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Get ready for the revival of the Pig Race in Goshen—a classic Nordic ski event with a legacy dating back to the 1970s, founded by the legendary Tony Clark. The Pig Race is a cross-country ski race with obstacles, costumes, shortcuts and a pig roast. The...

The Mad River Triathlon is a four-sports event in the Mad River Valley. The race starts with a five-mile run, followed by a six-mile paddle on the Mad River, a 10-mile bike ride, and a ski event skinning up Mount Ellen in nearby Fayston and...

Meet at the Farm & Wilderness SAM Trail in Plymouth for a guided snowshoe/hike. The two-hour trek is a moderate out-and-back hike that's open to all ages with little elevation gain. Specific directions to the trail head will be sent via email upon registration. Registration for the...

Easter Sunday is a fun day for all at Mad River Glen and a tradition that's been enjoyed for generations. Skiers of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for the day. Kids are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to noon....

Experience a beautiful evening snowshoe through the forest at Northwoods Stewardship Center with your sweetheart, friends or family. Afterward, cozy up to a warm fire with some hot chocolate and finger food to listen to live music by Ben Kinsley on classical guitar. Children under 12...

The Torchlit Trail Experience offers stargazing, a campfire with stories, hot cocoa, and s'mores, and a designated one-mile loop that you can snowshoe, fat bike, or cross country ski on. The event welcomes all is to celebrate our community, offer a deeper exploration of our world...

Wintervale is an opportunity to bring family and friends to Burlington's Intervale for cross-country skiing, guided wildlife walks, a chili cook-off, arts and crafts, hot cocoa, live raptor programming and more. -Courtesy photo: The Intervale  ...

Watch skiers dressed in costumes, tutus, bathing suits or bikinis make their way across the pond at the annual Smugglers’ Notch Pond Skimming event. This festive event will be on the Practice Slope. Registration for this free event starts at 10 a.m. at the Smugglers'...

Hike Spruce Mountain in LR Jones State Forest on New Year’s Day, This free, guided hike is part of Vermont State Parks' First Day Hike event. This moderate to advanced 4.5-mile (round trip) hike summits Spruce Mountain with a 1,164 foot elevation gain. There is a fire...