Chers voisins du Nord

February 5, 2025

Vous êtes toujours les bienvenus à Kingdom Trails

You are always welcome on Kingdom Trails

Chers voisins du Nord,


Nous joignons nos voix à celles de nos amis de Jay Peak et des nombreuses entreprises et communautés du Northeast Kingdom qui chérissent notre connexion transfrontalière, afin de faire savoir aux sportifs canadiens qu'ils sont toujours les bienvenus à Kingdom Trails.


Vous n'êtes pas de simples visiteurs, vous faites partie de la famille KT. Votre présence est depuis longtemps un élément essentiel de ce qui rend ce réseau de sentiers si spécial. Nos panneaux et nos bulletins d'information électroniques sont disponibles en français et en anglais parce que nous savons à quel point vous aimez cet endroit - et nous vous aimons en retour.


Ensemble, nous avons surmonté des défis changeants, des pandémies, des restrictions de voyage et des fluctuations économiques. Autant de forces qui échappent à notre contrôle. Malgré tout, une chose est restée inchangée : le lien fort que nous partageons, enraciné dans notre amour du plein air, des sensations fortes et de la camaraderie en sentiers.


Nous comprenons que le contexte actuel présente des défis qui rendent le voyage vers le sud plus compliqué qu'il ne devrait l'être. Nous aimerions que ce soit plus facile, que rien ne s'interpose entre vous et les sentiers qui vous sont chers. Sachez que nous apprécions chaque kilomètre parcouru et que nous attendons avec impatience ceux qui restent à parcourir. Nos sentiers restent ouverts et vous aurez toujours votre place parmi nous.


Comme nous le rappelle le code de conduite de Roulons Avec Gratitude, « Prenez soin des autres ».


Nous prenons soin de vous,

L'équipe KT, vos amis du Sud


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Dear Neighbors to the North,


Joining our voices with our friends at
Jay Peak and the many Northeast Kingdom businesses and communities who cherish our cross-border connection, we want our Canadian trail users to know you are always welcome at Kingdom Trails.


You are not just visitors; you are part of the KT Family. Your presence has long been a vital piece of what makes this trail network so special. Our signs and e-newsletters appear in both French and English because we recognize how much you love this place—and we love you right back.


Together, we’ve weathered shifting challenges, pandemics, travel restrictions, and economic fluctuations. All forces beyond our control. Yet through it all, one thing has remained unchanged: the strong bond we share, rooted in our love for the outdoors, the thrill of the ride, and the camaraderie of the trails.


We understand that the current landscape presents challenges that make traveling south more complicated than it should be. We wish it were easier, that nothing stood between you and the trails you hold dear. Please know how much we appreciate every kilomètre we’ve shared and how much we look forward to the ones still ahead. Our trails remain open, and you will always have a place here with us.


As the Ride with Gratitude Code of Conduct reminds us, “
Care for Others.”

We care for you,

The KT Team, your friends to the South


By Sven Cole July 25, 2025
Dear KT Community, I write to you today as I begin a transition in my relationship with Kingdom Trails. I have made the difficult decision to take the next step in my professional journey and step away from my role as Executive Director. Serving Kingdom Trails and this incredible community over the past eight years has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am deeply proud of the work I’ve led and supported, from navigating immense global challenges and natural disasters, to forging incredible relationships, with our landowners and community. And throughout this journey, the Northeast Kingdom has become not just where I live, but truly my home. It’s the place I chose to become a mother and where my family has put down roots. That said, I am ready to explore new ways to serve this community, ways that will allow me to continue growing as a leader. I’ve accepted the role of Interim Executive Director for the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative, where I will carry forward the work I fell in love with through Kingdom Trails: strengthening our communities and supporting thoughtful economic development. In this new role, I’ll have the opportunity to advocate not only for outdoor recreation, which is so essential to the heart of our region, but also for the many sectors that make the Northeast Kingdom such a unique and vibrant place. Please know I remain deeply committed to Kingdom Trails. This is my home, and it will remain my home. I wish to always be an ambassador for KT, including playing a role in ensuring a graceful, responsible transition with care. The Board of Directors and I have committed to this, to ensure continuity, stability, and the trust you hold in this organization. I am grateful beyond words for the opportunity to have served my community through this role, and I look forward to closing this chapter with the same heart and good intention with which I began it. Georgia Gould is stepping in as interim Executive Director to lead the organization through this transition. Georgia has served on the KT Board of Directors since 2021, leading both the Landowner and Trail Advisory Committees. She is a KT Landowner with an impressive mountain biking and cyclocross resume - including a bronze medal in one of her two Olympic bids on Team USA and five career national championships in cross-country and short track mountain biking. Georgia, her husband Dusty, and their two young children are engaged members of the Burke community and the KT team. Her deep ties to the sport of cycling, dedication to providing great trails for all skill levels, and her love of this community make her the perfect choice to lead KT in its next phase. The Board and I are thrilled that Georgia has agreed to lead KT and feel confident that she will hold the mission of the organization at the center as she has throughout her Board service. You can reach Georgia directly and welcome her to this new role at ED@kingdomtrails.org . With deep gratitude, Abby ### Kingdom Trail Association The mission of the Kingdom Trail Association is to provide recreation and education opportunities by managing, maintaining, and building trails to foster the health of our community, surrounding environment, and regional economy. Kingdom Trails strives to accomplish this mission by offering a 100+ mile network of quality, non-motorized, multi-use trails for all levels of ability, incorporating the best of our local scenery and natural diversity. The Kingdom Trails are made possible through the generosity of 106 private landowners. Northeast Kingdom Collaborativ e The mission of the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative is to improve the quality of life for all residents of the NEK through coordinated economic and community development as the vision is a strong, vibrant Northeast Kingdom where we all thrive. The NEKC brings people together to spark positive change in our communities, creating structures that bring partners together across service areas, sectors, municipal and political boundaries to provide solutions for the renewal of the Kingdom. The NEK Collaborative serves as the backbone organization for the federally designated NEK REAP Zone and community partner for USDA Rural Development.
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KT is taking action—on the trails and in the Statehouse! This 2025 Legislative Session, KT is teaming up with other amazing trail organizations through the Vermont Trails & Greenway Council, to advocate for H.147 a bill to establish the Recreational Trails Compensation Study. Why does this matter? Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy generates $2.1B annually, nearly 5% of the state’s GDP, that's 2nd in the nation after Hawaii (Go VT!) KT alone drives $10M in economic impact annually. Therefore, the state must recognize and incentivize these generous private landowners, including the 106 who make KT possible and allow public access to trails.
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