The cavers of VT (VCA) and the Northeast Regional Organization are ready to host the 2010 NSS Convention in Essex Junction, VT on the 2nd - 6th of August.

Latest Announcements

• THANKS to everyone for making this a great convention!
• Lost & Found:
  -Vasque Boots - Men's Size 9 - Brown Leather
  -HP Computer Cord (Serial # - F1-08094081010B)
  -Garmin Dash Mount for GPS
  -Select Soccer Ball
  -3 Keys on a ring with name "C415 Fort Lock - Chicago, Illinois"
  -Mammoth Cave Hat
  -Colorado Hat
  -Lanyard "29th TAG Fall Cave In 2006"

The Champlain Valley is a region filled with history, culture and natural beauty. In addition to our planned convention activities, the region also offers a variety of other activities and area attractions.

Enjoy Church Street's pedestrian marketplace, take a stroll along the trails of historic Shelburne Farms, or enjoy a factory tour at one of Vermont’s famous companies that create chocolate, teddy bears, coffee, ice cream, snowboards and more. Recreational opportunities include hiking, skiing, fishing, biking, golfing, water sports, wildlife watching, rock climbing - you name it! Average temps in August are mid 80's with limited rainfall.

While the setting displays the beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and rural regions, it also offers all the conveniences of a major metropolitan setting including a variety of shopping, grocery stores, dining and entertainment options within walking or quick driving distance off the site.

The site offers easy accessability from both Burlington International Airport as well as an eight hour or less drive time from most metropolitan areas (NYC); 3 hours from Boston; 2 hours from Montreal.

Public Transportation by bus is readily available. Essex Junction is accessible by Exit 12 of Interstate 89. In nearby Williston, you will find big box store such as Circuit City, Best Buy, Staples, Wal Mart, Home Dept, and in nearby Colchester, Costco and the like. There are also many chain restaurants including Friendly’s, Chili’s, The Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, etc.  There are two driving ranges. Both Fed Ex and UPS have shipping centers in the region so items can be shipped ahead and bused to the campsite. 

Both the communities of Essex and Williston are located on the outskirts of Burlington, Vermont ‘s Largest city which offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Burlington offer three indoor ice rinks and a few bowling alleys. Burlington is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain and its downtown is located just 5 miles from the Champlain Valley Expo Site. Downtown Burlington offers many fine dining restaurants as well as the Flynn Theater, many bars and pubs as  well as dance clubs and breweries. A portion of he city, The Church Street Marketplace,  is a cobblestoned area sectioned off for pedestrian only traffic and easily accessible on foot. City bus services run all day and into evening hours. Burlington airport is located just 3 miles from the Expo site and car rentals and airport shuttle services are available on site.

Upcoming convention staff meetings:

Note:Last meeting!.

JULY 25 @ Rick and Kathy's 10 AM Rutland, VT.