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The Vermont
Guide Line
Vermont's
Recreation Newsletter
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December, 2011
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Friends and Members of VOGA,
In spite of the obstacles thrown at us by the
economy and mother nature, our recreation and
travel industry continues to draw visitors.
It's not because of luck as some may tell you.
Rather, it is due to the hard work and
generosity of the good folks of this state.
As we enter another season, its hard to
believe the beating that we as a state have
taken but look around. Businesses are coming
back stronger than ever. Congratulate
yourselves because you deserve it. That's
enough, now let's get back to work.
We'll be making more changes to our web over
the winter. Right now, we are averaging 700
visitors per day and these numbers will be
growing through February/March.
I am looking for suggestions that will improve
our web site. Please send in your suggestions
and thoughts. They will be greatly
appreciated.
Please consider sharing this message with your
friends, students and staff.
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VOGA members are urged to post your news on
our Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/vtoutdoorguides
As always, your comments are welcomed.
info@voga.org
Have fun and be safe out there,
Gray Stevens
VOGA
 
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Whats
New?
Click on links for details and complete
lists.
General Events Our recreation calendar is
a great resource for outdoor recreation
events. You will find races, fund raisers,
fishing derbies, skiing and riding,
snowshoeing, ice climbing, nature programs,
dog sledding and pretty much anything that you
can do outdoors in Vermont.
Outdoor
Education Calendar If you are looking to
learn new skills or to get certifications and
training in recreational activities, this
calendar is for you.
Women's Events This calendar lists
recreation based programs designed just for
women. We list weekend retreats as well as
single day outings.
Get Listed, Send us your events!
info@voga.org
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This is an invitation for you to get
your business information out in front of
thousands of women who are looking for things
to do and gear to purchase. VOW
has a growing number of card carrying members
who are interested in outdoor programs,
recreation & sporting gear and vacations in
and around Vermont. There are two ways that
businesses can get involved.
Become a Sponsor and offer
discounts to VOW members for lodging, outdoor
programs and gear. In return for your support,
we will promote your business in the VOW
newsletter and on the web at:
www.voga.org/VOW Discounts.htm
Let VOW sponsor and promote your
recreation events for women. VOW is
seeking Partners who are
offering outdoor events and programming for
women. In exchange for listing VOW as a
sponsor, we'll post your event and promote it
to our network of women.
www.voga.org/vermont_outdoors_woman_events.htm
Sponsors needed for our 2012 Doe Camp
Series starting with
Winter Doe Camp at
Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee,
VT. The dates are March 2-4, 2012 and plans
are underway to include Dog Sledding, Ice
Fishing, Traditional Camping Skills, Winter
Camping, Fire Making, Primitive Biathlon,
X-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Nature Hikes,
Snowmobile Safety/Trail ride, Ice Fishing,
Nordic Skating, Open Fire Cooking and more.
You can sponsor the weekend, a class, sponsor
a meal or donate products for welcome bags and
raffle prizes presented during Doe Camp and
other events.
www.voga.org/doe_camp_sponsors.htm
Volunteers are needed across
the state to help spread news, attend events,
organize events and more. To learn more visit:
www.voga.org/vermont_outdoors_woman.htm
or contact us at:
vow@voga.org
Follow VOW on
Facebook and
Twitter.
Many thanks in advance.
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Recreation Industry News
- Can
you help us join Vermont with other
state parks systems across the country to host
a series of "First Day Hikes" in our state
parks? We would like to have volunteers lead
short, easy public hikes (or snowshoes or
cross country skis) at as many state parks as
possible on January 1. A few hikes would be OK
but the more, the merrier. It's really that
simple. Contact Craig Whipple, Director of
State Parks at: 802-241-3663 or email:
Craig.Whipple@state.vt.us
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Vermont
Wild Two
Now in stores statewide, features wacky woods
adventures of retired wardens Eric Nuse of
Johnson, Richard Hislop of Fairfax, Howard
Brown of Swanton, Denny Gaiotti of Whiting and
Stan Holmquist of Rochester. There are 14
stories in the 300 page book and each is
illustrated.
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Thanks to collaborative efforts between an
enthusiastic group of Greensboro residents and
the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, the
x-c ski and snowshoe trails of the Highland
Lodge will remain open to skiers and
snowshoers despite the closing of the Lodge. (COC
Members - this means you'll have access to
135k of interconnected trails this winter!)
www.craftsbury.com/general/about/news/HL1112groom_111122.htm
- This Holiday season, please
support your local recreation trail
organization. Heavy rain and winds
have done a great deal of damage to trails
across the State. Visit our trail directory
at:
www.voga.org/Vermont_Recreation_Trails.htm
- New England Woman Hunter is
Prois Award finalist and needs your vote
online. Vermonter, Andrea Fisher is
one of 12 finalists in the Prois Award
competition. Prois, a company that makes
women's hunting clothing and one of the first
who recognized the need for this with so many
women now hunting.Visit:
www.proishunting.com and after the
animated intro, click on 'Prois Award' at the
top right hand corner, and you will see her,
the first finalist listed. Andrea sends her
thanks.
- Shop locally for your outdoor
gear and recreation supplies. For a
list of great companies offering a variety of
products, visit:
www.voga.org/outdoor_equipment.htm
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Ice
Fishing Safety Reminders from VT F&W
- Catch up with Kroka's 2011 Ecuador
Expedition
http://krokaecuadorsemester2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/nhesp-2011-update-11.html
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Thanks for taking the time to look over our
newsletter and feel free to get in touch with
us and let us know how we are doing and what
we can do to improve services.
Gray Stevens
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association
P.O. Box 10
North Ferrisburg, VT 05473-0010
800-425-8747
802-425-6211
info@voga.org
www.voga.org
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