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2013? See a full
review of over
50 skis!
Full calendar of
fall festivals &
autumn events!
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Tour the top
foliage routes!!
Here's a dozen of the
best foliage drives
Vital tips to get the most
of a fall vacation
What upgrades
happened at your
favorite ski area?
Get the scoop on Vermonts resorts!
Meathead Films
and the cult of Skiing the East!
Cover pholo: kiding in hills ol Pillsheld.
VermontVacations photo/Dennis Curran
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contents
6-9 Foliage tours
Vermont fall scenery can be spectacular
but there are a dizzing array of choices.
Here are 14 road trips that experts sug-
gests are the best of the best!
12 Fall festivals!
As long as youre here, catch some of
the best fall festivals in the region. We
rolo o oozon lbrooqbool lbo slolo.
16 Essay: the skiing life
Why moving back to Vermonts para-
dise was the hardest thing this 29-year-
old had ever done and the best!
23 Gear review
We provide a rundown of more than
50 new skis in the 2012-13 line-up,
and there is more technolgy driving the
advancements than ever before!
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Starting under $300
20s Midweek Pass $199
Giving skiers age 19 to 29 (as of Nov. 1, 2012) a
break as they get established in the real world.
Valid Monday through Friday all season
NO HOLIDAY BLACKOUT DATES!
Threesome College Pass $359
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Single skier photo credit: Mike Riddell
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passes before October 15.
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Meathead Films expands with SkitheEast.net
By Nathan Allen
What started as a sticker you got with your DVD purchase of a Meathead lm has
grown into its own separate company at skitheeast.net. Co-producer Chris James said
the evolution of the company started as a spino of Meathead Films. It evolved into
apparel and accessories, and our goal is to build camaraderie in the East coast and have
people be proud of where they are skiing and represent gear to showcase that.
In addition to apparel, the company got involved in events and media.
Events like the Ski the East Freeride Tour have synched up some long standing
competition statewide and helped promote some of the regions best skiing. We are
partners with the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour and have qualied East coast athletes
into this elite international event series.
By Nathan Allen
If you have spent any time watching ski
movies, youll notice something right away:
the footage probably was not shot around
here. e biggest mountains and the deepest
snow can be found out West and there is no
shortage of professional athletes ripping it up
and making it look easy.
When Geo McDonald and Chris James
were at UVM they wondered why ski movies
werent made in the East. All the elements
were present: unique, challenging terrain and
abundant snowfall if you know where to look.
Talented athletes were everywhere among
themselves and their skiing buddies.
Most importantly, McDonald and James
recognized a community vibe that rivals
anywhere else in the world.
After making small budget lms at UVM,
the two soon discovered that there were
enough fans and corporate sponsors who
agreed with them. In 2001, McDonald
launched Meathead Films and by the time
he and James graduated UVM a couple years
later they had produced four high quality
Meathead Films:
UVMers tap into cult of Skiing the East!
lms.
After college, the two budding lmmakers
made the endeavor their full time job. Of
that decision, James explains: Our sponsors
are super into the fact that we are the only
ones doing this. Its an untapped market. We
are fortunate that a lot of great ski companies
are located in Vermont and we were lucky
enough to join up with ones like Stowe
Mountain Resort, who has been one of our
longest supporting partners.
Meathead Films celebrated its 10th
anniversary in 2011 with the lming of Prime
Cut, the companys latest feature length East
Coast ski thriller. Prime Cut blends some
great new footage with some material from
the last nine movies. Every year, the lm
crew and their team of talented athletes have
pushed the boundaries of skiing by going big
on massive park jumps, planning creative
urban assaults and charging through tight
woods in bottomless powder. ey chronicle
the vibrant East coast skiing scene and make
stars out of the characters who embrace it.
We have tried to reinvent the concept
of Eastern skiing by lming multiple times
in areas like the Chic Choc Mountains in
Quebec, Newfoundland, and even far eastern
Japan, James says.
When not busy with the lms, they are
expanding another company called Ski the
East. (See accompanying story.) In the future
McDonald and James see Ski the East and
Meathead Films integrating more. It has to
do with a shift of Meathead more into digital
media, McDonald says. A lot of people
are moving towards digital content and a
lot of sponsors are supportive of the idea.
Developing the video aspect of STE will help
promote Meathead online and make it more
accessible to our audience. We used to be o
the radar for eight months while we made a
new lm. Now fresh Meathead content will
be available year round.
CHALLENGES
Last year waas challenging for anybody
trying to ski on the East coast, or anywhere
else in the lower 48, let alone create a movie
highlighting the best. But these guys are used
to dealing with a ckle Ma Nature and they
look at it as all part of the saga of Eastern
skiing.
Meathead Films star Randy Hammer
Grasso put it simply: Eastern skiers, I
personally think, are better skiers. We gotta
ski nasty stu. We gotta ski ice, rocks, mud,
pow, rain, and we have fun doing it. You go
out West and theyre like, Nah, Im not going
out, its not two feet deep. But we go out no
matter what. In anything we have a blast. I love
that about the people out here. Eastern skiers
are more hardy and more fun. A powder day
here is so fantastic to everybody. Everyone is
frothing at the mouth and going crazy.
Its that local connection to the average
skier in the East that Hammer says has fueled
their decade-long success.
e Meatheads show locations that most
New Englanders didnt know existed, but
can still relate to. ey say Man, I can get in
my car and drive there; I dont need to spend
thousands on a helicopter. Most of the stu
the Meatheads shoot is lift accessible. Most
people are just regular people and they see a
guy like me on Killingtons Outer Limits and
theyre like, Hey, I could go shred with that
guy.
Geoff McDonald, left, and Chris James are the creative genius behind Meathead Films, a Vermont-based ski movie company that thrives on Eastern skiing. One of the companys spon-
sored athletes, Erik Olson, above, takes a jump in the Rock Gardens on Mount Mansfeld, and catches air, below.
Reinventing the concept of Eastern skiing
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By Angelo Lynn
North Hatley, Quebec Just 20 miles for the Ver-
mont border at Derby Line, nestled on the shores of
Lake Massawippi near the Eastern Township of North
Hatley is a gem of a B&B in the guise of a southern man-
sion. e majestic white columns support a cozy veranda
facing the lake and conjure up the charm of a Georgia
plantation back in the days of Americas Civil War.
e architecture and aesthetic of the Manoir Hovey
is no accident. is 30-room inn with several suites
was originally built in 1898-89 by Henry Atkinson, a
wealthy owner of Georgia Power in Atlanta, who mod-
eled this summer home after George Washingtons home
at Mount Vernon. Nor was it an abberation. e village
of North Hatley, population 754, like many other towns
in Quebecs Eastern Townships owes much of its early
settlement and wealth to those rst summer residents
the captains of industry and large landowners, who were
mostly Americans from south of the Mason-Dixon line.
e story goes, according to the literature at the Manoir
Hovey, that for some time after the American Civil War,
wealthy southerns who used to spend summers in New
England, renounced New England and moved further
north into Canada, bringing their lifestyles with them
butlers and servants, horses and carriages, and the gentle-
manly sports of golf, sailing and tennis. e Atkinsons
built what was then known as the Birches and con-
tinued to own the house until the 1940s, after which it
changed hands several times before being converted to a
prestigous inn in 1950.
While warm, stately and charming, for all the world
the massive, broad-leafed100-year-old vines wrapping
the pillars in an thick ornate weave seem a little too
southern for this northern climate, but its not so a
testament to the regions milder climate than one might
assume this far north.
Kathryn and Stephen Staord purchased the Manor in
1979 and have kept it in the family since, luring travelers
with its charm, beautiful setting and excellent quisine.
Since 2008, it has been part of the Relais & Chateaux
global fellowship of luxury accommodations, and the
restaurant run by Chef Roland Mnard has been
widely praised by organizations like the Distinguished
Restaurants of North America, garnering awards such as
the Best Award for Excellence by Wine Spectactor (2003-
2011), and Canadas four-star ranking for best restaurant
and lodging for the past decade, including being hailed
as one of the top 10 of Canadas top 100 restaurants in
2007, along with many other distinctions.
e inn itself has 11 rooms in the main manor, 14
rooms in a connected coach house, seven luxury suites
and ve rooms in individual cottages that oer a little
more seclusion in a few units called the Treetops. e
superb service, food and accommodations all are the per-
fect compliment to the quaint charm of North Hatley
and the recreational opportunities the landscape aords.
Lake Massawippis clear, deep waters are good for boating
of all sorts, is good for swimming through mid-September
and excellent for shing, windsurng, paddleboarding or
sailing. Nearby, one of the well-maintained rail-trails lead
for 13 kilometers to the burrough of Lennoxville, just
outside of the areas biggest city, Sherbrooke.
Golf courses, elaborate spas, bike paths, wineries,
antiques shops and charming inns and restaurants in each
town are the hallmark of the area and why this part of
the Eastern Townships reminds a Vermonter so much of
home.
**********
While Manor Hovey stands above others for its service,
ambiance and quisine, whats endearing about the East-
ern Townships is the sense of place dictated by the small-
ness of scale, matched by its close proximity to a bevy or
activities. Just an hour southeast of Montreal, four hours
from Boston and six hours north of New York City, there
is alpine skiing at nearby Mont Orford, Owls Nest, or
Mount Sutton and Bromont; hiking in regions as dra-
matic as Coaticook with its spectacular views from Mont
Pinacle, and spectacular boating in dozens of big lakes,
including the upper regions of Lake Memphremagog.
For wine lovers, theres also e Wine Trail in the west-
ern reaches of the region; e Townships Trail for bikers
and hikers in the large central part of the region; and e
Summit Drive in the regions more mountainous eastern
reaches.
If Manoir Hovey is one excellent reason to take a trip
to visit our neighbors to the north, there are dozens of
other reasons to make a return trip. Among those reasons,
exploring the three trail systems of which Manoir
Hovey is the eipicenter is one of the best places to
start.
Inn reects charm of Quebecs townships
Manoir Hovey nestles along the shores of Lake Massawippi
in Quebec, just 20 miles from the Vermont border at Derby
Line. Like much of the Eastern Townships, the area is rich
with charm, hot and cold water spas like the Nordic Spa
pictured above left, bike paths, lakes, hiking and skiing.
Vermont-like in its charm, for a trip abroad its a lot like
being home, except (thankfully) they speak French. The inn
was built in 1899 and patterned after George Washing-
tons Mount Vernon. At far left is the inns conference room.
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Publishers Desk
With The Round Barn Inn in the foreground, Sugarbushs Mt. Ellen gets an early fall snow while the colors are vibrant in the valley.
All that much more spectacular
What a dierence a year makes! Last year at this time, Vermonters were a month into
a statewide recovery eort to aid those who had lost their homes and livelihoods due
to Tropical Storm Irene, which caused the worst statewide ooding Vermont had seen
in more than 75 years.
Over 200 bridges were wiped out and hundreds of miles of roads were destroyed.
Amazingly, Vermont bounced back more quickly than anyone imagined possible, and
grew stronger community-by-community in the process. It became a collective
moment for all Vermonters to reach out to help each other, as neighbors (however
distant) and as newly made friends.
With much credit to the states residents and state government, it was an event that
made us stronger in spirit, with plans by the governor to rebuild those damaged roads,
culverts and bridges bigger and stronger than ever so that they wont wash out in the
next series of so-called 100-year rains.
is fall, while the state is still showing the scars of that destruction (in the riverbeds
where debris is still visible and where millions of tons of top-soil was lost to erosion),
our businesses are busy, industry is hopping and the fall foliage season is expected to
be one of the best in a long time with ideal weather conditions for brilliant colors. e
combination of those things a do-it-on-our-own resurgence over adversity and the
natural beauty of Vermonts landscape makes the state even more beautiful and
spectacular in the eyes of almost everyone.
To that end, we have proled a dozen or so fall foliage drives in all regions of the
state that snake through some of the more remote roads and get readers o the states
main thoroughfares. On these drives, youll see the rugged hinterlands that long-time
Vermonters call home and where remoteness and beauty oer a serenity that is unique
to the Green Mountain State. Stay an extra day or two and enjoy more than one drive,
and more than one part of the state. Whats absolutely fascinating to locals and visitors
alike is how distinct each region in the state is, and how universally spectacular in all
seasons.
Happy travels.
*********
To complement those foliage tours, weve compiled two other stories of events and
places you wont want to miss. One story focuses on Fall Festivals around the state (there
are dozens). We highlight just a dozen among them and encourage readers to attend
one of those closest to where your travels might take you. Youll nd fun activities, great
local foods, and, usually, foot-stomping music.
e other story highlights 17 great places to see and
activities to do. From driving the Historic Marble Drive
to hiking up to magnicent waterfalls to visiting some
of Vermonts famed independent bookstores or a fourth
generation pewter manufacturer in Middlebury, we
include a brief description of these activities and places so
you can include them in your travels around the state.
What youll nd, of course, is that you cant do it all in
a single trip. No worries. If youre in the New England
area, just plan on a repeat trip. If your home is not in the
immediate vicinity, come back in the summer when the
air is a bit warmer and the grass even greener and stay for
a week or two. And if youre snow enthusiasts, take a ride
on the wild side and ski the East! It has great groomed runs and easy turners on the best
man-made snow in the world (guaranteeing more days of skiing than almost anywhere
else in the country last year), and yet it also oers the challenge of skiing steep and
narrow tree runs that arent for the faint of heart, down some amazing terrain either at
the resorts or o-piste. Truly, there are some days and some terrain that makes the West
seem tame.
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For the die-hard ski-techies, our intrepid writer and gear-head Tony Crespi reviews
a wide array of 2012-13 skis, including the new lines of Atomic, Blizzard, Volkl,
Rossingol and Dynstar. ere are some great skis being made these days, and Tony
makes a good eort at reviewing more than 50 of them to give our readers an idea of
whats in the market this season.
For ski movie bus, theres a quick feature on the Vermont-based lmmakers that do
Meathead Films; and in a tip of the hat to our northern neighbors, we do a rare story
outside of Vermont to focus on ve fun things to do just north of the border in the Jay
Peak/Newport area a tourist-based region fondly known as the Eastern Townships.
**********
eres more, of course, but let me also mention an essay by Alden Bird, a 29-year-
old Vermont-born skier whose parents had to move out of the state back in the 1970s
to earn higher incomes, becoming weekend skiers in the process. By the time Alden
is college age, he nds paradise at Middlebury College but after graduation pursues
Olympic dreams in whitewater kayaking in the Washington, D.C. area. Eventually,
he follows his dream to move back to Vermont for good, but its not the cakewalk he
had imagined and yet he is, as his parents said, living the dream. Its worth a read.
Angelo S. Lynn
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By Marty Silverman, Marketing Committee
As of 2012, the National Ski Patrol is 75 years old,
and this august group is throwing a couple of parties
to celebrate.
e 75th anniversary celebration will begin on
Oct. 20, 2012 at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard
Museum in Stowe, Vermont, the founding home of
the NSP. e Stowe event will include the dedica-
tion of a permanent stone sculpture, in the form of
a bench by Stowe sculptor Chris Curtis from a rock
taken from Mt. Manselds base.
Stowe was chosen not only because it is the home
of the Vermont Ski Museum, but also because it was
where Charles Minot Minnie Dole originated the
NSP. e culminating ceremony will include the
museums induction of Minnie Dole into its Hall of
Fame.
NSP Founder Minnie Dole to be Inducted into
Hall of Fame
Minnie Dole will be inducted into the Vermont Ski
and Snowboard Museums Hall of Fame on October
20th at the 75th Anniversary Celebration and Bench
Dedication in Stowe. Dole (April 18, 1899March
14, 1976), originally from Massachusetts, learned to
ski with the Boy Scouts. Dole and his friend Frank
Edson celebrated New Years 1936 skiing at Stowe.
Dole fell and broke his ankle on the Toll Road. His
friends found a piece of corrugated tin, large enough
for his leg, so he could push himself down the moun-
tain. (e Museum has one of the original corrugated
tin toboggans in its collection Dole even helped
National Ski Patrol hits 75; Stowe party set for Oct. 20
with toboggan design.) Two months after Doles acci-
dent, Frank Edson was killed in a ski accident. Had
a patrol been in place and rescue been quicker, he
might not have died.
On March 7, 1938, Dole met National Ski Asso-
ciation president Roger Langley in Stowe. Langley
and Dole discussed the creation of a National Ski
Patrol Association, and Dole agreed to chair the
National Ski Patrol Committee of the National Ski
Association. Dole founded the Patrol on knowledge
and incentive pressing people to keep up with rst
aid and rescue work. He partnered with the American
Red Cross, divided the country into ve divisions,
and worked with the local patrols, like the Mount
Manseld Ski Club (MMSC), to build his system.
Dole wrote in his article e Ski Patrol published
in the 1938 American Ski Journal: We all know that
accidents happen in skiing as in any other sport, but
we also know that they can be greatly reduced by a
common sense attitude toward the sport and through
widespread education by facts. e National Ski
Patrol is the rst constructive move in this direction
and it is sincerely hoped that all skiers will accept it
as such.
e events for the 75
th
anniversary include:
Saturday, 11 a.m., October 20 Historian Brian
Lindner lecture at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard
Museum (suggested donation).
12-5 p.m. Vermont Ski and Snowboard
Museum open
2 p.m. Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting, Vermont
Ski and Snowboard Museum
(Note: Parking and viewing area around the
museum is limited. Park in the Rusty Nail lot and
plan to attend the 4 p.m. event instead.)
4 p.m. NSP 75th Anniversary Sculpture Dedi-
cation and Celebration, Rusty Nail, Stowe.
Tickets $30 - Includes dedication of the bench, live
footage of ceremonial ribbon cutting, and the Ver-
mont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction of
Charles Minot Minnie Dole, plus appetizers and
drink specials.
Tickets may be purchased through the Museum
website: http://www.vtssm.com/10th-anniversary.
Tickets purchased after Sept 20 will be $40/person.
**********
National 75th Celebration
A 75th Anniversary event will be held in Denver
from January 31 to Feb 3, 2013. Headquartered
in the Hyatt Grand Hotel in Denver, the weekend
events will include a ribbon cutting ceremony
at the commemorative NSP 10th Mountain his-
torical exhibit, national ski day at Ski Cooper, a gala
black tie celebration with silent auction, and optional
visits to the SIA Snow Show and a skiday at Winter
Park. Visit 75th anniversary page of www.nsp.org for
more details.
Visit the 75th Anniversary page of the Eastern Divi-
sion website www.nspeast.org for more information.
Tickets for the Eastern celebration of NSPs 75th Anni-
versary events are available through the Vermont Ski
and Snowboard Museum website www.vtssm.com.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. e stage is set for a beautiful
foliage season as early fall colors begin to emerge. Impend-
ing cool nights and reduced daylight hours will soon
evoke the green leaves to transform to red, orange and
yellow. In these early stages of fall foliage, the best colors
can generally be found in higher elevations, the northern
sections of the state, and in wetter low-lying areas, where
swamp maples bring an early splash of crimson.
New this year, the Foliage Report will be issued Tues-
days, September 18-October 30. e Foliage Report will
include a map that features best driving routes, an audio
update and hiking/walking trail recommendations. e
information will be comprised from a weekly survey of a
more than a dozen state foresters, led by the states lead
Foliage Forecaster, Michael Snyder, Commissioner of the
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation.
With the highest percentage of maples trees in New
England, one-third of which are sugar and red maples
responsible for producing intense red hues, Vermont has
the most vibrant fall foliage in the northeast. As Vermont
is 76 percent forested and home to more than 50 state
parks, leaf peepers can view expansive foliage across more
than 300,000 acres of state-owned forests beautifully con-
trasted next to farm valleys, towns and waterways.
Heres more information and useful tips that will make
Take a Dri ve
your trip more enjoyable.
Planning the trip:
Vermont's foliage season usually begins during early
or mid-September and extends into late October. e
magic moment of the best foliage can be found at many
dierent times and places as the season progresses.
Make reservations well in advance - especially if
you plan to visit on a weekend. e rst two weekends
of October are the states busiest of the year. Book these
dates as early as possible.
Consider a multi-night stay in a resort area with day
trips to surrounding sites and attractions.
Book mid-week. Properties that nll up on weekends
often have vacancies during the week.
If you do not make advance reservations, the Vermont
Lodging and Hospitality Council recommends securing a
room by 4 p.m. each day. During the foliage season Ver-
mont ski resort areas have ample lodging facilities, includ-
ing inns, hotels and condominiums. Lodging will often
be available at these areas when beds are lled in some of
Vermonts larger towns. Contact lodging bureaus at major
resort areas and local chambers of commerce for the latest
information on availability.
The Color Change
Dierent varieties of trees change at dierent times.
Red maples are among the rst to change, especially those
along roadsides and in wet areas.
e earliest foliage change generally occurs in the north-
ern part of the state near the Canadian border and at
higher elevations.
By mid-September full color generally begins to appear
across the north, moving progressively south during Octo-
ber. Typically, individual trees and groups of trees with
brilliant color can be found as early as the Labor Day
weekend, though this year foliage appears to be starting
later in the north because of warm temperatures this late
summer.
Peak color is a bit of a myth, since every person has his
or her own ideas of what peak looks like. Typically, the
fullest color can be found from late-September in the north
through mid-October in the south. Many experienced foli-
age viewers actually consider late October the most beauti-
ful time in Vermont. Once the most brilliant colors have
passed, the hills take on a subtler and richer range of hues
that are just as beautiful, if not as spectacular.
For more information, visit www.VermontVacation.
com. Leaf peepers can also easily stay up-to-date on the
color progression of Vermonts foliage by calling the Fall
Foliage Hotline at 1-800-VERMONT.
(Continued on page 7)
Vermont Foliage Tours
A red born slonds oul omong lhe held in Vermonl's Norlheosl Kingdom.
VermonlVocolions pholo/Dennis Curron
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It is a lot of ski for a modest price, but still packs power.
e camber is traditional and uses the IQ System, which
seems to enhance edge grip. A best buy!
Waist: 76mm, Lengths 149,156,163,170,177
Personal Pick: I felt the new S Power FS IQ is the
most powerful ski I have tested in years. Its a per-
fect mix for the East and for those who slice black
diamonds. In fact, I chose this ski for my free run of
the day. Because, even though the mountain was hard,
this ripped like I was on corduroy.
DYNASTARS
Dynastars remain a popular choice, especially for racers
and elite experts. After all, linked with Lange Ski Boots
and Look Bindings, these are powerful. Hand crafted in
Chamonix, this line of 33 oerings is consistently on the
feet of many of the fastest skiers in the world. Here are
standouts.
CHAM Adventure Series
Cham HM 127: is year Dynastar introduces the
Cham Series. Featuring the new Levitation Prole, with
an evolution of ve-point side cuts, featuring a long
rocker tip with classic camber under foot, this series is
intended to change our understanding of free-ride. e
127 is the widest of seven Cham models with a long 22m
radius. is ski is designed for big mountain enthusiasts,
and would excel o-piste.
Waist 127, Lengths 189 cm
Cham 97: Boasting a 16m radius, this ski still likes a
big turn. With a 97mm waist, it can accommodate both
on and o trail. Its for powerful skiers. Its an expert ski.
Its built to ski o-trail. (I liked the 172 and 178 best.)
Waist: 97 mm, Lengths 166, 172, 178
Cham 87: With a 16m radius, but 87 waist, this ski
nicely accommodates Eastern skiing. It would seem
nicely built for intermediates and easy riding advanced
skiers, with a nice ability to accommodate beginning
forays to the back country and trees.
Waist 97mm, Lengths 166, 172, 178, 184
e Outland All-Mountain Series
Outland 80 Pro: e second to the top of this ve-
ski line. ese skis use all-mountain rocker, which has
moderate tip and tail rise as well as a solid wood core, for
carving on the groomer with moderate o-trail versatil-
ity. e 80 Pro boasts an 80mm waist and 15m radius.
Expert? Check. Advanced Intermediate? Check. Oh?
Classic good looks? Check.
Waist: 80mm, Lengths: 158,165,172, 178,184.
Outland 80XT & 80: e middle of the line, the Out-
land 80XT and 80 boast an 80mm waist and 15m radius,
but in a more forgiving package that the Pro. But, these
are still a lot of ski for intermediates through experts seek-
ing a powerful but forgiving ride. Yes, the XT seemed to
pack more punch!
Waist 80mm, Lengths 158,165,172,178,184
Outland 75: e 75 boasts a 15m radius and 75 mm
waist, for easier edge hold. Its a great ski for a range of
beginners and intermediates. Its easy to ski. Fun too, on
the groomed. Waist 75mm, Lengths 146,156,166, 176.
e Speed Series
Speed Omeglass TI: e Speed Series combine race ski
designs with all-mountain versatility. Designed for expert
and elite skiers, these are designed for great edge grip. e
Omeglass TI boasts a tight 12m radius, with a 67mm
waist. is ride is fast. Very fast. And with that a 12m
radius and narrow waist its an ideal Eastern, front side,
on trail, slalom type, experts ski.
Waist 67mm, Lengths 155, 165
Speed course TI: e 72mm waist and 15m radius
is classic for an all-mountain front side carver. It holds
well. Likes to ski fast. And it arcs fast turns. It rips on the
groomers. For me, the versatility of a 165 length was per-
fect, but that can reect taste. Test it in dierent lengths,
but test it.
Waist 72mm, Lengths 159,165,177,183
Personal Pick: Speed Course Ti. It was
one of my top three test favorites.
ROSSIGNOL SKIS
As the largest ski manufacturer in the world,
Rossignol has boasted a number of skis over
the years, which have been trend setting. What
can you expect this year? New innovations, 38
models, new versatility! Honestly, these were
the best Rossis I have skied in a decade.
On Trail Pursuit Series
Pursuit HP TI: e Pursuit HP TI is the top
of a three-ski line designed for the hardpack.
Intended to deliver great carving, superb edge
grip, and tip rocker for turn initiation, these
are rock stable. With an 81 mm waist this is
the widest of the series, uses 10% rocker and
a traditional high camber under foot, and uses
a wood core with titanium for added power.
With a 16.8m radius it likes to arc long, and
fast.
Waist 81mm, Lengths 163,170, 177
Pursuit 18: e Pursuit 18 is the middle ski
in the line. With an 18m radius it also likes to
arc long and fast, but with a 76mm waist it
rolls onto edge easily and seems ideal for East-
ern snow. With white graphics it stands apart
from its family, boasting a wood core and Ti.
Waist 76mm, Lengths 156,163, 170, 177
Pursuit 16: e Pursuit 16 is the narrowest
ski in the line. With a 16m radius it seems ver-
satile, and with a 74 mm waist it rolls easily
onto edge. It seems ideal for old school skiers while
oering new technology. Its built like its brethren, but
with that narrower prole.
Waist 74mm, Lengths 149, 156,163, 170, 177
All Snow Experience Series:
Experience 98/88: is six-ski series is led o by the
98, and 88. With progressively narrower waists, and pro-
gressively smaller radius turns, these models are designed
to rip groomers or oat in powder depending on your
choice. ey use 30% rocker with high camber and tar-
geting the one-ski quiver skier. e 98 has a long 19.9m
radius while the 88 has a 16.4m radius.
Waists: 98, 88: Lengths 98: 172,180,188. Lengths 88:
162,170,178, 186
Experience 83,78,76,74: ese skis vary in versatility
with a 15.5m radius in the 83, 17m radius in the 78,
17.2m radius for the 76 and a 15.2 m radius in the 74.
All have wood cores, with Ti in the 98 and carbon in the
78 and 74. If you love a Rossi, take a test ride. ese are
amazingly versatile, fun, forgiving, but with this line they
vary from ski to ski. A test ride is required.
Waists 83,78,76,74mm: Lengths 136 is the shortest in
the 74 and 184 longest in the 83.
Personal Pick: Pursuit 18. It personies the new
energy at Rossignol.
VOLKL SKIS
For many years Volkl was a veritable cult ski with a
strong and loyal following. And as Volkl grew many
skiers found the edge grip and performance enticing. In
fact, they also established a reputation as a ski that came
impeccably tuned from the factory. In the past the 5 Star
was one ski which redened all mountain skiing. is
year they are introducing two new skis, V Werks, part of
a 41-ski collection.
e Frontside Collection
V Werks: Leading the Frontside Series of 10 models
is the new V Werks. series, consisting of the V Werks
RTM 84 and V Werks Code, which have a metal hybrid
construction, using titanal, aramid and carbon, with an
integrated binding and lightweight wood core. Both feel
like classic Volkls, and the 84 boasts exceptional grip with
that 84 waist.
Waist 84mm in the 84 and 76 in the Code:
84: Lengths 171(16.9 radius), 176 (18 m radius),
181(19.1m radius)
Code: Lengths 171 (16.9 radius), 178 (18.6 radius),
185 (12.3m radius)
RTM 84, 80, 77,75iS, RTM75, RTM 73: With more
modest waists, these skis boasts waists that match each
number. Each is narrower, and each ski has varying radius
turns according to the lengths. What this means is a tre-
mendous range of choices for skiers, and the ability to
select a ski customized to your desires.
e Code Speedwall and Code PSI: ese skis uniquely
marry race technology with free-skiing technology. e
Code is intended for front-side groomers with moder-
ate rocker with camber underfoot. Volkl claims they de-
coded the formula. e PSI brings back the power switch
to adjust ex by oering the ability to compress or relax a
carbon rod in the ski. Waists are 75mm and radius varies
by length.
Waists 75mm, but overall dimensions vary by model.
Lengths Speedwall 164,171,178,185
Lengths Psi lengths are 161,168,175,182.
Personal Pick: e V Werks 84.
Contributing Columnist Tony Crespi has served as both
a Ski School Supervisor and Development Team Coach. A
frequent contributor to publications throughout snow coun-
try, his column is published throughout the season. As an
adventure travel writer, he contributes regularly to an array
of outdoor publications.
TECHNOLOGY POINTER:
Understanding Rocker
Basically rocker is a form of camber that is the side cur-
vature of the ski. If you placed a ski at on a table, a tradi-
tional skis tip and tail would touch while the center would
rise. Rocker changes camber so part of the ski goes into
reverse camber. In other words, at least part of the center
touches and at least part of that tip and tail is lifted.
Vary camber and the degree of rocker and performance
changes.
While camber and rocker vary from company to com-
pany, very generally we can see at least four kinds of vari-
ables:
1) Classic camber in a traditional construction.
2) Camber with a slight rocker in the tip that enhances
turn initiation.
3) Camber with tip and tail rocker, which further
enhances turning and also nicely accommodates twin tip
technology.
4) Flat camber where the skis touch base to base under
the binding with tip and tail rocker for maximum ability
to oat in powder.
Heres the thing: More rocker is not necessarily better.
e manufacturers are learning that Eastern and hard
snow skiers need to generate tip and tail pressure on hard
snow and too much rocker can reduce strong initiation
on hard snow. Still, a small amount of rocker helps the tip
initiate while still allowing the tip to fully engage with the
snow.
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Classic Vermont Villages &
Covered Bridges 113 miles
From Middlesex
Travel from Middlesex village to Moretown via
Route 100B.
In Moretown village take a sharp left turn up a
hill on to an unpaved town road, the
Moretown Mountain Road, which meanders
over several miles and becomes the Cox Brook
road as it nears Northeld Falls; near the end of
the unpaved road you pass and pass through three
covered bridges.
In Northeld Falls turn right on to Route 12;
take it to the intersection with Route 12A.
Take Route 12A to Roxbury village, then turn
right on to an unpaved road, Warren Mountain/
Roxbury Mountain Road, and follow it into East
Warren.
Turn left to Warren, to view another covered
bridge.
Backtrack on Common Road to East Warren
and take it to Waitseld Common, then take the
North Road (becomes Pony Farm Road) back to
the paved Route 100, just south of Moretown.
Turn left on to Route 100 and follow it
through Waitseld (look for the covered bridge
on the left in the village) and Irasville to the Sug-
arbush Access Road, a right turn.
Take the Sugarbush Access Road to German
Flats Road, turn right and then turn left on to
Route 17 and travel west for about eight miles.
en take a sharp right on to unpaved Gore
Road/Main Road through Hanksville, Hun-
tington Center and Huntington where the road
becomes Huntington Road, which you take to
Cochran Road and intersection with Route 2.
Turn right on to Route 2 and follow it through
Bolton and Waterbury to intersection with Route
100.
Take Route 100 through South Duxbury to
intersection with Route 100B.
Turn left on to Route 100B and follow it
through Moretown to return to Middlesex and
intersection with Route 100.
TOWNS
Northeld Falls
Northeld
Roxbury
Waitseld/Warren
Waterbury
SITES
3 covered bridges in a row on Cox Brook Rd.
1/2 mile south on Route 12, a 4th covered bridge
on Slaughterhouse Road.
Norwich University (the oldest private military
university in the US)
Sullivan Museum at Norwich
Vermont State Fish Hatchery (just south of the
intersection on Route 12)
Warren Store
Covered Bridges
Sugarbush Soaring
Ben & Jerrys Factory tour
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Green Mountain Coee Roaster
Total number of covered bridges in this itiner-
ary: 7
Southern Vt. Loop 104 miles
From Manchester Center
Follow Route 7A from Manchester Center,
south to South Shaftsbury.
From South Shaftsbury take Route 67 to Route
67A in Old Bennington. Continue to Pownal
Center via Bennington and South Stream Rd
(Morgan St). Drive Route 7 from Pownal Center
to Williamstown, Massachusetts. Take Route
2 east to Route 8 north to Searsburg, Vt. From
Searsburg, take Route 9 east for a short distance,
then, via Somerset Rd, an unpaved road, you can
take a beautiful side trip to Somerset Reservoir.
Retrace your steps to Route 9 and travel west
to Bennington.
Take Route 7 north from Bennington to Man-
chester Depot.
TOWNS
Arlington
Bennington
Manchester
New Bennington
Peru
Shaftsbury
SITES
Grist Mill Antiques at Candle
Chocolatorium
Bennington Monument Historic Site
Bennington Museum
Old First Church
Park-McCullough House
Bennington Potters
Hildene, Lincoln Family Home
Southern Vermont Art Center
Manchester Designer Outlets
e Orvis Company
Alpine Slide at Bromley
Robert Frost Stone House Museum
Northern Mountains and Islands
120 miles
From St. Albans
Take Route 105 from St. Albans east through
Stevens Mills to the intersection with Route 101.
Take Route 101 south one mile then turn right
on to Route 242 and follow it to Montgomery
Center.
In Montgomery Center turn left and go south
on Route 118 to Belvidere Corners then turn
right on to Route 109 and take it to Jeersonville.
Travel from Jeersonville through Fairfax on
Route 104; about 2 miles north of Fairfax turn
left on to Route 104A and follow it to Interstate
89.
Take I-89 south to exit 17, exit at Chimney
Corner, turn on to Route 2 and follow it west to
South Alburgh.
At South Alburg take a side trip on Route 129
to Isle La Motte, then return to Route 2 and travel
north to Swanton and the intersection with Route
78 east and Route 7.
Take Route 7 south to return to St. Albans to
complete this journey.
TOWNS
Grand Isle
Isle La Motte
Jay
Milton
St. Albans
Swanton
SITES
Hyde Log Cabin Historic Site
Goodsell Ridge Preserve and Fisk Quarry
Ste Anne Shrine
Jay Peak Tramway
Sand Bar Wildlife Refuge
Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge
Many Vermont State Parks are located through-
out the Lake Champlain Islands.
Lower Windham County
90 miles
From Brattleboro
Drive Route 30 northwest from Brattleboro to
East Jamaica and Rawsonville.
Turn right onto Route 100 north through S.
Londonderry to Londonderry.
For a side trip, turn left and travel west on
Route 11 to Bromley Mountain and a spectacular
lookout.
Return on Route 11 east to Peru, and take
Hapgood Pond Road to Road, which brings you
back to Route 100 in Weston.
Turn left on Route 100, then right on to Ando-
ver Road and follow to Route 11.
Turn left on to Route 11 east to Chester.
Turn onto Route 103 to Rockingham.
Turn onto Route 5 south from Rockingham to
Brattleboro along the Connecticut River byway.
TOWNS
Brattleboro
Bellows Falls
Peru
Townshend
Weston
SITES
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
Grafton Cheese viewing area
Adams Old Stone Grist Mill Museum
ree River Gallery
Connecticut River Waypoint Visitor Center
Bromley Sun Adventure Park
Friesians of Majesty horse farm
Vermont Country Store (also in Rockingham)
Middlebury Gap and Central Ver-
mont 73 miles
From Middlebury
Take Route 7 south to Route 125, turn left and
take Route 125 to intersection with Route 100,
another scenic highway, in Hancock.
Take Route 100 south through Stockbridge to
Turn left and take Route 107 through Bethel to
Royalton; then take I - 89, also known
as one of the most beautiful interstates in the
country.
Travel north on I-89 to exit 9, Middlesex. Turn
left o the ramp, go under the interstate
and turn left on to Route 2.
Take Route 2 into Middlesex village; in the
village turn right on to Route 100B and follow
it through Moretown to intersection with Route
100.
Follow Route 100 into Waitseld, then turn
right on to Route 17 and take it west, over the
Appalachian Gap (elevation 2,356) and through
several villages, to Route 7 in New Haven Junc-
tion; take Route 7 south to return to Middlebury.
TOWNS
Addison
Goshen
Hancock
Middlebury
Orwell
Ripton
Vergennes
Weybridge
SITES
Chimney Point Historic Site
Dead Creek Waterfowl Area
Moosalamoo Area
Texas Falls
Mount Independence Historic Site
Robert Frost Cabin and Interpretive Trail
(Continued from page 6)
The Bennington Monument sits in the middle of this aerial shot of the Bennington area.
VermontVacations photo/Stephen Goodhue
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By TONY CRESPI
If you love to ski, and you love skiing new skis, it just
doesnt get much better than testing skis. Imagine spend-
ing a full week - day after day - testing the latest new ski
designs.
Picture the base of the lifts as an inviting maze of man-
ufacturer tents where testers simply point to a ski selec-
tion and a technician quickly adjusts the binding to your
boot sole and weight.
I do it. Every spring. And every spring I try to convince
myself that this is actual work. I love test week. Its just
great fun tracking tens of thousands of vertical feet as we
test one new pair of skis after another. is past spring
the test track was at Stratton Mountain. e conditions?
Firm! All right, there was some ice.
Reality check: To keep the test
conditions consistent I skied one
trail. And as the magazines test team
moved through the week, we skied
hundreds of skis. Fortunately, I spent
much of the time skiing with Bill
Byrd, a PSIA Ski Pro from Western
New York who tests skis annually for
one of the glossy magazines.
eres a real mushroom of new
skis, said senior PSIA examiner Charlie Rockwell , a
veteran ski pro who has spent the past few decades in
Vermont largely involved in the training and certica-
tion of ski pros. Presently a trainer at Bromley Moun-
tain, Rockwell has skied and been sponsored by several
ski manufacturers over the years, most recently skiing on
Blizzard Skis.
We just have so many options and so many of these
new skis can really perform in amazing ways, says Rock-
well. But its really important to match the ski, binding,
and boot to work together. And many people do not real-
ize that even after a hard day or so on rm conditions its
important to keep the skis tuned and waxed.
Heres the take home: in a sport where Ma Nature
ultimately determines the conditions for adventure, ski
designs help or can hurt the fun meter.
Today we have choices from very wide skis ideal in
deep powder to narrower proles that can truly perform
spectacularly on hard pack or ice.
But the wrong choice can decrease that fun meter. If
the past two winters have taught us nothing else, its that
planning a ski escape means planning for the unexpected.
Some days we may ski groomed snow. Some days ice.
Maybe, if we are really lucky, fresh powder. ats Eastern
skiing!
Fortunately, the new 2012-2013 ski collection illus-
trates new advances in skis capable of performing
extremely well in variable conditions. I grinned with
delight when I turned on blue ice on a pair of Blizzards. I
also smiled on a pair of fabulous new Rossis (Rossignols).
But, I almost gasped as my skis slid sideways as I tested
several other oerings. It became clear that these new skis
are truly diverse in their performance characteristics and
the right choice for the conditions you most often ski
can help maximize your enjoyment.
Exploring the 2012- 2013 ski line
As you begin, understand this review represents a sam-
pling of choices culled from a large smorgasboard of skis.
Ideally, try to avoid purchasing a ski without a test. More-
over, know that the same ski in two dierent lengths may
ski like, well, two dierent skis.
In some cases I found that longer skis, especially in the
wider skis, enhanced performance. I also found shorter
skis more pleasurable in certain models. So, whats the
point? Try at least two brands, in the same categories.
Heres our take on over 50 skis
e rule on buying new skis? Test, test & test
en consider testing your nal choice in two or three
lengths. Remember, testing is fun! And most shops will
apply the cost of testing to the purchase price.
ATOMIC SKIS
Atomic Skis are a staple on the world cup race circuit.
Using proven race driven designs Atomic continues to
oer stellar performance, while varying the amount of
rocker depending on the mission. With 49 oerings
excluding rentals this collection is large. Here is a sam-
pling of the line.
All Mountain Vantage Series:
Ritual: With a waist of 103mm, this wood core ski uses
an all-mountain tip and tail rocker shape with fun graph-
ics. While that wider waist is more likely to appeal to
those who spend a good amount of time in the trees or
woods, it boasts easy turn initiation and its fast.
Waist 103 mm. Lengths: 174,182,190
Alibi: With a waist of 98mm, this wood core ski also
uses tip and tail rocker. While the somewhat narrower
waist is more likely to appeal to Eastern skiers, it is still
wide enough to spend a good amount of time in the trees.
Waist 98 mm. Lengths: 173,180,187
eory: e eory also uses a wood core with a
95mm waist, dark red and black graphics, and all moun-
tain, tip and tail, rocker. is ski boasts a great look and
loves speed.
Waist 95mm, Lengths: 168,177,186
Panic: e Panic uses a wood core with an 87mm
waist, low-key black graphics, and all-mountain rocker
to create a versatile and enjoyable ski. is ski can charge!
Hard. But it also was ideal on the hard snow. Its fun. Its
a great design.
Waist 87mm, Lengths: 149,157,165,173,181
All Mountain Nomad Series
No matter where you ski, the Nomad Series is enticing.
With seven models these skis use all-mountain rocker
with 15 percent rocker in the tip. ese are great Eastern
skis with waist widths ranging from 77 mm for easy and
rapid edge grip to 93mm for those who seeking soft snow
versatility. Here are the oerings:
Savage TI: e widest of the series with a 93mm waist,
the Savage TI is a powerful performer available in three
lengths from 168 to 186. All carve with power. Its rock
solid.
Waist 93mm, Lengths: 168,177,186
Crimson TI: e Crimson TI has an 88mm waist,
oers great versatility, and blends solid edge grip with
easy turn initiation. It turned easily, held strongly. And
could ski all conditions. is is a great daily driver.
Blackeye TI: With a waist of 82mm this was a fun test
ride. It skis strongly on hard snow and has the kind of
easy turning appreciated by skiers from intermediates to
experts. It seems more forgiving than the Crimson TI,
easier to turn, but su ciently powerful to appeal to all
but the strongest all mountain chargers. (ere is also a
Blackeye Model without Titanium).
Smoke TI: With a 77mm waist, the Smoke TI is decep-
tively strong and tailored made to intermediates and
mellow experts looking for a forgiving ride, and the occa-
sional fast cruise. Its fun. And forgiving.
Waist 77mm, Lengths 150,157,164,171,178
Personal Picks: e Blackeye TI was just fun. e
Blackeye would make a great daily driver.
BLIZZARD SKIS
e past few seasons Blizzard skis have stunned both
veteran skiers and industry insiders with their edge grip
and general performance. From a small niche brand it
has become, an industry leader. is past season their
skis simply outperformed much of the competition. In
fact, I was so dazzled two years
ago that I elected to use a pair
of Blizzard Supersonics as my
personal ski.
Fortunately, with more than
36 models, this line is as deep
as, well, the snow from a bliz-
zard. Here is a sampling of top
picks.
Power Series
S Power FS IQ: is series marries race performance
with all-mountain versatility and this ski using the IQ
System is one of 3 powerful high performance front
side groomers. With a 68 mm waist it engages ice like a
razor and with 13.5 m radius it can easily snake slalom
turns while oering a surprising forgiveness for longer
arc. Whats your power quotient? I simply stuttered a
WOW as I started down the track.
Waist 68 mm, Lengths: 153, 160,167, 174.
R Power FS IQ: Also using the IQ System, and with a
68 mm waist, it boasts a 17.5 m radius for longer turns.
Intended for serious masters racers, this ski was actually
too powerful for my taste. Imagine!
Waist 68 mm, Lengths: 167, 174, 181.
Race Series (Two Non-FIS Race Skis For Experts)
SLR Magnesium IQ: Identical to the S Power FS IQ
in dimensions and construction, the SLR lacks the IQ
power FS system which translates to a similar ski, but
lacking those added steroids. For the expert seeking more
forgiveness and versatility, while still wishing for an ultra
high performance tool, this is ideal.
Waist 68 mm, Lengths: 153, 160,167, 174.
GSR Magnesium IQ: With 68 mm waist but 17.5 m
radius, this skis is ideal for those seeking a more tradi-
tional giant slalom avor. It is similar to the R-Power FS
IQ without the power system. is one just lacks that
supercharger.
Waist 68mm Lengths 153,160,167,174
Magnum Series
Magnum 8.5 Ti: is ski is wide enough for powder,
but built strong enough to hold Eastern hardpack. With
a 19.5 m radius it likes to arc. And, like all Blizzards, it
cruises beautifully.
Waist: 85mm, Lengths: 167,174,181.
Magnum 8.0 Ti: is ski was a favorite in all-moun-
tain testing. With a 18.5 m radius it likes to arc, but turns
with amazing ease. e titanium enhances edge grip,
excelling on the hard snow we used during testing. Also,
like the 8.5 Ti this uses ipcore technology, which means
a at score. You select the binding of your choice. Impres-
sion? A magnicent magnum!
Waist: 85mm, Lengths: 167,174,181.
Magnum 80.0 CA: Like the 8.0TO but with carbon,
this ski was amazingly forgiving and versatile. It soared.
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2012 Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC. Middlebury, VT 05753
www.woodchuck.com
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
UVM Morgan Horse Farm
Stowe and Northern Mountains
125 miles
From Stowe
In Stowe travel north on Route 100 about 2
miles, then take left fork on to the Stagecoach
Road and follow it for about 6 miles.
Turn left at stop sign on to French Hill Road
(marked Walton Road at further end). Follow it
to a right turn on to White Road (which is not
marked).
Travel into Johnson on Railroad Street to the
Turn right on to Route 15 through Johnson
village and go past the junction of Route 100
and Route 15.
Travel about 6 miles then turn right on to
Route 100 at the stop light and follow it to a
blinking light in Morrisville.
Turn left onto Greaves Hill Road, then left on
to Couchaine Farm Road (which becomes Elmore
Pond Road), and take it to Route 15.
Turn left on Route 15, then take rst right turn
on to West Hill Road right on to North Wolcott
Road and go 8 miles, turn left just past cemetery
to Gulf sign, left again 7
miles to Eden Mills).
In Eden Mills turn left onto Route 100, go
about 1 mile then turn right onto Route 118;
follow it to intersection with Route 109 in Bel-
videre Corners and take Route 109 west through
Belvidere Center to Waterville.
Take the second left on to unpaved Hogback
Road and follow it to intersection with Route 15.
Take a sharp right onto Route 15 and follow
it through Cambridge Junction, Jeersonville,
Cambridge and into Underhill Flats.
Turn left on to unpaved River Road, then
take the third left on to Pleasant Valley Road
and follow it about 10 miles, and take the Upper
Valley Road to Jeersonville and intersection with
Route 108.
Turn right on to Route 108 and travel it for
approximately 18 miles to return to Stowe. (Note
that Route 108 at Smugglers Notch is closed in
the winter and is too narrow for large vehicle such
as campers and buses).
TOWNS
Cambridge
Stowe
SITES
Boyden Valley Winery
Alpine Slide at Stowe Mountain Resort
Helene Day Art Center
Moss Glen & Bingham Falls
Mount Manseld Gondola and Toll Road
Vermont Ski Museum
Upper Connecticut River Valley
130 miles
From Woodstock
Take Route 4 in Woodstock east to Taftsville.
In Taftsville turn right on to Route 12 to Hart-
land.
In Hartland turn right on to Route 5 and pro-
ceed to Windsor.
In Windsor take Route 44 west through
Brownsville to the junction with Route 106.
Take Route 106 south to Felchville. Follow
Tyson Rd. west through South Reading to Tyson.
Take Route 100 north from Tyson through
Plymouth Union, West Bridgewater, Killington,
Pittseld, Stockbridge, Talcville and Rochester.
In Rochester, travel east on Bethel Mountain
Rd., Camp Brook Rd. to Route 12.
Take a left on to Route 12 north into Ran-
dolph.
Travel east on Route
66 through Randolph
Center to East Ran-
dolph.
At the intersection
of Routes 66 and 14
turn right, then almost
immediately left on
to Chelsea Rd., Angel
Rd.,Dickerman Rd.
from East Randolph to
Route 110.
Turn south on Route
110 through North
Tunbridge to Tun-
bridge.
Go east on Town
Highway #2/Straord
Rd., from Tunbridge
through Straord and
to South Straord.
In South Straord
take Route 132 west to
Sharon.
Take Town High-
way #3/Howe Hill Rd.,
south from Sharon
through Hewitts Cor-
ners, on to Town High-
way #1/Pomfret Rd.
and through South
Pomfret to Route 12
and into
Woodstock.
TOWNS
Killington
Straord
Plymouth
Quechee
Randolph
Woodstock
Windsor
SITES
Killington Gondola
Justin Smith Morrill Home-
stead
Calvin Coolidge Homestead
Historic Site
Plymouth Cheese Co.
Vermont Institute of Natural
Science
Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge Village
Simon Pearce Factory
Porter Music Box Museum
Billings Farm & Museum
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller
National Historic Park
Sugarbush Farm
American Precision Museum
Cornish Museum
Old Constitution House
Windsor and Rutland
Counties 115 miles
From Ludlow
Take Route 103 south to inter-
section with Route 131.
Travel east on Route 131
through Cavendish and Whites-
ville, to intersection
with Route 106 in Downers.
Take Route 106 north to
Felchville.
Turn left at the General Store
on to Tyson/Reading Road and
follow it to Tyson
and intersection with Route
100.
The road weaves through
the Northeast Kingdoms
brilliant red colors.
VermontVacations photo/Skye
Chalmers
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Turn left on to Route 100 and follow it to
Turn right and follow Route 103 to Heald-
ville Road, turn left opposite Harry Cafe and
follow Healdville Road to Belmont, then straight
through to Tarbelville and intersection with
Route 155.
Turn left on to Route 155 to where it merges
with Route 100. Continue south on Route 100
through Weston to intersection with Route 11 in
Londonderry.
Turn left on to Route 11 and follow it through
Simonsville to Chester, then turn left and follow
Route 103 north to Ludlow.
TOWNS
Ludlow
Springeld
Windsor
Weston
Chester
SITES
Okemo Mountain
Fletcher Farm School for Arts and Crafts
Gallery At e Vault
Eureka Schoolhouse Historic Site
American Precision Museum
Cornish Museum
Constitution House
Harpoon Brewery
Vermont Country Store
Weston Playhouse
Weston Priory
Classic Stone Homes
Washington, Caledonia
& Orange counties 115 miles
From Barre
Take Route 14 from Barre to East
Montpelier. In East Montpelier village
turn right at the four way intersection
onto U.S.Route 2 and follow through
Plaineld, Marsheld, and West Dan-
ville to Danville.
From Danville travel south on
unpaved roads, Danville Town High-
way # 3, to Peacham Rd., Ryegate/
Peacham/Groton Rd., across US
Route 302 to Topsham Rd., Powder
Spring Rd to East Topsham, then
Corinth Rd. Into Topsham Four Cor-
ners and Topsham Road through East
Corinth to Route 25.
Travel southeast on Route 25 to
Bradford and the junction with Route
5. Take Route 5 south to Route 244.
Follow Route 244 to Route 113, then
take Route 113 south from Post Mills
to a right on to Tucker Hill Rd., follow it to Route
132.
Take Route 132 west through South Straord
to Sharon, (you may opt to take a side trip from
South Straord to the lovely village of Straord).
Travel along Route 14 from Sharon to the
intersection with Route 110, then follow Route
110 north through South Tunbridge, Tunbridge,
Chelsea, Washington, and East Barre to the junc-
tion with Route 302.
Travel west on Route 302 and return to Barre.
TOWNS
Barre
Bradford
Brookeld
Groton
Straord
Sharon
SITES
Hope Cemetery
Rock of Ages Granite Quarries
Floating Bridge open to pedestrian crossing
only.
Groton State Park
Justin Smith Morrill Homestead Historic Site
Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial
Lake Bomoseen and St. Catherine
55 miles
From Castleton
Travel west on Route 4A to intersection with
Route 30; turn right on to Route 30.
Follow Route 30 north to intersection with
Hortonia Road; turn left onto Hortonia Road,
then left on to Black Pond Road and follow it
south to West Castleton.
Take West Shore Road along Lake Bomoseen,
then turn left on to Route 4A and travel
east on Route 4A to Route 30.
Turn left on to Route 30 and follow south
through Poultney, along Lake St. Catherine,
through Wells to Pawlet.
Turn left on to Route 133 and follow north
through Middletown Springs and Ira. At junction
with Route 4A turn left and return to Castleton
to complete this drive.
TOWNS
Castleton
Bomoseen
Hubbardton
Proctor
Poultney
Lake St. Catherine
SITES
Castleton State College
State Park - Slate History Trail
Morning fog hovers in Nebraska Valley near the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.
VermontVacations photo/Stephen Goodhue
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Menagerie of large sculptures
on display through Columbus Day
KILLINGTONKillingtons 15-foot girae is ready for its close up and so is
the 4,000 pound wolf, 20-ft kangaroo, and land-dwelling octopus.
e 5th annual Killington Hay Festival, with its signature collection of giant
hay animals, kicked o Labor Day weekend and rolls through Columbus Day.
e Hay Festival is a ve-week celebration of the Vermont harvest, and features
a portfolio of special events, including the Motorcycle Rally, Restaurant Week,
Killington Resort Brewfest, a charity 5K Run/Walk and the Spartan Beast Race.
e Hay Festival has grown to become an annual fall tradition in New England,
appealing to families from across the state and country, said Suzie Dundas,
Killingtons outgoing director of Economic Development and Tourism. Our
festival, like our community, is back and stronger than ever after Hurricane Irene,
with an exciting calendar of events to highlight how much weve grown.
Highlights of the 2012 festival include:
A scavenger hunt through the winding roads and across the mountains of
Killington to nd 30+ giant hay sculptures including a girae, a rare white
tiger and a true Killington black bear. Photo contest is included, both of
which end Oct. 8.
e nrst-ever Killington Restaurant Week, which ran from Sept. 10-16.
e Killington Spartan Beast Race - an obstacle course race across the terrain
of Killington Mountain. e event also includes social events and parties
throughout Killington the weekend of September 21-23.
Killington Resort Brewfest, which runs Sept. 28-30.
Killington Ski Club Sale, Oct 5-7.
For additional information on the Hay Festival and details on all events, visit
www.discoverkillington.com.
Photos by Polly Lynn and John Harniman
HAY FESTIVAL
HAY FESTIVAL
5th Annual Killington
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e Vermont Ski and Snowboard
Museum announces its 2012 Hall
of Fame inductees. Jake and Donna
Carpenter will be the rst snowboard-
ers inducted into the Vermont Ski &
Snowboard Museums Hall of Fame
since the museum added snowboard-
ing to its name in December 2010. e
class of 2012 inductees also includes
D. Trowbridge Elliman, Charles Minot
Dole, Leslie ompson Hall and Tiger
Shaw.
is group of pioneers, athletes and
special contributors embodies what the
museum is all about, said board of
directors chairman Rick Hamlin. eir
contributions represent Vermonts criti-
cal role in the evolution of skiing and
snowboarding.
Several events will take place this fall
to celebrate the 2012 inductees and the
Museums 10
th
anniversary. e Car-
penters will be inducted on September
27
th
at the Grand Reopening of the
Museum, which is being renovated with
a new long-term snowboarding exhibit
and a special year-long exhibit from the
Burton Archives called One Track Mind.
Following the induction ceremony, the
newly renovated museum will open to
the public at 7:30 for a rst look at the
new exhibits and showing of Burtons
latest snowboarding lm, 13.
Later this fall, Charles Minot Dole
will be inducted on Saturday, October
20 at the National Ski Patrols 75
th

Anniversary. All inductees will be cel-
ebrated on October 21 at Trapp Family
Lodge.
Here is a snapshot of this years
inductees:
Jake Burton Carpenter has dedicated
over 35 years of his life to snowboard-
ing. He founded Burton in 1977 and
has played a vital role in transitioning
snowboarding from a backyard hobby
to a world-class sport. In the early years,
Burton Snowboards was based in Jakes
Vermont barn and he delivered boards
out of his station wagon. Today, Jake
still leads the day-to-day workings of
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museums
2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
the worlds most successful snowboard
company, testing nearly every product
Burton makes and taking rider feedback
to heart. He still can be found at Stowe
almost every day its open (and plenty
of days its not)
hiking for early
and late season
turns. And
he still makes
many of the
companys big-
gest decisions from a chairlift, not a
desk.
Donna Gaston Carpenter met Jake
in 1982 and they were married a year
later. She has been an integral part of the
company ever since, leading the expan-
sion to Europe, developing womens
product and marketing initiatives and
creating internal programs to recruit
and promote women. She currently
holds the position of President, lead-
ing international business and global
human resources. She also heads up
the non-prot Chill Foundation, which
she and Jake founded in 1995 to pro-
vide life-changing experiences through
snowboarding for urban youth.
Charles Minot Minnie Dole
(April 18, 1899March 14, 1976)
helped to found the National Ski Patrol
in 1938 after losing a friend in ski acci-
dent and having an accident himself.
After getting the NSP running, Dole
proposed the 10
th
Mountain Division,
an elite Army division trained in moun-
tain warfare and survival that fought in
World War II. Dole continued as head
of the National Ski Patrol System until
1950 at which point there were 4,000
members serving 300 ski patrols, up
from 89 local patrols and 1,500 reg-
istered patrolmen in 1941-42. Today,
the organization is made up of more
than 27,000 members serving over 600
patrols, including alpine, Nordic, and
auxiliary patrollers. NSP still adheres
to the creed of Service and Safety
established by Dole and his advisors
and is still dedicated to serving the
public and outdoor recreation industry
by providing education and accredita-
tion to emergency care and safety ser-
vice providers.
D. Trowbridge Trow Elliman
founded the Vermont Alpine Racing
Association (VARA) to keep ski racing
rst in Vermont and Vermont ski racers
ermont
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(See Hall of Fame, page 11)
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Topping off the trip: 17 must-see places
Topping off the trip
grounds include the Horseshow Barn and the Round
Barn, a lighthouse, and several art galleries, with chang-
ing exhibits. Some of the upcoming exhibits for
2012 include American Fine Furnishings
1700-1820; quilts from the Civil War
to the present; and Time Machines:
Rockets, Robots, and Steampunk.
Open mid-May to late October.
Phone: 802-985-3346.
Biking Trapp Family
Lodge
e Trapp Family
Lodge at 700 Trapp Hill
Road in Stowe is ped-
dling full-tilt into the
development of moun-
tain biking trails , for
use by its own guests and
the general public (for a
fee). At present, trails
consist of intermediate
single-track, intermedi-
ate/expert single-track,
and beginner to advanced
double-track. e progres-
sion of trails is perfect for
rst-timers or anyone looking
to develop skills and condence.
e lodge oers a rental eet of
40 bikes. Trail passes are available for
non guest at $10 per day. Mountain bike
trails are open from May 7 to about Novem-
ber 1. Phone: 800-826-7000.
Exploring below the surface
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in Burl-
ington provides a window, for study and pleasure, onto
the Lake Champlain Basin. A visit to ECHO is a won-
derful science and ecology expedition for children and
families. Permanent exhibits include the multimedia
Awesome Forces eater, a water-play space for kids to
build dams and oat boats, and an Atlantic tide pool
touch tank. Young visitors may enjoy the working min-
iature lighthouse or pop in on a painted turtle in Dis-
covery Place.
More recent permanent exhibits include Indigenous
Expressions: Native Peoples of the Lake Champlain
Basin, a TV studio, FrogWorld, and the Beluga Whale
Dig. From Abenaki storytelling to the dynamics of Lake
Champlains underwater wave, the ECHO adventure
immerses guests in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel
of the Basin. Phone: 877-ECHOFUN.
We all scream for ice cream
We all have some level of acquaintance (adoration?)
with Ben & Jerrys ice creams, so a trip into northern
Vermont practically begs for a visit to the factory store
at 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road in Waterbury. e
company and its very pretty cows (see its website) are
located on rolling pasture overlooking the Worcester
Range. Dont miss the guided factory tour of the ice
cream production process. e tour starts in the Cow
Over the Moon eater with a 7-minute movie. Fol-
lowed by a tour of the factory oor and then a stop in
the FlavoRoom for tasting. Phone: 802-882-1240.
A taste of Vermont
Boyden Valley Winery at 70 Route 104 in Cam-
bridge is part of a fourth-generation farm producing
Big Barn Red, a bold red wine, Vermont white wines
and ice wines. Whether you are looking for a red wine
for a casual dinner or an ice wine for a special
occasion, you will nd something pleasing
here. Tours and tastings are conducted
daily. Also, the business oers Water
and Wine: and River and Spirits
canoe trips that include a guided
canoe tour of the Lamoille
River followed by a tour and
tasting. Open year-round.
Daily, May 1 to December
31; weekends, January 1
to April 30. Phone: 802-
644-8151.
All aboard!
e Green Mountain
Railroad, headquartered
on Depot Street in Bel-
lows Falls, oers excursion
train rides on three routes:
the Green Mountain Flyer
from Bellows Falls to Ches-
ter Depot; the Champlain
Valley Flyer from Burlington
to Charlotte; and the White
river Flyer from White River
Junction to etford. Most excur-
sions run in the spring and summer
months, but there are Easter Bunny
excursi ons
in March, Hal-
loween trains for adults
and children in October,
and Santa or Polar Express
trips in December. e
scenery in Vermont is fan-
tastic and variable at all
times of the year, so check
the schedules and climb
aboard. Phone: 800-707-
3530.
Iconic independent
bookstore
e independent, family-
owned Northshire Book-
store at 4869 Main Street
in Manchester Center, in
business since 1976, is a
paradise for browsers and
literature ends of every
variety. All kinds of books
for all kinds of readers,
along with DVDs, gifts,
music, readings by authors,
and book discussions.
Lots of Vermont authors
and Vermont-oriented
reading matter. And if you
dont know quite what you
want, the well-read sta is
on guard to oer big ideas.
e neighboring Spiral
Press Caf oers suste-
nance to keep you going.
Hours: Sunday-Monday,
10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday-
Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Phone: 802-362-2200.
Impressive but dangerous Hamilton Falls near
Jamaica is the most impressive in all of Vermont, but
also dangerous, for climbing and swimming. e waters
of Cobb Brook leap 125 feet down a steep rock face on
their way to the West River downstream. It is a beauti-
fully photogenic waterfall.
To nd it: Take Route 30 to West Townshend. Turn
north on Windham Hill Road and drive for about 4.3
miles. Turn west on Burbee Pond Road and drive for
about a mile and turn west on West Windham Road.
Drive for about 2.8 miles and look for a point where the
road makes a sharp bend to the right in a wooded section.
ere is a small sawmill on your right. Park on the left
side of the road or in a small lot on the right side of the
road a few hundred feet further. A worn and level trail
reaches the top of the falls in a few hundred feet.
Udderly delightful
Taylor Farm, at 825 Route 11 in Londonderry, oper-
ated by the Wright family, welcomes visitors who are
curious to see a dairy farm at work. Come see the cows
being milked or watch as the farm workers make a batch
of award-winning Gouda cheese. Feed the chickens and
scratch the pigs behind their ears. Wagon rides in the
summer or sleigh rides in the winter are by appointment
and require a reservation. At the end of your visit, stop
by the Pantry, a retail shop stocked with a selection of
Vermont-made products and Vermont artisanal cheeses.
Phone: 802-824-5690
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rst in the world. Trow was publisher
of the Stowe Reporter from 1960-1998,
and the paper chronicled and promoted
skiing and ski racing, covering all levels
of racing . . . from after school pro-
grams to international competitions. He
helped administer the Mount Manseld
Ski Clubs Junior and Hopefuls racing
programs. Elliman also served as a direc-
tor of the Eastern Ski Association and
Eastern Ski Writers Association and as
an instructor with the Sepp Ruschp Ski
School.
Leslie ompson Hall competed
internationally from 1988-1995, includ-
ing the 1988, 1992 and 1994 Olym-
pics. She was a three-time All-American
standout at Dartmouth and participated
in FIS World Ski Championships in
1993 and 1995. She is a recipient of the
Finlandia Award for outstanding cross
country skier, the Erik Judeen Award for
the highest scoring woman in the U.S.
Cross Country Championships and the
Martha Rockwell Award for the fastest
woman in 5km at the U.S. Cross Coun-
try Championships in 1988 and 1995.
In 1988 she received the Buddy Werner
Award, given to a United States com-
petitor who demonstrated leadership
hall of fame
Award will be presented posthumously
to Linda Adams and Sporty Bell, Associ-
ate Ski Editors at the Stowe Reporter.
Hall of famers are, from opposite page top to bottom, Jake Burton Carpenter and Donna Carpen-
ter, Tiger Shaw, Trow Elliman; and, above, Charles Minnie Dole and Leslie Thompson Hall. The
annual meeting will be held at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe on Oct. 21.
and good sportsmanship in national or
international competition. Today, she
coaches cross country skiing in Wash-
ington State.
Gale H. Tiger
Shaw is a two-time
Olympian who also
earned eight top ten
nishes in World
Cup competition
during his interna-
tional career. In 1983,
he beat both Steve
and Phil Mahyre in
the GS. Prior to hit-
ting the World Cup
circuit, Shaw had
skied for the Mount
Manseld Ski Club,
Stratton Mountain
School and Dart-
mouth. He was
the Buddy Werner
Award winner in
both 1986 and 1991.
He continues his par-
ticipation in skiing
as a USSA board
member, a coach in
the Ford Sayre pro-
gram and current
employer Global Rescue.
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So, youre planning a trip to Vermont, you know
where youre going and what youre going to do, except
for maybe a few holes in your day?
Well, check it out. Here are 17 great things to do
in Vermont selected among many others at Visit New
England.com.
Browse and enjoy
Antiques Collaborative at 6931 Woodstock Road in
Quechee is a treasure house for shoppers and browsers
who love old, beautiful things. e collaborative is is an
upscale multi-dealer antiques and ne art center, just a
few minutes drive from I-89 and I-91. More than 165
dealer display goods on three oors in a converted farm
house, featuring the nest in quality antiques and dec-
orative accessories. New England country furniture is
always in stock, along with sterling and coin silver from
the 17th century through the Arts and Crafts period.
Open year-round, daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 802-
296-5858.
Best of Craft Beers
e Boston Globe calls the ree-Penny Tap Room
on 108 Main Street in Montpelier a craft beer mecca.
e pubs 24 taps and 60 bottled beers oer a rotating
selected of stouts, IPAs, lagers, Belgians, and others. e
atmosphere is warm and unhurried. And, guests can
wash down the beer with soups, salads, sandwiches, and
cheese plates. A friendly space to enjoy an hour or more,
open daily. Phone: 802-223-TAPS.
Beautiful Pewter
With its modest beauty, pewter is the perfect ne
metal for New England craftsmen. Danforth Pewters
Workshop and Store, at 52 Seymour Street in Middle-
bury, features a gallery of one-of-a-kind pieces, a history
wall with antique Danforth pieces, and viewing win-
dows into the workshop.
e Middlebury store has a complete line of pewter
oil lamps, jewelry, key rings, holiday ornaments, and
picture frames. e workshop and store is a short dis-
tance from Main Street, Middlebury College, and some
of Middleburys nest inns. Open Monday-Saturday 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Other Danforth
retail stores are in Waterbury, Quechee, and Burlington.
Phone: 802-388-0098.
Worth the visit
e gold-domed Greek Revival-style statehouse in
Topping off the trip: 17 must-see places
Montpelier is a beauty and well worth a visit. Besides
the statue of the famous Green Mountain boy, the
building contains artifacts, like Spanish naval guns cap-
tured during the Spanish-America War under the com-
mand of Admiral George Dewey, who grew up across
the street from the statehouse. Phone: 802-229-4619.
Wonderful waterfall
Replete with dramatic twists and turns, the Falls of
Lana in Salisbury, Vermont have been likened to a giant
staircase and bannister made of stone. e drop totals
160 feet in all, and this breathtaking cascade makes it
worthwhile to those brave enough to climb the steep
terrain leading up to the viewpoint.
To Find It: Take Route 7 south from Middlebury to
Salisbury, where you will turn east on Route 53 heading
to Lake Dunmore. Follow Route 53 for about 3 miles,
until you cross Sucker Brook, and youll see a power-
house on your right. Park here in an unobtrusive way.
Follow the penstock up the hill until you see a wire
fence on your left. is is the cli-top viewpoint of the
middle tier.
For the bookloving public
Bear Pond Books on Main Street in Montpelier
presents a slogan Celebrating 35 years of independent
book selling in central Vermont, and it takes pride
in every word. e business opened in 1973 and has
endured ooding, a major move to a beautiful historic
building, and other ups and down. It oers customers
a well-read sta, public readings by authors, a
communal gathering place, a resource
for childrens literacy, and a useful
website. Book lovers who are in
or near Montpelier really must
visit the store; you will feel
right at home. Open daily.
Phone: 802-229-0774.
Local store brims with
tradition
Deli, wine shop, bakery,
general store, overall
friendly place. e Warren
Store on Main Street in
Warren Village has been
described as not just a store;
its a living, breathing, Vermont
spirit. Open 363 and one-half days a
year, Warren Store serves food, of course, and tempts
shoppers at the upstairs More Store, packed with
quirky toys for kids of all ages, clothing for men and
women, jewelry, cards, gifts, and house wares. Hours:
Opens at 8 a.m.; closes at 6 or 7 p.m. Phone: 802-496-
3864.
Historic driving tour
e Vermont Marble Trail is a driving tour along
the geological marble corridor running the length of
western Vermont. Vermont marble has been used in
architecture throughout the United States and in far-
ung places like London, Taiwan, Singapore and Saudi
Arabia.
e Marble Trail leads visitors along an historic, artis-
tic, and cultural tour of the towns where marble was
quarried, manufactured, and used. Highlights include
Robert Frosts grave site in Bennington, Wilson Castle
in Proctor, the Marble Works District in Middlebury,
Ethan Allens grave in Burlington, and the Vermont
Statehouse in Montpelier. A highlight of the Trail is
the Vermont Marble Museum on Route 3 in Proctor.
Phone: 802-770-0159.
Lively display in Shelburne
e Shelburne Museum on U.S. Route 7 in Shel-
burne has so many interesting exhibits scattered among
several buildings on a broad lakeside property, it is hard
to know where to begin a description, but here goes.
It is the home of the restored steamboat Ticonderoga,
the last walking beam side-wheel passenger
steamer in existence. It operated as a
day boat on Lake Champlain, serv-
ing ports in New York and Ver-
mont, from 1906 to 1953.
Today the Ticonderoga
portrays life on board in
1923. e ships carved
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recall the old -fashioned
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Visitors may explore the
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pilots house, galley, and crews
quarters. Buildings on the museum
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19th-Century
Apple & Harvest Festival
Justin Smith Morrill State
Historic Site, Strafford, VT
OCT. 7, 2012
Press cider in an antique press, taste
heirloom apple varieties, meet John
Chapman (Johnny Appleseed), make
a scarecrow, sample cider, play period
games, tour the orchard. Vermont
grown apples, apple treats and pump-
kins from the garden, heirloom ower
bulbs, and our fresh pressed cider will
be on sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admis-
sion: Adults, $10; chil-
dren under age 14,
$3. Information:
http://www.
morrill-
homestead.
org/news-
events.
Brandon
Harvest-
fest 2012
Central
Park,
Route 7
SEPT. 29
Come make
Harvest
People (aka
stick gures,
scarecrows, leaf
people...) with the
experts. You can even take one home.
Hay rides, apple pies, pumpkins,
barbecue, music by Brandon Town
Band. Rain location to be announced
if needed. Time: 10 a.m. Information:
www.brandon.org.
Bristol Harvest
Festival & Better L8 Than Never
Car Show 2012
SEPT. 22, 2012
A free day of family fun with music,
childrens activities, craft festival,
Taste of Bristol, kids area and band-
stand music. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Information: http://bit.ly/Q3gMYt
Killington Hay Festival
SEPT. 1 OCT. 8, 2012
Back for a fth year, this ve-week
celebration of Vermonts harvest season
features a collection of 31 giant hay
animals on display throughout town.
Voted a Top Ten Fall Event, the Hay
Festival also hosts a number of family-
friendly special events and activities,
including a scavenger
hunt, a photo con-
test, Restaurant Week
and a 5K Run/Walk.
Information: www.dis-
coverkillington.com.
Parrothead Festival
Ludlow, VT
Okemo Mountain
Resort, Jackson Gore
Base Area,
Ludlow, VT 05149
OCT. 6, 2012
Margaritaville has changed zip codes
and is now located at Okemo
Mountain Resorts Jackson
Gore. Music by Changes
in Latitudes! ere
will be booze in the
blender, beer, wine
and soft drinks to
wash down the lip-
smacking barbecue
prepared by the Jack-
son Gores Coleman
Brook Tavern. Admis-
sion to the Parrothead
Party is free. Every
musical set is a party
with beach balls, conga
lines and leis galore.
Time : Noon to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free. Informa-
tion: http://bit.ly/Tq666P
Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
2012
Tunbridge Fairgrounds,
Route 110
Tunbridge, VT
SEPT. 2930, 2012
Dozens of New Englands nest
ber artisans will show and sell
handcrafted natural ber clothing,
yarn, wool crafts, knitting, spin-
ning, weaving and felting supplies,
fencing, sheep supplies, meat and
cheese. Bring the family to see the
sheep, alpacas, angora rabbits, goats
and llamas. Demonstrations of sheep
shearing, sheep dog herding, felt-
ing, knitting, spinning, and weaving
ongoing throughout the weekend.
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held rain
or shine. Admission: Adults, $6;
seniors, $5; children under age 12,
$1. Information: www.vtsheepand-
woolfest.org/
Burke Fall
Foliage Festi-
val 2012
East Burke,
VT
SEPT. 29,
2012
e days
events include
parade,
rubber duck
race, live
music, kids
area with a
jump house,
face painting, craft show, beer and
wine tent and more. Musical perform-
ers for the festival include the Crunchy
Western Boys and Chickweed featur-
ing Linda Warnaar. Time: 9 a.m.-3
p.m. Information: www.burkevermont.
com/events/fall_foliage_festival.shtml
Celebration of the Vine
Harvest Festival 2012
Boyden Valley Winery,
Vermont Route 104
Cambridge, VT
SEPT. 2223
e Harvest Festival includes a variety
of events, from wine tasting to live
music, with activities that will appeal
to all ages, like a grape stomping con-
test, vendors, grape picking from the
vine, clowns, face-painting, hayrides,
a corn maze, and more. Time: 11 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m. both days. Cost: adults,
$10; children 12 and under, free.
Information: 802-644-8151 or visit
www.boydenvalley.com.
Giant Pumpkin Regatta & Pumpkin
Festival 2012
Burlington Waterfront
OCT. 7, 2012
Once a year, gutted giant pumpkins
are gently lowered into Lake Cham-
plain and raced by sponsors to benet
the PILOT youth leadership program.
is complementary festival includes
vendors serving up yummy fall
time food favorites, a Vermont craft
patch, kids activities, contests, and
more. Information: www.LLLvt.org/
pumpkin
Stowe Foliage Arts Festival 2012
Stowe Events Field,
Mayo Farm on Weeks Road
Stowe, VT
OCT. 57
Fall is festival time in Vermont and
Stowe celebrates the absolute zenith
of foliage color with this Festival. See
work by 180 artists and artisans, live
music, craft demos, fabulous food, and
the Vermont Craft Beer Cheese and
Sausage Tent. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
daily. Admission: Adults, $10; chil-
dren under age 12, free. Information:
http://bit.ly/we4Dl
Stowe Oktoberfest 2012
Jackson Ice Arena,
300 South Park Street
Stowe, VT
SEPT. 2830
Stowes Jackson Ice Arena will be
transformed into a Bavarian village
for this annual celebration of harvests
and fall foliage. From oompah bands
to authentic German foods to freshly
brewed Vermont beers to pumpkin
and face painting theres something for
every villager. Two German Oompah
bands: Die Lustigen Almdudler and
e Inseldudle will peform at this
years Oktoberfest 2012.
e Grand Parade begins
at 10 a.m. at the Stowe
Events Field (Weeks
Road, o of Route 108)
on Saturday, September
29, and includes march-
ing bands, oats, classic
cars and much more.
Information: www.
gostowe.com/oktober-
festlistings
Manchester Art and
Craft Festival 2012
Riley Rink
410 Hunter Park Road
SEPT. 2930
Two hundred juried artisans exhibit
and sell a contemporary and tradi-
tional craft work as well as original art,
Celebrate Autumn
Celebrate Autumn
Festival fun, music and food
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Harpers Ferry, WV. is year marks the 75th
anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail
(A.T.), the longest hiking-only footpath in the world,
measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length from Georgia
to Maine. e anniversary will occur on Tuesday, Aug.
14, 2012.
e original Trail took more than 15 years to build
and was completed on August 14, 1937. Construction
involved the cooperation of hundreds of volunteers, state
and federal partners, local Trail-maintaining clubs, the
Civilian Conservation Corps and the Appalachian Trail
Conservancy (ATC).
e A.T. travels through fourteen states along the crests
and valleys of the Appalachian mountain range from its
southern terminus at Springer Mountain, Georgia, to its
northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine. Over 250,000
acres of contiguous Trail lands are protected and managed
along the footpath.
An estimated 2 to 3 million people visit the A.T. every
year. Hikers from across the globe are drawn to the
Trail for a variety of reasons: to reconnect with nature,
to escape the stress of city life, to meet new people,
strengthen old friendships or to experience a simpler life.
About 2,000 people attempt to thru-hike the estimated
2,180 miles of the Trail each year, with only one out of
four completing the entire journey.
is year marks a milestone for the Appalachian Trail,
said Mark Wenger, executive director of the Appalachian
Trail Conservancy. Not only does this anniversary
celebrate the completion of the Trail, it also celebrates
the unique collaboration and determination of countless
individuals, private organizations, and state and federal
agencies in their eorts to complete this long-distance
hiking trail from Maine to Georgia.
Famed Appalachian trail celebrates 75th anniversary
e conception of the A.T. came from the October
1921 article An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional
Planning in the Journal of the American Institute of
Architects. Written by Benton MacKaye, he proposed
the idea as an escape from daily life in an increasingly
industrial nation. MacKaye originally called for a series
of work, study and farming camps along the Appalachian
Mountains, but building a trail to connect them
soon became his primary objective. e Appalachian
Trail Conference (now called the Appalachian Trail
Conservancy) was founded four years later in 1925.
Since the A.T was rst completed in 1937, it has
undergone a remarkable transformation. Almost 99%
has been relocated or rebuilt. Hundreds of miles of the
original route were along roads and passed through
private lands. anks to the determination of Myron
H. Avery and the ATC, the passage of the National
Trails System Act, and the work of many partners and
volunteers, more than 99% of the A.T. is now in public
ownership. Not only is the footpath itself protected, but
a corridor of land, averaging one thousand feet in width,
is also protected.
e Trail today is not only better protected but traverses
more scenic landscapes than the original route. Many of
the A.T.s most cherished highlights were not part of the
A.T. in 1937: Roan Mountain, Tennessee; the Mt. Rogers
High Country, including Grayson Highlands, Virginia;
the Pochuck Creek swamp, New Jersey; Nuclear Lake,
New York; undering Falls, Vermont; and Saddleback
Mountain, Maine, to name a few.
e treadway itself each year becomes more sustainable.
Except for places where the Civilian Conservation Corps
provided additional support (mostly in Shenandoah
National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains, and
Maine), the original Trail was often routed straight up
and down mountains, making for rough hiking and a
treadway prone to severe erosion. e ATCs trail crews
and volunteer trail-maintaining clubs have relocated
or rehabilitated countless miles of Trail and each year
continue to improve the treadway.
As a unit of the National Park System, the Trail is
managed under a unique partnership between public
and private sectors that includes the ATC, National Park
Service, USDA Forest Service, 31 local Trail-maintaining
clubs and an array of state agencies.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the completion
of the A.T., the ATC will host a weekend celebration on
August 11 and 12 at its headquarters at 799 Washington
St., Harpers Ferry, WV. Highlights include guest speakers,
workshops, activities, food, music and games.
Trail-maintaining Clubs across the East Coast are
also preparing events to celebrate the anniversary. e
Piedmont Appalachian Trail Hikers in Ceres, Virginia
are hosting a hike on June 14 to 18, and volunteers from
the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club in Damascus,
Virginia have planned a day hike on August 18. Members
from the Maine Appalachian Trail Club in Carrabassett
Valley, Maine also have celebratory activities planned on
August 18.
For more information about the 75th anniversary of
the completion of the A.T., including ways to give back
and local celebrations, visit www.appalachiantrail.org/75.
About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
e Appalachian Trail Conservancys mission is to preserve
and manage the Appalachian Trail ensuring that its vast
natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and
enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. For more
information visit www.appalachiantrail.org.
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photography, sculpture, and specialty
food products. Everything from the
simple to the sublime can be found:
mugs to mens linen jackets, wallets to
designer leather bags, prints to one of
a kind creations, and jams and jellies
to maple distilled vodka. A food
court serves wood red pizza,
grass fed burgers, lobster rolls,
soups and salads, sweet potato
fries, local apple cider, tacos,
pulled pork, grilled cheese Pani-
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and Sausage tent returns for the
fourth year. A dozen Vermont
beers will be served along with
cheese and sausages. (Note that
this event was formerly called
the Hildene Fall Arts Festival.)
Time: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Admis-
sion: Adults, $10; children age 12 and
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Mount Snow
Oktoberfest & Harvest Art & Craft
Show 2012
Pigsah Road
West Dover, VT
OCT. 67, 2012
is fall festival is designed for the
enjoyment of both adults and chil-
dren. Enjoy a day packed with chil-
drens activities, adult games, arts and
crafts, and of course delectable foods
and beer. is outdoor event provides
scenic tours of the mountainside and
breathtaking views of the colorful fall
foliage. Oktoberfest boasts an array
of German activities throughout the
weekend. As you walk the festival
grounds youll enjoy a constant ser-
enade of German music to get you in
the mood. At the base of the moun-
tainside in the Main Lodge youll nd
over 40 artisans and craftsmen from
across New England. is Vermont
Oktoberfest features kids activities
that include arts and crafts, pumpkin
painting, face painting, a hay pile, and
the new favorite schnitzel toss. Here
the adults wont feel left out of the
celebration! Adults will compete in
the entertaining Keg Toss,
Horseshoe Tournament,
and Stein Holding.
Make sure to check out
the new event of the one
man saw. A favorite fes-
tival event that will also
be returning is e Apple
Sling Shot. Admission is
free. Information: www.
mountsnow.com
Oktoberfest of
North Bennington 2012
One Park Street
North Bennington, VT
OCT. 13
Bavarian food, great music,
cold Oktoberfest beers (and
wine) --- what more could
you ask from an Oktober-
fest? Live music by the
Rymanowski Brothers
Orchestra. e event will
be outside under the tents,
rain or shine, to allow guests to enjoy
the beautiful Vermont foliage. Time:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $5 per
person. Information: www.parkmc-
cullough.org
2012 Vermont Life
Wine and Harvest Festival
Wilmington, Mount
Snow, SEPT. 2123
Named a Top 10 Fall
Event by the Vermont State
Chamber of Commerce,
the Vermont Life Wine &
Harvest Festival celebrates
the best of Vermonts wine
and food and highlights the
quality and ingenuity of Ver-
mont producers and artisans.
A three-day event in Southern
Vermonts Mount Snow Valley,
the Wine & Harvest Festival
offers an assortment of food-
related experiences and dining
options including festival
grounds, entertainment, chef
demonstrations and numerous
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MOUNT SNOW, VT. Mountain bike enthusiasts
and casual riders alike all will enjoy the new features at
Mount Snows mountain biking system as it begins its
26
th
year of operation. Trail crews have not only been
working on maintaining the legendary steep and techni-
cal expert terrain the resort has always been know for, but
are also putting the nishing touches on what is expected
to be the longest, lift serviced beginner downhill trail in
the Northeast, along with a new beginner cross country
trail.
In addition to the new trails and other new features on
the mountains extensive trail system, a brand new eet
of top-of-the-line Jamis Bam II rental bikes will be avail-
able during the new, extended Friday through Monday
operating schedule on select weekends. e resort will
oer daily lift service starting Friday, June 29 through
Monday, July 9 for the July 4 holiday time period.
In 1986, Mount Snow became one of the rst ski
resorts in the country to oer lift-serviced downhill
mountain biking during the warm season, which made
mountain terrain far more accessible to the adrenaline
junkies taking part in the burgeoning sport. Now, lift
serviced downhill mountain biking is a standard amenity
amongst many resorts across the United States.
e terrain here at Mount Snow is legendary and has
hosted a number of National and World Cup events,
most recently in 2007, said Mount Snows mountain
biking manager Justin Hongell. We have a dedicated
trail crew of riders that have been out there since early
April making that legendary terrain even better. And
with all of the new things were oering this year there is
now doubt in my mind Mount Snow will once again be
the mountain biking Capital of the East.
e new beginner downhill trail was built in an eort
Up here for the foliage season, but not exactly sure what
loop to drive for the best views and places to stop? Here
are a couple foliage loop drives that are unique to the
Mount Snow area.
Mount Snow loop 100 miles
From Wilmington: Drive Route 9 west, then turn left
on to Route 8 and travel south to Heartwellville. Turn left
on to Route 100 traveling east through Readsboro, Whit-
ingham, Jacksonville and north on Route 100 to intersec-
tion with Route 9. Turn right on to Route 9, then after a
short distance, turn left on to Lake Raponda Rd.
Follow road past the lake to end of Lake Raponda Road.
Turn left on to Higley Road and follow to Route 100.
Turn left on to Route 100 and travel it back to Wilm-
ington.
From the village turn right onto Route 100 north and
travel 9 miles to the Mt. Snow Resort for a scenic chairlift
ride (during foliage). en return to Wilmington.
TOWNS TO VISIT: Jacksonville, Halifax, Dover, Wilm-
ington.
SITES TO SEE: Honora Winery and Tasting Room;
Mount Snow chairlift (weekends summer/fall); Memorial
New trails, longer hours at Mt. Snow bike center
to open up downhill mountain biking to a new market
of riders that may think taking the chairlift up a moun-
tain only accesses steep and narrow terrain t for experts
only.Trail 7, as its called, is constructed mostly of packed
gravel spanning at least ve feet wide the entire way down
with no more than a comfortable 10 degree pitch at its
steepest. Hongell says the scenic trail is for people who
are condent on two wheels and will be a thoroughly
enjoyable ride for anyone that likes to ride a bike.
Comprehensive instruction clinics are available as well
as guided tours of the downhill and cross country terrain
with additional upgrades that can include things such as
having a guide follow riders with a Contour helmet cam
and compiling a video for them to take home.
For more information on Mount Snows Mountain
Biking Park, visit www.mountsnow.com/biking.
Foliage drives in the Mount Snow area
Hall Art Center; Wilmington Antique and Flea Market.
Brattleboro to Mount Snow 135 miles
From Brattleboro: Drive Route 30 northwest from
Brattleboro to East Jamaica.
Take Route 100 south from E. Jamaica to Wilmington
stopping at Mt. Snow via the north or south entrances.
In Wilmington, take Route 9 west to Searsburg. Travel
Route 8 from Searsburg to Heartwellville.
In Heartwellville, leave Route 8 and travel southeast on
Route 100 through Readsboro,
Readsboro Falls and Whitingham to Jacksonville.
Continue on Route 100 north to the intersection with
Route 9. Complete the tour by traveling east on Route 9
to Brattleboro.
TOWNS TO VISIT: Brattleboro, Marlboro, Mount
Snow (resort and area, including Wilmington and West
Dover), Newfane, Townshend.
SITES TO SEE: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center,
Grafton Cheese viewing area, Southern Vermont Natural
History Museum, Chairlift Ride (summer/fall on week-
ends) at Mount Snow, Common and Courthouse, Frie-
sians of Majesty horse farm, Townshend Dam.
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Despite popular presumptions, Vermont ski resort
employees do not hibernate during the warmer
months. Summer is the time to collect feedback from
fans and visitors and invest time and money into vast
improvements to keep our state fresh and friendly.
Vermonts resorts have been hard at work planning
and prepping millions of dollars of improvements
for winter fun!Heres the latest and greatest news in
upgrades, expansions, additions and more:
Bromley Mountain Bromley is getting ready to
undergo a much-anticipated renovation of their base
lodge or the upcoming winter season, with the Frst
noor receiing the entire inestment or upgraded guest
experience and comfort. But renovations dont stop
there. 1he adult Frst timer`s program is undergoing its
own changesintroducing GET - Guaranteed Easy
Turns to get you on the slopes quickly and successfully.
The revamped program will include an indoor
instructional period to get to know your instructor on
a more intimate level, and a GET frequent skier Card
that offers discounts and incentives on subsequent lift
tickets, lessons and equipment. The 2012/13 season
will also see 60 new lKD energy eFcient tower guns
spread out oer Fe dierent trails and the top o the
mountain for a total investment of $200,000 in snow-
making equipment.
Burke Mountain
Under new ownership in May 2012 (by Jay Peak
Resort), the home mountain of over 50 Olympians has
had its share of exciting winters, but this may top them
all. Burkes new high-speed quad will carry guests to
the summit in about 1/3 of the time of the Willoughby
Chair, meaning more time on their favorite winding
trails or deep in the 100+ acres of glades, including
Fe new glades or this season.
\ith oer 100 high eFciency snow and an guns
installed this fall increasing snowmaking capacity
by over 50 percent guests, world-class athletes, and
Burke Mountain Academy Students will celebrate an
earlier opening than ever before and will enjoy spring
skiing and riding longer than ever. All of this is just
the beginning, as Burke continues to create a modern
version of everything that makes Vermont skiing great.
Jay Peak Resort
On the heels of news that Jay Peak Resort acquired
neighboring Burke Mountain, the mountain also
announced an additional $30 million in resort-wide
improvements for the 2012-13 season. While past
More trails, more snowmaking, more fun;
improved lifts, new glades at Vts resorts New stuff:
revitalization efforts have been primarily focused on
the Tram side of the resort, the attention will now
broaden to the State Side area as well as the summit
of Jay Peak.
A new 8,500-square-foot Mountain Learning Center
at State Side will have a rental-and-repair shop, a ski-
and-ride school, a caf, and a daycare center. Two new
lits will also be installed. A Fxed-grip quad chair will
carry guests from the State Side base area, over the
720-acre terrain park, unloading just above the Taxi
trail providing visitors easier access to the Tram side
of the mountain. The other, a moving carpet, will be a
part of the new dedicated learning area upslope from
the Mountain Learning Center.
Jay Peak will also transform its Sky Haus into a
120-seat restaurant. Originally opened in 1967 as the
summit station of the resorts tram, the Sky Haus has
never had a truly established restaurant. The new eatery
will offer soups, salads, sandwiches, beers and wine.
Killington Resort
Killington Resort has invested over $20 million in
the past Fe years building the Skye Peak Lxpress
Quad, improving snowmaking and preparing the
construction of Killingtons new Peak Lodge facility.
Soon crews will complete the sewer system from the
Killington Peak Lodge to the K-1 Lodge as well as set
the oundation, ootings and bottom noor walls o the
new facility. The construction management company,
Engelberth from Colchester, Vt., will resume building
in the spring of 2013 with the intention of completing
the new facility by Christmas 2013. Furthermore, they
will continue to upgrade snowmaking systems and Fne
tune trails.
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain has partnered with TimberQuest to
bring year-round challenge and adventure to its tree-
lined slopes in 2012. Theyve provided a multiple skill-
level Tree-versing ropes course that scales the lower
sections of Magic, with aerial zip-lines that bring you
back down the hill. Tree-crossing is a new, all-season,
nature-oriented sport that is a great compliment to one
of the most challenging and interesting ski areas in
southern Vermont.
With the new skier-owned Magic Partnership
million-dollar capital fundraising completed, the
2012-13 season will highlight the beginning of the
three-year plan for expanding Magics snowmaking
system. The goal is to bring snow earlier, later and
more consistently throughout the season no matter
what mother-nature brings. Over 70 percent of Magic
will be accessible to snowmaking when the system is
complete. While powder days are legendary here, better
snowmaking will make every weekend a winter festival.
Mad River Glen
Oer the Frst 1 years o co-op ownership, Mad
River Glen has invested nearly $5 million in capital
improvements. Mad Rivers goal is to maintain and
preserve the experience rather than overhaul or
upgrade it. Both the skier-owners and the management
understand that skiers come to Mad River for the
unique combination of legendary terrain, sense of
community, low skier density and intimate atmosphere.
We dont want to mess with a winning combination,
President Jamey Wimble explains. Our capital plan is
designed to maintain the existing infrastructure and
to make small changes that will improve the overall
experience for our skiers.
Middlebury College Snow Bowl
Middlebury College will host the 2013 NCAA Skiing
Championships bringing together the best collegiate
alpine and Nordic ski racers in the U.S, many of whom
are former World Cup competitors. The alpine races
will take place at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl,
March 6-8, 2013, and the Nordic races will be held at
the Carroll and Jane Rikert Nordic Center, March 7-9,
2013. These events are free and open to the public.
Mount Snow Resort
Mount Snow has teamed up with the worlds largest
snowboard manufacturer in a continuing effort to make
the learning experience easier and more fun than ever
beore - introducing Mount Snow`s OFcial Burton
Learn to Ride Center. The center features programs
available for aspiring riders as young as 3 years old all
the way up to adults who need help honing freestyle
skills in one of Carinthias 10 terrain parks.
The youngest rider 3 to 6 years old - can experience
a new dynamic in snowboard lessons at the Burton
Riglet Park, where instructors guide youngsters
through small terrain park features. On top of it all,
Burton has provided Mount Snow with the latest, most
technologically advanced learning equipment designed
to make the progression from one skill level to the next
quicker and easier.
Mount Snow is also pumping cash into its food
and beverage options. Go Fish Sushi features a broad
selection of sushi made fresh daily out of the highest
quality ingredients. Conveniently located in the Main
Base Lodge, Go Fish will offer grab-and-go meals for
skiers and riders looking for a healthy and delicious
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By Alden Bird
I left Vermont for good in 2004 or so I thought.
I had just graduated from Middlebury College with a
degree in English, but my real passion was outdoor sports:
especially skiing and kayaking. While I had skied my
entire life, I had only kayaked since 2000, but Id caught
on quickly.
By 2002, I was the New England Slalom Series cham-
pion, and by 2004 I nished 13
th
in U.S.
Olympic Trials in whitewater slalom and
wanted nothing more than to represent the
United States at the Beijing Olympics in four
years. Yet I knew that to do that I needed
to move to Washington D.C. the para-
doxical home of the U.S. Whitewater Slalom
National Team to train with the countrys
best.
So the day after my graduation, I moved
the contents of my dorm room into my car,
and with ve kayaks strapped to the roof
drove south: rst to my parents house
in Connecticut, and then to Brookmont,
Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Quickly I found was that while the train-
ing was great, the city was not. I was not a
city boy, and I missed Vermont. I missed the
mountains, missed the rivers, and I missed
not having to pay for parking.
And most of all, I missed skiing. In the
four years leading up to the Beijing Olym-
pics, I skied exactly once.
is was quite a change for me.
Growing up in Connecticut, I typically logged over 50
days a year, both at our local hill, Ski Sundown, where my
father patrolled, or on our frequent weekend trips north
to Vermont to the mountains that seemed giant to my
brother and me: Sugarbush, Killington, Stowe, Mt. Snow.
Fortunately, it didnt take much prompting for my par-
ents to take us north. eyd come to Vermont themselves
in the late 1960s for college, met, bought a house in Calais,
started careers, and had me. eyd lived the best years of
their lives there, and to them, Vermont was paradise.
In most ways. By the time I was a year old, in 1983, the
economic reality of raising a family in Vermonts dwindling
economy proved insurmountable, and so, with consider-
able regret, my father accepted a corporate job in Con-
necticut, and my parents left their beloved state for good.
Fortunately for us, now that my parents had money this
meant that they needed little prompting to return to Ver-
mont to visit friends, and family ski trips seemed as good
a reason as any.
What was interesting was that, as wed drive the roads
near Waitseld or Rutland on our way from the resort back
to the hotel, my father would always remind us that he had
not skied once during his ten years in the state. My brother
and I were always incredulous that my father, whod grown
up on skis, had lived so close to these incredible mountains
and not skied. How could that be?
Why not, Dad? Why didnt you ski? wed ask with
disbelief. His answer was always the same.
An essay:
Moving back to Vermont was paradise, but it wasnt easy
I couldnt aord it when I lived up here. A lot of Ver-
monters cant. Skiing is expensive.
**********
Naturally, when it came time to choose a college, I
selected Vermont. Middlebury, in the midst of the moun-
tains, even possessing its own ski hill was a natural selec-
tion.
My four years there were, in fact, very
much like living in paradise. Some of my
best memories and my best friends were
made on the ski slopes. We skied when-
ever we could at Sugarbush, the Mid-
dlebury Snow Bowl, Mad River Glen,
Jay Peak. During spring break of my
senior year, ve of us took a week-long
ski trip to Utah. It felt like the culmina-
tion of our four years together.
It was also to be my last real skiing for
six years.
In 2008, I nished seventh at the
Olympic Trials and missed the Olympic
Team. I retired from racing and went
back to graduate school in the Washing-
ton area. While I missed the mountains,
I had made a lot of friends in Washing-
ton, and I hung around for two more
years, publishing a book about kayaking,
and nishing my studies in 2010.
But when it came time to apply for
jobs, I knew that I wanted to return to
Vermont.
And so that fall, single and 28 years old, and having been
gone from the state since college six years before, I accepted
a teaching job in Bethel, a small town in central Vermont
I had only ever driven through. e pay was modest, but
that didnt matter. I was going back to my home state. I
was going to be able to ski again. I was going back to para-
dise this time, I thought, for good.
Unfortunately, it wasnt that easy. It wasnt easy at all. In
fact, moving back to Vermont turned out to be one of the
hardest things I had ever done.
For starters, the job was tough and the pay was low. at
rst fall, it quickly began to dawn on me as I scanned the
prices for season tickets: even with the various discounts,
I couldnt aord to ski more than a few times. My fathers
words ran through my head: Most Vermonters cant.
Skiing is expensive.
As the fall time change brought early darkness and closed
o my after-work kayaking adventures with a sudden thud,
the reality of my own social isolation also set in.
All of my friends from college were gone, and the only
people I knew were kayakers, and now kayak season was
wrapping up. I was working and living in a very small
community with few people my age, and often found
myself lonelier than Id ever been. I had always taken it for
granted that there would be a pool of people with whom I
could make friends.
Now, I stayed later and later at work in an empty school
because I had nothing else to do as it got darker earlier and
earlier. I had never known how dark Vermont winters can
be.
**********
To add to my confusion, even skiing had changed since
Id left. at November I found myself at a rare social gath-
ering with kayaking friends when talk turned to ski season,
and I found the conversation peppered with unfamiliar
terms: skins and Trapps and AT gear.
What was touring? Strong, negative opinions were
expressed about lift-serviced skiing. In my six years away,
all of my friends had become backcountry skiers. Tele-
marking, once the realm of just a few locals at Mad River,
was now not only hip, but practically de rigueur.
Still, I liked what I heard: it sounded cheap. I bought a
pair of telemark skis on EBay, bummed a pair of skins, and
began joining my boating friends for the odd backcountry
mission.
I felt pretty out of sorts with my heel free, but it didnt
matter: I was spending time with people I enjoyed, and
once again moving downhill through the snow. One week-
end in February, my brother drove up from New York. We
splurged on a pair of lift tickets at Sugarbush. To him, as we
talked on the drive up the Bethel Mountain pass, it seemed
perfectly natural I was experiencing diculty at work.
Youre a rst year teacher in a small town where you
dont know anyone, he said. Of course youre struggling.
Itll get better. is isnt the whole world right here.
**********
I didnt get to ski much more that season, but now I
knew what I was after for the next. Soon winter turned to
spring, the snow melted, and the rivers began to run. It got
lighter, the time changed back, and I headed o to work
every day with my kayak on the car.
All the friends Id forgotten about came out of the wood-
work to paddle again. I moved to a wonderful new house.
In the fall, I left the small school in Bethel for a larger,
brighter, better paying one in Montpelier. In my nal
month of eligibility, I bought a $300 Sugarbush seasons
pass for adults in their twenties. My brother, whod moved
to Boston, bought one too, and so did almost everyone
else we knew.
I invited anyone and everyone to stay at my house in
Randolph to ski. And almost every weekend, I had visitors.
I loved every minute. It was unlike the old me in college
and in Washington Id not been so social but I hadnt
forgotten the lessons of the winter before with an empty
house.
**********
Moving back to a small town in Vermont changed my
entire perspective, not only on the sport of skiing, but on
life itself. Now when I call home, sometimes my mother
will pause, and say:
I cant believe youre back in Vermont, with a good job.
Youre living the dream!
And I have to agree. I am living the dream. e only
dierence between now and when I was in college is that
now I know what it costs both literally and guratively
to make that dream a reality.
I hope I can stay.
Moving back
to a small town
in Vermont
changed
my entire
perspective,
not only on the
sport of skiing,
but on life
itself.
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Vermont Frui t Grown wi th a Conscience
www.champlainorchards.com
Shoreham, VT 802-897-2777
Vermont Frui t Grown wi th a Conscience
Pruners Pride is a hard
cider made solely from our
own ecologically grown
apples, with a touch of
Vermont honey.
Serve cold.
new stuff
bite to eat before heading back out onto the mountain.
Since the State of Vermont is synonymous with farms
and agriculture, making the Fnest dairy products and
growing some o the best produce in the world, the
new Harrimans Restaurant Farm to Table menu is
made with resh products rom local armers. \ou
really can taste the difference.
1he Cupola, once a legendary shop located about a
half mile from the resort on scenic Route 100, has been
reinigorated by Mount Snow and will eature concept
shops rom top retailers as well as a large selection o
high perormance equipment rentals.
Okemo Mountain Resort
Okemo Mountain Resort is ready for winter with a
countdown o capital improements or the upcoming
season, including: three new gladed areas that add 16
acres of tree skiing and riding; two new grooming
machines added to the neet include another Prinoth
500 horsepower Beast and an agile Prinoth Bison Park
Cat, and one additional \ane Cabin will be installed
at Jackson Gore, so the sweet, siren smell of those
beguiling Belgian wanes will now tempt skiers and
riders at both base areas. And for 19-29 year-olds,
Okemo has added the Millennial Pass - alid days a
week with no blackout dates for $599.
Smugglers Notch Resort
An investment of over $1,000,000 in snowmaking
enhancements will bring an additional 150 high
eFciency tower guns and a new electric compressor to
Smugglers Notch Resort this season. This investment
will allow more snow to be made at a wider temperature
range, improing early and late season coerage,
and also improing in-season coerage, with greatly
reduced energy costs.
Continuing the enironmental stewardship initiaties
that have earned Smugglers an Environmental Leader
designation, the resort has installed 35 solar trackers
with a 150-kilowatt capacity that are projected to oset
the energy use of the Village Lodge, home to a deli,
pizzeria, entertainment enue and lounge, and Ben &
Jerry`s Scoop Shop.
A new natural eature terrain park or intermediate
and adanced skiers and riders at Smugglers` will open
in the Knights Revenge glade on Madonna Mountain
between Lower Rumrunner and Lower Madonna
Liftline. Freestyle riders in the glade will encounter log
slides, quarterpipes, bank turns, rock jumps and much
more as the park`s eatures eole with innuence rom
Mother Nature.
Stowe Mountain Resort
1he winter o 2011-2012 proed that snowmaking
is an essential component to any successul and
sustainable ski resort. This year Stowe Mountain Resort
continues to invest in its state-of-the-art snowmaking
operations with an additional >4. million in new
equipment and upgrades that include 325 lKD tower
guns, 150 energy eFcient land guns, 16 Super Pole Cat
an guns and seen miles o new snowmaking pipe. In
addition to supplementing existing snowmaking, this
year`s improements will allow Stowe to operate with
greater energy eFciency and eliminate 100,000 gallons
of diesel storage, use and emissions. From a skiers
standpoint, the new snowmaking increases potential
for greater early season terrain, increases overall snow
quality and allows mountain operations to resurace
the mountain quicker.
Stratton Mountain
A new trail called Sunbeam, more snowmaking
coerage on aorite trails Duck Soup and Spillway
and continued glade work for more fun in the trees
are all things to look forward to at Stratton. The Sun
Bowl terrain parks on Sunriser, Supertrail and Big Ben
will be bigger than ever. A new boardercross course
will host camps with Olympic medalists Ross Powers
and Lindsey Jacobellis. O the slopes, pure Vermont
adventures like dog-sledding, full moon snowshoe
hikes and stargazing are oered through the Actiity
lUB, an insider`s guide to southern Vermont.
\ear ater year, Stratton`s inestments in snowmaking
hae created a powerul system that uses less air and
less energy and produces snow so good it is guaranteed.
Learn more at www.stratton.com.
Sugarbush Resort
Sugarbush starts the season with a completed
Lincoln Peak base area, designed in the Vermont
ernacular style that proides guests with an ultra-
conenient and memorable winter acation experience:
Slopeside lodging, shopping, specialty dining,
instruction or skiers and riders o all abilities and - o
course - some o the best terrain on the Last Coast.
The Schoolhouse, designed to resemble a traditional
Vermont schoolhouse and decorated with murals and
play spaces by celebrated local artists, seres as an all-
inclusie home or children`s ski and ride programs.
Pending permit approal, Sugarbush is embarking
on the second phase o construction at Lincoln Peak
Village, which starts in the spring. 1he new Rice Brook
Residences will feature 15 total new homes and three
new buildings all slopeside at Lincoln Peak.
Pico Mountain
On 1hanksgiing morning in 193, a legend was
born: Pico Mountain Ski Resort. Although it was
humbly equipped with only a 1,200` rope tow powered
by a Hudson motorcar engine, true skiers loved it. No
other big mountain has so much quaint charm. Since
then a lot has changed. But the loe that began 5 years
ago for this mountain still lives today, and its as strong
as eer. lamilies and skiing traditionalists now enjoy
52 trails and the 1riple Slope 1errain Park sericed by
seen lits, including two high-speed detachable quads.
Rikert Nordic Center
For the coming season, the Rikert Nordic Center
will be better than ever with a 5-kilometer snowmaking
system, and improed rental equipment - including Jib
Skates for the adventurous and increased offerings
in instructional programs or all ages and abilities.
Check out the website at www.rikertnordic.com for
more detailed information.
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
1he Mountain 1op Inn & Resort will complete
construction o their 4,650-square-oot barn in
January 2013. 1he Barn, situated just steps rom the
Main Lodge, will be the perect setting or weddings
and special eents, including Nordic ski competitions
and winter eents that require indoor dining or up to
250 guests. Additional space on the lower leel consists
o space or yoga, meetings, massage, Ftness and a
theatre. lor additional inormation call Khele Sparks
at 802.483.2311.
Thinking of the winter to come.
Photo by Brian Mohr
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Hubbardton Battleeld Monument Historic
Site
Vermont Marble Exhibit
Wilson Castle
Green Mountain College
State Park (Lake St. Catherine).
Addison County Mountains
116 miles
From Middlebury
Travel east from Middlebury to Ripton via
Route 125.
Turn left at the Ripton Country Store onto
Lincoln-Ripton Road to Lincoln.
At Lincoln General Store, turn right onto
Quaker Street, then right onto Downingville Road
to Jerusalem and Route 17.
Turn right onto Route 17 over Appalachian
Gap.
Take Route 100 from Irasville through Granville
to Hancock.
From Hancock travel Route 125 through Bread
Loaf, then take a left on to a town road,
the Goshen/Ripton Road, and follow it to
Goshen.
In Goshen turn left on Capen Hill Road and
follow it to Goshen Corners.
Turn right on to Route 73 and travel west
from Goshen Corners to Brandon.
Take Route 7 north from Brandon to Leices-
ter; in Leicester turn right on to Fern Lake Road
and follow it to Route 53.
Turn left on to Route 53 and circle Fern Lake
and Lake Dunmore, and then turn left on to
Shore Road, right on to Rogers Road and, in
Salisbury, turn left on to Smead Road and follow
it back to Route 7.
Follow Route 7 south to return to Middle-
bury.
TOWNS
Brandon
Granville
Middlebury
Ripton
Weybridge
SITES
Moss Glen Falls
Danforth Pewter
Maple Landmark Toys
Sheldon Museum
Robert Frost Cabin & Interpretive Trail
UVM Morgan Horse Farm
Southern Lake Champlain 78
miles
From Middlebury
Take Route 30 south to Sudbury then turn
right on to Route 73 west to Larrabees Point on
Lake Champlain where you may take a side trip,
an all-weather cruise with historical narration of
the lake.
Take Route 74 north through historic
Shoreham Village, then take Route 22A north
through Bridport and turn left on to Route 125
to Chimney Point.
Take Route 17 north and bear left at the
Country Store following Lake Champlain along
Lake Road and Arnold Bay Road, then turn left
onto Button Bay Road, passing
beautiful Button Bay State Park; after passing
the park, turn left onto Basin Harbor Road to
make a side trip to the Basin Harbor Resort.
Return to Basin Harbor Road, take it east
then turn left on to Panton Road and follow it
to Vergennes, then turn right onto Route 22A.
Travel south on Route 22A to Addison and
Turn left, take Route 17 east, then take Route
23 south to return to Middlebury.
TOWN
Addison
Bridport
Chimney Point
Ferrisburgh
Vergennes
SITE
Dead Creek Waterfowl Area
Champlain Valley Alpaca Farm
Chimney Point Historic Site
Rokeby Museum
Dakin Farm
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Northern Green Mountains 175
miles
From Burlington
Travel north on Route 7 to a junction with
Route 2 at Chimney Corner.
Take Route 2 north to Alburg Ctr, then just
north of Alburg Center turn right on to Route
78 and follow it to Swanton. (Do a side trip
on Isle La Motte.)
In Swanton return to Route 7 and follow it
south to St. Albans.
Travel east from St. Albans via Route 105 and
follow it through Richford to the
intersection with Route 101; Route 101 south
to Troy.
Turn right on to Route 100 and take it to
North Hyde Park; in North Hyde Park take
Route 100C to Johnson and the intersection
with Route 15.
Follow Route 15 through Jeersonville, Cam-
bridge, Underhill Flats and Essex Center, the
intersection with Routes 2 & 7.
TOWNS
Burlington
Isle La Motte
Milton St Albans Shelburne
Swanton
SITES
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Lake Champlain Cruises
Goodsell Ridge Preserve & Fisk Quarry
Ste Anne Shrine
Sand Bar Wildlife Refuge
Shelburne Museum
Vermont Teddy Bear
Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge
Capital East 76 miles
From Montpelier
Travel east from Montpelier on Route 2 to the
stop light in East Montpelier.
From the light, bear right and remain on
Route 2; or take a short detour by continuing
straight ahead for two miles on Route 14 to the
Bragg Farm Sugar House.
Stay on Route 2 through Plaineld and on to
Marsheld.
In Marsheld Village, bear left onto Route
215 toward Cabot.
On Route 215 travel through Lower Cabot
and Cabot village, home of Cabot Cheese, to
Walden Station and the intersection of Route
215 and 15.
Turn left onto Route 15. In a beautiful stretch
of driving, much of it along the Lamoille River,
youll pass through the towns of Hardwick and
Wolcott on the way to Morrisville.
In Morrisville, turn south onto Route 100
to the junction with Route 12. Follow Rte 12
South.
On Route 12, youll pass through the villages
of Lake Elmore and Worcester and return to
downtown Montpelier.
TOWNS
Cabot
East Montpelier
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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNTAINS
autumn events
ONGOING
Halloween and Fall Celebration
September 15 - October 31
New England Maple Museum
The maple sugaring story takes on a new twist, as the exhibits
turn into a colorful array of autumn colors celebrating the
harvest. Decorations demonstrate the Vermont tradition of
scaring off evil spirits during this wonderful time of year.
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Daily. (802) 483-9414
Killington Hay Festival
through Columbus Day
A vo-wook colobrulion o uulumn in \ormonl lhul shouldnl
be missed, the Festival showcases a collection of 40 giant hay
animals (the Grass Menagerie) on display at businesses
throughout the town as well as a variety of daily and weekly
events and activities. The event also includes an educational
scavenger hunt around the 40 giant sculptures! Free. www.
discoverkillington.com, 802-422-2146.
Storywalk at Shelburne
Farms
Until October 21
Price: FREE with admission to
the property. Primary Contact:
Susie x 326. Young people
and adults are invited to expe-
rience StoryWalk which pro-
vides an opportunity to read a
wondorul childrons book whilo
walking amidst the beauty of the
Lone Tree Hill Trail at Shelburne
Farms. StoryWalk is a joint project of
Monlpoliors Kollogg HubburdLlibrury und
the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition, a
nonprol orgunizulion lhul works lo promolo bicycling,
walking, and running through education and advocacy. Story
Walk will be up for the fall at Shelburne Farms, so come and
enjoy a hike in the woods.
Aspiring Naturalist Teen Program 2012-
2013
Held the Second Thursday of Each Month
Shelburne Farms
Como oxporionco lho url o wundoring, building ros by ric-
tion, rope making, learning bird songs, eating wild edibles,
nature journaling, and making new friends while depend-
ing your connection to the land. With the Aspiring Naturalist
Teen (ANT) Program, we aspire to build a strong commu-
nity of adolescents in tune with the changes on the land and
within themselves. This September-May program includes 3
seasonal overnights and 7 monthly evening sessions on the
second Thursday of each month. We explore 7 monthly eve-
ning sessions on the second Thursday of each month. We
explore the landscape in order to encourage your sense of
udvonluro, lourn now skills und obsorvo und roocl upon
natural cycles. For information and registration call 802-985-
0327
SEPTEMBER
September 21 and 22
Northern Decadence Vermont
Burlington, Fri. cruise 9 pm - midnight, Sat. Food Expo 11
am - 5 pm, Dance 9 pm
A groul colobrulion o \ormonls divorsily und culinury lour-
ism, the weekend includes a culinary cruise on Lake Cham-
plain, a food, art and travel expo, and a dance party that
shouldnl bo missodl Producod by lho \ormonl Guy Tourism
Associulion, lhis ovonl promolos \ormonls nulurul bouuly,
farm-to-table culture and welcoming attitude to LGBT trav-
elers, groups and families. See website for admission fees.
www.northerndecadence.com, 802-244-6828.
September 22
10th Anniversary Green Mtn Pug Rescue
Social
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Rain or Shine. Admission $10 Adults, $5 for children ages 12
and under. Costume parade, contests, alumni rescued pugs
purudo, door prizos, pug rucos, ruos, silonl uuclion, pug
merchandise, exhibits, vendors, photographer, refreshments,
pennies for pugs jar and lots of pugs and fun. For more infor-
mation: call 802-626-8280
September 22 - 23
Spartan Beast Race
Killinglon Posorl ul Snowshod Lodgo
Spurlun Pucos uro luking ovor Killinglon or lho wookondl
Competitors of all ages will test their endurance in the Beast
Puco, Ullru 8ousl Murulhon und Childrons Evonl. Slop up
und gol oul o your comorl zono, muny will urrivo, bul ow
will louvol For moro inormulion visil Killinglon Posorl Cnlino
at www.killington.com
September 22 23
Boyden Valley Winerys
Annual Harvest Festi-
val
T0.00 AM TC 5.30 PM
Boyden Valley Winery is
hosting their Annual Har-
vest Festival to celebrate
the harvesting of the
grapes. An assortment of
family friendly fun will be
available: Free Demonstra-
tions of Grape Crushing
Huyridos Mool lho
Winomukors Tuslo
Wino Grupos Froo
Winery Tours at 11:30am and
T.00pm (lours suilublo or ull ugos} Spociul
Wine and Food Tastings of a pre-selected
pairing of Vermont made products from the
food vendors will be available at the winery
Proceeds for this Specialty Tasting will be
donulod lo bonol lho childron o Cump Tu-
Kum-Tu. hllp.//www.lukumlu.org/ Grupo
Slompingl will bo uvuilublo ul 2PM bolh duys
Gourmol Chooso Plulos A vurioly o Locul Food und
Craft vendors
September 28 to 30
Stowe Rotarys Oktoberfest
Stowe, Fri. 7 - 11 pm, Sat. 10 am - 8 pm, Sun. 11 am - 5 pm
Donl miss lhis wookond colobrulion o lho hurvosl und ull
foliage. Events include a free Friday night Rocktoberfest
kick-off concert, a Saturday morning grand parade, and two
days of oompah bands, authentic Bavarian food, Vermont
microbrew beer, and lots of singing and dancing! With
silonl uuclions, ruos, u bouncy-huus und olhor gumos
for kids, there is something for everyone, young and old, to
enjoy. www.stowerotary.com, 802-253-4788.
September 28
Vermont Brewmasters Dinner
Wobbly Barn, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
1oin \ormonls nosl browors und minglo wilh olhor crul boor
ucionudos whilo on|oying u dolicious mulli-courso moul.
Tickets go on sale July 1, 2012.
September 29
8th Annual Pittsford Harvest Fair & Craft
Show
Pittsford Village Green US Route 7
Rain or Shine, artisan home decor items; jewelry and gem-
stones; quality crafts items; local artwork; locally grown pro-
duce and pumpkins; baked goods and preserves; maple
products; bring your decorated Jack-o-Lantern to our contest
(cull or ino}, ruo gil buskols & u Chickon 88C rom TT-3
pm, bring the kids to visit the farm animals and dairy booth
with young-at- heart-activities, 483-9972 or PittsfordHarvest-
Fair@comcast.net
September 29
Brandons HarvestFest
Muko Your Cwn Lou Porson \isilors und lownspooplo, old
und young, on|oy muking Hurvosl Pooplo (u/k/u slick g-
ures, scarecrows, leaf people...). At HarvestFest, we supply
all materials, accessories, and instruction on how to make
your vory own Hurvosl Porson. rsl scurocrow por umily
free; then $5 each Hayrides, Pumpkins, Grill, Apple Pies, and
moro, T0 u.m. - 2 p.m., 8rundons Conlrul Purk, 20 Purk Sl.,
802-247-6401.
Saturday, September 29th
Orienteering
Shelburne Farms
Lourn lo uso u compuss und oxploro lho olds und woodlunds
of Shelburne Farms. Presented in partnership with Green
Mounluin Crionlooring Club. Timos. Clinic - um-T0um,
Courses begin 10am-12pm with beginner, intermediate and
advanced courses. Children under 10 must be accompanied
by an adult. Price: Member $10 for parent and child, $5
ouch uddilionul child Non Mombor $T2/ Loculion. Mool ul
the courtyard of the Farm Barn. Registration Required: 802-
985-8686
September 29 - 30
Pumpkin and Apple Celebration
Billings Farm and Museum
Hands-on programs will highlight these
two essential fall crops, includ-
ing: apple tasting, cider
pressing, pumpkin
bowling, apples-on-
a-string, making
pumpkin & apple
ice cream, cook-
ing apple butter
in the farmhouse,
and wagon rides.
September 29
and 30
Vermont Fine Fur-
niture & Woodwork-
ingFestival
Woodstock, 10 am - 5 pm
Add lio lo your homo or oco wilh lho wurmlh o wood.
Watch traditional woodworking demonstrations, purchase
products, and see why Vermont woodworkers are some of the
best. Entries from the Vermont Woodworking Design Compe-
lilion will bo on displuy. Donl orgol lo oxploro lho orosl ul
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park. Local food,
livo music, kids uclivilios und morol 8ring homo your pioco
of Vermont! Adults $10. www.vermontwoodfestival.org, 802-
747-7900.
September 30
Vermont Dining Train
Rutland. Scenic train excursion aboard authentic Pullman
Dining Car with complimentary four course dinner and bev-
erages. Departs 5:00pm from Amtrak depot at 25 Evelyn St;
Fare $65-$79. Reservations www.VermontDiningTrain.com
(800) 292-7245.
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 4th
Annual Share the Harvest
The Inn at Shelburne Farms, 7:30-11:00am
Enjoy breakfast at the Inn at Shelburne Farms and the Inn will
contribute 10% of its sales to help low-income families afford
a summer of fresh produce from local farms. A statewide
ovonl sponsorod by lho Norlhousl Crgunic Furming Associu-
tion of Vermont, www.nofavt.org Reservations: Call the Inn
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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNTAINS
autumn events
at 802-985-8498 Information: www.nofavt.org

October 6
Hawk Walk
Shelburne Farms, 10am-1pm
Ages 8 and up. Starting from the kennel we will take a lei-
surely bird walk primarily looking for late migrating raptors
but also all the other hearty birds that live on the Farm all
winlor. This is opon lo ull und donl slross ovor nol boing un
expert birder. This is an opportunity to see some wonderful
birds and to get outdoors. Bring your binoculars or use ours.
Wo will guurunloo youll soo livo ruplors us wo will mool somo
o CFESs wild umbussudors. Pogislrulion Poquirod. 802-
985-8686
October 6 - 7
Chaffee Art Center
presents the 51st
Annual Art in the
Park Fall Festival
Rutland. Exhibitors of
no url, cruls & spo-
cialty foods; musical
entertainment, chil-
drons uclivilios, ood
concessions, demon-
strations and more,
Main Street Park, junc-
tion of Rte. 4 & 7, Rutland.
802-775-0356.
October 6 - 7
Vermont Celebrates
Fall Open Studio Week-
end
Slulowido - Cpon Sludio Wookond is un unnuul slulowido
celebration of the visual arts when Vermont artists and crafts-
people invite the public to visit their studios during Memorial
Day Weekend. More than 226 sites will be open during this
event, with more than 300 artists and artisans participating.
hllp.//www.vormonlcruls.com/links/opon.hlm
October 7
Dummerston Congregational Church
Famous Apple Pie Festival
Dummerston,10 am until sold out
Come see Vermont at its best choose from 1,500 pies made
in the historic Dummerston Congregational Church, home-
made ice cream, fresh donuts, hot cider, Green Mountain
Cooo, und Grulon chooso. Cr muybo huvo somo o ouchl
Pies available whole or by the slice. Worship at 9 am sur-
rounded by pies. Fire Department Breakfast, Grange Lunch.
802-257-0544.
October 7
Vermont Dining Train
Rutland. Scenic train excursion aboard authentic Pullman
Dining Car with complimentary four course dinner and bev-
erages. Departs 5:00pm from Amtrak depot at 25 Evelyn St;
Fare $65-$79. Reservations www.VermontDiningTrain.com
(800) 292-7245.
Wednesday, October 10
Sun to Cheese Tours
Shelburne Farms, 2:00-4:00pm
$T5/porson (includos u block o chooso lo luko homo}. Pro-
Registration Required: 802-985-8686. A behind-the-scenes
look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers
and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk
into farm house cheddar; tour the dairy and cheese making
facility

Friday, October 12 & Monday, October 29
Evening Fall Wagon Ride
Shelburne Farms, 6pm, 6:35pm, 7:10pm
Mombor. $T2/Adull, $7/Child, Nonmombor. $T5/ Adull,
$T0/child ugo 3-T3, Childron undor 3 uro FPEE. All Pidos
weather permitting. Pre-Registration Required: 802-985-
88. Pul on u ooco, grub u cup o hol upplo cidor und
enjoy the crisp fall evening on a horse-drawn wagon ride, on
the property. Each ride will last about a half hour. Hot apple
cidor will bo providod. l cidor isnl your uncy, plouso ool roo
to bring your own hot beverage.
October 13
Fall Craft Fair
University Mall, South Burlington, 9:30 AM
Cvor 40 o lho rogions mosl lulonlod urlisuns und locul crul-
ers will display and sell their products, just in time for the holi-
days. Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm.
Sunday, October 14th
Ierrihc Iroclors & Olher Cool Form
Machines
Shelburne Farms Farm Barn Courtyard, 10-4
Free with Property Admission. Come help us cele-
brate the end of the season. Climb aboard a variety
of tractors, and other big machines that help get
the job done! No registration required
October 19 28
The Haunted Forest
Culumounl Culdoor Fumily Conlor, Willislon, 5.00
PM
Tho Huunlod Forosl is \ormonls longosl running und
most popular Halloween event. Each year, we bring hun-
dreds of volunteers and thousands of guests to the woods
o lho Culumounl Culdoor Fumily Conlor or u uniquo
and spooky experience! Mysterious guides lead participants
through the dark and foreboding forest, where paths are lit
by ovor T,000 ickoring 1uck-C-Lunlorns. Throughoul lhoir
passage, visitors encounter strange, fascinating, and hair-
raising characters. Performances are orchestrated to evoke
the playful and eerie aspects of Halloween in a one-of-a-kind
setting. With original scripts written each year, the forest is
sure to surprise and delight audiences again and again. In
fact, this unique Vermont celebration has entertained audi-
ences for 32 years, and this year we are celebrating our 10th
unnivorsury ul Culumounll This yours
haunted carnival theme pro-
vides our most interactive
show yet. Audiences
are sure to screech
as they sample car-
nival treats gone
wrong, play games
with dire conse-
quences, and meet
the creepiest freak
show in town!
Evening shows
($T2.50}. Ccl. T-T0
und 25-28 Childrons
Mulinoo ($8.50}. Ccl 27
Tickols go on sulo Ccl. 5lh
and are available at www.the-
hauntedforest.org or in person at
The Alpine Shop on Williston Rd.
October 20 21
Champlain Valley Quilters Guild 30th
Annual Quilt Show - Vermont Tradi-
tions
10:00 AM
Fubulous urruy o conlomporury und lrudilionul quills
Silonl uuclion Cruls or sulo \ondors Puo quill
Vermont Traditions chullongo quills Cuo Amplo roo
purking Spociul Exhibils. A Sumpling o Cuills rom lho
\ormonl Hisloricul Socioly, Mrs. Nolu A. Forbos Purul \or-
mont Legacy quilts, and Transplanted Traditions: Somali
Bantu Needlework in VT Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday,
10 am - 4 pm Admission $6, children under 12 free www.
cvqgvt.org Directions: Located about a mile from Shelburne
Museum. From Burlington and points north, travel south on
Shelburne Road (US Route 7) to Shelburne Village, turn right
at the light onto Harbor Road, take 2nd right onto Athletic
Drive. The Field House is on the right. From south of Shel-
burne, turn left onto Harbor Road.
October 20-Nov. 4th
25th Art at the Coach Barn Exhibition and
Sale
Shelburne Farms, 10:00am 5:00pm Daily
Free with property admission. In celebration of Shelburne
Furms 40lh unnivorsury und lho 25lh unnivorsury o lho
Sholburno Furms Annuul Arl Exhibilion und Sulo, lhis yours
exhibition will feature works of over a hundred of the artists
who huvo purlicipulod in lho url show ovor lho yours. Donl
miss this exciting assemblage of various media and themes
by artists from near and far! Information: 802-985-8442
October 27
Rutlands 53rd Annual Halloween Parade
Floats, marching bands and local dignitaries parade through
downtown Rutland to celebrate Halloween, begins at 6:30
p.m.
October 27
Halloween Parade and Festival
Downtown Burlington
Halloween Parade & Trick or Treating Dress up in your favor-
ite costume for Trick-or-Treating at participating Market-
place, Burlington Town Center, and downtown restaurants
and stores from 10:30 until noon. Then at noon enjoy a street
parade, many different craft activities and special goodies.
Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join in.
Roaming scary creatures and much, much more! The festivi-
ties last until about 4 p.m. every year. Trick-or-Treating takes
place from 10:30 until 12:00! Get a goody bag from the
gorilla in front of Burlington Town Center, or from any of the
purlicipuling businossos. Conlucl. Adnu Kurubogovic, (802}
865-7596 akarabegovic@ci.burlington.vt.us
October 28
Middlebury Spooktacular
Middlebury Town Green, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Better Middlebury Partnership is planning an
outstanding Halloween event for kids of all ages!
Hay bales, games, and costumes will decorate
Middlobury Town Groon on SUNDAY, CCTC-
BER 28th. The green will be alive with music,
dancing, costumes and games for all ages,
including a Jumpy Castle! Festivities con-
cludo wilh u childrons lrick or lroul purudo
along Main Street lead by the legendary
Spooktacular Witch so start planning your
coslumo dosigns nowl hllp.//www.bollormi-
ddloburypurlnorship.org/
October 28
Haunted Happenings at Shelburne
Museum
10 am to 1 pm
Donl miss lho Musoums unnuul Hullowoon purlyl Trick-or-
lroul on lho grounds, gumos, uclivilios. This yours lhomo
is sci-. TlME. T0um -Tpm. $5, childron 2 und undor roo.
Monday, October 29
Evening Fall Wagon Ride
Shelburne Farms, 6pm, 6:35pm, 7:10pm
Mombor. $T2/Adull, $7/Child, Nonmombor. $T5/ Adull,
$T0/child ugo 3-T3, Childron undor 3 uro FPEE. All Pidos
weather permitting. Pre-Registration Required: 802-985-
88. Pul on u ooco, grub u cup o hol upplo cidor und
enjoy the crisp fall evening on a horse-drawn wagon ride,
on the property. Each ride will last about a half hour. Hot
upplo cidor will bo providod. l cidor isnl your uncy, plouso
feel free to bring your own hot beverage.

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