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SUMMARY:Short Is The New Long: New England's Long Distance Hiking Paths
DESCRIPTION:Join Reach Your Summit for a unique\, fun and interactive presentation. Thru-hiking is an incredible experience that everyone should try. Though many of us may not be able to dedicate 4-6 months of time in a year to be out on the trail\, there are still plenty of hidden gems and lesser known trails all around New England for all to explore. Enjoy stories\, photos\, learn tips and more drawn from\, Reach Your Summit owner and guide\, Mat’s personal experience out on these trails and beyond. Highlights include: Long Trail (Vermont)\, New England Trail (Connecticut/Massachusetts)\, Mid-State Trail (Massachusetts)\, Wapack Trail (Massachusetts/New Hampshire)\, North-South Trail (Rhode Island)\, Bay Circuit Trail (Massachusetts)\, South Taconic Trail (Massachusetts/New York)\, Cohos Trail (New Hampshire) and more. \n→ Click here to register. ← This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/short-is-the-new-long-new-englands-long-distance-hiking-paths/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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SUMMARY:Backpacking Fundamentals Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Reach Your Summit and Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a one-of-a-kind\, fun\, interactive presentation. Whether you are new to backpacking or a seasoned trekker\, you’ll learn what is necessary to pack physically and mentally for 3-season trips here in New England and beyond. Enjoy a show-and-tell of gear and learn tips on how to pack a backpack\, campsite selection\, efficient hiking\, lightweight alternatives\, and more drawn from\, Reach Your Summit owner and guide\, Mat’s personal experience out on the trails and in the mountains. \n→ Click here to register. ← This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/backpacking-fundamentals-seminar/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:The Endurance Artist: An Evening with Author Jared Beasley
DESCRIPTION:Join CFPA and the CT Trailmixers for a special evening with author Jared Beasley for a slideshow\, reading\, and meet-the-author event centered on his book\, The Endurance Artist: Lazarus Lake\, the Barkley & a Race with No End. \nThe program will take place at CFPA’s Meeting Room. Light refreshments and drinks will be available. Bad weather date: Friday\, February 20. \nIn The Endurance Artist\, Beasley takes readers deep into the strange and compelling world of the Barkley Marathons—an infamous ultrarunning event created by the enigmatic Lazarus Lake. Known for its brutal terrain\, cryptic rules\, and astonishingly low finish rate\, the Barkley has become a proving ground for endurance athletes and a meditation on the limits of human perseverance. Beasley weaves together history\, firsthand reporting\, and cultural insight to explore why runners are drawn to a race that seems designed to defeat them. \nJared Beasley is an accomplished writer and journalist whose work focuses on endurance sports\, resilience\, and the psychology of extreme challenges. A longtime ultrarunning observer and participant\, Beasley brings a thoughtful\, narrative-driven approach to his storytelling\, blending athletic achievement with deeper questions about motivation\, suffering\, and meaning. \nThis evening offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the author\, see visuals from the world of the Barkley\, and engage in conversation about one of the most fascinating endurance events on the planet.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/the-endurance-artist-an-evening-with-author-jared-beasley/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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SUMMARY:Frozen Heart 15 Hour Trail Race at Highlawn
DESCRIPTION:This is a simple\, low-cost\, unsupported winter ultra for runners who enjoy long days\, cold weather\, and good company. The challenge: run up to 50 miles over 15 hours (900 minutes) in classic New England winter conditions. \nRegistration includes a suggested $20 donation to the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). Please sign up only if you truly plan to participate. \nThe event will be based at CFPA headquarters in Rockfall (Middlefield)\, CT. Runners will have access to a heated meeting room with real bathrooms\, a full kitchen\, coffee\, hot water\, and space to stash a small amount of personal gear (one tote or duffel). \nParking is very limited (15 spaces). A nearby commuter lot is available\, and carpooling is required—at least two runners per vehicle. \nAid is minimal: s’mores outside over a Solo Stove. Bring all food and supplies you’ll need. The event is cupless. No crews. \nCome for the miles\, stay for the winter adventure. → Click here to register. ←
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/frozen-heart-15-hour-trail-race-at-highlawn/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Games,Trail Running
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Pierce":MAILTO:lpierce@ctwoodlands.org
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SUMMARY:Mastering The Art of Ultralight Backpacking Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a seasoned hiker looking for ways to lighten your pack below that elusive 10 lb baseweight? Or are you just an ultralight curious new hiker looking for a judgment-free atmosphere to ask questions? Join Reach Your Summit and Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a one-of-a-kind\, fun\, interactive presentation. Enjoy stories from the trail from two ultralight backpackers with many miles under their trail runners.  \nMat Jobin (Reach Your Summit owner\, guide\, and thru-hiker) and Kristen Gardella (thru-hiker and FKT record holder) will also share their journeys toward their current ultralight packs and failures they’ve had along the way with a show-and-tell of gear\, tips they like to use to help keep their packs light\, guidance on how to pack an ultralight frameless backpack\, Leave No Trace principles\, and they’ll answer any questions you may have. \n→ Click here to register. ← This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/mastering-the-art-of-ultralight-backpacking-seminar/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday Hikes at Highlawn Forest
DESCRIPTION:**THE GIVING TUESDAY HIKES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER**\nCelebrate Giving Tuesday on the trail! Join us on Wednesday for a day of fresh air\, community\, and connection on the Highlawn Trail in Rockfall! We’ll be leading guided hikes at 10 AM\, 1 PM\, with a special Moonlit Hike at 6 PM to close the day under the stars. \nThe 2.2-mile loop takes you through the beautiful Highlawn Forest\, a hidden gem nestled behind CFPA’s headquarters on the Middletown/Middlefield town line. Once open farm fields\, this second-growth forest now features conifer plantations\, mixed hardwood stands\, and red maple swamps that provide habitat for a variety of wildlife. The trails are mostly flat and gentle—perfect for young or beginner hikers—and follow old fire lanes from the property’s days as a tree farm. \nCome celebrate the spirit of Giving Tuesday by spending time in nature\, exploring Connecticut’s trails\, and supporting the work that keeps them open and thriving. \n$5 suggested donation online\, Venmo\, or cash.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/giving-tuesday-hikes-at-highlawn-forest/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Hike,Fundraiser,Guided Hike
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