Oktoberfest & Camping in Vermont

Vermont is home to maple syrup, the famous Green Mountain State Park and some of the most beautiful foliage this country has to offer. So for the long weekend we will take you to southern Vermont where we will experience a variety of activities and culture during the day while we camp out with our fire under the stars at night (you can actually see them up there). What is even better is that you will have the option to spend much of that time as you feel fit.

Trip includes world-class mountain biking, hiking Mount Snow, camping in Green Mountain State Park, Oktoberfest, spa options, apple and pumpkin picking and a visit to The Country Store and The Alpine Slide. See “Activities” tab above for more details.

Event Intensity Level

This trip is Intensity Level 2-3. Read a full description of all levels.

Event Details

• Depart Friday evening, 6:00 PM
• Return Sunday night, Around 10:00 PM
• Depart/Return Location 73rd Street and Broadway, NE corner. (Take the 1,2,3 to 72nd Street.)
• Includes Transportation, breakfast, lift pass for hiking, licensed guides, admission into the Oktoberfest and your first drink and stein, Oktoberfest games, camp site, tent, s'mores, camp fire and, of course, local hospitality
• Optional Costs Mountain bike rental ($45), chair lift ticket ($30), massage (varies by treatment), lunch, dinner, alpine slide ($9), rent a tent from us: $15. Must have your own sleeping bag.

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World Class Mountain Biking Home to several World Cup Races and one the national championships for 20 years, the mountain biking here is considered the best the East has to offer with over 45 miles of mountain bike terrain consisting of single-track, old town roads and ski trails. Take a spin down an unpaved, solitary country road. Ride our chairlift to the summit of Mount Snow and let gravity do its thing as you descend portions of our serpentine downhill and NORBA-sanctioned cross-country courses. All ability levels are welcome, but lift accessed trails are for advanced riders only. A skills course with rollers, banks, hits and turns is featured in the Mount Snow base area. The terrain difficulty includes 15% beginner, 50% intermediate and 35% advanced.
Hiking Hikers can enjoy a spirited ascent of the 3,600-foot Mount Snow peak with over 1,600 feet of vertical rise, or take a less aerobically intense walk on the Deerfield Valley Trail. There’s plenty of meandering loops to the summit with our complimentary pocket guide to the mountain. Hikers at Mount Snow have access to more than 20 miles of trails through the Green Mountain National Forest on and around the mountain, with terrain for various abilities. Or take a chairlift up to the summit and descend the mountain at your own pace. Your efforts will be rewarded with magnificent views of southern New England and New York State.
Camping We will be camping out in the Green Mountain State Park with a campfire under the stars. Rowboats, canoes, and paddle boats are available for rent. There are several hiking trails, including a 2.7 Mile trail around the lake. Our site is the highest established campsite in Vermont, but is surrounded by pine and gives the feeling of relative solitude.
Oktoberfest Singing, dancing, and yodeling with the Oeberlandler Hofbrau Band. Enjoy spectacular foliage and scenic chairlift rides. In addition to Oktoberfest, peruse and purchase traditional, country, and contemporary handmade crafts. Of course what would Oktoberfest be without being given the opportunity to compete in the schnitzel toss, keg throwing, log sawing, the apple slingshot and stein holding. Not to mention LOTS OF BEER.
Spa Options Take your pick from a large variety of massages and therapeutic treatments. (out of pocket)
Apple and Pumpkin Picking, The Country Store and The Alpine Slide As we depart for the city we will stop and take a ride down the world’s longest Alpine Slide, before dropping by a local farm to pick apples, pumpkins and purchase from a variety of local goods at the country store.

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

New Experiences

Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

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