Hartland Winter Trails is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization whose goal is to bring outdoor winter recreation opportunities to the community, free of charge.
We are a small, but dedicated group of volunteers that works very hard to organize, build, and maintain an extensive network of winter recreation trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the town of Hartland, Vermont.
The trails provide a unique opportunity to meander through fields and back woods over gently rolling and steep terrain in the Three- and Four-Corners areas of Hartland. The trails are private property with landowner approval, created and maintained by volunteers, and open to the community free of charge.
To support us, please consider volunteering your time or sending a donation to: Hartland Winter Trails, PO Box 128, Hartland, Vermont 05048. You can also make an online donation below, if you’d like. If you have questions or are seeking more information, email Andrea at [email protected]. See you on the trails!
Chatter from the wax room…
The cooler days of summer are approaching which means it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming fall/winter season. We are seeking two new volunteers to join our board of directors in October: a Special Events Director and a Treasurer. If you’re interested in either role, please contact Andrea Ambros at [email protected].
Read on below for more information on both roles:
Special Events Director
Are you someone who enjoys organizing special, one-time events and ongoing opportunities for folks of all ages to enjoy the winter trails in Hartland? As HWT’s Special Events Director, you’ll develop and organize special events that use our trail system, coordinating with organizations, schools, and other groups for activities involving the trail system. You’ll also maintain a list of volunteers who can assist with special events and recruit additional volunteers. This position starts at the annual meeting at the end of October and runs for a full year with opportunity to continue. 90% of the time commitment occurs in the fall and winter and is focused on coordinating our annual Tiki Torch Trek event. Other past events have included: a fundraising music concert at Damon Hall, an outdoor used sporting equipment sale, and meet-and-greet ski outings. This role is not required to live in Hartland.
Treasurer
We are also seeking a volunteer treasurer to apprentice with our current treasurer who anticipates this being her last year volunteering for HWT in this position. The current treasurer does not live in Hartland and says this is a perfect position to support HWT while not living in town. As HWT’s Treasurer, you will maintain financial records and tracks the balances of HWT accounts. You’ll coordinate with the Secretary to acknowledge monetary and in-kind donations, coordinate fundraising efforts, including delegating and overseeing grant writing. You will also report financial standing at the annual meeting and submit required annual filings to the IRS. This role is not required to live in Hartland.
Donations — Thank you to all of our supporters who have donated and continue to support the Hartland Winter Trails. Your generous contributions allow us to keep maintaining our wonderful trail system and bring outdoor winter recreation to the community.
Donations are tax deductible as Hartland Winter Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. If you’d like, you can use the Donate page to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. We appreciate you!
Trail counters — Beginning this 2025-26 season, we will be using TRAFx Infrared Trail Counters along our trail network to quantify trail use. This will help us plan trail maintenance and apply for grants.
Special donors — A big thank you to our special donors, VOREC and KWCF, who have granted us critical support for trail repairs and resources to establish an equipment lending library. Thanks also to Wise Pines, another major donor for our 2024-25 season. Our deepest gratitude and thanks for all of the support!
