On March 1, 1984, three young men — Steve Bushey, Paul Jarris, and Ben Rose — set off to ski across Vermont on something they called the Catamount Trail. By completing their trip they made history, and a new long-distance trail was born. Join the three founders for a virtual reunion as they discuss that first Catamount Trail adventure, where it led them in life, and their thoughts on the trail today. This interview was conducted on Zoom and will include an audience Q&A at the end. The discussion is moderated by guest host David Goodman, author of the bestselling guidebook, Best Backcountry Skiing In The Northeast (https://bestbackcountryskiing.com). Learn more about the Catamount Trail at http://www.catamounttrail.org

Note: Season 1 episodes of Vermont Trail Chatter were originally recorded via Zoom and appeared on the Catamount Trail Association YouTube Channel. The audio from those videos has been published here. Season 2 will bring new episodes recorded specifically for this format.