The Chittenden resort and its neighbors are at odds over the reconfiguration of two ski trails that cut through private property. Generations of cross-country skiers have flocked to Chittenden’s Mountain Top Resort to spend wintry days gliding along bucolic, snow-capped paths nestled in the shadow of Killington. Now, as the popular cross-country skiing destination celebrates its 60th year in business, Mountain Top finds itself locked in a legal battle with its neighbors, John and Debra Gerlach, over the fate of two of its trails.
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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.
Out & About: Groups to study trail accessibility
Valley News
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vermont’s trails — like many others throughout the country — saw increased use and interest.
As organizations examined how to make trails more durable for that use, another conversation started to gain momentum: Making trails more accessible to people who have varying degrees of mobility, including those who use wheelchairs.
Worcester Range Management Unit Long-Range Management Plan Finalized
Agency of Natural Resources
ANR recently announced the adoption of a new long-range management plan for the Worcester Range Management Unit (WRMU). The WRMU plan establishes the management direction for these lands, based on expert assessments by Agency of Natural Resources staff and extensive public feedback. Community engagement was strong, with over 1,350 comments received during public scoping and the draft plan comment periods combined, highlighting widespread interest in the future stewardship of this ecologically significant and beloved landscape.
2025 International Trails Summit – April 15-17, 2025 Call for Presentations and Award Nominations DEADLINES EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 20
American Trails and the Professional Trail Builders Association announces RFP for presentations
Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
AP News
A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail.
