Hanowski at
jhanowski@pshift.com for questions.
January 11 – Women’s Telemark Clinic
At
Stowe for beginner and intermediate female skiers with Wendy Bridgewater from
the North American Telemark Organization. Beginners from 10-12 am, Intermediates
from 1-3 pm.
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 and enjoy using the latest boots, skis and
bindings. Space may be limited. Call for Reservations Today! 802-253-2317
paddle@umiak.com
www.umiak.com
10% Discount for VOW Members
January 24, 2009,
Rutland/Killington
- Women’s Introduction to Ice Climbing
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)
Vermont Adventure Tours,
223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland Vermont, 05701 l Voice 802.773.3343
http://www.vermontadventuretours.com/
10% Discount for VOW Members
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February
2009
February 11, Mt Mansfield Touring Center - Stowe -
Women’s Cross Country Ski and Instruction Tour - Part 1
12 Noon, This tour will be
primarily on tracks and stress the importance of kicking and gliding. We will
ski from the Mt. Mansfield Touring center up to the Trapp’s Cabin, have a snack
and then ski back to the touring center. There is trail fee of $17, but CTA
members get two for one. Part 2 on February 25 will be a little more
adventurous. These tours will be led by Trina Hosmer, who is co-chair of the NE
Women’s XC Ski Day (8th annual) and leads a weekly women’s only cross
country ski training group at the Mt. Mansfield Touring Center.
Contact: Trina Hosmer,
hosmer@oit.umass.edu Moira
Durnin, zirobs@pshift.com
February 14 - 15,
Girlstorm
A weekend of snowkiting just for the women of the winter world. Girlstorm:
this is a full-on learn to ride or see big improvement weekend of snowkiting
just for women. For more info see:
http://www.stormboarding.com/girlstorm.html
February 21, Women’s Ice Climbing
Our female guides will take you on an
amazing vertical adventure! This ice climbing class is a great way to learn
about the exhilarating sport of climbing ice - in a no-pressure environment.
Women's Ice is open to women of all ages (16+) and abilities. You will learn how
to move over easy to moderate terrain using crampons and ice axes.
Times: 9am - 4pm Cost:
$ 165, includes all technical equipment.
http://www.petracliffs.com/
Vermont Outdoors Woman members receive 10% off women’s
specific courses.
February 25,
Mt
Mansfield Touring Center - Stowe - Women’s Cross Country Ski and
Instruction Tour - Part 2
12 Noon - On this tour we
will take advantage of what we learned in the first tour and ski some off
tracks. Our route will take us from the Mt. Mansfield Touring center up to the
Trapp’s Cabin with a stop for a snack and then back to the touring center. There
is trail fee of $17, but CTA members get two for one.
Contact: Trina Hosmer,
hosmer@oit.umass.edu
Moira Durnin, zirobs@pshift.com
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March
2009
March 13-15th, 2009, - Winter Doe Camp at Hulbert Outdoor Center,
Fairlee, VT
Summer and Fall Doe Camps are no longer enough for our
enthusiastic Doe Campers. Therefore we will be holding a Winter Doe Camp,
March 13-15, 2009 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
Vermont Outdoors Woman
Event!
March 21, Women’s Ice Climbing
Our female guides will take you on an
amazing vertical adventure! This ice climbing class is a great way to learn
about the exhilarating sport of climbing ice - in a no-pressure environment.
Women's Ice is open to women of all ages (16+) and abilities. You will learn how
to move over easy to moderate terrain using crampons and ice axes.
Times: 9am - 4pm Cost:
$ 165, includes all technical equipment.
http://www.petracliffs.com/
Vermont Outdoors Woman members receive 10% off women’s
specific courses.
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May
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June
2009
June 26 - 28, 2009, 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 scholarships and discounts available.
Vermont Outdoors Woman Event!
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July
2009
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August
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September
2009
September 11-13th, 2009, North Hero, VT. -
Doe Camp Abnaki
Dozens of women 18 years and older will
bunk up in rustic cabins for the weekend with clean, hot showers and good food.
Then during the day, enjoy a smorgasbord of outdoor recreation education
and hands-on workshops. Doe Campers will find themselves literally surrounded by
Lake Champlain with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains and
Adirondacks. The format hasn't changed from the regular Doe Camp in June. The
atmosphere is friendly, non competitive, and welcome to all women regardless of
your physical condition or level of experience. Doe Camp Abnaki offers courses
in Firearms safety, Fly Fishing, Archery, Kayaking, Canoeing, Bass Fishing and
Survival, ATV Rider Course and Tree I.D. You are urged to bring a craving for
the outdoors, a willingness to learn and a sense of humor. Expect to meet new
friends, learn new skills and grow self confidence in a stress free atmosphere.
Over 20 partial scholarships are available! Cost without a scholarship is $265,
food, lodging & instruction are included. There is an extra fee for some
programs and additional discounts for students, tenting, or drive-in. To find
out more about Doe Camp Abnaki, how to apply for a scholarship, review class
descriptions, instructor biographies, or to download the registration form,
visit:
Abnaki Registration
Form , email us:
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.
http://www.voga.org/doe_camp_abnaki.htm Vermont
Outdoors Woman Event!
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October
2009
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November
2009
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-December
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
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