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March 2013

March 1-3, 2013, Winter Doe Camp
A Winter Retreat for Adventurous Women at the Hulbert Outdoor Center. Fairlee, VT - Announcing a Winter Retreat for Adventurous Women! Vermont Outdoors Woman has begun registration for its Annual Winter Doe Camp at the Hulbert Outdoor Center, March 1-3, 2013. Participants can camp out or stay in heated cabins at night and play in the snow all day. Spend the weekend learning winter outdoors skills while staying near the shores of Lake Morey! Classes such as dog sledding, fire making, traditional winter camping, cross country skiing, orienteering, spring turkey hunting, ice fishing and many more will be offered. Don't miss the opportunity to receive affordable outdoor education in a stress-free, supportive environment. The minimum age is 15 and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for the all inclusive weekend program is $290. Gift certificates and day fee's are also available. Visit the website for more information: www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert-outdoor-center/adult-programs/vermont-winter-doe-camp

March 2, Bolton Valley, VT - Frigid Infliction
Early morning till exhausted but happy evening. 10 hours of winter goodness. The largest winter AR in the US, in its 8th year, and a USARA nationals qualifier. Want to get your winter wilderness on in some of the most amazing terrain Vermont can offer? Looking for a great excuse to train your butt off this winter? Miss winter in Vermont and need a reason to come back? Check out this year's Frigid Infliction winter adventure race! We've been doing this for 8 years now, we take pride in putting on an awesome show. Read our testimonials - anyone who's raced with us has a great time. (Sometimes... less during and more afterwards when telling stories. As an added benefit, this year we're fundraising for the Vermont Land Trust, who are trying to purchase the Bolton backcountry to keep it available to all. This is a great fit - help us save the land we all love! (Registration for this year's Frigid Infliction is open.) www.gmara.org/frigid

March 2, 2013 - Peak Snowshoe Challenge Race
Green Mountains of Vermont, Pittsfield, VT - Attention hardcore adrenaline junkies: If you're feeling low at the prospect of waiting a whole year for marathon season, we've got an offer you'll jump out of a plane for. Join us in Pittsfield, Vermont on March 2 to take part in the Peak Snowshoe Races with one of three ticket packages, including race entry for one, a race T-shirt, snacks and water stations, awards for top finishers, timing chip, race bib, and discounted lodging at The Trailside Inn (first come first serve). If you're in decent shape but have intermediate snowshoe skills, sign up for the 10K for $35 (regularly $65). Or, if you think you can kick it up a notch, choose the half marathon for $39 (regularly $75). And if you really want a challenge, take on the full marathon for $59 (regularly $120). Whichever race you choose, your course consists of a rugged 6.5-mile loop through the Green Mountains, with a vertical of 1,200 feet that you'll be climbing on each loop. Think about it: a multiple-mile race in snowshoes in Vermont in winter. It doesn't get much more extreme than that. https://www.livingsocial.com/events/573126-2013-peak-snowshoe-challenge-race

March 2, - End of Winter Trail Hike
Join Friends of Missisquoi NWR Board member, Joe Belanger for an educational nature walk on the Jeep Trail on Saturday, March 2 , 2013 from 9AM – 11 PM. Get out and take a walk on the refuge and discuss some tips, tricks and techniques for interesting nature photography. Bring your camera and binoculars and join Joe for an enjoyable few hours in the great outdoors as we move closer to early spring. The Jeep trail is level and easy to walk but participants should wear sturdy, warm footwear. The Jeep trail is closed for the majority of the year to promote nesting of many species on the refuge such as osprey, great blue herons, and many waterfowl species. This walk along the Missisquoi River through towering, mature, silver maple, swamp white oaks and cottonwood trees offers opportunities to see some of our resident species such as pileated woodpeckers, whitetail deer, red fox and others who call the Refuge home in the toughest conditions of the year. Meet at the Louie’s Landing parking lot on RT. 78, 3 miles west of the Town of Swanton. The group will travel down to the Macs Bend boat launch area and embark on the Jeep Trail walk at this point. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488-8148 802/868-4781 Fax: 802/868-2379 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi

Mar. 2, - Smugglers' Notch Hope on the Slopes
Hope on the Slopes provides avid skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Hope on the Slopes provides avid skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. The Vertical Challenge begins at 9:00 am and runs until 3:00 pm. Register as a team or an individual, beginning at 7:30 am in the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge, raise a $100 or more and earn a free lift ticket! Our awards ceremony and prizes will be in the Black Bear Tavern at the Base Lodge beginning at 3:00 pm. Smugglers' Notch Resort 4323 Vermont Route 108 South 802-644-8851 http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=53466&pg=entry smuggs@smuggs.com

March 3, 2012, The 7th Annual Sled Dog Dash on Kingdom Trails
A family oriented event that brings dog sled racing to the Northeast Kingdom. All Proceeds from the event benefit the Hope Fund, whose mission is to support and help children and families in the Northeast Kingdom enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. Races begin around 9am and continue throughout the day until about 3pm. Watch skijouring, 2-4-6-8 and even 12 dog teams compete! Kids can participate in a 1-Dog event $5 per child, a helmet is required, stop by the information table to sign a waiver. Family Sled Dog Rides all day long! Hot locally made food, dog sled rides for the kids and more! Kick off the weekend races at our annual benefit dinner and auction at the Sherburne Base Lodge at Burke Mountain Resort. http://www.skiburke.com/events/sleddogdash

March 3, North East Ice Fishing Circuit
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Waterbody: Lake Bomoseen, Check in locations:Edgewater Resort, Town: CASTLETON, Fish: Yellow Perch Crappie Bluegill Icefishing, For further information contact: Jeff Snyder, North East Ice Fishing Circuit, 92 Genesee Street, Warsaw NY 14569- (585) 322-0063 (585) 322-0063 (evenings) jeffnortheasticefishingcircuit@gmail.com

March 3rd, High Fives Vertical Challenge
High Fives is a 501c.3 Non-Profit Foundation started by Roy Tuscany, a Vermont native who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2006. High Fives is dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community. More information at http://highfivesfoundation.org/. On the first weekend of the March, representatives of High Fives will be onsite to educate about their mission, accepting additional donations and more, including a movie presentation on March 2nd, and a March 3rd vertical challenge at Mt. Ellen. Being better is as easy as skiing/riding Sugarbush. Join us in supporting our local community, and Be Better Here. http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-activities-events/calendar/sgb/high-fives-vertical-challenge-7684

March 6-9, 2013, Middlebury, VT. - NCAA Skiing Championships
Middlebury College Snowbowl, Alpine Championships and Carroll and Jake Rikert Ski Touring Center, Middlebury, Vt., Nordic Championships. NCAA Nordic Championship Races at Rikert ( March 6 and 8 - Alpine races at the Snow Bowl) www.middlebury.edu/about/facilities/rikert

March 8, 2013, 6:30 PM "Lets Eat Everything I: Ancient Hunting and Fishing
We begin the second presentation in the Missisquoi Wildlife Series "12,000 Years on the Missisquoi;" at 6:30 PM with Abenaki hunting strategies in the changing Missisquoi Valley over the last 8,000 years. This presentation includes a discussion of various archeological theories about Archaic Period hunting that can apply to Vermont. We will explore the increasingly specialized stone spear called the atlatl and arrow points, choppers and various types of scrapers that would have been used to process the Abenakis ancient quarry. In addition the complex relations between animal behavior and hunting will be explored, including calling, decoying, tolling and other techniques of luring animals to the spear and trap. Lastly we will explore the spirituality and religion that apply to Northeastern hunting cultures including ritual and ceremony to encourage the fertility and abundance of game animals and prepare the hunter for proper pursuit of the quarry. Artifacts, demonstrations, traditional stories, and discussion will bring the past to life at the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge. Contact: Joe Bertrand, Chair, Abenaki Tribal Council, Phone 802-868-6255 or David Frisque, Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, Phone 802-868-4781 Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488 E-mail: missisquoi@fws.gov

March 9th, Castlerock Extreme - 16th Annual
Stop 3 of the 2012 Ski The East Freeride Tour. REGISTRATION FEE: $80 for non-passholder (includes lift ticket); $45 for Sugarbush passholder
Categories: Male, Female. Pre-registrations for the event at Sugarbush must be received by Thursday 3/8 (at 5PM). Only the first 60 pre-registrations received will be officially registered. 30 spots* are being held for those pre-qualified junior contestants. 20 spots will be available for "day of" registration on Saturday 3/9. *At the 4 main Ski The East Freeride Tour events, no skier ages 13 and under (as defined by January 1, 2012) will be permitted to register/ compete unless they are one of the 30 prequalified contestants who were admitted via one of the 3 Junior Qualifier Events:*
The top 10 skiers from each Junior event (30 in total) will move on to qualify for all 4 main STEFT stops. All Junior who are qualified should pre-register at each STEFT event to guarantee a spot. For more details about the STEFT, including details about the Junior Qualifier Events, visit: http://www.skitheeast.net/freeridetour

March 9, East Burke, VT - Winterbike 2013
Kingdom Trails has partnered with MTBVT.com to arrange for a day of mountain bike revelry. On March 9th we will be gathering early in the day to lead a charge against Old Man Winter. Group rides for all ability levels will be guided from the Kingdom Trails Nordic Center. Bring whatever bike you wanna ride… there will be a route for everyone from Fat Bike Singletrack Fanatics to “Just wanna get out there and ride my bike” Riders. There will be free Fat Bike Demo’s and rental bikes available as well as yummy snacks hot totties and cold beer. The Market Café will be offering lunch. And of course, the afternoon event of the day will be the 6X race down Candy Bar Hill- course designed by ideRide. Full face and armor is advised if you wanna win… or just stand to the side (way to the side) and cheer on your favorite athlete while drinking a Trout River beer by the fire. www.mtbvt.com/calendar/winterbike-2013

Mar. 9, Killington, VT. - Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle
Grab your team and come conquer the mountain! Open to all ages/levels, this competition encourages exploration of Killington as you've never done before. Each team of two must cover a series of checkpoints, lifts, runs and hikes around the mountain, all while racing against the clock. 802-4226200 www.killington.com/winter/activities/calendar/1878872854

March 9 - 10, 2013 Telemark Festival Celebrates 35th Anniversary
The North American Telemark Festival, celebrating its 34th anniversary this season, is the world’s oldest and largest gathering of Telemark skiers. Historically as many as 1,400 “pinheads” descend upon the slopes of Mad River Glen during the annual, weekend-long celebration. During the weekend Telemarkers are treated to clinics ranging from beginner to radical terrain skills. All the major Telemark equipment manufacturers are on hand to give skiers the opportunity to demo all the latest skis, boots, and other equipment. There are various competitions including the World Championship Berserkebeiner Race and the World Championship Bump Buffet. Saturday’s après-ski highlight is the infamous Tele-Dance Party, and the final event of the weekend is a world record attempt group Telemark turn. For more information about the North American Telemark Festival contact Mad River Glen at 496-3551, The North American Telemark Organization at 496-4387 or visit NATO’s website at www.telemarknato.com. http://www.madriverglen.com/telemark/?Page=.%2F4telefest.html&dir=

March 9-10, Green Mt Gun & Knife Show
Quality Inn & Conference Ctr , 1380 Putney Rd. Brattleboro,VT. 05301. Show Hours are: Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-3pm. Table cost: 1-2 tables $ 65. 3 or more $ 60. Contact: Bill & Lianne Borchers : 802-875-4540/ 802-380-8351, Web www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

March 10, 5th Annual Trapps to Bolton Backcountry Race and Tour
Race or tour this beautiful and physically challenging course on one of the most popular and scenic sections of the Catamount Trail. Beginning at Trapp Family Lodge, this 17km segment of the Catamount Trail is comprised of 30% groomed and 70% ungroomed trail surfaces. Participants will climb 2300’ from Trapp Family Touring Center over Bolton Mountain before descending 1300’ to Bolton Valley Nordic Center. The race and tour will be followed by a meal, raffle, and awards for participants at the Bolton Valley Nordic Center. An optional bus service will be available for a small additional cost to bring participants from Bolton Valley Nordic Center to the start of the race at Trapp Family Touring Center. For more information, go to www.catamounttrail.org

March 10, Vermont Paddlers Club Spring Meeting and Potluck
The Vermont Paddlers Club Spring Meeting and Potluck is coming up soon, on March 10th at the Williston Federated Church on Route 2. http://www.vtpaddlers.net/index.html

Mar. 10, Killington Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge is a fun ski and snowboard race for the whole family! Free to enter. Registration will take place in the Snowshed Lodge at 8:00 a.m. with racing to follow at 11:00 a.m. and awards at 2:00 p.m. Games and activities will take place throughout the day. 802-4226200 www.killington.com/winter/activities/calendar/1878872886

March 16 - 17, 2013, Ski The East’s Extreme Competition
At Jay Peak Resort. www.jaypeakresort.com/things-to-do/events/ski-the-easts-extreme-competition

March 16, Local Motion Bike Recycle Vermont BIKE JAM
Want to spend time at Bike Recycle, Burlington's community bike shop, but can't make it in for our weekday shop hours? Stop by this Saturday, March 16th to put your skills and energy to work! We'll be here from 10-1pm. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, visit our website: www.localmotion.org/programs/bikerecycle

March 17, Northeast Rando Race Series
Feel the Magic at Magic Mountain; Londonderry; cost is $15 or free for seasons pass holders. March 24, Reach the Sun at Bromley Mountain; Peru; cost is $20 or free for seasons pass holders. Both Locations: 9 a.m. registration; 9:30 mandatory pre-race briefing; 10 start; RSVP on Facebook or on race morning More info: www.facebook.com/NERandoRaceSeries (This is a three-part series with the first race at Berkshire East in Charlemont, Massachusetts, on Jan. 27.) Why ski it: Randonnee racers challenge themselves by skinning up the mountain, then descending as fast as possible, and repeating this over multiple up-down laps. The course is not marked, so it is essential for racers to get to know the mapped course before the race. (Links to online maps can be found in the event write-up on the NE Rando Series Facebook page.) This series offers two race distances, and racers can use their entry fee toward a lift ticket at the respective mountain for a mellower afternoon of lift-served skiing. You know, to rest those legs. Links to online race rules can also be found on the Facebook event pages.

March 17 – 22, 2013, Fairlee, Vermont, Homeschool Week at Hulbert Outdoor Center
Here’s a unique opportunity for homeschoolers, age 9-17. Spend a week at Vermont’s Hulbert Outdoor Center with other homeschoolers. The Hulbert Homeschool Week offers participants a chance to come together for a week of fun and adventure, gathering with other homeschoolers to learn, form lasting friendships, and build a true working community. Whether through performing at the talent show, picking up a new skill, speaking out in community meeting, or living away from home for a week, during the Hulbert Homeschool Week participants have the opportunity to explore, to learn about themselves, and to take risks in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Hulbert Outdoor Center’s experienced instructors will provide a supportive and exciting atmosphere for participants. Hulbert has been offering programs for homeschoolers for more than 20 years. For more information or questions, please contact Lynn Daly, Registrar, Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, Vermont at 802-333-3405. Visit our web site at http://tinyurl.com/Hulbert-Homeschool for photos and descriptions.

March 21, Friends of the Winooski River Annual Dinner
The Friends will be holding our annual dinner on March 21 at the Cider House in Waterbury (1675 Route 2). We hope that you will join us. Our speaker will be Rich Kirn, a Fisheries Biologist with the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, who coordinates the state trout management program. He also has specific responsibilities in the upper Winooski including fish surveys and habitat improvement projects. The evening will begin at 5:30 with music by Colin McCaffrey, dinner at 6:30 and the program at 7:15. The cost is $22 for members and $27 for non-members. It is not too late to become a member! Register by emailing us at: info@winooskiriver.org or calling 882-8276. Payment will be at the door.

Mar. 22 - Apr. 7, Killington, VT. - Nor'Beaster
The East’s biggest spring kickoff party! This series of events includes concerts, big mountain, moguls, big air, halfpipe, rail jams, retail closeouts, taste of Killington, soft snow, sunshine and more. 802-4226200, www.killington.com/winter/activities/calendar/1878872922

March 23rd, Dummy Big Air Competition
The 14th year of a Sugarbush spectator favorite! Watch crazy competitors launch their beloved projects over a huge jump, it's mayhem at its finest! Registration: 9:00-10:00 in the Gate House Lodge EVENT STARTS AT NOON!! Gotta get in on the action! Competitors build a dummy,* put it on skis or a snowboard and launch it for some big air and a big (CRASH!) landing. Competitors are judged on air, creativity, landing and spectator approval. $1000 Cash Purse!! $500 First Place, $300 Second Place, $200 Third Place *No Dummy over 100 pounds, no stuffing with candy, no propulsion and no pyrotechnics of any kind please. If you're not certain, please call with questions. http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-activities-events/calendar/sgb/dummy-big-air-competition-140

March 23, Wild Game Dinner at The Lodge at Shelburne Bay, Shelburne, VT.
One of the Culinary Events of the Season! http://www.acornmarketingvt.com/clients/SacredHunterEmail/SacredHunterWildGameDinner.htm

Mar. 23 Lunenburg Annual Maple Festival
Full day of family fun FREE door prizes, exhibits for history buffs, interactive displays, tree tapping demonstrations.. 8AM - 7PM. Full day of family fun FREE door prizes, exhibits for history buffs, interactive displays, tree tapping demonstrations, tours of local sugarhouses, scavenger hunt, contests, homemade meals throughout the day. Lunenburg Common Route 2 802-892-5959 www.topofthecommon.org

March 23, Museum Open for Huntington Sugar Makers' Open Houses
11am – 3pm, Vermont in March: muddy, slushy, icy, snowy. And sap! Visit the Museum while you take a break from your touring of sugar houses and super syrup and learn a new thing about birds. What birds would notice you as you tap a maple tree? Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, VT 05462, (802) 434-2167 • museum@birdsofvermont.org • http://www.birdsofvermont.org

March 23, 2013, Refuge Owl Prowl Walk
Please Join Refuge Volunteer, Jeremy Brooks for two evening walks to watch and listen for some of our resident birds who operate during the “night shift’. Two “Owl Prowls’ will be offered to interested refuge visitors this winter. The second owl prowl walk is on Saturday, March 23, but will start a bit later from 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM and will begin at the Stephen Young Marsh Trail area. Participants will meet at the parking lot for this trail located on Tabor Rd. about one mile past the refuge headquarters building. Drive south off of RT. 78 and look for the sign labeled “Refuge Trails Parking”. Dress for current conditions, waterproof footwear is recommended. Please call 802-868-4781 to register for the walks. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488-8148 802/868-4781 Fax: 802/868-2379 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi

March 23-24, Green Mt Gun & Knife Show
Franklin Conference Rm @ the Howe, 1 Scale Ave, Rutland, VT.0570, www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

Mar. 23 - 24, Statewide - Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
http://vermontmaple.org/ai1ec_event/1642/?instance_id=

Mar. 23 - 24 Woodstock, VT., - Maple Open House Weekend
Watch maple syrup made, taste maple products. Enjoy learning how trees are tapped and maple sap boiled down to pure maple syrup. Sample the different grades of syrup, along with many other products made with maple syrup. Walk the trail and see how trees are tapped both with buckets and plastic tubing. Farm store with samples of cheeses, jams, and mustards. Be sure to wear your boots- maple and mud go together. Sugarbush Farm sugar house/farm store 591 Sugarbush Farm Rd (gravel road ) 9-5 daily 802-457-1757 800-281-1757 www.sugarbushfarm.com/newsatfarm.aspx contact@sugarbushfarm.com

March 24 - Craftsbury Skier Appreciation Day
Celebrate another amazing season at the Center! Free skiing, free rentals, free group lessons at 1:00pm, free sugar on snow, free BBQ starting around noon. Send the season out with a blast! Craftsbury Outdoor Center, stay@craftsbury.com, www.craftsbury.com, 802.586.7767, 535 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827

March 30, 2013, The Annual Beach Party
At Jay Peak Resort. (from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm) www.jaypeakresort.com/things-to-do/events/the-annual-beach-party

Mar. 30 Woodstock, VT - Baby Animal Day at Billings Farm & Museum
Saturday before Easter Sunday Meet the farm’s newest additions during family-centered programs with our lambs, chicks, and calves. Horse-drawn wagon rides and heirloom seed activities. Billings Farm & Museum GPS: 69 Old River Road Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 802-457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org info@billingsfarm.org

Mar. 30 Smugglers' Notch 18th Annual Brewfest Part 2
Sample the finest in local & regional beers and wines. Sample the finest in local & regional beers and wines, with music, munchies, and prizes. From 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the Meeting House. For Brewfest Lodging info call 800-521-0536. Smugglers' Notch Resort Meeting House 4323 Vermont Route 108 South 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 800-521-0536 www.smuggs.com/pages/winter/skiride/winter-events.php gvacations@smuggs.com

March 30, Sugarbush Resort - Pond Skimming - Annual Rite of Spring
The oldest continually running pond skimming event in the country! Dive right into spring in your craziest costume! Registration from 9AM-11AM in the Gate House Cafeteria. Limited to the first 100 competitors!! http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-activities-events/calendar/sgb/pond-skimming--annual-rite-of-spring-141

March 30th, VERMONT FAMILY FUN GOLF DAY at the SPARTAN ARENA
12:00pm to 4:00pm, Adults, juniors, families, experienced and new golfers are invited to a variety of fun FREE activities. Free lessons by PGA Professionals, hit balls, junior activities, information on golf opportunities from Vermont courses and golf companies. FREE at: 100 Diamond Run Mall Pl Rutland, VT 05701

March 30, Bird Monitoring Walk
8am – 10am, Join experienced birders on the monthly bird monitoring walk on the Museum's property. We go out the last Saturday of every month.
Most fun for adults, older children, and somewhat more experienced birders. Please bring your own binoculars. Free • Please pre-register by emailing museum@birdsofvermont.org or calling (802) 434-2167

Mar. 31 Craftsbury Common Mud and Ice Quadrathlon
The fabled race is back! The fabled race is back, resurrected by groomer Keith Woodward. The exact course is TBC, but generally you'll be getting around 4 miles of running, a 4.5 mile paddle on the Black River, 12 miles of cycling on lovely Kingdom dirt roads in mud season, and 7.5k of skiing. Details to come on the website. Craftsbury Outdoor Center 535 Lost Nation Rd 802-586-7767 www.craftsbury.com

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April 2013

April 6, 2013, Spring Mogul Competition
At Jay Peak Resort. Test your skills in the bumps over at Stateside. www.jaypeakresort.com/things-to-do/events/spring-mogul-competition

April 6, 2013, Early April Walk at Missisquoi NWR
Join Park Ranger, David Frisque for a look at the life and activity in a vernal pool early in the spring. Vernal pools are important breeding areas for some of the more reclusive and seldom seen amphibians such as wood frogs, and salamanders. Because these temporary wetlands often dry up completely in late summer or early fall, egg laying and early development of juvenile salamanders and frogs must begin early in the spring. The walk will be at the Stephen Young Marsh Trail located on Tabor Rd. about one mile past (south) of the Headquarters Bldg. on Saturday evening April 6. The walk begins at 6:00 PM and will end at 8:00 PM. Bring waterproof knee or hip boots and a headlamp or small flashlight. Call 802-868-4781 to register for this activity…Ice conditions at the vernal pool and/or lack of registrants may cause postponement of the activity. Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, Phone 802-868-4781 Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488 E-mail: missisquoi@fws.gov

April 6, 2013 - Burke Mountain Pond Skimming Celebration
Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road East Burke, VT. The wackiest and wildest event of the winter! Get rid of the winter blues by watching 50 brave contestants skim our manmade pond for the chance to become King and Queen of the Pond! Feast on a delicious down home BBQ and quench your thirst in the Magic Hat Beer garden. BBQ opens at noon and the competition starts at 1pm. www.skiburke.com

April 6, 2013, Early Spring Trail Hike
Join Friends of Missisquoi NWR member, Joe Belanger for an educational nature walk on the Black/Maquam Creek Trail on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9AM – 11 AM. Get out and take a walk on the refuge and discuss some tips, tricks and techniques for interesting nature photography. Bring your camera and binoculars and join Joe for an enjoyable few hours in the great outdoors as we move into early spring. The Black/Maquam Creek Trail is level and easy to walk but participants should wear sturdy, warm footwear. Increasing numbers of early spring migratory arrivals including bald eagles, great blue herons, and many waterfowl species are being observed. This walk along these two slow meandering creeks offers opportunities to see some of these early spring migrants as well as some of our resident species such as pileated woodpeckers, whitetail deer, and others who call the Refuge home year-round. Meet at the Black/Maquam Creek Trail parking area right off of RT. 78, 2 miles west of the town of Swanton. A large 5ft. X 10 ft entrance sign along RT. 78 helps identify this trail and parking area. Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, Phone 802-868-4781 Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488 E-mail: missisquoi@fws.gov

Apr. 6 - 7, Killington, VT. - Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge
The Bud Light BMMC is back! The competition heats up on Saturday as 200 amateur bumpers take to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle it out for top honors. The top 32 men and 16 women will return to compete in a head-to-head competition on Sunday. Participants run a dual course with sudden death format. 802-4226200 www.killington.com/winter/activities/calendar/1878873035

April 13, 2013, Pond Skimming
At Jay Peak Resort. Come get wet and wild at our annual Pond Skimming. http://www.jaypeakresort.com/things-to-do/events/pond-skimming

April 13, 5th Annual Otter Creek Classic 'Opening Day' Fly Fishing Tournament
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Waterbody: Otter Creek, New Haven River, Middlebury River, Neshobe River, Furnace Brook. Check in locations: Catch & Release - Pre-Registration Required - FLY FISHING ONLY Town: Fish: Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout, For further information contact: Jesse Haller, Middlebury Mountaineer, Inc., 2 Park Street, Middlebury VT 05753- (802) 388-7245 (970) 946-5538 (evenings) jesse@mmvt.com

April 14, 2013, Lake Champlain Basin Fishing Derby
Runs through March 31, 2014. Waterbody: All legal lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and other legal waterbodies within the Lake Champlain Basin. Check in locations:8 confirmed locations (North Hero, Grand Isle, South Hero, Swanton, St. Albans, Colchester, Bomoseen, Vergennes); possible 15 others to be added. Fish: LandLocked Salmon Brook Trout Lake Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Walleye Yellow Perch Northern Pike Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass White Perch Steelhead Catfish Bowfin Carp. For further information contact: Eric LaMontagne, Lake Champlain International, Inc., 531 Main Street, Colchester VT 05446- (802) 879-2016 (802) 999-6545 (evenings) eric@mychamplain.net

April 19, Missisquoi NWR Woodcock Walk
Please join Refuge Volunteer, Greg Simard for an evening woodcock walk, at the Steven J. Young Marsh on Friday, April 19. We will discuss the habits and habitats of this unique member of the shorebird family and hopefully be able to observe the evening aerial courtship display. We will meet at the Tabor Rd. Parking Lot across from the Stephen J. Young Marsh beginning at 6:30 PM and finish between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Please dress for the weather and bring waterproof footwear and a flashlight. Please call 802-868-4781 and reserve a spot for the walk. Meet at Tabor Rd Parking Lot located on Tabor Rd. one mile past the headquarters bldg. in West Swanton VT. Identified by a sign “Refuge Trails Parking”. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488-8148 802/868-4781 Fax: 802/868-2379 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi

April 20, Youth Hunting Celebration
The first is the inaugural Youth Hunting Celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kehoe Conservation Camp and Education Center in Castleton, Vt. The daylong celebration will be filled with fun and informative demonstrations and skill challenges for young hunters and their families. All experience levels, from seasoned hunters to those new to the sport, are encouraged to attend. The Youth Hunting Celebration will include a turkey calling seminar and contest, 4H shooting sports target practice, wildlife identification, and a demonstration from Game Warden Rob Sterling and his canine assistant Rufus. Admission to the event is free and a calendar of the day can be found on the Fish & Wildlife website www.vtfishandwildlife.com .

April 20, 2013, New Haven Whitewater Race
This year's race will be a pure time trial event. Racers will launch from a start ramp above Slide By The Road and finish in the pool below Toaster Falls. The course length is approximately 0.53 miles. Each racer is entitled to two attempts at the course per class, recording their fastest of the two times. All racers must check in at the race headquarters at the intersection of Rt. 17 and Lincoln Rd. From there Racers will drive to the parking area at Rocky Dale Pizza. A shuttle will take boats and paddlers to and along the race course. All Racers MUST PRE-REGISTER on pay-pal. the race entry fee is $20+ a five dollar ACA fee (not applicable to current ACA members). Send all payments to: yanmtnman@gmail.com. Non ACA members: $25 includes insurance and T-Shirt. ACA Members: $20 includes insurance and T-shirt. (must include ACA number) Include a note to Ryan with your T-shirt size! http://www.facebook.com/NewHavenRace

Apr. 20, Killington Pond Skimming
The bravest (and craziest) skiers and riders will put their skills to the test as they attempt to sail across the pond! Competitors will be judged on skim, costume, splash and crowd cheer. Whether you choose to skim or spectate, make sure you catch this wacky event! 802-4226200 www.killington.com/winter/activities/calendar/1878873037

April 20 at 12:00pm, Pond Skimming
Jay Peak Resort in Jay, Vermont - www.jaypeakresort.com

Apr. 26 - 28, St. Albans - The Vermont Maple Festival
Tap into all things maple at the 47th Vermont Maple Festival - treats, learning, festivities – something for everyone! F Tap into all things maple at the 47th Vermont Maple Festival – Exhibits, SugarHouse Tours, Entertainment Stage, Shows (Crafts, Specialty Foods, Youth Talent , Antique, and Fiddlers’) Carnival, Pancake Breakfasts, Sap Run Road Race, Cooking Demos, Maple Main St., Taylor Park and Downtown Buildings P.O. Box 255 Mostly 10:00 - 5:00, some evenings. Check the web listing 802-524-5800 802-9338932- www.VTMapleFestival.org Joanne.M.Rock@gmail.com

Apr. 27, Woodstock Opening Day at Billings Farm & Museum
The 30th Anniversary Year at Billings Farm & Museum Visitor can try their hand at horse-drawn plowing. Horse-drawn wagon rides, free ice cream and hands-on programs. Billings Farm & Museum GPS: 69 Old River Road Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 802-457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org info@billingsfarm.org

April 27, Bird Monitoring Walk
8:00–9:30 a.m. Join experienced birders for monthly bird monitoring. Please bring binoculars. Free • Adults & older children, Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, VT 05462, (802) 434-2167 • museum@birdsofvermont.org • http://www.birdsofvermont.org

April 27-28, 2013, Essex, VT - Everything Equine, “A Decade of Equine Education”
Everything Equine is celebrating “A Decade of Equine Education” this year. Established in 2004 this Vermont Equine show has educated equestrians of all levels on the latest innovations in the horse industry. Over the past ten years we have celebrated the many aspects of the equine world from eventing, dressage, western, training, breeds, family involvement and so much more. In addition to the educational value, Everything Equine has sought to entertain horsemen and horse lovers alike with its “Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night” show, featuring horses large and small performing and exhibiting for the crowd. Many of the clinicians featured in the educational portions of the show often perform for the audience in this show featuring horses, music, and more. A highlight for those interested in shopping for their equine friends, are over 100 commercial and informational booths at the show. From a new hoof pick to a new horse trailer, horsemen can find most anything they may need for horse and rider. http://www.cvexpo.org/EverythingEquine.html

April 27-28, The Governor’s Youth Turkey Hunt
The Governor’s Youth Turkey Hunt event will be held on the weekend of April 27-28, when NWTF sends participants and their guides into the woods to hunt for turkeys. Vermont’s youth turkey hunting weekend, April 27 and 28, is open to any licensed turkey hunter 15 years or younger who has successfully completed a hunter education course and who is accompanied by an unarmed, licensed adult. www.vtfishandwildlife.com

April 27-28, Green Mt Gun & Knife Show
American Legion Post 27 , 1 Boardman Street, Middlebury,VT.05753, www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

April 28th, Burlington, VT - Cycle the City Tour
Join a mobile pedaling history tour of Burlington along the re-launched Cycle the City route! 9am - Meet at Maglianero Cafe, 10am - Noon: Ride! You can ride solo or in a group. All levels and abilities welcome. No one will be left behind! There will be pre-ride and post-ride festivities at the cafe (47 Maple St, Burlington). We'll visit Ethan Allen Tower (on right), the Ethan Allen Homestead, the Intervale and Old Spokes Home's bike museum!

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May 2013

May 1-31, Spring Turkey Hunting Season
www.vtfishandwildlife.com

May 3, Missisquoi NWR Woodcock Walk
Please join Park Ranger, Dave Frisque for an evening woodcock walk, at the Steven J. Young Marsh on Friday, May 3. We will discuss the habits and habitats of this unique member of the shorebird family and hopefully be able to observe the evening aerial courtship display. We will meet at the Tabor Rd. Parking Lot across from the Stephen J. Young Marsh beginning at 7:30 PM and finish between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Please dress for the weather and bring waterproof footwear and a flashlight. Please call 802-868-4781 and reserve a spot for the walk. Meet at Tabor Rd Parking Lot located on Tabor Rd. one mile past the headquarters bldg. in West Swanton VT. Identified by a sign “Refuge Trails Parking”. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488-8148, 802/868-4781 Fax: 802/868-2379 www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi

May 4, Vermont’s Walleye Fishing Starts
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Detail.cfm?Agency__ID=2200

May 4, 2013, Coyote Scramble on Kingdom Trails
6:00 AM, 25 mile/50 mile Trail Running Event. Non-competitive FUN. This will hopefully be an great Annual event and kick-off to our trail season. This is organized by Chris Scott, an avid runner, who has organized similar events in California. His contact email is dirtyshooze@gmail.com The RUN will start at Burke Mountain Base Lodge ( Sherburne Base Lodge) and climb up sections of Burke Mountain and then descend down to cross 114 through the Village of East Burke over to the Darling Hill singletrack and cart road trails then making it's way back to Burke Mountain and possible beyond. Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road East Burke, VT 802-626-0737, www.kingdomtrails.org

May 4, Montpelier - Birding Moose Bog
This famous Northeast Kingdom hotspot is well worth the drive. We’ll seek the unique boreal birds such as Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, and Black-backed Woodpecker. We’ll also enjoy the unique flora (such as Pitcher Plants) and maybe even see a moose! Northeast Kingdom May 4, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm 802-229-6206 www.northbranchnaturecenter.org, chip@northbranchnaturecenter.org

May 4 - 5, Woodstock, - Sheep Shearing & Herding with Border Collies
Watch the spring shearing of the farm's ewes and demonstrations of Border Collies herding sheep. A weekend devoted to our Southdown sheep and their border collie friends. Watch the spring shearing of the farm’s ewes and demonstrations of border collies herding sheep in the farm fields. Admission includes a children’s art show and the 28th annual spr Billings Farm & Museum GPS: 69 Old River Road Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 802-457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org info@billingsfarm.org

May 5, - Mad Triathlon at Sugarbush
The Mad Triathlon at Sugarbush in Vermont's Mad River Valley, is a great way to celebrate the start of spring. Whether you're an iron man or woman or just enjoy exercising with friends, you demand fun while you run, paddle, and bike! On Saturday, May 11th, at 9:00AM, runners will blast out of Lincoln Peak with a 7.2 mile run, then paddle 6 miles (canoe or kayak) down the Mad River, cycle 10 miles back to Lincoln Peak, and then a 3 mile trail run on a course designed to showcase the matchless beauty of Lincoln Peak! In all a 26.2 mile marathon Mad Tri. Be sure to stick around for the Kid's Triathlon at 11:30AM as well as a BBQ celebration, including delicious food and live music! Competitors will receive 20% off Sugarbush Lodging for this event. http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-activities-events/calendar/sgb/mad-triathlon-at-sugarbush-88

May 5, 2013, Rockingham, VT - Herrick’s Cove Wildlife Festival Celebrates Wildlife
If you’re a wildlife enthusiast itching for spring then be sure to check out the 14th annual Herrick’s Cove Wildlife Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Rockingham, Vermont. Herrick’s Cove, on the Connecticut River, hosts one of the most popular festivals in the area, with organizers reporting more than 2,000 people attending last year’s event. The festival includes nature walks, fly tying demonstrations, and live animals such hawks, owls and a wolf. There will also be hands-on activities, a ‘creepy crawly’ exhibit and a puppet show for families. Activities are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The suggested donation is $2.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family. Pets are not allowed. Herrick’s Cove is located just off of Route 5 less than three miles north of Bellows Falls. For more information visit the Herrick’s Cove Wildlife Festival’s Facebook page or the website at http://www.nature-museum.org/herrickscove.html.

May 5, 2013 - Middlebury Maple Run - The Sweetest Half
9 a.m. - Please join us for the first time, or welcome back to Middlebury, Vermont—in the heart of the Champlain Valley. Participate in one of New England’s “must-do” road races. The Middlebury Maple Run - The Sweetest Half has earned a reputation as being well-organized and friendly. Plus, we can't resist mentioning the beautiful, scenic course that features vistas of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks. http://www.middleburymaplerun.com/

May 11, 2013, Mad Triathlon
The Mad Triathlon begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 11th at Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peakphoto base area. The Mad Tri will start and end at Lincoln Peak, and will feature its traditional four legs of racing excitement: Competitors will road run 7.2 miles, paddle 6 miles, pedal
10 miles, and end with an on-mountain 3-mile trail run. The 26.2 mile course weaves its way through the towns of Warren, Waitsfield and Fayston. Team relays, and ‘iron’ men and women are invited to compete in the Mad Triathlon. A Kids Triathlon will be held the same day, featuring a Mad River Valley School Challenge. http://www.madtriathlon.com/

May 11, Williston, - Vermont Respite House 5k Fun Run & Jiggety Jog
To benefit Vermont Respite House, Williston, Vermont's only hospice home. Bring your family and rally your friends. It's great fun for a great cause. Participants of all ages and fitness levels will walk, run, bike, in-line skate, push strollers, and pull wagons to raise pledges for Vermont Respite House. The 5k course starts Allen Brook School 497 Talcott Road 8-11am 802-860-4435 www.vnacares.org mcgrath@vnacares.org

May 11, Huntington, VT, - Loon Carving Class
Saturday, • 9:00a.m.–4:00p.m. All carvers welcome. Carve and paint an 11-inch loon with David Tuttle. Wood blanks, snacks, coffee provided (please pre-register). Bring tools (or call and ask). $25 for Members, $35 others • Adults & teens. Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, VT 05462 (802) 434-2167 museum@birdsofvermont.org http://www.birdsofvermont.org

May 11, Lincoln, VT - Lincoln Mountain Magic 5K/10K Road Race
9 AM, Lincoln Community School, Cash prizes, Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, Competitive 10K Course, Family Fun - Walk or Run. www.friendsoflcs.org

May 11th, 7pm, REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL
Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, Get stoked for your summer paddling adventures! Friends of the Mad River and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail are co-hosting the Reel Paddling Film Festival. The 2013 World Tour is traveling to more than 100 cities and hosted by paddling shops, clubs, schools and theatres. Films to be shown in Waitsfield include: Facing Waves (6:33), Tierra del Fuego (33:52), Quebec Connection (5:01), A Hand to Stand (20:01) Rock the Boat (32:13), Go Ganges (37:08) http://www.reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com/

May 11 & 12 - Connecticut River Overnight Paddle and Camp
Lyman Falls State Park Bloomfield, VT, Fee: $100. Spring runoff on the Connecticut River is a great time and place to tune up your Class I and II whitewater canoeing skills, and to explore this unique habitat with the osprey and eagle. We’ll set up camp at Lyman Falls State Park, and paddle with unburdened crafts from Colebrook on the first day. Day #2 brings us to Bloomfield, VT and the section of the River known as the horse race. Registration deadline is April 15th. Food and Gear provided. maria@northwoodscenter.org www.northwoodscenter.org

May 12 - Mother's Day Fun Run
Burke Mountain Base Lodge, East Burke, VT. The 5k and 10k races will be run simultaneously, primarily over backroads with some trail running if conditions allow. The event starts at the Sherburne Base Lodge and heads up the mountain. Walkers are welcome. There will also be a Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run prior to the main race. Entry Fees, Pre-registration (until April 19): $25 includes lunch and a t-shirt *while supplies last* Students (11 yrs and older): $15 ~ includes lunch (t-shirts available for purchase separately) Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run: Free! Race-day registration of $30 includes BBQ and a t-shirt *while supplies last* Students (11 yrs and older): $15 ~ includes lunch Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run: Free! www.umbrellanek.org/mothersdayrun.htm

May 12, 2013, Fiddlehead Slalom
If you're interested in seeing what serious (albeit class 2) whitewater slalom is like, the Fiddlehead Slalom is being held on the Winooski in Montpelier on Sunday , May 12 (Power Plant Road, just off Gallison Hill Road on the east side of town). Saturday is devoted to practice runs, registration, and setup. Many participants are arriving today [Friday, May 10], and most will be camping along the river. This section is very continuous solid class 2 with a lot of features, and some class 3 whitewater upstream of the race course (where the slalom gates are). http://ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-fid.htm

May 16, 2013, VT Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency Race
Sponsored By: VT Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Start Time: 6:00 pm, Location: State Street, Montpelier, VT. Race Director: Leslie Davis, Email: info@vcccsar.org, Phone: 802-846-7926 Website: http://www.vcccsar.org Event Description: 5K, team of 3, running and walking event. Open to businesses, government and non-profit organizations in VT. The finishing times of all 3 team members are added together, the lowest finishing times win. All teams must be of 3 members. Individuals may participate but are not eligible for awards.

May 18, Huntington, VT - Bird Day Festival!
Annual celebration of migratory birds! Birds, music (Swing Peepers), birds, crafts, birds, walks, birds, face painting, birds, bird food, birds, soap carving, birds, treats! And did we say birds? More details on our website. We co-sponsor this with Audubon Vermont. All ages welcome! Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, VT 05462 (802) 434-2167 museum@birdsofvermont.org http://www.birdsofvermont.org

May 18 - The 5th Annual Dandelion Run
Derby, VT, “The Dandy” is a hilly and challenging half marathon (with relay options, a 10K and a five mile alternate running and walking course). The course is laid out largely on dirt roads and is run at the height of dandelion season, when the fields of Derby, Morgan, and Holland are blanketed with millions of dandelions for as far as the eye can see. Vermont Sports has selected the Dandelion Run as one of the five most scenic running races in Vermont. A Dandelion Festival of blue grass and old country music is beginning to evolve around this event, offering a great celebration of spring in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. www.dandelionrun.org

May 18, Woofstock - A Festival of Fidos at Basin Harbor Club
10am -4pm A day for you and the dogs. Keep watching for updates and additions. Features/Demonstrations will include: Costume Parade, Kids Activities: Jumpy Castles, music, games etc., 5K Run & 3KWalk (pledge and register online)Race starts at 9am. Race day registration from 8am - 9am., Doggie Drag Race, Photo Ops for humans and canines, together and alone! Live Music throughout the day, agility Course/Demonstrations with NOMAD, Dock Demos with Green Mountain Dock Dogs, K-9 Demonstrations, Disc Dog Demos. $8 adults, $4 per child ages 3-12 *(race registration separate) http://basinharbor.com/woofstock.php

May 18, NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge
NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Caledonia Forest & Stream Club in St. Johnsbury, VT. This free event offers young hunters the chance to practice their skills in firearms, wildlife identification and land navigation. Participants will compete in two age divisions, with winners eligible for entry in the International Youth Hunter Education Challenge being held in Raton, New Mexico, in July 2013. The Youth Hunter Education Challenge is open to all youth under 19 years of age who have completed hunter education. Mentors, parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required by May 1, 2013. To register, email Ann Shangraw at ann.shangraw@state.vt.us . This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the National Rifle Association and the Vermont Bearhound Association.

May 18, 2013, SPRING BIRD NATURE WALK AT MOUNT INDEPENDENCE
Orwell, Vt.—Look for and learn about the birds of spring on the annual guided “Early Bird Nature Walk” on Saturday, May 18, 2013, starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. Many birds are flying through the Lake Champlain corridor on their way to their summer homes. Bird expert Sue Wetmore of Brandon will help you spot and identify these birds, and tell you about their habitats. You’ll see everything from the smallest birds to perhaps the majestic bald eagle. Every year the group tries to spot and add a new species to the list of birds seen on Mount Independence. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water if you like. No pets please. Meet in front of the Mount Independence museum. The fee is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 15. The site opens for the season on Saturday, May 25, and will be open daily 9:30 to 5:30, through October 14.

May 22 - 23, Vermont BASS Federation Nation State Team Qualifier
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Waterbody: Lake Champlain, Check in locations: Larrabees Point Access Area, Town: SHOREHAM, Fish: Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass. For further information contact: Erin Divelbiss, Vermont BASS Federation Nation, 29 Elm Street, Randolph VT 05060- (802) 558-2975 (802) 558-2975 (evenings) takemefishin@yahoo.com

May 23, Lake Champlain Waterfowl Watch
Lake Champlain Waterfowl Watch As winter transitions into spring, thousands of geese and ducks fly along Lake Champlain as they migrate north. We’ll spend the day visiting waterfowl hotspots in search of migrating ducks and other water loving birds. Call to arrange carpooling. 802-229-6206 www.northbranchnaturecenter.org chip@northbranchnaturecenter.org

May 25, Bird Monitoring Walk
8:00–9:30 a.m. Join experienced birders for monthly bird monitoring. Please bring binoculars. Free • Adults & older children, Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, VT 05462, (802) 434-2167 • museum@birdsofvermont.org • http://www.birdsofvermont.org

May 25-27, 2013 Killington Stage Race
Register by April 21st to save $10 on your registration fee. We have made some exciting changes for 2013. We have moved the Champion System Road Race to Stage 2 with the Stage 3 ITT deciding the final GC for this year. We have also added in a Gran Fondo for the road race stage and a citizen's event during the circuit race. This will give more people the chance to experience the most exciting stages of the KSR. If you would like to be included on the KSR email list you can sign up for updates in the box to the right. We are looking forward to a great event once again in 2013 with some fresh pavement and improved bridges along with a few other changes will make for a fantastic race. http://www.killingtonstagerace.com

May 26 - Birding in Mill Village - 7:00am
Join Eric Hanson and our friends in the Hosmer Ponds Watershed group on a 2-3 mile slow hike looking for spring migrants and early summer arrivals. Meet at the Little Hosmer Boat Access. Call Eric, 802-586-8065 for more info. www.craftsbury.com

May 28, 2013, 6th Annual LCI Governor's Cup
Where: VT Fish and Wildlife Colchester Point Access Area, Windermere Way, Colchester, VT (Across from Airport Park) Who: The Shumlin Administration, Constitutional Officers, Legislators, Lake Champlain International, and Lake Champlain supporters. What: 6th Annual LCI Governor's Cup: a good-natured, charity fishing derby. The LCI Governor's Cup is a fundraising catch-and-release fishing derby. The purpose of this event is to focus attention on Lake Champlain fisheries issues, water quality challenges, conservation, and the fishing heritage in an enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere while raising funds for the Next Generation Fund and the Champlain Fisheries Recovery Initiative—a lake-wide effort to restore the watershed to its once former glory. https://www.mychamplain.net/governors-cup

May 31 - June 1, 2013, Pelkey's Archery Bowfishing Tournament
Team Division (3 person, 10 biggest fish) and Big Fish Pot Individual Division (heaviest fish) Fee: Team $30/Individual $15 Registration: online at www.pelkeysarchery.com, email: register@pelkeysarchery.com, phone 802-524-2582, Deadline May 31st. Weigh-In at Pelkey's Archery Saturday, by 2pm

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June 2013

June 1, Pittsfield, Vermont, Peak Ultra Trail Run - 30, 50, 100, 200, and 500 MILE TRAIL.
Ultra Trail Run - 30, 50, 100, 200, and 500 MILE TRAIL. The 50 milers will do the first 40 miles on the East side of Route 100 and then they will do their last ten miles on the west side. The 50 mile course is very scenic but also very demanding. The longer races will all do a rugged 10 mile loop in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Runners will repeat the loops 10, 15, 20, or 50 times. Each loop has 2400 vertical therefore the 30 miler will feature 7,200, 100 miler will feature 24,000, 150 miler will feature 36,000, 200 miler will feature 48,000 and 500 miler will feature 120,000 elevation change. When: 500 mile race starts Thursday, May 23rd at 4 p.m. The 200 starts Thursday May 30th at 4 p.m. The 50/100 will start at 6 a.m. on Saturday June 1st. -Course closes Sunday at 4 p.m. http://peakraces.peak.com/mcnaughton/

June 1 - Wildflower Walk - 10:00am
Walk with plant ecologist Eva Dannenberg through the Outdoor Center's extensive woods, cedar swamps, and beaver meadows to enjoy the late-spring flora during this Hosmer Ponds group gathering. See pink lady's slipper, twinflower, Dalibarda, and other denizens of the north woods. Bring water and a hand lens if you have one. Leisurely pace. Rain or shine. Meet before 10:00 at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center south parking lot. www.craftsbury.com

June 1, 2013, Woodstock, VT. - Trek to Taste
From 10 AM to 3 PM, starting at the Forest Center of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, family and friends can walk to gatherings in four unique locations on the trails for samplings of locally grown food showcasing local farmers. Walk from town or parking is available at the Billings Farm & Museum (overflow parking lot). The event is free. www.trektotaste.info or call (802) 457-3368 ext. 22.

June 1, Birdfest
From 7am to 3pm, the North Branch Nature Center will host its second annual BirdFest. BirdFest 2013 offers a fun-filled day for the whole family. The line-up of walks, talks, workshops, and activities will be perfect for all ages and experience levels. Live raptors; bird banding demos; birding by ear workshops and much more. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children. The Nature Center is located at 713 Elm Street (route 12) two miles north of downtown Montpelier. Contact the North Branch Nature Center with any questions at (802) 229-6206 or visit: www.NorthBranchNatureCenter.org.

Jun. 1, South Londonderry, - West River Trail Run
11.5 mile Trail Run 11.5 mile Trail Run starts at 9am. Participants may include individuals or relay team of 3. South Londonderry Depot 34 West River Street 802-8244200 www.active.com/running/south-londonderry-vt/west-river-trail-run-2013 info@thecollaborative.us

Jun. 2, Chittenden, VT - Teenie's Fishing Derby for Handicapped & Senior Citizens
Bring your own chair, bait & tackle. Food served at 11:30. Fishing starts at 1pm. All free. 11am-3pm. Teenie's Tiny Poultry Farm Chittenden Road/Teenie's Tiny Road 802-773-2637 802-483-6161 rdubin3@gmail.com

June 5-9, 2013, Seventh Annual Tour de Kingdom
Seventh Annual Tour de Kingdom offers 1 to 5 days of riding through the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, June 5th through June 9th. www.tourdekingdom.org $50 per day, $200 for all five days. Charity Ride for Indoor Recreation Orleans County. Phone (802) 334-8511
Email bike@orleansrecreation.org Website http://www.tourdekingdom.org

Jun. 6 - 9, Bellows Falls, VT. - Roots on the River 14
14th Annual Roots on the River Festival Fred Eaglesmith, Zoe Muth, , David Wax Museum, Mary Gauthier, the Steel Wheels & "14th Annual Roots on the River Festival - Single day/weekend tickets on sale. Fred Eaglesmith, Zoe Muth, Dan Weber, David Wax Museum, Mary Gauthier, the Steel Wheels & more.....June 6-9, 2013 " Everyday Inn 593 Rockingham Road Thurs-Sun 802-463-9595 www.vermontfestivalsllc.com/roots-on-the-river-2013 ray@vermontfestivalsllc.com

June 7, 8 and 9, 2013, Brattleboro, Vermont - Strolling of the Heifers Weekend
A weekend of fun and education for the whole family, built around the world-famous, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade, which takes place Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro’s historic Main Street. Watch scores of lovable heifer calves led by future farmers, followed by many other farm animals, bands, tractors, floats, clowns and much more. When it’s over, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun, all related to our mission of sustaining family farms by connecting people with healthy local food. And that’s not all: Stroll Weekend starts Friday night, June 7 with our Gallery Walk Street Festival featuring a culinary competition and food, music and dancing in the street; and continues Sunday, June 9 with our Farmers Breakfast, the cycling Tour de Heifer and the Farm, Food and Fiber Tour; plus many other related events during the weekend. And preceding the weekend is the third-annual Slow Living Summit, June 5-7 in downtown Brattleboro — a conference focused on the development of nurturing and mutually supportive communities, bioregions and economic systems. Website: www.strollingoftheheifers.com Email: strollingheifers@gmail.com Phone for info: 802-380-0226

Saturday, June 8 is Vermont’s Free Fishing Day

Jun. 9, Brattleboro, VT - Tour de Heifer Cycling Tours
Annual Strolling Of The Heifers Cycling Tours Strolling of the Heifers presents a trio of scenic farm-to-farm, hilly dirt-road bicycle rides tailored to most levels of cycling ability with routes ranging from 10 to 60 miles. The routes feature incredible views, farm and woodland terrain, New England villages (one with a covered bridge) and much more. Come to Brattleboro for the Strolling of the Heifers Parade and Live Green Expo on Saturday, and stay for the Sunday Tour de Heifer! Lilac Ridge Farm 30 Covey Rd Sunday 8AM-4PM 802-380-0226 www.strollingoftheheifers.com/tour-de-heifer/ strollingheifers@gmail.com

June 14-16, The 34th Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft and Music Festival
Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the Quechee Lakes Landowners Association and the Town of Hartford for restoring this beautiful location, which was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. This pristine and unique site is better than ever! Residents and visitors alike can once again enjoy this quintessential piece of Vermont – we’re thrilled to be back home. Details are at www.quecheeballoonfestival.com

June 15 - Son of a Swim
Prouty Beach, Lake Memphremagog, Newport, VT., An informal qualifying swim for those who need to complete a 2, 4, or 6 mile open water swim before fully qualifying for Kingdom Swim. Numbers are limited to no more than 25 swimmers. www.kingdomswim.org

Jun. 15, Burlington, - 6th Annual Run for Empowerment
Benefit road race consisting of 5K walk/run, 10K run, and 1K kids' fun run. The Run for Empowerment is an annual road race that takes place every June at the Burlington Waterfront. Individuals, teams, and families participate in a 5K walk/run, a 10K run, and a 1K kids' fun run. This family-friendly event is a fundraiser (as wel The Burlington Waterfront 1 College Street Final Registration at 8 am, Kids' Fun Run at 9 am. 802-658-3131 X1077 www.runforempowerment.com info@runforempowerment.com

June 15, 2013 13th Annual LCI Little Anglers Derby
Presented by Ray's Seafood Market and Restaurant at the Windemere Way Access Area Where: Windemere Way State Boat Launch, Colchester, VT. Registration: 10am until 12pm. Fishing: 12pm until 2pm. Awards: 2:15pm. Cost: FREE! https://www.mychamplain.net/fishing-derbies/little-anglers-derby

June 15 - 17, 2013 LCI Father's Day Derby presented by Yamaha
The Lake Champlain International (LCI) Father's day Fishing Derby is annually one of the biggest fishing derbies in the Northeast. https://www.mychamplain.net/2013-lci-fathers-day-derby-presented-yamaha

Jun. 16, Montpelier, VT. - Central Vermont Cycling Tour
Help build the Cross VT Trail by cycling or running 14, 33 or 59 miles on scenic gravel roads & enjoying local VT food Registration includes: great local food buffet, course map w/ turn-by-turn directions, 3 food stops, signed road junctions, course-wide mechanical/medical support, free sport water bottle w/ tour logo, silent auction & raffle. The 33 mile run & 59 mile bike will be timed courses. Folks can enjoy the event without having to ride or run. Local buffet is only $5. The purpose of this event is to raise funds & awareness for the Cross Vermont Trail Association's (CVTA) statewide trail projects in VT. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks 1168 County Rd Sunday 8-4pm 802-917-3898 www.crossvermont.org eric@crossvermont.org

June 16, Killington Half Marathon
Presented by 3C Race Productions on Father’s Day weekend, the out and back course starts and finishes at Killington Resort, and will travel down Killington Road and through nearby wooded streets. http://www.killingtonhalfmarathon.com/

June 16, 2013, DUXBURY B&B TOUR
12 noon - 4:00 PM, Celebrate Fathers Day by touring Duxbury's four stunning B&Bs tucked away in our wooded hills. The tour will feature the grand opening of the new 2-story Treehouse at Moose Meadow - as featured in the June 2013 issue of Outside Magazine. You'll see why happy visitors from around the world return to pristine Duxbury year-after-year. Savor homemade treats and stories served up by the innkeepers. This tour is part of the Duxbury 250th Anniversary Celebration. Tickets available at www.duxbury250.com.

June 21, Pittsfield, Vermont - Peak Adventure Death Race
Challenging race that may kill you. WHEN: Pre Race Meeting Friday at Midnight. Race Starts at 4:00 a.m. General Store 6-9 p.m. LODGING: Amee Farm Lodge - enjoy top of the line accommodations - located in the heart of the activity. To book online - visit www.ameefarm.com, (there is still some space available). Our facility is a green hotel that boasts the best view of the valley and the race headquarters at the Farm, as well as the best beds..according to our guests! Trailside Lodge and Swiss Farm Inn are also available. COURSE: TBA - You can expect barbed wire, mud boggin, wood choppin, tunnels, deep water diving, running, crawling, crying, screaming, and sweating. Doubtful you'll finish but be proud of yourself for trying. 24 hours time limit to finish. Cut off times for tasks. http://peakraces.peak.com/deathrace/

June 21 -23 – NEMBAfest
Burke Mountain and Kingdom Trails, East Burke, VT., www.mtbadventureseries.org/mtbadventure/NEMBAfest2013.htm
Come celebrate all things mountain biking at one of the premier riding destinations in the country. New England Mountain Bike Association is partnering with Burke Mountain Ski Resort, Kingdom Trails Association, and the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce to put on a fun-filled weekend of riding, camping, demo'ing the latest mountain bikes and checking out the latest gear, music, food and more. Register by March 31st for early bird pricing. Registration includes:
• Camping
• Weekend Lift Pass to Burke Mountain's Gravity Trails
• Weekend Trail Pass to Kingdom Trail Association 100+ mile network
• Complimentary Shuttles to and from town and camping venue
• Entry to the Bike Demo Industry Expo Arena
• Live Music on Saturday Night
• Scores of Led Rides

June 22, Long Trail Century Ride
This ride offers a course for every ability level, as riders may choose the 100-mile loop, 50-mile loop, or 20 mile loop. All courses start and finish together at Long Trail Brewery, located on Route 4. Post-ride festivities at the Brewery include a BBQ, live music and family entertainment, refreshments, and more. This event was established through a partnership of Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Killington Resort, the Lookout Tavern, and many local businesses in the Killington region. Proceeds to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. http://www.longtrailcenturyride.com/

June 23, Monkton 2nd Annual 5K Race
The runners are coming! The runners are coming! Sunday June 23rd at 8 AM. More details coming soon. http://monktonvt.com/

June 23 - 27, Fly Fishing Camp for Vermont Teens
Trout Unlimited’s MadDog Chapter announces year three of their fly fishing camp for Vermont teens ages 13 to 16. Teens interested in either learning the art of fly-fishing or improving their basic skill level along side some of Vermont’s most accomplished fly anglers, are invited to apply. The 2013 camp is scheduled for Sunday June 23th through Thursday June 27th at Quimby Country Lodge & Cottages, in Averill, Vermont. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Pat Berry supports TU’s educational efforts. Participants in the 5 day/4 night comprehensive program will learn and practice casting, basic fly tying, knot craft, insect identification and imitation (entomology), fish identification and behavior (ichthyology) safe wading techniques, angling ethics and coldwater conservation. Campers will hone their skills on local lakes, ponds and streams, including the Connecticut River. Our host, Quimby Country, www.quimbycountry.com , is Vermont’s oldest sporting lodge and has been in continuous operation since 1894. Located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom on Forest Lake and Great Averill Pond, Quimby’s is a short 15-minute drive from the Connecticut River.

June 30, S. Burlington, VT. - DealChicken 5K Run and Walk
Time: 8:30 AM, Location: Dorset Street Park, South Burlington, Distance: 5K and 1M. Contact Name: Thahir Basha. Contact Email: info@runmyevent.com Website/URL: http://www.chicken5k.com Description: VTs 1st Chicken Run! Fun event for the entire family. All participants receive a race T-shirt and are encouraged to wear it during the event. 1st 250 people to register will receive a FREE chicken hat. Kids 1 Mile Run. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges and donations to support COTS, http://cotsonline.org

June 30, 2013, Vermont Paddleboard Festival
10 am - 4 pm, Waterbury State Park. Last year the first paddleboard festival in Vermont drew over 300 people to try this exciting, fast-growing sport. This year the 2nd annual event will be even better, bringing together experts, instructors and enthusiasts to celebrate the joy of SUPs! Over 50 different boards will be available along with instruction and fun races. Your $5 entry fee will be donated to a Vermont non-profit dedicated to preserving water quality and paddling access. Last year, over $1000 was raised for the Friends of the Winooski. You will also have to show a Vermont State Park pass or pay the $3 day-use fee. http://www.vtpaddlefest.com/

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July 2 - August 11, 2013 - East Dorset, VT. - Six Weeks of Top Equestrian Competition.
The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows are a chance for equestrians to spend July and August where the summer is its most beautiful: Vermont's Green Mountains. http://www.vt-summerfestival.com/

Jul. 5 - 7, Tunbridge VT - Morgan Horse Heritage Days Show
Enjoy seeing the beautiful Morgan horse, Vermont's state animal, in a variety of competitions. "Friday - Open dressage show, open to all breeds. Friday night - Morgan in-hand conformation classes. Saturday - Jr. Amateur Morgan show, variety of classes. Sunday - Carriage competition (all breeds), and the Justin Morgan Performance Competition, include" Tunbridge Fairgrounds 1 Fairground Lane Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8 am - 6 pm 802-767-4408 www.vtmorganhorse.com/ harveymountainmorgans@yahoo.com

July 6 - The 5th Annual Kingdom Swim
Prouty Beach Newport VT., Kingdom Swim is a true celebration of open water swimming held on Lake Memphremagog in the heart of the summer in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont – one of the very first geotourism areas in the world specially designated by National Geographic. Kingdom Swim is a competitive and recreational charity swim for all skill levels, young and old alike, now offering distances of 10 miles, 6 miles, 3 miles, 1 mile, 1/4 mile and 100 yards on Saturday, July 6th, 2013. In 2013, there will be two waves in the 10 mile course. Wave One will be the USMS National Championship course. Wave Two will be wet suits, youth, and those choosing not to compete for the championship. The 6, 3, and 1 mile courses will host two divisions, wet suit and non-wet suit. www.kingdomswim.org

Jul. 6, Wells River, VT - Wells River Walking Tour
The walking history tour of Wells River will start and finish in the heart of the village. Restrooms available The walking history tour of Wells River will start and finish in the heart of the village where there will be adequate parking behind the Wells River Savings Bank. The tour will take about 3 hours with presenters at each of the 9 tour stops. There will be Begin in parking lot behind Wells River Savings Bank 47 Main Street 9AM to noon 802-757-2708 www.celebrate250.org Free symesmo2@aol.com

Jul. 6 - Aug. 31 Castleton, VT - Pond Hill Pro Rodeo
Professional Rodeo Saturday @ 8 PM Great Family Fun - set on top of one the most panoramic views in Central Vermont. See Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in classic rodeo events! Pond Hill Ranch 1683 Pond HIll Ranch Rd. Saturday @ 8:00 PM 802-468-2449 www.pondhillranch.com Adm. Yes horses@pondhillranch.com

July 13 & 14, - 2013 Vermont Mountain Bike Festival
This year's festival is going to be our best ever! The Sports Trails of the Ascutney Basin is host to some of the best riding in the state with a diverse mix of trails to keep everyone stoked and having a great time. Inviting to both beginner and advanced riders, this festival will be a blast. Here's a list of event highlights: - 50 miles of single track, - Onsite hotel and camping, - Onsite bike shop - Onion River Sports! - State parks nearby for the family, - Beginner, family & advanced guided rides, - X-country, downhill & pump track clinics, - Pump track & skills course, - Mountain Bike Olympics, - Awards Ceremony, - Multiple vendors eager to speak with you, - Women's rides, - Raffles, games & prizes, - BBQ, Band & Long Trail Brewery!! www.vmba.org

July 20, Pittsfield, Vermont - The 6 Gap Warman Ride
@ 6, 9, or Noon depending on which distance you are doing. What: Get ready for the ride of your life, The 6 Gap Warman Ride, as told by legendary cyclist Bruce Saxton and as remembered by the late and great Chet "The Jet" Warman. Course: The Gaps are mountain passes located in Vermont's Green Mountains just north of the Killington/Pittsfield region and go as far north as the Sugarbush Ski Resort. The Gaps feature long steep climbs and twisting high speed descents. All 6 Gaps either start or end in close proximity along route 100. What you can expect: • Approx. 151 miles riding distance and approx 14,000 feet of climbing, • Six mountain climbs ranging in 1300 to over 1900 feet net elevation gain, • A waterfall in the Granville Gulf, • Sustained grades of 20% to 24% on Lincoln Gap. "the longest, steepest stretch of road in America" Chet Warman, • Paved and some dirt road sections on both the climbs and descents, • Fantastic scenery, you'll feel like your in the tour at times, • You highest recorded speed if you dare, • Can throw in the towel after any combination of Gaps and head for the coffee shop. • A country store at the bottom of every gap, 2 bike shops along the way, • Cramps. http://peakraces.peak.com/warman/

July 20 - Black River Beatdown 15k Trail Race
Whether on foot or by bike, come join us for our fourth year of singletrack, ski trails and meadows. Runners get underway at 8am on a similar course to what we've contested the past several years. Cyclists will start prior to the runners. Much of the course will be similar between the two disciplines, but the bikers will do multiple shorter laps to take better advantage of the singletrack. Registration will be coming to www.runreg.com soon. We'll be offering prizes for overall men's/women's podiums for both running and cycling, with age-group prizes as well. Keep watching the website and www.runreg.com for information.

July 27, 2013, 10th Annual Onion River Century Ride
For the tenth year in a row the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, Vermont has teamed up with Onion River Sports to host the annual Onion River Century Ride on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Voted the best century ride in Vermont by Vermont Sports readers, the Onion River Century Ride follows some of the most scenic roads in Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. http://www.onionriver.com/events-results/century/

July 27 – 28, Killington, VT - The Biggest Loser Run/Walk
The Biggest Loser race series appeals to all fitness levels from the first-timer to the veteran athlete. The goal is to challenge all participants in a fun, healthy non-intimidating environment. Killington hosts a 15k and 5k, as well as a 1 mile fun run for children. Two-day event includes expo and meet and greet with Biggest Loser contestants on day one, and a post-race concert/festival on day two. http://biggestloserrunwalk.com/Killington-Vermont-5K15K-KidsRace-2013

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August 3 - Kingdom Triathlon
Derby and Morgan, Vermont, As we did in 2011 and 2012, we are running three triathlons on the same day: our Aquaman “Even Up” Triathlon, a shorter by half, Ollie “Even Up” and a more traditional Sprint. The Aquaman “Even Up” Triathlon is one of the toughest triathlons in the East. It’s a half iron level tri with a twist. It includes a traditional 13.1 mile run. But we have shortened the bike to 34 miles and increased the swim to 3.5 miles. Say, What? Yep. The course is a response to what we call the “Swimmers Lament,” that traditional triathlons are stacked against them. Strong swimmers, runners, and bikers should spend just about 1.5 hours on each leg. The course was “field tested” in 2010 by members of the Boston Triathlon Team and other strong athletes from Quebec, Massachusetts, Vermont and Pennsylvania. They loved it. Some said they’d been waiting for an event like this most of their adult lives. And the swim in Lake Seymour involved some of the cleanest, clearest water some had ever competed in. We are pleased to have four of them join us on our organizing committee. The numbers in 2011 tripled. And are now ready to open this event up to as many as 100 participants in 2013. The Ollie Even Up offers a traditional 6.2 mile (10K) run, but with a shorter, 13.25 mile bike and a much longer 1.75 mile swim (one loop) in Lake Seymour. This event is also capped at 100 participants. Because the Aquaman and Ollie involve real open water swimming legs, we feel it is important for safety reasons to limit the numbers in the water to assure sufficient support during the swim. Our more traditional Sprint involves the same distances we have offered the past five years: a 500 yard swim, a 13 mile bike, concluding with a 5 mile run. The cap on this one is 150 participants. Individual entries and three person relay teams are welcome in all events. www.kingdomtriathlon.org

August 9 - 11, 2013, Women's Yoga Retreat hosted by Singletrack Mindfulness
Our Women’s Weekend Retreat offers beginner/intermediate mountain bikers an exciting opportunity to refine their biking skills and enjoy some incredible Vermont riding in a supportive community environment. Yoga classes, while designed with the cyclist in mind, will challenge and rejuvenate practitioners of all levels. Accommodations: Retreat participants will stay in a beautiful slope side house at Burke Mountain. Retreat Description: Each day we begin with a gentle yet invigorating morning yoga session, inviting you to center and ground yourself before the outdoor adventure ahead. Practice focuses on opening and strengthening your upper body while awakening your legs. After a satisfying and delicious breakfast, our biking clinic provides a supportive and enticing environment to try new things or expand existing skill sets, regardless of your level. Clinics also include proper bike set-up, braking, shifting, body positioning techniques, and stunts. Single Price $615 (pay w/check) $630 (pay w/credit card) Bring a friend price $550 (pay w/check) $565 (pay w/credit card) http://www.singletrackmindfulness.com/our-retreats/girlsmove

August 10 - Kingdom Run
Irasburg, VT, Kingdom Run is a 20K, 10K, 5K run and walk on dirt roads in the Town of Irasburg. It’s great fun, lots of good prizes and supports the local Spay/Neuter Program. Snacks and blueberry sundaes when you finish! www.kingdomrun.org

August 10 – 17 - Swim the Kingdom
www.kingdomswim.org/NEKOWSA.php
7 days of swimming in 9 days -- You can do any one or more of these swims individually or -- you can do them as a Vacation Package for the price of $600.
August 10th: Crystal Swim – 4 mile swim under the cliffs and around the shores. (Cap 50)
August 11th: Island Pond Swim – 3 mile swim from Brighton State Park Beach around The Island and back. (Cap 25)
August 13th thru 15th -- Daily Swims, short and long, at some spectacular venues, not only in The Kingdom but also in the Eastern Townships (Bring your passport if you want to swim Lake Massawippi!!!) (Cap 25)
August 17th: Willoughby Swim – a truly majestic 5 mile swim. (Cap 75)
August 18th: Caspian Swim – 3 miles to Bathtub Rock and back or 1.5 miles to the rock, with shuttle back (Cap 50)

August 15 – 18, Killington, VT - The Vermont Challenge
This cycling race tours southern and central Vermont over 3 or 4 days, bringing attention to local businesses, ski resorts, restaurants and farms in each local community. The Vermont Challenge LLC, in conjunction with Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM), Otter Creek Brewing and FoxNews44, presents The Vermont Challenge. Our major host venue sponsors include: Stratton Mountain Resort, Okemo Mountain Resort, the Town of Killington, and the Manchester and The Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce. In addition, The Vermont Challenge is supported by The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Addison County Chamber of Commerce, Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, Killington Chamber of Commerce and Magic Mountain. http://vtchallenge.com/

August 17, 2013, VASA's 3rd Annual BIG EVENT
Join us for our 3rd Annual BIG EVENT in Concord Vermont! VASA members from all over the state and beyond come together for our premier event that YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! This year's events include mud bogs, ATV pulls, obstacle course, and a poker ride. Camping, food, side games and raffles, and much more are all available on site. Contact us for more info! www.vtvasa.org

August 17 2013, Williston, VT - The MVP Health Care Bitter Pill
The MVP Health Care Bitter Pill is a 12-hour adventure race for teams of two or three. This race is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 2013 near Williston, VT. The Bitter Pill is a regional qualifier for the USARA National Championship. Sign up now! We're excited to bring the race north again and base it out of the Catamount Outdoor Center, which gives us some interesting opportunities for navigation and discipline locations. If you're new to this sport, go into the Bitter Pill expecting it to be an amazing adventure. You will do things you've never done. You'll go places you never would have otherwise. As long as you're willing to keep moving, you WILL make it to the finish. We design our courses in a way to provide a full challenge to all levels of participants, from rookies to nationally ranked teams. http://www.gmara.org/bitter/index.shtml

August 22 - 24, Iron Adventure Run
Motorcycle enthusiasts are descending on the Okemo Valley for the Iron Adventure Run. From the moment you arrive, you'll be amazed by the beauty of our region of the USA and the bikes and riders that come to visit. Activities include a Bike Show, Bike Games, Parade of Bikes, Scavenger Hunt, and vendors. Riders will cover at least 110 miles on Route 100. Why 110 miles? Because 2013 marks Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary of making motorcycles. Harley Owners Group®, the official riding club of Harley-Davidson, also celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. www.ironadventure.com

August 25, 2013, Stowe, VT - North Face Race to the Top of Vermont
The North Face Race to the Top of Vermont has been called The Hardest Race Anyone Can Do! Every August the North Face Race To The Top Of Vermont draws as many as 800 hikers, mountain bikers, and runners to climb Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, in Stowe, Vermont. The course climbs up the historic Toll Road, is 4.3 miles in length and climbs 2564 ft. We promise that the Race to the Top of Vermont will be one of the most challenging and fulfilling days you experience all season long. Visit our website at www.rtttovt.com to register today!

August 29 – September 2, Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally
Vermont's premier motorcycle rally, presented by Americade. Social events, a vendor village, bike & stunt shows, special events, live music, a 12-mile parade of bikes, and, of course, five days of the best touring in New England along the beautiful roads of Vermont. http://www.killingtonclassic.com/

August 31 & September 1 - The Jay Peak Trail Running Family Festival
Jay Peak Resort, Route 242 Jay, VT
chris@sub5racing.com
www.jaypeaktrailrun.com
The Jay Peak Trail Running Family Festival is a series of trail races for all abilities (ages 4-109). 5K races, 25K race, 50K race, kids race. Visit website to register.

September 2013

September 1st, 2013, The 14th Annual Lake Champlain LCI Evinrude Fox Marine Bass Open
presented by Twisted Tea in Malletts Bay, Colchester, Vermont. Two-person teams are encouraged to register online soon and prepare to head out to Malletts Bay for your six best bass. This is an exciting one-day event with a guaranteed cash prize of $3000 for first place. There are additional cash prizes for the first 15 places, including both small and largemouth bass categories, based on at least 90 pre-registered teams participating.
This all-day event is open to anglers of any ability. Experience bass fishing at its best and the reason why Outdoor Life Magazine lists Lake Champlain as “one of the best bass fishing destinations in the country…it’s a beautiful lake that all anglers must visit once in their lives.” So hook up with a partner and head out to the Malletts Bay Boat Launch on September 1stto try your luck. Entry fee prior to noon on August 30 is $150 per team or $200 on the day of the event. Take-off times will be determined in the order received. Entries received on the same day will be randomly ordered from among that day’s entries. Anglers may pre-fish up to midnight on Saturday, August 30. All boats must be in the water by 5:30 a.m. Fishing hours for the tournament begin at 7:00 a.m. until weigh-in time at 3:00 p.m. For more information call 802-879-3466 or email eric@mychamplain.net

Sept 7-8, Green Mt Gun & Knife Show
Franklin Conference Rm @ the Howe, 1 Scale Ave, Rutland,VT. 05701, www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

Sept 14, Pittsfield, Vermont - 2013 Peak Mountain Bike Race
The 666 race, while maintaining the same gonzo spirit, has been altered to 6/12/24 to reflect the new 12 and 24 hour options. Since Pittsfield is renowned for being an ultra race Mecca, we thought it was time to step up our mountain bike race to the same level of challenge as our 100 mile snowshoe race, 100- 500 mile trail run, and most notoriously of all, The Death Race, which has received so much attention lately that its being adapted into a reality program on cable called "Unbreakable." The course will follow ten miles of singletrack which MTBVT.COM called “Vermont’s best kept secret” and last year’s winner, Johnny Bold, deemed “the coolest mountain bike trails around.” It will be a festive atmosphere with an all night bonfire and an Amee Farm pig roasting on a spit. Quebec upstart, Xprezo Bikes, will be on hand to offer bike demos. In addition to being an extreme endurance event, this will also be extremely locavore. We estimate that the average 24 hour participant will travel about 50,000 times further than the pig will. http://peakraces.peak.com/bikerace/

September 20 - 22, Pittsfield, Vermont - 2013 TEAM DEATH RACE
What: This is the ultimate challenge. The Death Race is designed to present you with the totally unexpected, and the totally insane! This endurance race is comprised of mud runs, obstacle racing, trail racing, physical challenges and mental challenges. (2 day event) Cost: $800 http://peakraces.peak.com/teamdeathrace/

Sept 28-29, Green Mt Gun & Knife Show
American Legion Post 67 , Rt 103, Chester,VT. 05143, www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

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November 2013

Nov.30-Dec 1, Green Mt Gun & Knife Show
CT Valley Auto Auction Ctr ( formally Kealton Complex), 1567 Rte 14, Hartford,VT. 05047, www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com

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