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Who We Are

Slate Valley Trails, Inc. (SVT) is a volunteer community group founded in 2015.  We are a non-profit organization and a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA).


Our mission is to build, maintain and promote foot and bicycling trails in the Slate Valley region of southwestern Vermont.  


We strive to:

  • Build community among local individuals, organizations and businesses.
  • Support the local economy by promoting the region as a place to visit, with improved access to trails.
  • Encourage the positive health benefits of being active outdoors.  


Slate Valley Trails maintains more than 50 miles of free, public trails in Poultney, Castleton and Wells. 


Our trails are made possible through the generosity of private landowners, with the support of local towns, and by the help of volunteer stewards.  Slate Valley Trails is grateful for critical financial support from members, donors, businesses, and grants.

2022-2023 svt board of directors

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Chris Smid - President

Steve Letendre -Treasurer

Steve Letendre -Treasurer

 Chris joined the board in 2019, and recently was elected to Board President after serving as the chair of the Marketing, Promotions, and Fundraising Committee. He lives in Middletown Springs with his wife and two boys, who all enjoy skiing and biking as much as possible. 

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Steve Letendre -Treasurer

Steve Letendre -Treasurer

Steve Letendre -Treasurer

 Steve is a consultant at Synapse Energy Economics specializing in the economic and policy analysis of renewable energy resources. He is an avid mountain biker and snowboarder who has served as a  volunteer Mountain Ambassador at Pico Mountain for over 20 years. He lives with his wife and teenage daughter in a super efficient solar-powered home in Middletown Springs that they had built in 2004.   

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Greg O'Brien - Secretary

Steve Letendre -Treasurer

Greg O'Brien - Secretary

 Greg joined the board in 2019. Prior to his role as Secretary, Greg served as Events Committee Chair. He enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors, especially when it involves running or riding the SVT trails. Greg is excited to play a role in supporting the SVT community and our awesome trail network.  

Kerri Thomas

William DeForest

Greg O'Brien - Secretary

Kerri joined the board in 2022 and is currently the chair of the Trails Committee. She is passionate about the trails and their future. She enjoys multi-sport activities and just being out on the trails. Born and raised in VT, she currently lives just over the border with her husband Tim. She has two grown children and one grandson.  

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William DeForest

William DeForest

William DeForest

William joined the board in 2021. He is an Assistant Professor at Castleton University. With SVT, Bill brings his graphic design, artistic and higher education background to help streamline and develop our visual communications. His favorite hike at SVT is Hardy's Hill.

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Andy Hadeka

William DeForest

William DeForest

 Andy has been a member of SVT since 2017. He brings with him a passion for outdoor recreation with his friends and family. Deeply rooted in the area as a 4th generation Vermonter and the 3rd generation to work at his family’s local slate quarries, Andy is a champion for SVT’s mission to support the amazing trail network the area has been blessed with.

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Sarah Graham

Ann Marie Mahar

Ann Marie Mahar

Sarah joined the board in 2021, and is the chair of our Family Programming Committee.  She lives 15 minutes from Slate Valley Trails and could not be more excited! Her career in occupational therapy and hands-on experience homeschooling her three children have her vested in family programming at SVT. Photo: Jeff Alexander

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Ann Marie Mahar

Ann Marie Mahar

Ann Marie Mahar

 Ann Marie joined the board in 2020 is passionate about digging into the SVT mission. She teaches upper level science courses, while her husband is the owner of a local physical therapy practice. Ann Marie, her husband, and two teenagers live in Middletown Springs, where they can bike, horseback ride, snowshoe, and ski (and maple sugar) right out their doorstep. 

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Ellen McGrath

Ann Marie Mahar

Caitrin Maloney

Ellen joined the board in 2021, and currently serves as the Events Committee chair.  Ellen is an avid runner and is looking forward to organizing outings for the community. She lives in Hampton, NY (right next to Poultney) with her husband and senior pug. 
 

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Caitrin Maloney

Caitrin Maloney

Caitrin Maloney

 Caitrin joined the board in 2021 and is the current chair of our Marketing, Promotions, and Fundraising Committee. Her experience leading non-profit conservation organizations will continue to lead SVT into the future. She is co-owner of Sustainable Trailworks, and also sits on the board of the Velomont Trail Collective.

Mary Emilius

Caitrin Maloney

Mary Emilius

 Mary comes to the SVT Board after a long and rewarding career as an event planner who finished up her work life in non profit management. Her love of hiking helped her decide to pitch in at SVT, choosing to give back for the many years of magical hikes she has taken with her better half, Paul. Mary hopes to use her acquired skills in eve

 Mary comes to the SVT Board after a long and rewarding career as an event planner who finished up her work life in non profit management. Her love of hiking helped her decide to pitch in at SVT, choosing to give back for the many years of magical hikes she has taken with her better half, Paul. Mary hopes to use her acquired skills in events and fundraising to further the goals of SVT in making a lasting legacy of healthy outdoor recreation for all to enjoy.   

SVT Trifold Brochure

Print this out and share with your friends, customers, or guests. Updated, 2020

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Annual Reports

2020 Annual Report

The 2020 Slate Valley Trail Annual Report is available as a flip book HERE.

SVT 2020 Annual Report (PDF)

SVT 2020 Annual Report (TEXT ONLY)  

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