December 1st-8th

Early season ‘fast grass’ conditions have arrived. That means it is time for skinny skis and fat bikes. Please have 3+” tires and frozen ground temperatures to do any off road biking this week. Foot traffic is welcome, but please stick to firm trails such as Sandman’s loop.

Visit the trails and conditions page for detailed information. Fingers crossed, we will be able to offer groomed skiing by Friday. This is the perfect opportunity to give thanks and support something that means so much to all of us! Join as a member or donate today to support our efforts.

Our Guest Service and Rental Hub is your go-to spot for rentals on weekends
from 8am to 4pm throughout fall.
Please note, gear rentals are available until 2pm.

While pedestrian access is complementary,
please support our nonprofit’s year round trail stewardship work,
network and building planning
and amazing community events and programs.

Join as a Supporting Member,
donate to our annual fund, or help at one of our trail work days.
Thank you for your support.

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming fall and winter events!

Ladies Mondays

December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fat-Social Thursdays

December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ladies Mondays

December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Before You Arrive

Purchase a Day Membership

Sign the  Yearly Waiver

Sign in each time you visit

The sign in data is used by the Town of Williston and Catamount Outdoor Family Center to guide the recreation management decisions on the Catamount Community Forest.

Trails & Building Updates

With recent Town of Williston Selectboard approval, we are moving forward with Act 250 and Wetland permits for our Comprehensive Trail Plan! Supporting the planning time and permit applications for this project is essential to its success.

We’ve also chosen our partners for our VOREC Building Planning grant, Black River Design and TCE. Expect public meetings to be scheduled soon. The timeline goal is to have blueprints by mid-summer 2025. We’re very excited to be rolling on this project! Your donation is vital here too.

Membership Types

Annual Memberships: Valid November 1-October 31

  • Annual Full Access Membership
  • Annual MTN & Fat Bike Membership
  • Annual Supporting Membership

Winter Only Memberships: Valid from start of winter season-April 30

Support Catamount!

Catamount Outdoor Family Center (COFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located on the Catamount Community Forest (CCF), which is owned by the Town of Williston. COFC manages the trail system and the recreational and educational opportunities on the property, while the town oversees the forests, fields, Ponds and wetlands. COFC’s funding comes from memberships and donations; our work is not supported by town funding or taxes. Donate today!

Winter Wanderers Camp

At Winter Wanderers, we will explore the wonders of winter in a fun, meaningful, and experiential way! In addition to being active outside on snowshoes, skis, and fat bikes, campers will learn about basic outdoor skills, winter ecology, Leave No Trace, and environmental stewardship.

SnowSchool

“A bright yellow school bus pulls up to a frozen parking lot in the middle of winter. The doors open. Out come dozens of fifth-graders in puffy jackets, mittens, and hats. Today, these students are going to strap on snowshoes, romp around the snow, dig pits, study snow crystals, and learn about their watershed. Welcome to SnowSchool.” ~Winter Wildlands Alliance

Upcoming Events

Keep the fun rolling into winter!

Check out our event calendar for more recreational, educational, and community events!

Looking to host your own event or program at Catamount? Check out our new “Host at Catamount” page.

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