Tours
What you should know 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.
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.
Tours
Weekly Dawn Patrol Uphill Resort Skin - Advanced
DATE: 2/22/2024 and every Thursday - weather permitting
Description:
Skiers and riders will meet at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen in the wee hours of the morning to rise and rip! Exact time and location will be TBD each week based on conditions. 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. 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 Thursday. Bring coffee/tea, 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
Leader: Keith Berkelhamer
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Phen Basin BC Tour - Expert
DATE: 3/2/2024
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. Participation Limit: Maximum of 8.
Contact: Kevin Russell
Kevinrussell@gmavt.net
Participation Limit: Maximum of 8
RSVP by 2/24/2024: Kevin Russell