First Annual
Bolton to the Barns
An Epic Backcountry Ski Tour
Saturday, March 6, 2010
*UPDATE: Due to expected early-morning, icy conditions on steep descents, the 17-mile route is canceled. The 11-mile route, which avoids these steep descents, will run as planned. See you on the trail!*
The first annual Bolton to the Barns ski tour is a mid-winter Nordic event for experienced backcountry ski enthusiasts. On Saturday, March 6th, skiers will have a great opportunity to spend a day in the hills of Vermont and to help the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps create opportunities for young Vermonters wishing to play an active role in conserving the Vermont landscape.
What: Backcountry Ski Tour
Where: Bolton Valley Nordic Center to the VYCC's Monitor Barns
When: Saturday March 6, 2010
Transportation: Participants will meet at the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT. From there, the VYCC will provide a shuttle to the trailhead at the Bolton Valley Nordic Center
Route: Skiers will have two options: a 17-mile route (the Crew Leader Route) or an 11-mile route (the Crew Member Route). Both routes will begin at the Bolton Nordic Center and finish at the Monitor Barns.
Start Time: Shuttles will leave from the VYCC West Monitor Barn 45 minutes before each tour's starting time. For the Crew Leader tour, the shuttle will leave at 7:15 am. For the Crew Member tour, the shuttle will leave at 8:45 am.
Après Ski: Upon arrival at the Monitor Barns, warm food will await hungry, triumphant, and deserving skiers. Other festivities will include the showing of classic ski movies, a warm bonfire, and libations. Spend a day skiing new terrain and then relax amongst friends, new and old!
Help make our First Annual Bolton to the Barns Backcountry Ski Tour a success! Spread the word by printing out a Bolton to the Barns poster and posting it at your office, local grocery store, favorite diner...wherever!
For additional information, email Breck at breck.knauft@vycc.org at 802.434.3969 ext. 110.
With generous support from local sponsors.
