Comments for The Middlebury Trailrunner

Comment on A Spring Look from Voter Brook by Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:52:17 +0000

Hope the run goes well Heather. I am afraid that the damage that the ultra last summer did to my body is a sign that my participation was more a “bucket lister” than a “new hobby”, although I will probably do the shorter version. I think I am going to concentrate on mere 26 milers for a while.
Jeff

Comment on A Spring Look from Voter Brook by Heather

Heather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:46:59 +0000

Great post as always, Jeff. It’s hard to find much information about immediate local trail conditions, so I love that your blog fills that gap. Having read your account, I plan to head right out there today.
Any plans to revisit the Moosalamoo Ultra this year?

Happy Trails!

Comment on Belated Easter Eggs on Moosalamoo by Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:38:56 +0000

It sounds like your level of GPS expertise is more advanced than mine, so I don’t think I can help you on those files. If the run you were referring to was the one at this address: http://sites.middlebury.edu/trailrunner/2012/09/24/dear-freshmen/ I wouldn’t worry at all about getting lost – the TAM is very well marked. However, be prepared for some mud as you get out in the fields to the west of campus! A longer loop (9 miles) which is pretty flat, and gets you a little further from campus, again on the well marked TAM would be http://sites.middlebury.edu/trailrunner/2009/09/27/belden-dam-on-the-tam/. Hope you have a good one!

Comment on Belated Easter Eggs on Moosalamoo by C Skinner

C Skinner — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:27:14 +0000

I am visiting Midd with my daughter and would like to run the 5ish mile loop that starts behind the field house (I plan on twice around so if you have a better idea for a not too hilly 10 miler…). I’m wondering if there is a way for you to share the map from your Garmin as either a GPX or TCX file so I can import it into my running app? I’m nervous about getting lost. Thanks for any help! I’m going to run on 4/19.

Comment on Tormondsen Race Trail at Rikert by Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:55:00 +0000

Thank you Jeff. Well written! The Tormondsen Family Trail, designed by Middlebury College Alum and Olympian John Morton, is also “Homologated” (or sanctioned) by the International Ski Federation (FIS) at the highest level (D) which designates it as appropriate for mass start skate races (as well as any other). It is also one of only (2) courses in the country to hold an “E” homologation for skiathalon (1/2 classic technique 1/2 skate technique). The Snowmaking system is the most extensive of it’s type in North America.

This trail combined with the new (2011) grooming equipment, new Rental equipment, lodge renovations (Thank you Bread Loaf) and newly trained PSIA Ski Instructors positions Rikert to help attract people to use our beautiful area in the Green Mountain. In doing so, they will have the opportunity to enjoy our excellent Inns, Hotels, Restaurants, shops and amenities as a winter destination.

We are lucky to have the Tormondsen Family, College Adminisration and all the others that have made these improvements possible.

Cheers,

Michael Hussey
Director, RIkert Nordic Center

Comment on The Moosalamoo Ultra by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:07:46 +0000

Thanks Josh! I am afraid the ultra amnesia has not yet sunk in – although a mere 50K would be easy now, right?

Comment on The Moosalamoo Ultra by Josh

Josh — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:50:12 +0000

Jeff. Great Recap. Would love to see you on the trails again soon. Pisgah 50k is a good one that’s just a few weeks away. I’m sure you’ve recovered and that runners amnesia is getting it’s grip. Grant, Loni, Rik, Steve, and I will be there from my team, along with John (RD), Mike and Dave most likely.
See you on the trails

Comment on The Moosalamoo Ultra by Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:01:53 +0000

Thanks John – At this point, I would have to say “recovery and reassessment” are what’s next – for now! Y

Comment on The Moosalamoo Ultra by Jon

Jon — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:33:09 +0000

Jeff: great recap. Glad it turned out well for you. So, what’s next? VT50??

Comment on The Moosalamoo Ultra by Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:22:52 +0000

You must have just missed passing me Mike – although at that point in the day, I was barely recognizable as a trail runner, other than the number on my shirt. And I agree with you that the Chandler Ridge Trail is pretty technical for bikers – it is certainly well beyond my limited biking abilities. I can’t imagine how tough it must have been before they did some trail maintenance with federal money last summer. Glad you are enjoying exploring the trails – the whole chunk of land on that high plateau from Goshen to Jerusalem is full of great mt biking opportunities.

Thanks

Jeff