Green Mountains Snowshoe Retreat
Friday, March 15, 2024 11 am -
Sunday, March 17, 2024 3 pm
This event is FULL. Please contact us if you would like to be on the waitlist for our next event!
Join us and a warm, joyous community of 20's & 30's for the Green Mountains Snowshoe Retreat, a weekend of deep breaths, deep connections, and deep snow!
The Green Mountains transform into a snowy wonderland during the winter months. Slip into your snowshoes to explore the serene winter wonderland of southern Vermont. This retreat is housed in a Rustic Ski Chalet with comfy beds, inviting communal space, and a warm fireplace (along with central heating!) facing an amazing view of Bromley Mountain.
Enjoy Jewish Connection, Communal Shabbat, Nature’s Grandeur, and Snowshoeing!
Bring a friend, connect with old friends, make a new friend, and be strengthened on your Jewish Journey.
The Green Mountains transform into a snowy wonderland during the winter months. Slip into your snowshoes to explore the serene winter wonderland of southern Vermont. This retreat is housed in a Rustic Ski Chalet with comfy beds, inviting communal space, and a warm fireplace (along with central heating!) facing an amazing view of Bromley Mountain.
Enjoy Jewish Connection, Communal Shabbat, Nature’s Grandeur, and Snowshoeing!
Bring a friend, connect with old friends, make a new friend, and be strengthened on your Jewish Journey.
Green Mountains Snowshoe Retreat
Friday, March 15, 2024 11 am -
Sunday, March 17, 2024 noon
Location: Peru, VT, 4 hours from NYC
No experience needed.
Cost: $450
Sign up for Lech-Lecha’s 20’s & 30’s Green Mountains Snowshoe Retreat and
enjoy the serenity of a woodland wonderland!
There are a few hiking trails on premises, and depending on the snowfall between now and then, we may hike in boots, hike in Yaktraxs, or hike in snowshoes!
No experience needed.
Cost: $450
Sign up for Lech-Lecha’s 20’s & 30’s Green Mountains Snowshoe Retreat and
enjoy the serenity of a woodland wonderland!
There are a few hiking trails on premises, and depending on the snowfall between now and then, we may hike in boots, hike in Yaktraxs, or hike in snowshoes!
Green Mountains Snowshoe Itinerary
Friday, March 15, 2024 11am Arrive at Cabin and take our first hike before preparing for shabbat.
This trail runs along the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail beginning from Mad Tom Notch Road. The trail is a steady climb to the summit of Styles Peak. The top is partially wooded but there is a nice rocky outcropping you can walk out onto that has a nice view. Shortly after leaving the trailhead you will enter into the Peru Peaks Wilderness. Out and Back - 2 hours, 2.9 miles, elevation 941 ft.
Shabbat, March 16, 2024 watch the sunrise over Bromley Mountain, join in communal song and study, enjoy Board games, or on-premise trails, taking in the peace and quiet of the forest.
Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:30am after we check out, but before heading our separate ways, we will embark on a communal ascent up the side of Bromley Mountain. There is a large parking lot alongside VT Route 11 to access the Long Trail. The trail heads up the side of Bromley Mountain crossing over Bromley Brook. Just shy of 2 miles from the trailhead there is a spur trail that leads down to the Bromley Shelter. This is a good place to have a snack and enjoy each other's company. The trail continues uphill eventually hiking up a ski run to the summit. Out and Back - 5 hours, 5.7 miles, elevation 1420 ft
Friday, March 15, 2024 11am Arrive at Cabin and take our first hike before preparing for shabbat.
This trail runs along the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail beginning from Mad Tom Notch Road. The trail is a steady climb to the summit of Styles Peak. The top is partially wooded but there is a nice rocky outcropping you can walk out onto that has a nice view. Shortly after leaving the trailhead you will enter into the Peru Peaks Wilderness. Out and Back - 2 hours, 2.9 miles, elevation 941 ft.
Shabbat, March 16, 2024 watch the sunrise over Bromley Mountain, join in communal song and study, enjoy Board games, or on-premise trails, taking in the peace and quiet of the forest.
Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:30am after we check out, but before heading our separate ways, we will embark on a communal ascent up the side of Bromley Mountain. There is a large parking lot alongside VT Route 11 to access the Long Trail. The trail heads up the side of Bromley Mountain crossing over Bromley Brook. Just shy of 2 miles from the trailhead there is a spur trail that leads down to the Bromley Shelter. This is a good place to have a snack and enjoy each other's company. The trail continues uphill eventually hiking up a ski run to the summit. Out and Back - 5 hours, 5.7 miles, elevation 1420 ft
Communal Gear and Rental
Information about what to bring, including a packing list, will be emailed to you following registration.
Shomer Shabbat and Kashrut
All adventures are kosher and shomer Shabbat, honoring individual practice and fully supporting observance of mitzvot. Friday afternoon has always been the peak of every Lech-Lecha adventure, as we prepare by cooking dinner, gathering water, building the eiruv and bringing intention into our Shabbat together.
Tales from the Trail
"Lech-Lecha was such a unique and special experience. The opportunity to celebrate Shabbat in the woods and focus on the present moment helped me connect to Judaism spiritually in a way that I hadn't done in a long time. I also enjoyed meeting a lovely group of other Jewish young adults from all different backgrounds, and felt like the discussions we had and the traditions we shared with each other enriched the trip."
- Abby A. 2023, Appalachian Trail Journey
- Abby A. 2023, Appalachian Trail Journey
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