Road Scholar Schedule

Accommodations

Our clean, simple lodges and homey, all-you-can-eat meals (always with a vegetarian option available) will make you feel at home. Our community lounge, kitchen, fitness room, sauna and massage therapist are just a few of the amenities that will leave you feeling relaxed and comfortable. Most of our accommodations are dormitory style, however, you can upgrade to a private bath, suite or cabin if desired.

Registration

All registration for Craftsbury's Road Scholar programming occurs through Road Scholar itself. They can be reached online or through one of the methods listed here.

Road Scholar Winter 2012

The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is a unique Nordic Ski Center in Vermont's unspoiled Northeast Kingdom. The snow generally falls early and remains late because we sit high in the hills of Vermont's snow belt. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first-time skier, our outstanding ski instructors will show you the techniques to progress in your skiing. Explore over 85 kilometers of expertly groomed and tracked ski trails and an extensive snowshoe trail network - all right outside your door.

Yoga

January 16 - 20, 2012
February 26 - March 2, 2012
March 4 - 9, 2012
Yoga and cross country skiing - a match made in heaven! Yoga is the perfect way to warm up for, cool down from, and build skills necessary for improving ski technique. Daily yoga classes will increase your flexibility and strength, improve your balance, and help to both prevent and cure common ski-related (and non-ski-related) aches and pains, while daily ski lessons and tours build your confidence and proficiency out on the trails. Treat yourself to a week of pure wintery delight!

As is the case with all our winter Road Scholar programming, the athletic portion of the curriculum will feature cross-country skiing. Our trails are wide and professionally groomed daily for classical and skate skiing. Join our ski instructors as they introduce novices to the sport, provider a refresher on technique to those more seasoned skiers, or update and refine skills for the advanced skier. The week's yoga classes are designed to complement and support your ski technique. The guidance of all these expert tutors and our extensive terrain will help you discover some of Vermont's winter treasures. Yoga has healed, opened, strengthened and reinvigorated its practitioners for centuries - come try it this winter with us.

Introduction to Astronomy

January 22 - 27, 2012

We often read, watch or hear about stars, planets, galaxies and other members of our universe, yet rarely have the opportunity to learn exactly what they are, their beginnings or their on-going growth and progression. Our understanding tends to emphasize the static nature of distant space but it's in the dynamic evolution of celestial bodies that we learn and witness the true goings on. In this course, we'll explore the nature of the universe both in terms of what appears to be out there currently, but also the broader scale of the cosmos in space and time.

After you feed your mind, your body will enjoy the opportunity to stretch its boundaries with cross-country skiing. Our wide trails are meticulously groomed daily for classical and skate skiing. Join our ski instructors as they introduce novices to the sport, provide a refresher on technique to more seasoned skiers or update and refine skills for the advanced skier. The guidance of these expert skiers and our extensive terrain will help you discover winter wonders much closer to earth.

Music & Dance

January 29 - February 3, 2012
February 5 - 10, 2012
Learn the history of traditional country dance and song. Instructors offer old standbys as well as newer songs and dances from New England, the Canadian Maritimes, the British Isles and Scandinavia. Live music to accompany song and dance will be provided by guitar, banjo and fiddle - bolstered one evening each week with additional local musicians for a festive contra dance.

When it's time to head outdoors, you'll enjoy cross-country skiing on our wide trails, meticulously groomed daily for classical and skate skiing. Join our ski instructors as they introduce novices to the sport, provider a refresher on technique to those more seasoned skiers or update and refine skills for the advanced skier. The guidance of these expert skiers and our extensive terrain will help you discover some of Vermont's winter treasures.

Film and Fiction

February 12 - 17, 2012
This exciting double program will introduce you to film and short stories from the northern latitudes. We'll explore a variety of film genres, including animation, short film, documentary, feature length films (think Hollywood) as well as independent features. The presentation explores the "North Country" theme of nature, survival, and human relationships. Discussion will follow each presentation.

The other half of the academic portion will cover short fiction. The stories, by contemporary authors, will portray northern settings and characters, with discussion focusing on the interrelationships among characters. Stories will range from the contemplative to the humorous. Evenings will include active participation with literature and a traditional ski film.

The athletic portion of the program will be led by our cross-country ski instructors. These expert teachers can help you take the next step in your skiing, whether you're novice, a more seasoned skier or an advanced skier looking for an update and refinement to your technique. Our trails are wide and meticulously groomed daily for classical and skate skiing. The combination of excellent instruction and our extensive terrain will help you discover some of Vermont's winter treasures.