Friday, February 14, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Vermont, Green Mountains,
VT
Join us for a weekend of backcountry skiing in several zones within the Brandon Gap Backcountry Recreation Area, while staying at the Chittenden Brook Hut near Rochester VT. We will arrive Friday, then travel ~2 miles hauling our gear into the hut on skis. Potential option for a ski tour on Friday afternoon. On Saturday and Sunday, we will ski the Brandon Gap backcountry zones. This trip is particularly geared towards experienced backcountry skiers using alpine touring, telemark or splitboard gear who are looking to meet new folks and explore challenging terrain. Skiers must have familiarity with their backcountry ski gear and be comfortable skiing black diamond-level terrain under variable conditions. If backcountry conditions are unsafe / not viable we would still stay at the hut but may resort ski at Middlebury Ski Bowl, Sugarbush or Mad River Glen. Participants will be asked about past skiing experience before acceptance. Our group will travel at a moderate pace. All participants should be prepared for vigorous aerobic exercise, likely involving 6+ miles and 2,500+ vertical feet of uphill climbing ("skinning") per day. Lodging and meal costs for the trip are estimated at $190 per person (AMC members; non-members $230), depending on final attendee count. In the event we have to switch to resort skiing, lift tickets for any resort skiing are additional and will be purchased directly by trip participants. Note: the lodging arrangement is rustic. Participants are encouraged to review the lodging link below. No running water; outdoor privy for bathroom. That said, this is a highly sought after location and we are excited to offer this trip! Cancellations will only be refunded, less $50, if a replacement attendee is found.
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Brandon Gap Backcountry Recreation Area
Chittenden Brook Hut
