Tours
What you should about our tours
MRVBC's tours are designed to introduce advanced skiers/riders to
Backcountry skiing/riding opportunities in the Valley, and
Like-minded BC skiers/riders.
MRVBC's tours are NOT designed to teach you how to
Use your backcountry gear,
Ski/ride in the backcountry,
Handle backcountry emergencies.
Difficulty Rating System
All MRVBC tours are for advanced skiers and riders only.
Intermediate: Comfortably ski/ride intermediate trails and low angle open glades at local VT ski areas. Somewhat comfortable in powder, ungroomed snow and groomed black diamonds. Know how to use your BC gear.
Advanced: Comfortably ski/ride black diamond trails and glades at local VT ski areas. Comfortable in powder, powder in trees and ungroomed snow. Have some BC experience. Know how to use your BC gear.
Expert: Confident skiing/riding all black diamond trails and glades at local VT ski areas. Skilled in powder, comfortable skiing steep tight "shwacky" trees, capable of skiing less than stellar un-groomed snow conditions, ski BC at least a few times a year.
Additional information
Before registering for a tour, please read the following information.
To sign-up for a tour please follow the steps below.
Fill out 2024 CTA Day Tour Online Wavier
Check to make sure your waiver was submitted properly – Click Here To Confirm
Contact the tour leader well in advance of the tour. Do not wait until the night before. The leader will provide information on the meeting location, meeting time, and other necessary details. All CTA tour leaders are volunteers.
Weekly Dawn to Dusk Patrol Uphill Resort Skin - Intermediate/Advanced
Description:
Skiers and riders will meet at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen each week. The event leader will communicate the details each week via email/text to all who opt in to the group. Feel free to email info@mrvbc.org for more info. Uphill passes required at Sugarbush and you must be a member of MRVBC. All participants must read and adhere to the uphill policies: Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. All participants will be required to complete a waiver through MRVBC for each event. Bring beverage of choice, snacks, and layers. See our Difficulty Rating System (https://www.mrvbc.org/events/tours) to determine if MRVBC’s tours are the right fit for you. This will be an intermediate uphill pace, not a race! The downhill could be advanced terrain depending on conditions and route. Come prepared with knowledge of your own gear as this is not instruction, but it is a great way to meet people, get some amazing exercise and fresh air views, and swap BC stories!
Participation Limit: none
Leaders: Keith Berkelhamer, Julie Frost and Jacki Strenio
Schedule - Weekly from early December to early May. Most tours will be in the AM before lifts open but some evening tours after lifts close will be scheduled. The majority of tours will be during weekdays. Sign up here to receive weekly email notifications for specific dates/times of each tour.
Types of Tours
Mad River Glen - Double Chair
Mad River Glen - Single Chair
Sugarbush - Lincoln Peak, Valley House Chair
Sugarbush - Lincoln Peak, Gatehouse Chair
Sugarbush - Mt Ellen, Green Mountain Express
Sugarbush - Mt Ellen , Summit Chair (after Mt Ellen closes for season)
Phen Basin BC Tour - Expert
DATE: 2/1/2025
Description:.
Skiers will ascend into the Phen Basin of the Camel’s Hump State Park on Section 19 of the Catamount Trail to explore the Hemlock Hill area. Climbing skins will be required. Advanced skiers will enjoy downhill turns through the unmanaged hardwood forest. This is a five-hour tour. Bring lunch and layers. See our Difficulty Rating System (https://www.mrvbc.org/events/tours) to determine if MRVBC’s tours are the right fit for you.
Contact:
Kevin Russell
Alan Hammersmith
alanrhammersmith@gmail.com
Participation Limit: Maximum of 8
RSVP by 1/24/2025: Kevin Russell & Alan Hammersmith