Runner's Roost Cross Country Camp 2011
Sponsors:
- Runner's Roost, 425 Post Rd, Darien, Ct 06820 (203)655-9937
- New Balance Shoe Company
First Session: Saturday, Aug 6 - 14. We will provide transportation (including bikes) to Vermont to the first seven people who pay the non-refundable deposit of $200.00, leaving from Caralucci's Market, Georgetown at 8:30AM, Sat Aug 6.
Second Session: Saturday, Aug 13 - 21. We will provide transportation (including bikes) home from Vermont to everybody, arriving back at Runner's Roost at approx 7:00PM, Aug 21.
Location: Craftsbury Outdoor Center, P. O. Box 31, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827, mail can be forwarded to this address. Phones: main office (800)729-7751, (802)586-7767; cafeteria (802)586-9944; dorm (802)586-2525. www.craftsbury.com.
Activities: Running on dirt roads and trails, mountain biking on dirt roads, hiking, canoeing, swimming, yoga session by a certified instructor.
Transportation: Directions: I-91 to St Johnsbury, VT. Take Rt 2 west for 15 miles to Danville, Take Rt 15 west for 15 miles to Hardwick. Take Rt 14 north for 10 miles. On the right, take a paved road with signs directing to Craftsbury. This road takes you through Craftsbury Center and Craftsbury Common (top of long hill). Proceed ½ mile past Common down a gradual hill. Paved road bends left, but you proceed straight onto a dirt road. You have two miles to go, every intersection has signs for Crafstbury Outdoor Center.
Emergencies: Health Clinic and EMS in Hardwick, 10 miles (802)472-6666 Copley Hospital in Morrisville, 20 miles (802)888-4231.
Bring: warm clothing, swimsuit, beach towels, all of your running shoes, spending money for souvenirs, a mountain bike if you have a good one. You may use one the mountain bikes the center owns free of charge if you don't have your own. You will need a helmet.
Do not bring: An excess of clothes (there are laundry facilities), an excess of money (the camp fee covers all costs), and radios/stereos (we have to respect the rights of the other vacationers). You may bring mp3 players, but not to be used when running.
Costs: $800 (does not include bike rental, $50). Check made out to Runner's Roost.