Backcountry Zones

Our goal here is to educate and point splitboarders and other backcountry recreationalists to known zones that are already well documented and public. We all recreate on this land, and we want to provide some guidance. Please know that recreating in the backcountry poses risk. Anyone who decides to venture out must assume that risk and understand the dangers that are present when recreating in unpatrolled terrain, as well as knowing the Vermont Backcountry Ethics (more on this below).

What to Expect

Most trail systems will have a trailhead, limited signage, and limited parking. If you plan on going to some of the more popular locations, especially in a Covid world, we would encourage you to go early, and to not make your own parking spots. Most lots can only hold a handful of cars. It’s good to have a backup plan in case a lot is full. In a non-covid world we would suggest carpooling, but realize this may not be a possibility.

You’re on your own. There is no ski patrol. There will be limited cell phone service if any at all. Be prepared for whatever the mountain might throw at you. There will be all sorts of trail hazards, trees, stumps, open water, rocks, and rapidly changing weather to consider and be aware of.

Backcountry Ethics

Read it. Know it. Leave nothing but tracks.