It all happens Feb 10-12th and 18-19th!

Listed in the current issue of Vermont Magazine as an “Essential Vermont Event”, Great Ice in Grand Isle is a quirky compilation of fun activities focusing awareness on the many opportunities for winter outdoor recreation in Grand Isle County.

Activities include free Nordic Skate demos on Lake Champlain’s longest groomed track, a 2-mile trek across the ice to Knight Island State Park, a 9-hole Ice Golf tournament, ice bicycle races (grand prize - a Trek mountain bike from Earl’s Cyclery), free hockey on the lighted rink, and sled dog rides.  There’s also a free kid’s ice fishing derby with prizes and trophys, a chili cook-off with a Christmas tree bonfire, a movie and a dance in the newly-restored Community Hall.  For a full schedule of events as well as last year's pictures, click here!

Yes, it's true.  With help from many volunteers and groups, we groom 3 miles of XC ski trails in Burlington's Intervale.  It's sponsored by the good people at MVP Healthcare.

We're still waiting for snow, but it will come. Ski anytime (see map), but a few times a year we host the festival 'Wintervale' with the Intervale Center!  Save the dates:

Wintervale 2012

• Sunday, Feb 5th, 10-2 (Postponed due to lack of snow)
  
• Sunday, March 11th, 10-2

Wintervale features free XC ski and snowshoe demos, kids activities, hot chocolate and food, conservation walks...and more!

Thanks to our many sponsors and partners: MVP Healthcare, Intervale Center, Cloudveil, Skirack, Burlington Parks & Recreation, Vermont Design Works, Catamount Trail Association, RunVermont, Intervale Community Farm, and many other Intervale farms.

Bike Recycle Vermont Program Manager

The responsibilities of Local Motion’s Bike Recycle Vermont Program Manager range from customer service, to building and fixing bikes, to teaching, to supervising, to fundraising - all the while maintaining a warm and welcoming shop atmosphere.

The position requires the skills of an entrepreneur, yet has the support of Local Motion’s management team, website, access to funding, and other resources. The Manager must have very strong organizational and people skills, and be skilled at delegating and supervising.

BRV’s customer base is extremely diverse, including new Americans from around the globe, individuals who come from a background of generational poverty, the mentally ill, the recently incarcerated, and low income people from around the area. It is critical for the Program Manager to handle these individuals with sensitivity and in a culturally competent way. Training on cultural competence will be provided but previous experience dealing with diverse populations is expected.

The Local Motion staff is a tight-knit and fast-paced team. We value everyone’s opinion equally and this is reflected in our decision-making processes. We are active recreation and transportation enthusiasts, and we are exploring creative ways to welcome and include culturally diverse communities in our outreach strategies.  Our ideal candidate is someone who shares these values and who’s ready to join an evolving and highly collaborative team.

Outreach & Training Coordinator

Local Motion’s Outreach & Training Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day management of a wide range of Local Motion initiatives, all of them focused on giving a wide range of Vermonters the information, skills, and confidence they need to walk and bike more often. The position involves both in-office work coordinating and scheduling events, trainings, and programs, as well as significant time in the field managing outreach work, assisting with trainings, and working with community partners.

The Local Motion staff is a tight-knit and fast-paced team. We value everyone’s opinion equally and this is reflected in our decision-making processes. We are active recreation and transportation enthusiasts, and we are exploring creative ways to welcome and include culturally diverse communities in our outreach strategies.  Our ideal candidate is someone who shares these values and who’s ready to join an evolving and highly collaborative team.

Attention travel junkies: Register for the 8th annual VerMontreal Bike Tour and YOU COULD WIN YOUR TRIP FOR FREE!

General registration is now open for this springtime favorite: A 3- or 4-day pedal through the rural farmlands and quaint villages of Vermont and Quebec, culminating in Montreal's famed Tour de L'Ile. You won't want to miss all the cool things we've planned this year - not the least of which is your chance to travel for free (zip, zilch, zero actual dollars)!

Registration is easy, and secure. Visit our Tour Overview page for full details of the trip; and when you're ready to sign up, simply select the option (3- or 4-day) you're interested in, and follow the registration link.

Local Motion proudly presents VerMontreal 2012 in parntership with:

But please don't delay; member registration opened last month and spots are filling fast. A la prochaine!

READ BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN WIN A FREE TRIP!

Please join us in congratulating Ron Manganiello, founding volunteer of Bike Recycle Vermont, for earning a presitgious eTown e-Chievement Award!

The award was broadcast nationally on Sunday, January 22, but you can still stream it to hear the full eTown broadcast featuring Moby, Suzanne Vega and Ron.  Watch Ron's interview by clicking the picture on the left.

Read LM member Annie's great blog post about Ron.

Watch Ron's eTown E-Chievement Award from eTown on Vimeo.

Are you thinking about winter fun?  We are!

Local Motion is pleased to co-host both Intervale XC Skiing and Great Ice in Grand Isle -- two great ways to stay active this winter.  Both rely on volunteers so get involved!

Intervale XC Skiing: Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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