Where Are They Now?
The “Where Are They Now” series will touch back on some of our past work to see how our projects have grown and evolved.
We’re committed to delivering durable impact and value for our partners and the communities they serve. This comes out of Quantified Ventures focus on rigorous financial analysis, outcomes alignment, strategic partnerships, and sustainable results.
Vermont Huts & Trails
QV first started working with Vermont Huts & Trails in 2020 to help provide feasibility and financing support for the new organization’s ambitious dreams of building the Velomont Trail from Massachusetts to Canada. QV supported Vermont Huts and partners consider how best to structure their partnerships to access the widest range of funding available, maximize internal capacity, and leverage their small but nimble team in pursuit of their goals.
QV also supported the build out of template financial models for the organization to use in exploring the viability of new in-town hostels, that bring the Velomont trail into Vermont communities. With QV’s support, Vermont Huts & Trails secured a PRI investment, new grant funding, and nearly $6.3M in federal funds.
Now 10 years old, Vermont Huts & Trails serves more than 10,000 visitors annually at 19 huts and hostels and shows no signs of slowing down. The organization has only expanded their tremendous work since working with QV to include more huts, new hostels, and many more miles of trail.
“In the ten years since we launched Vermont Huts & Trails, a lot has changed but one thing has not, our mission—to foster a deeper appreciation for our natural environment and strengthen Vermont’s communities by providing enriching and immersive outdoor experiences for all” says RJ Thompson, Executive Director of Vermont Huts & Trails.
Their dream of building the largest hut-supported trail system in the US comes closer every day, and we’re proud to have been a part of their journey from the early days!
Learn more about Vermont Huts & Trails at vermonthuts.org.
“We had hoped, but never could have imagined, that so many folks out there would also believe in the positive impact outdoor recreation can have on people, their communities, the environment, and their local economies.”
More Where Are They Now coming soon…
To learn more about our Breakthrough Environmental Projects and How We’ve Changed the Game, check out the QV case studies.
