Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00
Jan
25
2:00 PM14:00
CANCELLED due to weather - Adaptive Nordic Ski Open House
Join our trained staff and Green Mountain Adaptive Sports (GMAS) for an afternoon of fun in the snow at the Outdoor Center.
Jan
31
to Feb 1
The 2026 Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival
The Marathon Ski Festival is back for another fantastic weekend of cross country ski racing. The 2026 Festival will again be a stand-alone popular racing event, with techniques and distances for racers of all ages and abilities. Saturday brings the traditional classic Craftsbury Marathon, with short and long course options for open, college, and high school racers and a short course tour for BKL skiers and chaperones. We hope to have a 15k loop, allowing for a 45k long race and a 30k short race for the classic race on Saturday and 30k or 15k for the freestyle race on Sunday.
Feb
6
to Feb 8
Henchey Memorial Eastern Cup and UVM Carnival
The best skiers in New England return to the trails of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center for a three-day weekend of ski racing. Day one on Friday features the top collegiate athletes in the region contesting a classic sprint. Day two, Saturday, combines the EISA college field with NENSA’s Eastern Cup, with everyone racing freestyle individual starts. Day three, Sunday, is another classic sprint, this time featuring the Eastern Cup field.
Feb
7
10:00 AM10:00
Feb
7
3:00 PM15:00
Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00
Mar
27
to Mar 29
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals
The Outdoor Center is excited to again welcome the fastest skiers in North America to the Northeast Kingdom to wrap up the 2025/2026 race season. With three national championships on the line in the classic sprint (Friday), club relay (Saturday), and freestyle mass start (Sunday), the racing is sure to be exciting. Whether you want to compete or just watch the power and grace as some of the world’s best athletes tackle the challenging race trails at the Center, we hope you will join us in March.
Jan
12
5:00 PM17:00
It's real: Teens and Mental Health
The Craftsbury Mental Health Resource Group in partnership with Northeast Kingdom Human Services presents a program to provide young people with mental health education and resources.
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00
Jan
10
8:00 AM08:00
Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race
Join us for the Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race on Saturday, January 10th to give biathlon a try, no matter your experience level! New to biathlon? A novice clinic will teach you rifle safety and shooting basics that you'll need to know. Club rifles will be provided. Ski instruction and equipment is not included- participants must be able to ski.
Jan
3
8:00 AM08:00
The Race for Warmth
Ring in the new year with a ski race for a good cause, NECKA’s Warmth Fund. We will donate 85% of the proceeds of the event to the Warmth Fund (saving a bit to cover our event expenses) so that we can help our neighbors stay warm this winter.
Whether you are looking for a tune-up race ahead of the heart of race season or you just want to get out for a ski and support a good cause, come join us at the Race for Warmth.
Dec
17
to Dec 21
2025 US Biathlon On-Snow International Team Trials
We’re excited to host US Biathlon’s International Team Trials, December 17-21. These trials races are intended for senior level racers hoping to qualify to race for Team USA in Europe. Non-US athletes (senior-level only) are welcome to participate as guests but will not be factored into the Trials points calculations. Click title for full details.
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
12
to Dec 14
2025 Skiing for Scullers camp
Are you a sculler looking to expand your outdoor winter training options? XC skiing might be the perfect way for rowers to cross-train while the water is frozen. Join us as the Center hosts a “Skiing for Scullers” weekend from December 12-14.
Dec
8
5:00 PM17:00
Screening: How to Protect Your Emotional Health During the Holidays
The Craftsbury Mental Health Resource Group screens a TED talk at the Center about mental health during the Holiday season.
Dec
6
to Dec 7
Eastern Regional Biathlon #1
The Eastern Regional Biathlon race series kicks off in Craftsbury on Dec 6-7, 2025. Presented by Eastern Massachusetts Club.
Nov
23
2:00 PM14:00
Turkey Trot Fundraiser
Raise money for the Hardwick Area Food Pantry in a fun post holiday 5k.
Oct
29
7:00 PM19:00
2025 Housing and Conservation Series: Forests to Homes - How Forests can Support Housing Solutions
Join Maura Adams from the Northern Forest Center to learn about how innovative wood products and building reuse can be part of our housing solution. Click title for full details.
Oct
27
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #16
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of October from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Oct
20
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #15
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of October from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00
Vermont Youth Cycling Finals
The VTYC season wraps up with XC racing at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00
2025 Housing and Conservation Series: Beyond the Illusion of Preservation - Balancing Forest Values
A team of New England-based forest researchers developed a report entitled Beyond the Illusion of Preservation, exploring how the region's forests can be managed to meet a full range of societal values and needs. Join lead author Dr. Caitlin Littlefield to learn about the report’s findings, recommendations, and the role forests can play in addressing many of our most pressing challenges. Click thru for full details.
Oct
13
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #14
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of October from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00
2025 NVAC Mountain Division Championships
Vermont’s top scholastic cross country runners take to the trails for the Northern Vermont Athletic Conference’s Mountain Division championship race.
Oct
6
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #13
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of October from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Sep
29
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #12
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Sep
22
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #11
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Sep
15
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #10
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Sep
14
8:00 AM08:00
2025 Singletrack Shootout #2
Join us for the second Singletrack Shootout of the summer - September 14. Come give biathlon a try, no matter your experience level! It’ll be a fun morning of biathlon racing - running or mountain biking, your choice. A novice clinic will teach you everything you need to know to complete the three-stage race. Club rifles will be provided.
Sep
8
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #9
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Sep
1
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #8
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Aug
28
to Aug 31
2025 Running Biathlon for Beginners
We are excited to offer an introductory biathlon camp for adult runners! Running biathlon is sport for those who thrive on challenge! It combines two completely different disciplines: the heart-pounding exertion of running and the zen-like focus of precision shooting. Click on title for full details.
Aug
25
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #7
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Aug
19
4:00 PM16:00
Women's Mountain Biking Clinic #3
Craftsbury Outdoor Center is offering a series of introductory/beginner mountain bike clinics & group rides for women. Clinics will focus on learning and honing mountain bike skills in a safe, supportive environment. Click title for full details.
Aug
18
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #6
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.
Aug
14
to Aug 15
2025 U13 Biathlon Day Camp
This camp provides a stepping stone for for kids who have been a part of our weekly practices as well as skiers who want to start doing biathlon. Come safely jump in and learn the basics. Click title for full details.
Aug
11
4:00 PM16:00
Wobbly Bike Afternoon #5
Wobbly biking afternoons are back every Monday until the end of September from 4:00-5:30pm. We will have the flattest portion of our paved trail reserved for the littlest bikers, and they can explore the pump track as well. Click title for full details.