On Wednesday, June 14, Bolton Valley Resort’s Timberline Lodge played host to the inaugural Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub (TAH) Summit, bringing together more than 50 thought leaders and advocates to advance trail accessibility across Vermont. This collaborative event united representatives from more than 30 organizations and agencies, setting the stage for a transformative future in trail-based outdoor recreation.
Accessibility
UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion Podcast Features Accessible Trails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLHuPpZa1Q&list=PLMrcNNUeYhjx4KcKaf4mBFwEz2lSCkLSI&index=1
The UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion hosts a podcast talking about disability in Vermont. In Episode 29, Audrey Homan interviews Lynn McNamara from the Vermont Chapter of The Nature Conservancy about accessible natural outdoor areas.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) Accessible Waterway Access Survey Report
In partnership with the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program of the National Parks Service, the NFCT would like to improve access to waterways of the Northern Forest for adaptive paddlers and anyone with a disability or mobility challenge who might be interested in paddling, whether or not they have participated in water sports before.
A survey of adaptive paddlers was created and distributed to collect this information, and the survey received 85 responses from across the paddling community. Read the summary report of the survey results.
Capturing Adaptive Bike Assessments
Sevenpairs Studio videographers were out on the trail on August 23 at Tucker Hill, capturing footage of an adaptive bike assessment by Vermont Adaptive and Vermont Mountain Biking Association.
Leveling the Playing Field
Vermont Sports Today
From the newly minted trail network “The Driving Range” to a proposed new trail system at Sugarbush, there’s a move to make mountain bike trails accessible to all riders.
American Trails Accessibility Hub
The American Trails Accessibility Hub offers essential guidelines and best practices for creating accessible trails. It provides tools, case studies, and webinars to support trail managers and advocates in designing inclusive outdoor spaces. Discover more through their comprehensive National Hub and stay updated with VTGC’s enews.
