Southern Vermont Biathalon Woodswalk

[hunter thompson]

feb 11th/12 2023 Manchester Vermont whos going?

 

[Grimord]

I hope to be there if the weather is OK for traveling. Will be coming from the coast of CT., about a 3 hr. drive.

 

[Splitear]

I’m going for the first time. Probably only Saturday, but I’m really looking forward to it.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

This will be my 18th year or so …

Remember, there are more events than just a Woodswalk. They also race the course as a biathlon, plus the Absolute Marksman (accuracy, rifle & smoothbore), 5-Card Draw Poker and King of the Hill (speed shooting) contests.

Hotels are iffy, due to closings, if you need any assistance/advice, just PM me.

 

[rich pierce]

I’m going. I live very close by. Last year was my first year and it was great.

 

[MAPMFF]

Are snowshoes required or is the course manageable with boots? I've never shot anything like this in my life, and it certainly is something I would like to check out?

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

I hope to be there.

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Are snowshoes required or is the course manageable with boots?

It is the BEST Winter MZL Event going in the Northeast, at least IMHO! Besides the shooting events, the door prizes, people, gawking at interesting, oddball and cool MZL arms, plus the socialization and comraderie is well worth attending, even if not shooting!

Snowshoes are needed to race/run the biathlon, but boots are fine for the Woodswalk. Yet last year the snow was sooooo slippery that snowshoes actually would have made for easier walking.

FYI, I’ll have a table setup selling stuff, including 3-4 pair of snowshoes. There are usually a few tables of things for sale.

 

[HighUintas]

I hope some participation photos show up here! I wish I were able to attend one of these.

 

[MAPMFF]

@Flint62Smoothie Thank you!

I've never walked an inch on snow shoes, so not sure If I would want to try that or not. But the woods walk once or twice for sure. But I have my .62cal fowler begging to be shot right now so maybe I'll try and shoot up for the day on Saturday! Going to put it in the calendar for sure!

 

[user 31257]

I’ve been a couple times with some of my daughters and it’s a great time. Everyone I’ve crossed paths with there has been friendly. We just walk the course in snowshoes and shoot for the fun of it.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Going to put it in the calendar for sure!

Please stop by & say hello! One can’t usually miss me with the Badger fur hat.

 

[rusticbob]

I will be there again this year. I should have my grandson with me again.

 

[rich pierce]

I will be there again this year. I should have my grandson with me again.

I’ve got a colonial tricorn hat that will probably fit him; will bring it along.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I am trying to convince my wife as we speak. Lol. We used to go to Manchester every year until VT shunned us. I miss the ye old tavern experience. We are on a hog trip the weekend before so this is going to be a tough sell.

 

[LRSmoker]

As long as life doesn’t get in the way I hope to be there.
Smoke

 

[rich pierce]

For all first timers, the woods walk which can be done with or without snowshoes is on trails hard packed by snowmobiles. There’s no soft snow. Same course for biathlon with snowshoes.

 

[Rawhide67]

I am trying to convince my wife as we speak. Lol. We used to go to Manchester every year until VT shunned us. I miss the ye old tavern experience. We are on a hog trip the weekend before so this is going to be a tough sell.

I had dinner on New Years Eve at Ye Olde Tavern. Great food, but new owners.

Should be plenty of hotels/motels. They cater to the skiers.

I can barely walk on snowshoes, I'm certainly not going to try running.

 

[Greybeard]

Hoping to make it this year. Was all set to go last year and my rifle decided to not cooperate. Made sure to pick up a couple backups since then.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

How many rounds should one be prepared to shoot?