Backcountry Guides, Outfitters and Educational Services

Atii Sled Dogs                                                                                                                                         Central Vermont
Dog Sledding, Skijoring , and Skijoring Gear for Dogs and Humans
Gail Breslauer
P. O. Box 550
Moretown, VT 05660
PH: 802-496-3795
Fax: 802-496-3765 
Email:  AtiiSledDogs@madriver.com
Web site: www.atiisleddogs.com 
Year round skijoring lessons and  sales of related gear; winter dog sled rides. Educational programs available year round for schools, organizations, and the general public presented by a musher who is also an experienced, certified teacher. Skijoring lessons are available year round for humans and your dog(s). Learn from trainers & dogs with many years of experience. (20+ years skijoring for the humans.) "Located in the scenic, rural farming & ski resort multi-town community known as the Mad River Valley. Dog sled rides on various trails based on snow conditions and terrain powered by very friendly Siberian Huskies. Bring a camera for "beauty spot" shots."

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Bredeson Outdoor Adventures                                                                                                             Statewide and Beyond
Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Team Building
Deborah Lewis
595 Forrest Road; Bridport, VT 05734 and 14 Cliffview Drive; Norwalk, CT 06850
Toll Free: 866-533-4361
Email: dlewis@bredeson.com
Web: www.bredeson.com/outdoor_adventures/hikes/vermont.html
Culturally oriented biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing trips for all ability levels in Vermont, the Northeast generally, and Europe. Guided and self-guided day and multi-day adventures. Each step of the way on Vermont trails and rural by-ways is filled with history, which we'll share with you informally and enthusiastically, along with verses from our dog-eared copy of Robert Frost's poetry. Emphasis on history, attentive service, wild flowers and fun.

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Clearwater Sports                                                                                                                          Central Vermont  
Snowshoeing, Extreme Sledding  
Barry  Bender
Route 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673 
Phone 802-496-2708   Fax 802-496-2317 
Email: clearwatersport@madriver.com 
Web: www.clearwatersports.com 
We do a variety of snowshoe trips throughout winter. We offer guided trips that can range in length from one hour to full day
adventures. We also offer weekend brunch trips featuring different inns in the area. One popular option is our full moon trecks which includes a gourmet meal. There is a variety of bed and breakfast, inns and small efficiency units throughout the valley. The Waitsfield area is very scenic and is a great example of the beauty of Vermont. Please feel free to call
us for more information. 

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Country Inns Along the Trail                                                                                                                           Statewide
Self guided and Guided Inn to Inn Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
P.O. Box 59, Montgomery, VT.  05470
Phone 802-326-2072   Toll Free: 800-838-3301  
Email: office@inntoinn.com 
Web:  www.inntoinn.com
Spend your days skiing or snowshoeing Vermont's winter trails, and spend your evenings in front of a fire at a fine country inn. Our self-guided trips allow you to traverse the back-country trails that connect the inns, or tour the nearby ski-centers. We will custom-plan a self-guided trip for you, or you can join one of our small naturalist-led group tours.

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Eden Mountain Lodge                                                                                                                Northeast Kingdom
Dog Sledding - SUMMER & FALL PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE!
Jim Blair
1390 Square Road, Eden Mills, VT. 05653
Phone: 802-635-9070
Email: info@edenmountainlodge.com
Web: www.dogsledridesvermont.com
New England's PREMIUM dog sledding facilities and trails, luxury lodging/cabins in a rustic setting. We provide wilderness adventures with the comforts of home. Experience for yourself, the thrill of a wilderness dog sled ride in this incredibly beautiful setting.

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Extreme Adventures of Vermont                                                                                                             Southern Vermont
Orienteering,  Ice Climbing,  X Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Winter Caving, Mountaineering
Willy Williams
3342 Weston-Andover Road Andover VT. 05143
Phone: 802-875-5626
Email: extremeadventuresvt@yahoo.com
Web: www.extremeadventuresvt.com
Trek through the winter wonderland of Vermont. You can chose to go on a hiking trail or go on a trek through the back country. We can take you to the top of a mountain or along a frozen river to an old beaver pond. You can chose from a half day or a full day. If you chose a half day trip we recommend that you chose another half day adventure. We can try to make the adventure as hard or as easy as possible. Glide over endless trails or pick you way through back country terrain. Cross-country skiing can be just cross-country skiing or you can add something to it.

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Green Mountain Club                                                                                                                                        Statewide
Hiking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Mountaineering, Outdoor Education
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. Waterbury Ctr., VT. 05677
Phone: 802.244.7037
Email: gmc@greenmountainclub.org
Web: org www.greenmountainclub.org
Green Mountain Club Outdoor Adventures At GMC we are always looking for ways to help you have fun, be safe, and learn more about the outdoors. GMC’s Education Program offers an extensive variety of courses and trips from hiking and snowshoeing to wilderness first aid. Or we can design and lead a trip just for you and your group with our custom workshops program. Custom guided hikes and backpacking trips are available. So, if you’re ready to start your next outdoor adventure, visit us at www.greenmountainclub.org and sign up today, or call/email 802.244.7037, ext. 17 or pantosketcham@greenmountainclub.org to find out more about our guided trips and custom workshops. Our experienced outdoor educators offer *  * Wilderness First Aid * Map & Compass/GPS * Natural & Cultural History * Wilderness Leadership * Leave No Trace * Guided Day and Overnight Trips and much more! Contact GMC to register for workshops.

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Green Mountain Dog Sled Adventures                                                                                               Stowe, Vermont
 Dog Sledding SUMMER & FALL PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE!
Bruce Linton
535 Bryan Pond Road Morrisville VT. 05661
Phone: 802-888-8911 or  802-793-6220
Email: info@dogsledvt.com
Web:  http://www.dogsledvt.com
 For the ultimate winter adventure, experience the thrill of flying across the snow under the extraordinary power of the sled dog! Starting near Stowe, our experienced musher and team of eager Alaskan Huskies will swiftly transport you in our padded and enclosed sleds through six to eight miles of winding woodland trails that have been hand cut by us. Tours are as hands-on as you want them to be. Learn how to harness the dogs, ride the runners, or just sit back and have the ride of your life while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures and to drive your own team.

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Hardscrabble Mountain Sled Dog Tours                                                                                 Northeast Kingdom
Dog Sledding, Snowshoeing
Keith Ballek
P. O. Box 322 Sheffield VT. 05866
Phone: 802-626-9895
Experience northern Vermont's winter wildlands with us. We offer winter and spring snowshoe excursions into a variety of backcountry terrain. Learn winter ecology, identify common animal tracks and habitats, or just enjoy the serenity and quiet beauty of the northwoods. We customize our snowshoe experiences based on your interests and abilities.

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Hikeu Adventure Guides, LLC                                                                                                                                 Statewide
Backpacking, Camping, Day Hikes, Snowshoeing, Teambuilding
Brenda Kerr
80 Fletcher Road, Fairfax, VT. 05454
Phone: 802-310-4427
Email: happy@hikeu.com
Web: www.hikeu.com 
Hikeu Adventure Guides offers fantastic full and half-day snowshoe trips throughout central and northern Vermont.  Our snowshoe trips are designed with your desires, comfort, pleasure and safety in mind.  Our extensive itinerary of snowshoe routes will satisfy active adventurers, from young families to spry seniors and everyone in between.  Whether you’re interested in exploring your spirit, the backcountry of Vermont, or you simply want to get out for some fresh air and exercise, Hikeu has a snowshoe trip that’s just right for you.  The experienced guides at Hikeu will have all the necessary maps, guidebooks and trail descriptions for the area you have chosen to snowshoe.  No worries about getting lost or twisted and your guides are all Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified. 

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Kroka Expeditions                                                                                                    Southern Vermont
Winter Camping, Skiing - X Country, Snowshoeing  
Misha & Lynne Boudreau  
160 Fairview Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone & Fax 802-254-9712
Email: info@kroka.org
Web: www.kroka.com
Adventure for schools and organizations, winter & summer adventure programs, and private guiding for climbing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, caving, snowshoeing, back-country skiing and much more. Welcome to Vermont's unique blend of Wilderness adventure and reflective immersion into the natural world. Whether you are looking for technical instruction, an extended wilderness expedition, or a guided leisure trip with friends and family, Kroka Expeditions will provide you with professional and friendly service. We are fortunate to guide in the beautiful Vermont countryside full of talking rivers, textured cliffs, mountain peaks and the quiet serenity of national forest a short distance away. Our trips also travel to New Hampshire, Maine, New York, Massachusetts and the Canadian North. 

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Laughin' Otter Tour Services                                                                                                                 Central, Vermont
Guided Tours, Custom Itineraries, Program Planning, Step-on Guide Service, Training in Interpretive Techniques
Julia Purdy
P.O. Box 311 Rochester VT. 05767
Phone: 802-767-4025
Email: laughinotter06@moomail.net
Guide Services Four-season guided tours with Laughin' Otter's knowledgeable guides, from forest to farm. Learn to "read" the lingering traces of early settlements, discover shunpike routes with arresting views, explore the winter forest. Itineraries also include covered bridges, historic villages and ghost towns, natural wonders, and local events. Step-on guide service available. Custom Itineraries: Laughin' Otter will take your topic or destination and develop "on-the-ground" information on road conditions, driving times, accurate directions, an assessment of lodging/dining, suggestions for less well-known sites and sights you might otherwise miss, and anything else you need to know before finalizing your plans. We welcome queries from researchers and the travel writing industry. Program Planning: Are your guests getting the most from their stay in Vermont? Laughin' Otter will help you develop side excursions, lectures, children's programs, or other events that will interest the inquisitive or the merely bored. Training in Interpretive Techniques: Whatever your operation, if you are informing/educating your guests, you're doing "interp." Laughin' Otter offers training that may introduce your staff to new tools for the task, from developing and delivering tour material to engaging your "audience" to professional customer service. For details and rates, contact Julia Dobson Purdy at Laughin' Otter Tour Services in Rochester, Vermont, at 802-767-4025 or by email at: laughinotter06@moomail.net.

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October Siberians Sled Dog Adventures                                                                                                         Central Vermont
Dog Sledding
Rob Farley
1088 Texas Hill Hinesburg VT. 05461
Phone: 802-482-3460
Email: info@OctoberSiberians.com
Web: http://www.octobersiberians.com
Enjoy the peace of Vermont's winter wonderland while experiencing an age old form of transportation. Let Rob Farley and his team of Siberian Huskies share their love of dog sledding with you. During the 2 hour adventure you will learn the history of the sport, have the chance to drive the team and even make some new four footed friends. Tours are offered during the day on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Location: Little River State Park in Waterbury VT, conveniently located to Stowe, Bolton and Sugarbush resorts.

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Peace Pups Dogsledding                                                                                                                                     Northern Vermont
Dog Sledding, Dog Carting, Bike Tours, Skijoring Lessons
SUMMER & FALL PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE!
Ken Haggett
P.O. Box 165 Lake Elmore, VT. 05657
Phone: 802-888-7733
Email: ken@peacepupsdogsledding.com
Web: www.peacepupsdogsledding.com
Come visit picturesque Lake Elmore Vermont for a wide variety of dog powered activities ranging from dog scootering to dog sledding and everything in between. As soon as the temperatures fall below fifty degrees we begin fall cart tours which run from our cabin in Elmore and include a digital slide show on the history of dogsledding and hot beverages next to the wood stove. Once snow flies we begin running with our hand built toboggan sleds over the beautiful woodland trails of Elmore. We also run night tours at Stowe Mountain Resort three nights a week. Please visit our web site for schedule information. We have a small kennel of Siberian Huskies and only run three tours per day so booking well in advance is suggested.

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Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School                                                       Northern Vermont
Alpine Mountaineering, Ice and Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Telemark, Downhill
105 Briggs Burlington VT 05401 
Phone: 802-657-3872 
Email: info@petracliffs.com   
 Web: www.petracliffs.com 
Vermont's Only Full-Time Climbing School, Offering the Finest in Rock, Ice and Mountain Climbing Instruction in New England and the Adirondacks. Petra Cliffs offers a complete outdoor instruction curriculum, catering to groups of all sizes and to individuals of all ages and abilities. From one-on-one technical skill instruction to group teambuilding, we consistently meet the needs of our diverse clientele. Programs for Youth and Family: Our youth programs challenge, educate, build self-confidence and develop leadership skills. Our programs are also a great place to make friends and have fun in a safe and controlled environment.

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Spikehorn Ridge                                                                                              North Central Vermont
Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing
Miles McCue and Reilly McCue
P.O. Box 135 Washington VT 05675
Phone: 802-439-5836
Email: spikehorn@earthlink.net  
Web: www.spikehornridge.com  
Spikehorn Ridge is a paradise for the winter enthusiast. Central Vermont in particular has an extensive network of trails offering premium opportunities for all sorts of winter sports. Snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and snow shoeing are three exciting ways to visit Vermont’s landscape during the snow season. The Vermont Association of Snow mobile Trails (V.A.S.T.) has a statewide trail network that we can easily access, as it runs through the Spikehorn Ridge property. Our property also has several miles of snowmobile free trails, put aside exclusively for skiers, snow shoeing, and animal tracking hikes.

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Umiak Outfitters                                                                                                                        Central & Northern Vermont
Canoeing Kayaking Snowshoeing
Steve Brownlee
849 S. Main Street Stowe Vt. 05672
Phone: 802-253-2317 Fax: 802-253-2551
Email: paddle@umiak.com
Web: www.umiak.com
Vermont’s Leading Snowshoe & Paddlesport Center. Daily guided snowshoe tours, rentals, gear & sales.  Moonlight Cabin Snowshoe Tour, Fondue Dinner Snowshoe Tour, Gourmet Dinner Snowshoe Tour.  Snowshoe & Ice Cream Too:  Guided Snowshoe Tours combined with a tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory.  We are Vermont’s snowshoe experts!

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 Upland Fauna                                                                                                            Statewide 
Tracking,  Mountaineering, Natural History
Dr. Alcott Smith  
P.O. Box 897, Hanover, NH   03755  
Phone  603-448-6352    Fax   603-448-6352 
Your opportunity to become one and the same with nature.    Upland fauna presents wildlife tracking instruction, woodland explorations, back country outings, recreational, and educational programs.  All season excursions.  

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Vermont Adventure Tours                                                                                                     Southern, Central - Vermont
Cross Country Skiing, Team Building, Ice Climbing, Youth Programs, Mountaineering, Snowshoeing, Survival, Winter Camping
Steve and Sherry Lulek
223 Woodstock Avenue Rutland VT. 05701
Phone: 802-773-3343
info@vermontadventuretours.com
www.vermontadventuretours.com
At Vermont Adventure Tours we offer introduction to mountaineering courses that cover the skills climbers need to safely live in and navigate hazardous mountain terrain. We cover skills such as complex fixed rope set-up and movement, crevasse rescue, mountain navigation, backcountry skiing, and moving in rope teams. Courses are taught in Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont, and along the Presidential Traverse and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Cost: Prices will vary depending on the duration of the course, number of people and other logistics. Please call to setup specific program details.

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Wonder Walks                                                                                                                                              Statewide
Hiking, Walking, Snowshoeing, Inn to Inn Hiking Tours or Day Outings
Bruce Acciavatti
2619 Monkton Rd., Bristol, VT 05443
Phone 877-897-7175 or (802)453-2076
Email: tours@wonderwalks.com
Web: www.wonderwalks.com 
Unforgettable experiences on our small (4 to 9 person) intimate owner-led outings. Travel hiking trails, country lanes, foot paths, rail trails and forgotten byways. Rural villages, covered bridges, historic sites, beautiful woodlands, mountain scenery, pastoral valleys, clean flowing waters, pristine beaches, and panoramic overlooks through countryside you may never find on you own.  Feel fresh country breezes, sample wild berries or apples in season, great local foods, and wine tasting! Savor all of this and more on one of our unforgettable tours!  Or, if you like to travel on your own we can help you set up a Self-guided trip, where we book your inn reservations and provide you with a custom itinerary and maps for a modest fee. And we have a great Vermont Inn-to-Inn trip, where we shuttle your bags while you walk to the next inn through forests and fields.

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Vermont Outdoor Guide Association
P.O. Box 10
North Ferrisburg, VT. 05473
1 800-425-8747  (802) 425-6211
info@voga.org