Events

Welcome to Vermont Sports’ event listings. Here you’ll find this month’s events for competition or cause, in a list-view, by scrolling down the page. These are events from all over Vermont and our neighboring New England states. They include running, triathlons, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, snow sports, and more.

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  • Ongoing Masters Swim Upper Valley Aquatics Center

    All week (Sunday uncoached)Stingrays Masters swim practice (UV RAYS), Upper Valley Aquatics Center, White River Junction, VT, Barbara Hummel, 802-296-2850, uvac-swim.org, Call for times!

    Upper Valley Aquatics Center
    100 arboretum lane
    White River Junction, VT, 05001
    September 18, 2009 - September 18, 2010 |
  • Ole's Snowshoe Tours

    Every Saturday at 10:30am and 1:30pm, two-hour snowshoe tours led by an experienced naturalist.

    Ole's Cross Country Center
    Airport Rd.
    Warren, VT, 05674
    November 24, 2009 - March 13, 2010
  • Fit 2 Excel Functional Strength and Conditioning Camps

    Fit 2 Excel is moving their functional strength and conditioning boot camp indoors for the season. Join us at the Athletic Club of Vermont in Essex Junction for a great full body workout. These one hour sessions are designed to inmprove your strength and fitness through whole body exercises using weights and other methods. Each class will include strength training circuits, core work and cardio.

    Athletic Club of Vermont
    Pearl St.
    Essex Jct., VT, 05452
    November 30, 2009 - April 23, 2010
  • Beginner, Intermediate & Women's Ice Climbing

    Climbing in Smuggler's Notch
    Petra Cliffs
    105 Briggs St
    Burlington, VT, 05401

    Beginner, Intermediate & Women's Ice Climbing

    Register online @ http://www.petracliffs.com or give us a call!

    Ice I Clinic

    Learn how to wear, walk and climb in crampons, use an ice tool in a variety of ways, belay, and of course climb on ice! The day will begin by top-roping on low-angle ice and will move into steeper terrain. Learn the basic techniques to make it victoriously to the top.

    December 19, 2009 - March 20, 2010 |
  • Great Glen Nordic Meisters

    Great Glen Trails
    Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
    Gorham, NH, 03581

    The series runs every Tuesday (except February 16) for eight weeks starting January 5 through March 2. Skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. Awards party on March 13.
    Registration: $95 per adult for series or $20 for one time

    January 5, 2010 - March 2, 2010
  • Vermont Sports Dog Photo Contest

    Hanover, NH, 03755

    DOG PHOTO CONTEST!

    Enter your best dog photos for a chance to win prizes and get your photos published in Vermont Sports.

    Three FIRST PLACE prizes -- $50 gift certificate to ONION RIVER SPORTS, plus Vermont Sports swag.
    Three SECOND PLACE prizes -- $50 gift certificates to PET FOOD WAREHOUSE, plus Vermont Sports swag.

    January 12, 2010 - March 1, 2010
  • Cold Weather Trekking Workshop

    Cold Weather Trekking:
    Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
    Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
    Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
    GMC Visitor Center, Waterbury Center

    Green Mountain Club Headquarters
    Route 100
    Waterbury Center, VT, 05677
    January 20, 2010 - March 10, 2010
  • Thursday Winter Fun Run

    Join us each Thursday evening for a 4-5 mile fun run. It's free and we guarantee lots of fresh air! The run leaves from the Skirack Run Center at 5:30pm.

    All ages and abilities are welcome.
    Head lamps and reflective gear highly recommended

    On the 3rd Thursday of each month, we will gather at Flatbread to celebrate after the run!

    SKIRACK Run Center
    85 Main St
    Burlington, VT, 05401
    January 28, 2010 - March 11, 2010 |
  • Power Yoga at The Confluence

    Fuel yourself with the Power Yoga at Montpelier's newest fitness center. Join Instructor Laura Bozarth for the Primary Series of Ashtanga (Power) Yoga, a vigorous class building strength, balance and flexibility through a set 90 minute sequence of poses.

    The Confluence
    188 River St. (where Finkerman's BBQ and Ariel's Cafe used to be)
    Montpelier, VT, 05602
    February 21, 2010 - February 20, 2011 |
  • Fundraiser Party for Environment Northeast - hosted by CDTTrek.com

    Environment Northeast - a regional non-profit and 4-star Charity
    Upper Valley Events Center
    80 US Route 5 South
    Norwich, VT, 05055

    CDTTrek.com is hosting a Fundraiser Party to Benefit Environment Northeast (ENE).

    March 5, 2010
  • Winter Wild Uphill Series #4 Mount Sunapee

    Spruce Base Lodge
    1398 Rte 103
    Newbury, NH, 03255

    Winter Wild is an uphill racing series with a twist, the finish is at the bottom so you get to come back down too. Grab your skis, grab your snowshoes, or just grab your favorite winter running shoes and join us for some winter fun. Do you like first tracks? Most events take place at a public ski area and you get to hit slopes before they open to the public. What's not to like about that!

    March 6, 2010
  • AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course

    Mt. Dimond, Valdez, AK
    105 Briggs St
    Burlington, VT, 05401

    AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Course

    Register online @ http://www.petracliffs.com or give a call for more info!

    Taught by an AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education) Instructor. This stand alone course is a must for skiers, snowboarders, climbers & backcountry enthusiasts. The Level 1 Course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche occurrence, avalanche terrain, decision-making, and rescue.

    March 6, 2010 - March 8, 2010
  • Spring Demo Day sponsored by Mary Davis Realtor & Associates

    This event is open to the public and features top brands of the latest gear from a variety of ski, snowboard and snowshoe companies. Snowsports enthusiasts can visit the demo tent area to test-drive the latest in equipment at no charge. A credit card imprint and signed waiver is required.

    Solitude at Okemo Mountain Resort
    Ludlow, VT, 05149
    March 6, 2010
  • MVP Health Care Frigid Infliction winter adventure race

    Registration: Best Western Waterbury-Stowe
    Exit 10 I-89 & Rt. 100 N
    Waterbury, VT, 05676

    The Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association and MVP Health Care want to get your adventure racing year started early with The Frigid Infliction - the largest winter adventure race in the US! Get away from the average winter crowds and put your cold-weather skills to a true test in some of the gnarliest terrain Vermont has to offer.

    March 6, 2010 |
  • Great Glen Trails Family Snow Day

    Great Glen Trails
    Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
    Gorham, NH, 03581

    Remember snow days when you were a kid? Remember the fun of sledding when you should have been in social studies? It's just like that! It even comes with the hot chocolate.

    March 6, 2010
  • Vermont Paddlers Club Pool Sessions at UVM

    VPC pool session at Mt. Abe UHS in Bristol
    UVM Patrick Gymnasium -POOL-
    97 Spear Street (loading dock at back of gym)
    Burlington, VT, 05405

    Saturday, March 6, 2010 — Burlington, Vermont

    Vermont Paddlers Club Pool Session

    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This session is for rolling practice, with extra time for rolling instruction.

    March 6, 2010 |
  • Sterling Forest Snowshoe

    Peek a View swings
    Sterling Forest
    Dish Lane
    Stowe, VT, 05672

    Sterling Forest Snowshoe with Stowe Land Trust
    Saturday, March 6th 10 am – 12 pm

    Join Stowe Land Trust for an opportunity to explore the Sterling Forest trail system on snowshoes. Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa while taking in the view from the swings on Peek a View.

    Whose tracks are those?
    What causes the sap to start running?
    Who made those burrows in the snow?

    March 6, 2010 |
  • Ski To The Clouds presented by Maxiglide

    Great Glen Trails
    Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
    Gorham, NH, 03581

    10 km point-to-point race includes 4 km on Great Glen Trails trail system followed by 6 km up the Mt. Washington Auto Road to just below treeline. 2200' elevation gain over final 6 km. True freestyle event with both classic and skate techniques allowed; entrants required to complete 10 K using one pair of skis (no switching skis); course will be groomed for skate and classic. 10:00am start time.

    March 7, 2010
  • Awareness Through Movement

    Common House at Ten Stones Community
    Ten Stones circle
    Charlotte, VT, 05445

    The Feldenkrais Method® is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. Through this Method, you can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement.

    March 9, 2010 - March 23, 2010
  • Awareness Through Movement

    Touchstone Healing Arts
    187 St. Paul Street
    Burlington, VT, 05401

    The Feldenkrais Method® is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. Through this Method, you can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement.

    March 10, 2010 - March 24, 2010 |
  • Women's Winter Weekend, a winter retreat for adventurous women!

    Kate makes fire with her bow and drill!
    Hulbert Outdoor Center
    Fairlee, VT, 05045

    Join other adventurous women March 12-14, 2010 at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT! Women ages 18 and up can stay in heated cabins at night and play in the snow all day. Classes in Winter skills from Snowmobiling to Nordic skiing and will be held Saturday and Sunday for a modest fee. Stay overnight or come for just the day! Winter Doe Camp is sure to have something for everyone.

    March 12, 2010 - March 14, 2010 |
  • Backcountry Ski Adventure

    Backcountry Ski Adventure
    Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

    GMC Headquarters
    Route 100
    Waterbury Center, VT, 05677
    March 13, 2010
  • Mansfield Athletics Pole Vault Club

    Gutterson Field House @ The University of Vermont
    231 Spear Street
    South Burlington, VT, 05403

    Mansfield Athletics Pole Vault Club is providing a spring vault program open to all athletes (Male or Female) 12 years and up, from first timers to accomplished vaulters. The club is a USATF certified pole vault club (USATF Club # 309). The spring program will be hosted at The University of Vermont's Gutterson Field House.

    March 13, 2010 - June 9, 2010 |
  • Wilderness First Responder

    SCA will be hosting Aerie Backcountry Medicine for a Wilderness First Responder course from March 13-21, 2010. Aerie's 72-hour WFR course is designed for outdoor professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, preparing them to care for injuries and illness in remote, challenging environments. The course is fast-paced, challenging, hands-on and fun.

    SCA Center for Conservation Service
    689 River Rd. Rt. 12A
    Charlestown, NH, 03603
    March 13, 2010 - March 21, 2010
  • Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-a-Thon

    Great Glen Trails
    Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
    Gorham, NH, 03581

    Carl Johnson, a great friend to Great Glen Trails and a lover of all things skiing, passed away in 2006 of ALS. This fun race is held in his honor with all proceeds benefiting ALS research. The race will also feature an ALS benefit raffle. 1:30pm start time.
    Registration: $20 DOR and a minimum of $50.00 in pledges.

    March 13, 2010
  • Burton Stash Gathering

    The best free riders in the east and beyond will gather at Killington's Stash to take advantage of the natural terrain and all the creative elements the mountain has to offer. Riders will be rewarded for picking the best lines and nailing the best tricks on rock jibs, log rides, rainbow trees, giant Shreddies and jibbable buildings.

    The Stash at Bear Mountain
    Killington, VT, 05751
    March 13, 2010
  • Annual Leprechaun Leap Race

    Leprechaun Leap at Grafton Ponds
    Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center
    783 Townshend Road
    Grafton, VT, 05146

    Leprechaun Leap St. Patty’s Day Cross Country Race (classic or skate) and fun relay races with BBQ. Wear a costume and get 30 seconds off your race time.

    Men's & women's 7.5 and 15 k races. Classic or skate skiing. Kids obstacle course race. 10 a.m. start. Register at 9 a.m. on-site. FREE for season pass holders and Grafton residents. Other visitors $10 for race & BBQ.

    March 13, 2010 |
  • Granite State Snowshoe Championship

    Great Glen Trails
    Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
    Gorham, NH, 03581

    Our nine individual snowshoe races are collectively organized as a series. Each race has it's own race director and event management. Individual and team points will be awarded for each race using a very simple scoring system. And back by popular demand...any competitor who races in all nine GSSS races will earn a coveted series winter hat awarded at the GSS Championship in March.

    March 14, 2010
  • 3rd Annual Catamount Trail Backcountry Challenge Race and Tour

    Trapp Family Lodge
    Trapp Family Road
    Stowe, VT, 05672

    Take the Catamount Challenge and tour or race from the Trapp Family Lodge to the Bolton Valley Nordic Center. The 17 km route is 70% backcountry and 30% on groomed trails. Participants will climb 2300 vertical ft from Nebraska Notch to the highest point on the Catamount Trail and descend 1300 ft to the Bolton Valley Nordic Center.

    March 14, 2010
  • Taylor Series Event: The Triple Crown Trilogy

    Aneruca gas tgree great kibg-distance hgiking trails which follow north-south running mountain ranges. John Illig has thru-hiked all three!

    Middlebury Highschool Auditorium
    Middlebury, VT, 05677
    March 18, 2010
  • Taylor Series Event: Lake Champlain Seen from the Water

    Over the course of four years, Margy Holden and Cathy Frank paddles the entire shoreline of Lake Champlain, a journey of over 650 miles. They observed water conditions, wildlife, geological features, people, and shoreline development and came to appreciate the lake's beauty, geography, and historical significance.

    McCarthy Recital Hall, St Micheals College
    Colchester, VT, 05677
    March 19, 2010
  • Telemark Groove at Suicide 6

    Suicide Six is hosting, Telemark Groove, a spring festival with live music, BBQ, demos, and lessons. For $30 you get: all day lift ticket, live music, use of Eastern Mountain Sports and Base Camp Outfitters Demos, and a free beginner lesson at 1:30PM. Entrance into the outdoor BBQ is $8.

    Suicide Six ski area
    247 Stage Road
    S. Pomfret, VT, 66666
    March 20, 2010
  • Vermont Paddlers Club Pool Sessions at UVM

    VPC pool session at Mt. Abe UHS in Bristol
    UVM Patrick Gymnasium -POOL-
    97 Spear Street (loading dock at back of gym)
    Burlington, VT, 05405

    Saturday, March 20, 2010 — Burlington, Vermont

    Vermont Paddlers Club Pool Session

    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This session is for rolling practice, with extra time for rolling instruction.

    March 20, 2010 |
  • 7th Annual Vermont Antique Ski Race

    Suicide Six
    Woodstock, VT, 05091

    The Vermont Ski Museum and Suicide Six will host the Vermont Antique Ski Race, a fundraiser for the Museum. This is your chance to dust off those old wood skis, your VR17s, or your Rossi Stratos and compete against Vermont’s finest. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 20th at Suicide Six in Woodstock, Vermont.

    March 20, 2010
  • Shamrock Shuffle 5K road race

    Lebanon Green and City Hall
    51 North Park St
    Lebanon, NH, 03766

    9th Annual Shamrock Shuffle benefits summer camp scholarship fund. Accepting donations in lieu of a fee and includes a nice looking long sleeve t-shirt. Fast 5K to start the running season after a long new england winter. Post race celebration at Salt Hill Pub.

    March 20, 2010
  • Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle at Smugglers' Notch Resort

    Back to Smuggs for a second year! Smugglers' three mountains are a regional competition site for this fun and physical challenge featuring teams of two taking on big mountains across the US. Teams negotiate mountain checkpoints in a three-hour course and are tracked by FLAIK GPS systems. Winners go on to finals at Aspen. Sign up for a team or spectate and cheer the Smuggs teams on!

    Smugglers' Notch Resort
    4323 Vermont Route 108 South
    Smugglers' Notch, VT, 05464
    March 20, 2010
  • 6 Hour Ride for a Reason

    Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
    870 Williston Road
    Burlington, VT, 05403

    The fundraising marathon consists of a 6-hour ride led by a group of professional instructors from around the country. The instructors guide riders through a dynamic 6-hour event with live music, instructor mixes, hourly raffles, countdowns to each hour, and a cool down period which is followed by a celebration luncheon.

    March 21, 2010 |
  • 6 Hour Ride for a Reason

    The fundraising marathon consists of a 6-hour ride led by a group of professional instructors from around the country. The instructors guide riders through a dynamic 6-hour event with live music, instructor mixes, hourly raffles, countdowns to each hour, and a cool down period which is followed by a celebration luncheon.

    Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
    870 Williston Road
    Burlington, VT, 05403
    March 21, 2010 |
  • Reel Paddling Film Festival - 2010

    RPFF 2010 Logo
    UVM Billings - Ira Allen Lecture Hall (aka CC Theater)
    17 Colchester Avenue University of Vermont
    Burlington, VT, 05405

    Rapid Media's 2010 Reel Paddling Film Festival

    Dates:
     Friday, March 26, 2010 - WHITEWATER
     Saturday, March 27, 2010 - CANOEING and SEA KAYAKING

    Time: 7:00 to 10:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)

    Billings - Ira Allen Lecture Hall (aka CC Theater)

    March 26, 2010 - March 27, 2010 |

  • Maple Open House Weekend at Smugglers' Notch

    Celebrate the sweet taste of maple syrup during this annual event, when sugarmakers open their doors to visitors, with tours and an array of maple products for sale. Use Smugglers' as your home base to visit maple sugarhouses! For a listing of open sugarhouses all around the state visit vermontmaple.org

    Smugglers' Notch Resort
    4323 Vermont Route 108 South
    Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
    March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
  • 30th Annual Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge

    Now in its 30th year, the Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge showcases the best bumpers battling it out on the steepest, longest mogul trail in the East - Outer Limits!

    Bear Mountain
    Killington, VT, 05751
    March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
  • The New Haven River Festival: New Haven River, Bristol, VT

    Running Toaster (Bartlett Falls)
    Lincoln Road and Route 116
    839 Rockydale Road
    Bristol, VT, 05443

    The New Haven River Festival

    Whitewater Kayaking (Creekboating) on the New Haven River

    THE EVENTS:

    • The Expert Section (Upper New Haven): Featuring 1 mile of spectacular class IV/V ledges, drops, and waterfalls.
      • March 27, 2010 |
      • The Joey Jam!

        Okemo's tongue-in-cheek celebration of all things Joey. Whether you know them as Gapers, Front Rangers or some other regional moniker, in the Northeast it's the Joey who provides us with endless hours of entertainment with his bravado and ubiquitous sense of style. Joeys will be required to ski or ride an easy jump and a box. Big points are awarded for costume and attitude.

        Okemo Mountain Resort
        Ludlow, VT, 05149
        March 27, 2010
      • 17th Annual Blast from the Past Ski Race

        Smuggler's Notch Resort
        Smugglers' Notch, VT, 05464

        Before skier-cross, and half pipe competitions hit the ski scene in the mid 1990s there was no better spectator ski event than head-to-head, dual format, pro-style ski racing.

        March 27, 2010
      • Wilderness First Aid- sponsored by WMI of NOLS

        If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, this two-day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work in the outdoors.

        Student Conservation Association
        River Road
        Charlestown, NH, 03603
        March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
      • Spring Fling 5K/10K

        Participate in a 5K and 10K race to celebrate the start of spring. Beginning and ending at Shelburne Health & Fitness on Athletic Drive (at the Field House), the race route is weather dependent. If the weather is nice, we will be using a loop course. If winter is still hanging on, the route will be an out-and-back. Either way, the route is fantastic!

        Shelburne Health & Fitness (at the Field House)
        166 Athletic Drive
        Shelburne, VT, 05482
        March 27, 2010 |
      • SAP RUN 10K

        Westford Elementary School
        Brookside Road
        Westford, VT, 05494
        March 28, 2010
      • Essex Middle School 5k Run/Walk for Washington DC

        Join us at Essex Middle School for our sixth bi-annual 5K Run/Walk for Washington DC (and Kids Race Too!)
        All Proceeds go directly to help fund our 8th graders annual trip to Washington DC.
        5K Race begins at 9am and the Kid's Race begins at 9:45.

        Prizes will be awarded to the first place Male and Female finishers.

        Essex Middle School
        Founders Road
        Essex Junction, VT, 05452
        March 28, 2010 |
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