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2026-2027 Ski Season Supporter Passes On Sale!
The T-bar and rope tow are ready and we’ve fired up the groomer…now we just need some snow. Supporter Passes are a great way to support AO and its community-focused activities and events – whether you ski one day or ten, or not at all. Adult Passes for unlimited T-bar are $100; Youth are $50; Family of 2 are $150 (addl family members under 18 – $25 each) https://www.ascutneyoutdoors.org/skiing/
Upcoming Events at AO:
- November 21 – Vertical Backyard Trail Race: This is a “Last Person Standing” endurance event. Participants complete a lap every hour and need to be at the start line on the hour to continue on. The winner is the person who completes one more lap than anyone else. Each lap is approximately 2.25 miles with 1,209 feet of elevation gain. Participants may complete the elevation requirement by either making three ascents of the 403-foot T-bar
path or one ascent of the longer hiking-trail route. If a participant completes 24 hours, they will have accumulated approximately the equivalent elevation gain of climbing from sea level to the summit of Mt. Everest. This is the second year of the event. In 2025, there were 75 entrants, with 20 runners reaching 24 hours and six remaining after 30 hours. The final two participants reached the 90th hour. This year there will be 100 entrants. - December 20 – Winter Solstice Celebration: Join us on Sunday, December 20, from 4–6 PM for our Winter Solstice Celebration! Come gather with neighbors and friends on Dec 20 from 4-6pm to enjoy the magic of the season and celebrate the turning point when the days begin to grow longer and the light slowly returns. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and come be part of a wonderful West Windsor tradition. Whether you come for the celebration, the community, or simply a little light in the darkness, we’d love to see you there.
See the latest weather at the AOC on our new WeatherCam.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a full listing of coming events, please see our Events Calendar.
Four Season Recreation
WINTER
- Alpine skiing on our T-bar lift
- Family-friendly Tubing on our handle-bar lift
- Backcountry skiing on legendary terrain (public access, at your own risk)
SUMMER
- Hiking on some of the most scenic trails in Vermont
- Regional recreational Events, Community Events, and school programs
- Mountain biking on 35+ miles of trails on Town/private trails (public access)
- Equestrian trails around the base of our mountain
Community & Events
COMMUNITY
Ascutney Outdoors was created to bring the community together to enjoy our mountain. Our organization, trails, and activities are made possible by a dynamic group of volunteers – and we’re always looking for new recruits!
EVENTS & RENTALS
The Ascutney Outdoors Center is the ideal place for large and small activities and events.
