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SUMMARY:Climb It for Climate Uphill Series Jan-March
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by MRVBC and Friends of the Mad River:\nLooking for a New Year’s Resolution that keeps you motivated and helps you contribute to a healthier and more resilient watershed? \nStarting January 1st\, join us for our first annual Climb It For Climate Uphill Challenge. This is a season long challenge focused on helping you make the most of our lovely Vermont winter. Keep track of your uphill tours – miles\, elevation\, and distance- and see if you can reach your personal goals for ski tours this season. \nWhile you are at it\, help us fundraise money for climate resilience education and projects in the Mad River Valley. Family and friends can easily donate using our platform\, and you can choose whether those donations are based upon the number of times you get outside or just given to support the cause. \nAll funds raised during January will go towards hosting a Tropical Storm Irene 15th Anniversary Event Series. These events will help our community better understand why we are experiencing more flood events\, what changes we have made as a community to address concerns\, and how we can all work together to ensure a more flood resilient future. \nEvent Details:\nJanuary 1st thru March 28th\, 2026 \nRegistration: https://www.skireg.com/climb-it-for-climate-uphil-challenge \nFundraising: https://www.pledgereg.com/climb-it-for-climate-uphill-challenge \nOur organizations are all about celebrating our winter landscape and helping people connect with our watershed\, as well as one another. This event is not only about who can climb the most peaks\, log the most miles\, or get up the mountain the fastest. It is about creating community. \nAs a result\, we will be recognizing participants in a range of categories that celebrate community\, fun\, and creativity. We will recognize January participants at our January 31st Uphill Race. Keep an eye out for more about the February and March fundraising efforts\, as well as the Feb 28 uphill race and the March 28 uphill rally. \nPlease remember\, we are able to host this fundraising event with the support of Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. It is vital that we all are good stewards of these mountains and follow each mountain’s uphill policies! Easily found on their websites – please check the snow reports every time you go.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/climb-it-for-climate-uphill-series-jan-march/
LOCATION:Around the Valley
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC)":MAILTO:info@mrvbc.org
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SUMMARY:Youth Knitting Club at Inklings Children's Books!
DESCRIPTION:Learn a skill to last a lifetime\, with friends! Join Inklings for the launch of the Valley Youth Knitting Club with Terry Murray. \nChildren aged 8 – 12 are invited to pick up or improve their knitting skills with an experienced teacher. \nBeginners welcome.\nSupplies are FREE and fully provided. NO FEE\nMondays\, March 9th\, 16th\, & 23rd\, from 3p – 4:30p
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/youth-knitting-club-at-inklings-childrens-books/
LOCATION:Inklings Children’s Books\, 106 Mad River Greeen\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Boyce Hill October Winter 2026 Work Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re assembling a team of volunteer Boyce Hill fans for what should be a quick morning of apple tree pruning. Can you join us? We’ll gather on Saturday\, March 14th at 9:00 AM and will be working on the trees near the stone corral a short walk from the parking lot. \nWe’ll need loppers\, hand saws and a couple of ladders. In addition to tools\, volunteers should bring hydration\, dress for the weather\, and it will likely be smart to use snowshoes if you have them. \nIf you are interested in volunteering for this or future events\, please pre-register by filling out the form at https://forms.gle/hBjUG7eB8p9oAAKi9. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/boyce-hill-october-winter-2026-work-day/
LOCATION:Boyce Hill Town Forest\, 337 Boyce Rd.\, Fayston\, Vermont\, 05660
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fayston Conservation Commission":MAILTO:faystonconservation@madriver.com
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SUMMARY:Castlerock Extreme '26
DESCRIPTION:Castlerock Extreme 2026: Test Your Mettle on the Legendary Lift Line!Get ready for an all-out showdown on the gnarliest terrain Sugarbush has to offer! The Castlerock Extreme is back\, calling on bold skiers and riders to conquer the iconic Lift Line. Think you’ve got what it takes? This is where legends are made.Event Info:• Where: Lift Line\, Castlerock (it’s Castlerock or bust—this event doesn’t move!)• When: 10am. Competition kicks off at 10 AM with the youngsters\, followed by youth and adults.• Format: One run per competitor—make it count!• Judging: Our panel of expert freestyle judges knows style\, skill\, and precision when they see it. Bring your A-game!• Awards: Celebrate the winners at 3 PM in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard.• JuniorsLimited to First 75 Entrants / Adults Limited to First 25 EntrantsEvent Schedule:• 7:00am:8:00am Bib Pickup outside Castlerock Pub•8:00- 8:15am: Mandatory Competitor Safety Meeting- Lincoln Peak Courtyard•8:45am-10:00am: Course Inspection•10:00am: Competition Start•4:00pm: Awards Ceremony- Lincoln Peak CourtyardAge Categories:•Groms: Under 10•Young Guns: 10-14•Junior Crushers: 14-17• Prime Time: 18-30•Masters of the Mountain: 30+(Boys/Girls\, Men’s/Women’s categories—everyone gets their shot!)This is no ordinary comp—it’s a battle against Lift Line’s legendary steeps\, bumps\, and unforgiving lines. Whether you’re a Castlerock regular or it’s your first time taking on the beast\, this is your chance to prove you’re up to the challenge.ADULT (18+) REGISTRATION JR (18 & under) REGISTRATION
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/castlerock-extreme-26/
LOCATION:Castlerock’s Lift Line\, 102 Forest Drive\, Warren\, VT 05674\, USA
CATEGORIES:Sugarbush
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week\, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains\, as well as our resident moose\, bear\, deer\, fisher\, coyote\, red fox and more! Snowshoe rentals are available for only $15 with the program! \nPlease note: Advanced registration is required. To request a reservation please fill out the Reservation Request Form prior to your visit. Naturalist Programs start at 10:30 AM. They are approximately 2 hours in duration and are easy to moderate in terms of difficulty.  \nProgram Fees \n\nTwo-hour programs\n\n$39 per person \n\n\nTubbs Snowshoes are available in the Mad River Glen Rental Shop.\n\nSnowshoe Rental with a Naturalist Program – Only $15!\nSnowshoe Trail Pass (without a program) – $5\n\n\nFor more information call (802) 496-3551 x. 125 or naturalist@madriverglen.com.\n\nREQUEST NOW\n\n\n 
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/naturalist-guided-snowshoe-tours-20/
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SUMMARY:The Oil Paintings of Elizabeth Ryan Swartz
DESCRIPTION:Gallery open Saturday afternoon\, upstairs.\nOriginal oil paintings of landscapes\, seascapes\, rural buildings.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/the-oil-paintings-of-elizabeth-ryan-swartz-4/
LOCATION:Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House\, 4335 Main St\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Zero Celsius
DESCRIPTION:ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort\, and gathers artists who explore the textures\, tensions\, and transformations of winter. \nFrom the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate\, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. \nBringing together sculpture\, installation\, sound\, photography\, and digital media\, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material\, concept\, and metaphor: crystalline\, fleeting\, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world\, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence\, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/zero-celsius/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Mad River Valley Arts\, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mad River ValleyArts":MAILTO:info@madrivervalleyarts.org
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SUMMARY:Lawson's Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free swag giveaways from Lawson’s at Castlerock Pub!
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/lawsons-takeover-2/
LOCATION:Castlerock Pub\, Lincoln Peak\, Warren\, VT\, 05674
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Sugarbush
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SUMMARY:'Zero Celsius' with Environmentalist Bill McKibben and Artist-filmmaker Rob Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location \nMar 14\, 2026\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nBig Picture Theater & Cafe\, 48 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT 05673\, USA \nMAD ARTS\, with art show Zero Celsius\, brings you Reynolds’ art video\, The Word for Weather is Knowledge. The screening will be followed by a lively exchange\, ranging from the special place of Greenland today to art and environmental awareness\, celebrating McKibben’s recent book\, Here Comes the Sun.\nShort synopsis\nThe Word for Weather is Knowledge is a single channel video installation by Los Angeles based\nartist Rob Reynolds\, filmed in Arctic Greenland during the summer of 2019\, the warmest period\nin recorded history (to that date). The project began as a restaging of a tense sequence in\nFrancis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now during peak melt in the Arctic circle.\nFilming in high-definition video as a platform for close looking\, the project was shot entirely in\nmidnight sun from a small open boat in close proximity to giant icebergs\, tracing the constantly\nchanging contours of the Jakobshavn Icefjord\, one of the greatest contributors to sea level rise\non earth. While billions of gallons of meltwater flow into the ocean from the Greenland ice\nsheet\, an improvised voiceover by a local boat driver in Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) dialect offers a\nfirst-person\, personal perspective on recent ecological changes transforming the Arctic\,\nrevealing that the Inuktitut word for weather\, for knowledge and even spirit are one in the\nsame: sila. With musical soundscape by composer Craig Wedren.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/zero-celsius-with-environmentalist-bill-mckibben-and-artist-filmmaker-rob-reynolds/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Rockefeller Challenge
DESCRIPTION:An event only to be found here on the slopes of Mad River Glen\, the Rockefeller Challenge is an annual test of fearlessness and speed. Starting on the Practice Slope\, competitors try to carry their speed down a designated race lane\, through the base area and up the Rockefeller trail. Like the sport of ski jumping where the skier who goes the farthest wins\, the person to makes it the furthest up the Rockefeller trail\, is victorious and crowned a racing titan. Proceeds to benefit MRG Ski Club. \nOnline Registration\n \nField Limit: 100 competitors\, all ages \nAthlete Lift: Tentatively 4:20 pm \nEvent Begins: 4:30 pm \nOther: Rockefeller and Racing Triple Crown shirts will be available for purchase at bib pickup on the day of the event. Clothing is required\, no added weights\, speedsuits\, lycra or gravity enhancing devices! \nAwards: by age group and gender \nDisclaimer: Weather and conditions dependent\, no refunds on entry fee in the event of cancellation. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the perimeters of the race including but not limited to start time\, location\, course\, finish and awards in the interest of event security. \nThe MRG Racing Triple Crown combines three celebrated legacy events and crowns an overall category champions! \n\n\n\nThe storied Kandahar is MRG’s modern version of a full mountain ski race. It rewards those who can ski gates as well as terrain and conditions on the trail.\nThe Dash For Cash is a new event that will pit racers head to head on a dual panel course with pro jump.\nThe Rockefeller Challenge is a test of fearlessness and speed where competitors tuck straight downhill and glide uphill to find the skier who goes the furthest.\n\n\n\nCombine and register for all three events and save! \nA valid lift ticket or season pass is required. Lift ticket not included in the entry fee. \nYou must complete a registration for each family member who will be racing. Please log in below (if you are already in MRG’s system) or create a new account for each racer. \nDisclaimer: Weather and conditions dependent. There are no refunds on the entry fee for any reason\, including in the event of date change\, cancellation\, or inability to participate. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the perimeters of the race including but not limited to start time\, date\, location\, course\, finish and awards in the interest of event security.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/rockefeller-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Race
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SUMMARY:Walt's After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to tour up or snag last chair\, then swing into the Glen House\, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge\, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Once you’re fueled\, head back out under the stars. Don’t forget your headlamp.This night is for advanced skiers and riders comfortable in changing terrain and conditions.Before heading up\, don’t forget to check the Snow Report for closures or updates.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/walts-after-dark-3/
LOCATION:Walt’s at the Glen House\, 626 Mt. Ellen Road\, Waitsfield\, VT 05673
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Sugarbush
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SUMMARY:Sophistafunk | Late Night Music
DESCRIPTION:Get your fill of late night après only at Castlerock Pub! Bring your friends and good vibes only for an evening of live music and a limited food menu.Music featuring Sophistafunk
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/sophistafunk-late-night-music/
LOCATION:Castlerock Pub\, Lincoln Peak\, Warren\, VT\, 05674
CATEGORIES:Sugarbush
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