LGBTQ+ Slopes Day - Vermont
January 31, 2026 - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Last day to register: January 17, 2026
Registration opens: January 2, 2026 at 11 AM EST
Join TVOP, Smartwool, and Stratton Mountain for a day of queer and trans JOY on the slopes! We will spend the day skiing and snowboarding together, enjoying being outside with each other. And we will have a private space to gather, so we can rest, drink water, eat snacks/lunch, and re-energize together!
Lift tickets, rentals, and lunch are all FREE! Please indicate if you will need rental equipment and any dietary restrictions in the sign up form. Lessons are not provided, so you should have some experience with downhill skiing or snowboarding.
For this event we welcome you to stay with or separate from the group as you need, and head down the mountain at whatever speed or level you feel comfortable with. We will plan a time to meet up for lunch, so we can all be together! A more detailed schedule will be provided in the week before the 31st. Please reach out to us at hello@ventureoutproject.com if you have any questions about the format of the event.
Smartwool is generously outfitting us with some free clothing for this event! Please indicate your size and address on the form, and we will ship you some cool Smartwool gear to keep you warm and cozy on the slopes (and beyond)!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Stratton, Vermont (N’dakina, Wabanaki, and Mohican lands)
Parking: Plenty of parking at the mountain!
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals remain at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: January 31, 2026 Ski/Snowboard: As much or as little as you want!
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, snacks, warm layers, your ski/snowboard equipment!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.