By Rick Evans – Bike Tech and Lead Service Writer at Outdoor Gear Exchange When it comes to getting your mountain bike ready for another season of ripping down the trails, A lot of what you’ll need to do depends on the state you left your bike in last fall. If you put...
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Things to Know About Volunteering with Vermont Huts
If you're considering volunteering for Vermont Huts, now or any time in the future, there are many reasons why you should take up that calling. Imagine this: getting to help our organization build something that is going to last a lifetime (or two) and create...
Our Network is Growing
The Chittenden Brook Hut was installed September 28. Reservations are now live for stays beginning December 1, 2018. Photo Credit: Kyle Crichton, Leave Nice Tracks. Not one, but TWO new huts this winter. A change is upon us. Our mountains have shed most...
What is a Hut?
One of the first questions we're often asked when explaining the Vermont Huts Association for the first time is: "Well that's great and all... but what is a hut??" That is a fantastic question that we've finally decided to write a blog post about, to help clear the...
The Glory of Multi-Sport Days
Abundant sunshine and warm days allow ample time for a morning skin followed by an afternoon bike ride. April and May bring various sports together for the ultimate outdoor experience If you're like most Vermonters, chances are you enjoy a number of...
Big Spring Announcements
The hut's bunk room will sleep eight guests. A reading nook in the common room will sleep two more. You're in the Right Place to get the Latest Info. The arrival of spring means exciting times are upon us at Vermont Huts. In just a few short months,...
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
The reading nook / extra sleeping bench in our first hut, complete with mountain trim work. We still have some work to do. It's nearly March, and that means we only have a few more months before our first hut moves from its current location at...
Reflecting on South Pond
The former South Pond cabin. Photo: The Trust for Public Land Our executive director's thoughts on the recent tragedy at South Pond It has been just over a week since we learned about the loss of the beautiful South Pond cabin in Chittenden. When I first...
2017 Year in Review
An in-progress photo of our first hut’s construction at Yestermorrow. This is definitely the most exciting (and lengthy!) update we've shared. We're entering the winter season with a ton of momentum, and you'll want to read on to learn the latest developments...