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FALL 2013
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8 Great Hikes!
Secret treks you wont forget!
Hiking, Biking and Paddling into Fall
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New Gear: This years skis pack surprises for

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even the most seasoned testers. Heres how to pick the right ski for you.
Meet the man whos giving new life to peanut butter with avors so unique they rival Ben & Jerrys
Fall Brew Festivals - Find the ones closest to you

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Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson give you a peek at seven special spots to take in the fall color and be awed.
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Our gear tester reviews the line-up of new skis, and gives readers the tools to make good choices. This year he surprised even himself with a few of his new favorites!
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6-7 Fall foliage treks
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Editor/Publisher, Angelo Lynn

angelo@vtskiandride.com Contributing Editor Lisa Gosselin Assistant Editor Evan johnson
Vermonts ski resorts have spent big to make the 2013-14 season even better. Heres a resort-by-resort report.
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There are dozens happening this fall all around the state. Heres a few of the best near you.
Chris Kaiser left the city to ski and ride in Vermont, and has since launched Vermont Peanut Butter a growing rm with nationwide distribution and unique avors that rival Ben & Jerrys! You HAVE to try the Maple Walnut.
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Hikes, that is. We pick some of the must-do hikes in Vermont, and some new ones that may surprise you with distance, directions and difculty of terrain. Enjoy.
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Peak foliage in Vermont, one of my daughters once said, is like being inside a kaleidoscope. To her, she said, the hillsides were so wild with colors they created a fantasy world. The imagery strikes more than a note of truth. It is a magical time in a spectacular place we call home, and each year were eager to go deeper into the woods, deeper into the soul of Vermont to discover her secrets. In this Fall issue, we give you a peek preview of the colorful spectacle that awaits. Waterbury-based photographers and writers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson hike, run, bike and paddle their way across the state routinely and compile eight trips that will get you off the roads and into the hills where most of the states visitors never venture. Of course, bring a camera and try to capture the beauty youll see in their photos (pages 6-7). For hikers, we also stake out 8 Great hikes from the southern tip of the state to the far north. You cant help but scale some the classics Camels Hump, Mount Mansfield, Mount Abe, Mount Equinox but we offer a few surprises (page 26) as well. Prefer to see Vermonts fall colors from the car? Weve selected six auto tours that will take you to some of the most scenic vistas in the state (pages 28-29). Whether youre hiking, biking or driving, youll work up a thirst that can be quenched at one of Vermonts dozens of craft breweries and wineries and ciders, Vermonts newest wave of innovation where, once again, Vermont is leading the nation. A brief overview captures the state of the cider boom in Vermont (page 19), while we highlight many of the states craft breweries and wineries in a handy guide (Pages 30-31). ********** But isnt Fall just a pleasant distraction on the way to Vermonts main event? Hopefully not, but winter is next door, and before the colors fall off the trees there will be snow on the ground, a hum in the engine rooms of newly tuned chairlifts, and a song in the hearts of snow lovers everywhere. To get ready, we profile a wide selection of the years newest skis. Our ski tester logged over 100,000 vertical feet (over the same trail so comparisons would be apples to apples and you thought it was a dream job!) on dozens of models. The take-home? Test before you buy. The right ski will not only help you ski better, but itll be a lot more fun. ********** If you love peanut butter, youll want to meet the man behind what may be the newest food craze to sweep the country. Chris Kaiser, a former strength-trainer for the Baltimore Orioles and financial planner, moved to Vermont to ski and ride, stumbled into this gig when making PB&J sandwiches for his daughter and was fed-up with the less-than-healthy commercial choices. His started making his own nut butters, got rave reviews and one day after a tough ride in the hills a buddy told him: Dude, you gotta sell this stuff. You gotta read the story to see how it ends, and why snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones of Jones Snowboard fame is a big supporter. Really. This PB is that good. But dont take our word for it. Try the Stowe Cinnamon Raisin for yourself. Or the maple walnut, or Good Karmas rich chocolate flavor, or Green Mountain Goodness, an almond/peanut butter blend with organic pumpkin and flax seeds mixed in. And theres more coming. Peanut butter goo packets high protein, high energy, great tasting. Still in development. Mums the word. But its in the story (pages 12-13). ********** Equally amazing is the substantial investment Vermonts ski areas continue to pour into their infrastructure to create the best conditions on the slopes and inside lodges and accommodations for skiers and riders. Ski areas have redoubled their snowmaking, added to grooming fleets, built new lodges and restaurants and slopeside lodging, added new runs and acres of new glades all for one purpose to provide the best experience for the skiers and riders who think of their favorite resorts as homes-away-home. Think of that: What other industry works so hard each year, and make such huge investments, just to keep their customers thrilled with the experience? Skiing and riding: It truly is an amazing sport.
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Exploring Vermonts Foliage by Bike, Boat and Foot

Photos & Story by Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson Of all the ways to enjoy the colorful fall foliage in Vermont, exploring by bicycle, on foot or on the water are our favorite. Especially when the days are relatively warm and bright, the weeks ahead offer some of the most comfortable conditions of the year for exploring the Green Mountains. Here are a few specific treks to get you off the highways and into the mountains and rivers that make Vermont such a treasure. And remember, fall weather can change fast, so always pack a warm hat, some water and few extra layers just in case. Hiking the Long Trail over Jay Peak A true Green Mountain gem, the northernmost section of Vermonts Long Trail travels over Jay Peak (3858), the highest peak in far northern Vermont. The 9.3-mile section of trail between North Jay Pass on Rt. 105 and Jay Pass on Rt. 242, offers tremendous fall views and features to explore. With 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, this section is challenging and fun to hike in either direction, using a bicycle, your thumb or a car to shuttle. If you start from North Jay Pass and head south, you leave the reward of the Jay Peak summit for later in the trip, before the final descent to Jay Pass. There are two shelters along this section of the Long Trail, both of which make great fall season destinations themselves, especially if a shorter hike or picnic with the family is more appealing. There is also basic shelter available at the summit tramway station of Jay Peak. Grab a copy of the Green Mountain Clubs Long Trail Guide to help plan your trip. Trail Running at Trapp Family Lodge Well known for its world-class Nordic skiing, a popular venue for summer and fall weddings
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and simply a great base for exploring the Green Mountains in any season, the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe also boasts a steadily evolving network of trails ideal for trail running and mountain biking. Trails lead off like spokes on a wheel away from the Outdoor Center near the main lodge, and options for short trail runs for any ability, or marathon length mountain runs, are numerous. Wed recommend at least a four-mile loop incorporating Slaytons Pasture Cabin. A run to the cabin starts and finishes with tremendous views overlooking the Worcester Range to the west and the Green Mountain divide above Nebraska Valley to the east, while passing through a variety of forest environments that are especially colorful in autumn. Check in at the Outdoor Center at Trapps for more info, trail maps and to purchase a trail pass for the day. Backpacking the Glastenbury Wilderness Area Southern Vermonts Glastenbury Wilderness Area is located in the heart of one of Vermonts largest protected mountain and forest areas, most of which is managed by the Green Mountain National Forest. With the Long Trail traveling north and south through the area, and several spur trails to explore, the Glastenbury area offers tremendous access to the colors of fall, views of Stratton Mountain and much more. An excellent three- to four-day backpacking loop follows the West Ridge Trail heading north from the Long Trail crossing at Rt. 9 east of Bennington, over Glastenbury Mountain (be sure to climb the fire tower), and then south along the Long Trail back to Rt. 9. There are only shelters at Glastenbury Mountain and then just a couple of miles north of Rt. 9, so wed recommend camping to make the most of this spectacular route. An overnight camp along the West Ridge Trail is hard to beat in the fall under the colorful canopy of mixed hardwoods. Grab a copy of the Green Mountain Clubs Long Trail Guide for this adventure, too.
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Photos, clockwise from top: Glastenbury Wilderness; running at Trapps Touring Center in Stowe; stand-up paddling in Warrens Blueberry Lake; biking on the back roads around East Burke.
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Mountain Biking Green Mountain Trails (near Killington) An afternoon spent pedaling amid foliage along the Green Mountain Trails network in Pittsfield, just north of Killington, is not to be missed. A clear flowing river, mountain streams, forests, fields and some spectacular views are just a few of the rewards. Trail options for all abilities can be found at the main trailhead just a few hundred yards north of Pittsfield village, which in itself is a gem in the fall season thanks to its colorful sugar maples, beautiful village green and views of the surrounding hillsides. Be sure to catch the views from the top of the trail named Luvin It, which take in the larger Tweed River valley. A more casual bike ride along River Run offers some beautiful riverside scenery, too. Cycling the back roads of East Burke While the popular Kingdom Trails mountain bike network is a favorite way to explore the Northeasts Kingdoms East Burke area in the fall, its not the only game in town. Cyclists can choose from several scenic routes right out of East Burke village. One 12-mile loop worth exploring starts with a climb out of the village to Darling Hill, then south through the spectacular scenery along Darling Hill Rd until it descends to Rt. 114. Head north on Rt. 144 for just a mile, then right at the covered bridge onto Barrington Bridge Rd. Follow this uphill for two miles, then head left onto Ridge Rd, which rolls through the counV e r m o n t S k i a n d R i d e M a g a z i n e , Fa l l 2 0 1 3
tryside, and turns into Kirby Rd. on its way north toward East Burke village. Kayaking on Bristol Pond Just north of beautiful Bristol, Vt., and within an hours drive from Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski areas, Bristol Pond is nestled quietly in the landscape just west of a ridge of mountains referred to locally as Hogback Mountain. Also known as Winona Lake, its just a half mile wide and one mile long, but its a spectacular place to get out on the water and enjoy the colors of fall. Waterfowl, amphibians and birds of prey abound, and apparently the fishing is pretty good, too. Access is gained by a public launch at the northwest corner of the pond, off of Monkton Road about three miles north of downtown Bristol. Stand Up Paddling on Blueberry Lake Even smaller than Bristol Pond, Blueberry Lake sits peacefully in the upper reaches of the Mad River Valley. A relatively shallow, man-made lake that is small enough to often avoid being greatly affected by wind, its a nice spot for a stand-up paddle in the fall. Theres room to picnic on either the north or south sides of the lake, and if you are with others more inclined to ride their bikes, theres a new circuit of mountain bike trails off the west side of the lake to explore. Clearwater Sports in Waitsfield offers stand-up paddle board rentals (kayaks, too) and instruction, so contact them if you are in need of gear or guidance.
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A NEW BASE Lodge at Jay Peak Resorts Stateside area, above, will greet skiers and riders this season. The $40 million expansion this season is part of the resorts $500 million plan to create a destination resort and create jobs in nearby Newport. Sugarbush Resort in Warren is completing slopeside condominiums at Rice Brook, opposite page top right, as part of its multi-year expansion to rejuvenate the village at the base of the ski area, while Killington Resort will see the completion of its summit restaurant (as depicted in the architectural drawing at right) this fall just three of dozens of new projects across the state.
Whats new?
MONTPELIER From snowmaking upgrades to new lodges and hotels, skiers and riders will see several hundred million dollars in investments and improvements in Vermont resorts when they return this winter. Heres a run-down of whats new at the states resorts for the 2013-14 season. Jay Peak Resort Jay Peak Resort will unveil $43 million in improvements for the 2013-14 winter season. Projects include a new 80,000-square foot Stateside Hotel and base lodge with restaurants and locker rooms, a rental center, 84 new mountain cottages, and a complete revamping of the resorts entrance. In addition to the Stateside projects, the Resort debuted the Barn at the end of the summer. The 2,000-square foot facility hosts weddings and events and is located between the first tee and ninth green of Jay Peak golf course. Burke Mountain Burke Mountain will see plenty of change over the next few years. Phase I (a $98 million investment) will see construction of two hotels modeled after the Tram Haus Lodge at Jay Peak. The new Hotel Burke will be home to 112 suites. The company recently received project approval under Act 250, Vermonts land use law, and anticipates breaking ground by early fall 2013 and welcoming guests in December 2014. Construction of an aquatic center, tennis facility and indoor mountain biking park will start next summer, with plans to open in summer 2015.
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Vermont resorts spend more than $100 million on improvements for 2013-14
Smugglers Notch Resort Following an investment of over $1,000,000 in snowmaking enhancements last winter, Smugglers Notch Resort will incorporate 100 high efficiency tower guns into the fleet this season. The new guns will allow more snow to be made at a wider temperature range, improving early and late season coverage and in-season coverage, with greatly reduced energy costs. Bolton Valley Bolton Valley is replacing 6,000 feet of snowmaking pipe for the 2013-14 season. The new pipe will help ensure smooth operations all season long. Bolton is also updating one third of the ski and snowboard rental fleet with new equipment from Rossignol and Burton. Base lodge upgrades will include a new outdoor staircase and new carpeting. Mad River Glen Mad River Glens goal is to maintain and preserve the experience rather than overhaul or upgrade it. The ability of Mad River Glen to consistently reinvest in the mountains infrastructure is a testament to the success of the Cooperative. 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. In 17 years of co-op ownership, Mad River Glen has invested nearly $5 million in capital improvements. Sugarbush Resort Sugarbush has added two new groomers to their fleet for the 2013-14 season to help lay out great corduroy on its legendary terrain. Theyve also invested $300,000 in the purchase and installation of 70 low energy HKD tower snowguns. Also on the improvement list is the repaving of the Mt. Ellen parking lot, additional seating at the Mount Ellen base lodge and Gate House Lodge and new carpet at the Mount Ellen base lodge. Sugarbushs new Rice Brook Development continues along as scheduled for an early wintermove-in date. With views of the Roxbury Mountains and Lincoln Peak these condos will provide true ski-in/ski-out convenience. Ongoing projects include the purchase of new snowmaking towers for installation on Upper Organgrinder, Steins and Downspout. Sugarbush was also won a Seven Daysies Award for Best Ski/Ride Slope this year from the Burlington-based alternative newspaper Seven Days. Stowe Resort had won the award, which is based on readers preference, for the past seven years. Middlebury College Snow Bowl The Snow Bowl is upgrading its snowmaking system with the installation of 15 SV1020 tower guns on Allen and Ross. Ongoing glade work and trailside trimming will increase accessible surface area for skiing and riding. The newly imple-
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mented all access policy on the mountain has increased the skiable terrain on the mountain from 120 acres to more than 500 in the past couple of years. Tight glades keep the woods full of secret stashes, while minimum traffic mid-week keeps untracked powder in the woods much of the day. Rikert Nordic Center Rikert Nordic Center is rolling out a snowbike fleet this year to add to the fun. Snowbike rentals and bike specific trails will be available throughout the 2013-14 season. The center will also be fine-tuning its $800,000 snowmaking system installed last year as the Easts first 5K-competition racing track. The course is lined with snowmaking pipe and puts down a consistent base throughout the ski season. Killington Resort & Pico Mountain Killington Resort and Pico Mountain have invested over $11 million in capital improvements for the 2013-14 winter season. This is the most significant capital spent since Powdr Corp purchased the resorts in 2007. Additionally, construction is already underway at the base of Pico Mountain for the new Andrea Mead Lawrence Lodge, a $1.3 million facility for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and the Pico Ski Education Foundation. The seasons most anticipated project is the state-of-the-art Peak Lodge facility being constructed at the 4,100 foot level of Killington Peak with a projected completion in December. Suicide Six For the 2013/2014 ski season groups can now own the 100acre Suicide Six ski mountain for their next company outing of up to 200 people. The Woodstock Inn & Resort will be offering Mountain Mondays for corporate groups, available January through March 16, 2014. Okemo Mountain Resort Okemo has invested $1 million in a snowmaking system that includes the purchase of 225 HKD SV tower guns. Under favorable conditions, Okemo will open multiple trails from the summit to the base on opening day in November. The ski company is also opening another new glade this year and partnering with Killington, Pico and Mount Sunapee to offer a new season pass, 4.0 The College Pass. Bromley Mountain Bromley continues to invest first and foremost in the snow surface, putting another $250,000 into snowmaking improvements that include new guns, new pipe, a new air compressor and a new groomer. They are continuing the base lodge renovation on the second floor this season, brightening, refreshing and adding more seating to improve the overall guest experience. The Ski & Snowboard school is adding a backcountry offering for JETS, its premier childrens seasonal program, an exciting addition to the all-mountain and freestyle groups. Magic Mountain Skier-sourced funding via the Magic Faithful Club helps Magic continue to invest in expanding its snowmaking system to improve coverage, open earlier and extend the season even longer. Fifteen to 20 new high efficiency mobile tower guns will be purchased this fall and an additional trail (Sorcerer) will be brought on-line to bring snowmaking coverage to 75 percent of its trails. In addition, there will be enhancements to the begin-
ner areas lift service and there will be a new, highly visible location for Magics terrain park and free-ride area. Also, Magics youth training program will be adding snowboarding to its freeskiing offering. Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton has invested $6 million in the mountain and resort experience, including snowmaking, lodging, on-mountain dining and village food, drink and fun. Theyve added three new snowcats, two new trails, and a new double-black glade called the Squirrels Nest, bringing total woods runs to nearly 150 acres. One 1,500 horsepower electricsnowmaking air compressor replaces a diesel model. The Inn at Stratton Mountain also
the-art snowmaking operations include an additional $3.4 million in new equipment and upgrades for the 2013-14 winter season, which consist of 120 HKD tower guns, 4 Super Pole Cat fan guns and miles of new snowmaking pipe. Add that to the $4.7 million invested last summer for a two year total that includes 445 HKD tower guns, 150 energy efficient land guns, 20 Super Pole Cat fan guns and seven miles of new snowmaking pipe. Quechee Ski Area The Quechee Ski Area is a new Vermont Ski Areas Association member for the 2013-14 season. It is a great beginner mountain with an outstanding ski school and friendly staff that offers an affordable way to get hooked on skiing and riding. All trails are covered with snowmaking and grooming. They also offer horse drawn sleigh rides between the Baselodge & bottom of the mountain on select weekends. Topnotch Resort & Spa Topnotch Resort reopened on June 28, 2013 after a $15 million investment. Situated in Stowe, the new Topnotch offers a fresh experience for guests with handcrafted Vermont touches. Guests will see two new restaurants: Flannel and The Roost, both using Vermont fresh ingredients in contemporary menus; outdoor event spaces, all new guest rooms, new spa treatment menu with healing pathways, a refurbished Tennis Center, and more. Two outdoor pools and an outdoor hot tub are perfect places to relax after a day of skiing on Topnotchs Nordic trails. Trapp Family Lodge The 2013-14 Nordic Season at Trapp Family Lodge will be one for the records as they prepare to host two National Championship Nordic Events. On March 1-8, 2014 the Junior Nationals will begin in a newly designed Nordic Stadium and improved FIS homologated race course. Youth ages 14-18 will descend upon Stowe for this gathering of elite Olympic hopefuls for a week-long festival of Nordic Racing. On March 14-16, 2014 the Ski-Orienteering National Championships will begin with a full weekend of exciting racing as competitors ski from check-point to check-point while navigating maps to pick the shortest route.
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takes on a new look and feel with a total remodel combining comfortand convenience with that classic Vermont lodge vibe. Mount Snow Resort Mount Snow replaced more than four miles of snowmaking pipe this past summer and invested more than $250,000 on new rental equipment and renovation of the Clocktower Building to streamline the rental experience. Investments in amenities include updating the second floor bar of the Summit Lodge. Formerly called the Double Diamond Bar, it is now The Bullwheel Tavern, modeled after an old world tavern featuring German and Belgian beers. Stowe Mountain Resort Stowe Mountain Resorts continued investment in state-of-
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Woodstock prepares for Wassail Weekend

WOODSTOCK Woodstock will be celebrating its annual town-wide Wassail Weekend this December 13-15 as usual, but will be including an Irish themed festival featuring Irish music, song and dance in a multimedia performance, an holiday feast, and a performance of the play Around the World in 80 Days at The Yoh Theater. The festival includes a town-wide Wassail Parade on Saturday with more than 50 horses and riders dressed in holiday costumes and period dress from the early 19th Century. Additionally, Woodstocks most charming and historic houses open their doors for guests to experience their New England hospitality and holiday decorations during the Holiday Homes Tour that same Saturday. Billings Farm & Museum will showcase Vermont life during the 19th Century with an authentically decorated 1890 Farm House tour, traditional music and sleigh or wagon rides.
Summers out, falls here, but theres still time for some parting shots on Vermonts golf courses. This foursome is teeing off at the course at Sugarbush.
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Vermont named the Best Craft Brew State

MONTPELIER In the wake of the craft beer boom, the beer industry in the Green Mountain State has grown from a handful of early start-ups to more than 30 today, earning Vermont the title of Best Craft Brew State from the Huffington Post. Vermont ranks highest in number of breweries and brewpubs per capita. In total beer sales, Vermont ranks seventh in the nation with innovative brands like Drop-In Brewery, Long Trail, Magic Hat, Hill Farmstead, The Alchemist, Switchback, Lawsons Finest, Wolavers and Rock Art, along with several new start-ups fermenting and bottling a variety of fine gins, vodkas and ryes. In addition to the Vermont Brewers Festival, annual brewfests are expanding across several towns and resorts: Mount Snow Resort, Okemo Resort, Killington, Smugglers Notch, Mad River Glen, and including bustling communities like Middlebury and Manchester. The Vermont Brewery Challenge Passport provides beer lovers with a passport to get stamped during visits to 29 breweries and brewpubs. Now, Vermont Tourism toasts Vermonts beer traditions with new Beer Lovers Getaways a six-pack offering of lodging packages and tasting tours. Heres a selection: In Okemo Valley, The Good Bus offers customizable brewery tours for groups of 8-24 people. In the Mad River Valley, the Alpine Limousine is a 14-passenger party buswith customizablebeer tours. Burlington Brew Tours offers preselected tours or guests can craft a private tour, while Burlington-based My Daddys Caddy offers a stylish ride for smaller groups. Vermont Backroad Tours, based out of Wallingford, has trips for 10-30 beer lovers The Green Mountain Railroad hosts a Fall Beer & Wine Tasting Train, departing from White River Junction.
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By Evan Johnson College students in New England have something new to look forward to on the slopes this winter: they can ski four ski areas in Vermont and New Hampshire for the price of one. For the first time, Killington, Pico and Okemo resorts in Vermont and Mount Sunapee Resort in New Hampshire have agreed to offer a single season pass to undergraduates and graduate college students that is good at all four resorts. The new 4.0 College Pass is an agreement between the resorts designed to attract and retain a younger crop of skiers in the Northeast. The pass has no blackout days. The new pass will provide access to 59 lifts, including 13 express quads and two gondolas, as well as access to 378 trails, 150 miles of skiable terrain for a total of 8,727 vertical feet and 19 terrain parks. The 4.0 pass also includes five 50-percent-off, college-buddy tickets and will be sold at a steep student discount through each resorts website and at their respective season pass offices. This is an unprecedented partnership between four of New Englands top resorts that will offer more for college pass holders, while at the same time allowing us to explore other partnership opportunities with Killington and Pico for the future, says Okemo Mountain Resort Vice President and General Manager Bruce Schmidt. With the resorts expecting to see significant growth in college passes, they hope to create a passion for snow sports that ultimately leads students to become lifelong skiers. Sugarbush Resort was first in the state several years ago to offer a discounted pass for any adult in their 20s in or out of college to make skiing more affordable for young adults. Sugarbush and Mad River Glen have offered college students a similar pass for the past couple of years. The Threesome Pass grants access to Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen at Sugarbush, and at Mad River Glen. Note: The 4.0 pass, which costs $359 plus tax, can be purchased at any one of the four areas through December 15, 2013.
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Pick an apple, win an iPod? Only in Vt.

MONTPELIER Vermonts pick-yourown orchards now offer a chance to win an iPod during the Apples to iPods promotion, which kicked off September 8. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple has been hidden in an apple tree at each of 16 pick-your-own apple orchards in Vermont. The lucky apple picker who finds the apple will receive an Apple iPod, iPod Shuffle or iPad. This promotion of Vermonts working landscape is in partnership with Woodchuck Hard Cider, Small Dog Electronics, Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing first launched this promotion in 2007 with hopes of growing participation at Vermont pick-your-own orchards. Since the launch, participation has been incredibly fruitful. Visiting Vermonts apple orchards is a family tradition and in true Vermont fashion, the Apples to iPods contest makes this tradition even more fun, Megan Smith, Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing said.
Apple picking is the perfect way to experience Vermonts gorgeous autumn landscape and participate in a festive and tasty activity. For a third year, the Vermont Department of Tourism is also helping the Vermont Foodbank promote Pick for Your Neighbor, where visitors to participating orchards can pick and purchase extra apples to donate to the Vermont Foodbank. Last year, Pick for Your Neighbor made nearly 12,000 apples available to Vermonters in need. Pick for Your Neighbor is a win for all involved, Michelle Wallace, Program Director at the Vermont Foodbank said. Orchards see an economic benefit from increased sales, the Foodbank has access to fresh, local apples for distribution and participants experience a great Vermont tradition while helping their neighbors in need. Vermonts nearly 4,000 acres of commercial apple orchards produce leading apple varieties: McIntosh, Cortland, Red Delicious and Empire. In 1999, the Vermont legislature designated the apple as the state fruit, and the apple pie as the state pie. The following orchards are participating in the promotion:
Adams Apple Orchard.............................Williston, VT............. (802)879-5226 Allenholm Farm......................................South Hero, VT......... (802)372-5566 Boyers Orchard.......................................Monkton, VT............. (802)453-2676 Burtts Apple Orchard.............................Cabot, VT.................. (802)917-2614 Champlain Orchards..............................Shoreham, VT............ (802)897-2777 Chapin Orchard......................................Essex Junction, VT..... (802)879-6210 Douglas Orchard....................................Shoreham, VT............ (802)897-5043 Green Mountain Orchard.......................Putney, VT................. (802)387-5851 Hacketts Orchard...................................South Hero, VT......... (802)372-4848 Happy Valley Orchard.............................Middlebury, VT......... (802)388-2411 Liberty Orchard......................................Brookfield, VT........... (802)276-3161 Mad Tom Orchard..................................East Dorset, VT......... (802)366-8107 Shelburne Orchards................................Shelburne, VT............ (802)985-2753 Vaillancourt Orchard..............................Enosburg Falls, VT..... (802)933-5120 Wellwood Orchards................................Springfield, VT........... (802)263-5200 West Swanton Orchard and Cider Mill...Swanton, VT.............. (802)868-9100 Note: For more information, please visit www.applestoipods.com.
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Vermont Entrepreneur:
Chris Kaiser: Buttered up

From the Baltimore Orioles to skiing and riding in Vermont, Kaiser loves his Vermont Peanut Butter
By LISA GOSSELIN STOWE, Vt. On any given weekend you might find Chris Kaiser a fit, handsome dude in his early forties hammering with his buddies on the mountain bike trails of northern Vermont. This summer, you might find him there with Jeremy Jones, the snowboard legend, and man behind Jones Snowboards. The two might chase each other up and down trails. They might get hungry. They might stop, and pull out identical little packets and squeeze them into their mouths, then ride harder and faster and even crazier than before. Kaiser, it should be said, is Jones supplier. What is it? Gu? Hammer gel? Mysterious protein powder? No. Peanut butter. But not just any peanut butter. Flashback to 2005: Chris Kaiser was sweating, tired and famished when he reached the peak of the mountain. It was 2005. He was 34, living in Lake George, N.Y., and recently divorced. His daughter was two. An athlete by passion and a financial planner by profession, Kaiser had been thinking a lot about where he wanted life to go next. So he decided to take a day to do what he loved best: get out into the wilderness and clear his head. That day, though, I hiked farther than I thought I would go, he remembers. When I got to the summit, I was spent. He sat down on a rock and opened an energy bar. It didnt taste that great, but I ate it anyway. Then I realized it just wasnt enough. So I reached into my pack for my only other food Id brought: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Before eating it, he looked at the empty energy bar wrapper in one hand, and then back at the sandwich, which was in the other. Thats when I first thought: wouldnt it be great if one real food could give me all the energy the bar provided as well as the taste I got from the PB&J? When Kaiser got back home he turned his kitchen into a food lab. He started buying roasted nuts and began grinding up his own nut butters in a Cuisinart, using the peanuts natural oils to turn them into creamy butter. Hed add a dash of sea salt, then mix in pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, honey and usually a bit of whey protein isolate. I was a full-scholarship, Division I baseball player in college and had worked with the Baltimore Orioles as a strength trainer so I knew and cared a lot about nutrition, he explained. Peanuts are naturally high in protein and good fats, but the more I looked at store-bought peanut butters, the more I realized how many junky ingredients, hydrogenated oils and extra sugars were in there. He also wanted something as close to natural as possible. So he sought out high-quality peanuts from U.S. farms, and organic ingredients where he could. He avoided preservatives, palm oils and added sugars. He experimented with different
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varieties of peanuts (or almonds or walnuts) and different roasts, looking for a flavor that would be as unique and rich as his favorite dark roasted coffee. Then he would continue to add the fun stuff in: whey protein for added sustenance, flax seeds for their omega-3s, and small amounts of chocolate
Chris Kaiser chips, maple syrup, or raisins for natural sweetness. His daughter Regan, then a toddler, would sit on the counter watching. Id give her a taste and Id immediately get a reaction, Kaiser says. If she rolled her eyes, I knew it was good. If she scrunched up her nose, he says, imitating her. Not so much. As Regan got older, her father would make gourmet PB&J sandwiches that were the envy of her classmates. Shed
show up with white chocolate peanut butter with blueberry jam or almond butter with a cranberry jelly on whole wheat toastwith the crusts cut off, of course, he adds. Kids always seem to want the crusts cut off. Then, one night, after an evening on the town, a group of Kaisers friends ended up back at his house to watch TV. The guys were super hungry and I had nothing in my fridge so I brought out some of the peanut butters Id made and handed out ball jars with spoons. Kaiser says. There was utter silence for a while, then a round of Oh. My. Gods! then Dude, you gotta sell this stuff. And Kaiser did. He worked on his own and with a friend to build a couple of peanut butter brands, but it wasnt until he decided to move to Stowe, Vt., in 2009, that his vision for an all-natural, health-focused nut butter really came to life. By then, he had developed 10 flavors of nut butters ranging from standard Creamy to wilder concoctions with tastes as complex as some wines. Good Karma starts with a crunchy butter and mixes in chunks of heady, dark chocolate. Avalanche uses white chocolate with notes of vanilla that, when it melts on your tongue, makes the combo taste like the filling of an old-fashioned fluffernutter (peanut butter and marshmallow) sandwich. Stowe Cinnamon Raisin seems like it was made to be spread on a crisply toasted bagel for breakfast. And Green Mountain Goodness, an almond/peanut butter blend with organic pumpkin and flax seeds mixed in, is a heartier, chunkier butter. For each flavor, Kaiser came up with a clever name and sketched out a labela bright, cartoon-like graphic showing the mountains he lovedand asked a designer to mock something up. The result, a product that looked like it might just do for peanut butter what Vermont legend Ben & Jerrys did for ice cream: funky it up. As every Vermont Peanut Butter jar now states: We Put the Nut in Nutrition. Kaiser started out by taking jars around to Stowe area stores. The first place he visited, a local specialty food shop called Cold Hollow Cider Mill, sold out in a day. I got a call from the store manager asking how soon I could get another box together so I ran back to the house and started mixing up more. He then took it around to other stores and did a taste test for the local paper, the Stowe Reporter, which ran a full-page story on him. Shortly after, he got a call from Italy. At first I thought it was a joke, he says. This guy with a really heavy accent starts asking me about my peanut butter and do I sell it in Italy. It turns out he was a food distributor who had been skiing in Stowe and tried it. It took me a few minutes after hanging up to realize that I had my first major order: we were barely selling in Vermont and suddenly wed gotten an international order for a pallet full. A month later, the Italian called to order three more
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wooden pallets (700 jars.) It was more than Kaiser could handle in one small kitchen. He cut back his financial work, hired three employees, and worked with a manufacturer to design and custom-build a commercial mixer. In 2011, he moved operations into the same warehouse space in nearby Waterbury where, by coincidence, Ben & Jerrys ice cream had gotten its start. With the new mixing machines, Kaiser and his small team could now churn out 7,000 to 9,000 jars a month and they were now shipping them off to Whole Foods and more than 1,000 stores, primarily in New England. Online, the nut butters were available at many sites, including Amazon.com (where a 16 oz. jar of Avalanche currently sells for $6.09). Life was looking good. Until August 29, 2011. I woke up that Sunday morning at home up in the mountains and heard the rain pounding the roof. The river near my house was rising fast, but I had no idea what was happening downstream. Then he got a text from the landlord at his commercial space in Waterbury: get down here fast. Hurricane Irene, which had swept up the East Coast, had become a tropical storm that parked itself over Vermont New England Made Specialty Food show. Earlier this year he dumping 15 inches of rain in 24 hours. Down in the valley, partnered with another Stowe entrepreneur, Leigh Williams of the low-lying town of Waterbury was completely inundated, Laughing Moon Chocolates, to provide peanut butter for her the river rising to cover buildings as high as the first floor. The roads were impassable. His business, Kaiser knew then, was gone. I was stunned, Kaiser remembers. When I could finally get in there, desks, chairs, computers were all jammed up against the front door. Everything was soaked and covered in mud. Id put all my savings into the new machinery. It was ruined. But the orders were still pouring in. So Kaiser acted quickly. He found a brand new, 4,000-square foot energy-efficient new space just 30 minutes away and a landlord who Chris Kaiser and Jeremy Jones peanut-butter cups and other items in her line of all-natural, was eager to help him rebuild. He worked with the locally-sourced chocolates and candies. mixing machine manufacturers to get new equipIn April he signed up Jeremy Jones, the professional snowment on loan. He reached out via Kickstarter to boarder and one of National Geographics 2013 Adventurers of help refinance the business. Rather than use wasteful the Year as Vermont Peanut Butters Brand Ambassador. I told packing materials, he went to the local newspaper Chris, I probably eat more peanut butter than anyone I know; and asked for old issues to use for packaging. its a super food that keeps me alive in the mountains and at In some ways, it forced us to do some of the home, said Jones. I think what he has done with a category things we should have done, and we are greener and that has been stale for years is amazing. more efficient now because of the move, Kaiser And now Kaiser is setting the last piece of the puzzle in says. Within six weeks, the company was back up place. and shipping. Remember that day when I was hiking and I first started thinking about peanut butter? he asks. I wasnt really thinking about putting it in jars, but about putting it into little portable packets, like the energy gels. That packaging had proved too expensive so he settled for jars to start with. But now hes Chris Kaiser launching Pack-It, squeezable single-serving packs of his various nut butters into a foil Now, Chris Kaiser finally is getting the chance that can be kneaded into a healthy and delicious goo. to breathe and to think about where the company Its a lot better than trail mix, he promises. I think it can go next. In 2012, his Maple Walnut butter was could be huge. named a runner-up for best specialty food at the
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Hall of Fame inductees

Five individuals, whose contributions to Vermont skiing and snowboarding put Manchester and Stratton region on the snow sports map, will be inducted into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum (VSSM) Hall of Fame during ceremonies in Manchester next month. Sverre Caldwell, who coached Nordic skiing at the Stratton Mountain School; Emo Henrich, an icon of Stratton Mountain Resort; Frederick A. Pabst, Jr. founder of Bromley Mountain; Ross Powers, world champion snowboarder out of Stratton Mountain School; and Charles Bird CB Vaughan, Jr, downhill skier and founder of CB Sports, will be inducted October 26 during ceremonies at the Stratton Mountain Club. Were tremendously proud and pleased to welcome these pioneers into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame, said Sverre Caldwell VSSM Board Chair Rick Hamlin. The depth and breadth of their contributions to our sport and our state truly are remarkable and lasting. Sverre Caldwell, a graduate of the Putney School and Dartmouth College, joined Stratton Mountain School as head Nordic coach in 1980.Only the schools second coach, he guided the program to become a nationally recognized training venue. To date, he has coached 28 junior world team members, 17 national team members, and 12 Olympians. He coached at least one Junior National Champion for 13 consecutive years. The USSA recognized him as coach of the year three times, and he coached the U.S. Olympic Team in 1988 and the U.S. World Junior Championships in 2000, 2002 and 2010. Emo Henrich, (1922-2009), brought his talents as a ski racer and instructor to Stratton from Innsbruck, Austria in 1961, and along with his wife Annedore, helped build the reputation and culture of Stratton Mountain Resort. For 26 years,
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Emo infused Stratton with Austrian culture by hiring world renowned Austrian instructors, by performing Tyrolean folk music with the Stratton Mountain Boys and by providing memorable M S experiences for Stratton visitors. Emo and Anne returned to Austria in 1986, but his spirit lives on in Stratton where the Stratton Foundations Emo Henrich Award annually recognizes contribution to Stratton through professional excellence and exemplary community service.
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Frederick August Pabst, Jr., (1899-1977), dedicated his life to skiing rather than the familys Pabst Brewing
lished himself as the best halfpipe rider on the pro circuit, winning the Winter Goodwill Games, the superpipe at the Gravity Games and the World Championships. He won the Gold in the halfpile at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. He has continued to give back to his sport through the Ross Powers Foundation, which provides assistance to promising athletes. Ross learned to snowboard at Bromley and served as Okemos Snowboard Ambassador before returning to direct Stratton Mountain Schools snowboard program in 2010. Charles Bird (CB) Vaughan, Jr. trained as a downhiller, but it was his skiwear designs that launched him to one of the sports most recognized names. CBs design career began when in 1969 he produced a pair of warmup pants for racers and began selling Super Pants from his car. A year later he added a hat, shell and parka and by 1975 company revenues topped $1 million. At its peak in the 1990s, the company employed 450, had six retail stores and 850 dealers. He sold the company in the late 1980s and in 2003 CB Sports reorganized as CB Sports Holdings, LTD, with Vaughan taking a role in rebuilding the brand. On the mountain Vaughan was equally successful. He grew up in Manchester, Vt. and skied for Vermont Academy and St. Lawrence University. He set the World Speed Skiing Record in 1963, hitting 102.285 mph. He CB Vaughan, Jr. joined the European Pro Tour before returning to Vermont to develop his skiwear business. The Museum thanks the event sponsors Stratton Mountain Resort and Ski Vermont for making the event possible. For information on events, to become a member, or to purchase a ticket to the October 26 Induction: visit www.vtssm. com.
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Company and Vermont was a beneficiary of that decision. He opened his first ski area in Quebec in 1935 under the Ski Tows, Ltd. Corporation and within a decade was operating 25 areas throughout Canada, New England and the Midwest. He later consolidated his holdings and focused his resources on Bromley, which he opened in 1938. Bromley pioneered top-to-bottom snowmaking, slopeside child care, a J-Bar and alpine slide. Pabst was inducted into the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame in 1969 and received the National Ski Writers Golden Quill Award in 1974. Ross Powers, who grew up in Londonderry, Vermont, is considered snowboardings first child prodigy. He attended his first U.S. Open at the age of nine, competed in the nationals the next year and was a world champion before turning 18. While a Stratton Mountain School student he went on to capture Gold at the 1996 FIS Snowboarding World Championship and took Bronze at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano. Later that year he won two golds at the Winter X Games and two years later estab-
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Foliage Festivals
September 21 - Colors of the Kingdom Autumn Festival 2013 8:00 am - 9:00 pm. the northeast kingdom Chamber Colors of the kingdom autumn Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, all day, in downtown St. Johnsbury. there are a multitude of activities on main Street, eastern avenue, railroad Street & the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, including train rides, arts & crafts fair, farmers market, live music and much, much more! and, most events are Free!! Visit www.nekchamber. com for more information. September 21-22 - Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival Set in the backdrop of our world renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees of the Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, photographers and farmers. plus a variety of 19th century harvest activities and programs for the entire family. lend a hand pressing cider, preserving apples, and threshing grain. other activities include: making butter and ice cream, apples-on-a-string, and 19th century games. Hotspiced cider and homemade doughnuts will be on hand for all! admission includes all programs and activities. admission: adults: $12.00; 62 and over: $11.00; children 5-15: $6.00; 3-4: $3.00; under 3: free.
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World Championships killingtons annual extreme obstacle course competition weekend just got more intense. Think re jumping, spear throwing, ropes climbing, trail running and then throw in rebook Spartan race athletes, olympians along with amateur athletes, all competing for a piece of the $250,000 cash and prizes. are you up for the challenge? Competitors can choose to race in the Ultra Beast race, 21+ miles, the Beast race, 12+ miles or the all-new 3.5+ mile sprint. additionally, young Spartans are invited to race the Spartan kids races. rather watch? Weve got you covered. Spectator locations will be set up the k-1 deck, the roaring Brook Umbrella Bars, the Snowshed area and the Snowshed Pond. September 26 - Fall 2013 Wine and Beer Tasting Train enjoy a sampling of Vermont produced craft beers or wines and a scenic train ride! You will sample ve types of beer or wine while traveling on our scenic train ride out of White river Junction, Vermont. Samplings include Cabot cheese and crackers and customers leave with their very own green mountain beer or wine tasting
September 21-22 - Harvest Festival at Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits A double rainbow adorns the Stowe Foliage Art & Craft Festival. It will run from October 11-13 this year, rain the annual Harvest Fesor shine. Photo courtesy of Craftproducers tival at Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits celeglass. brates the harvesting of the grapes. an assortment October 11-13 - Stowe Foliage Art & Craft Festival of family friendly fun will be available with a portion of Fall is Festival time in Vermont and Stowe celebrates September 26 - 2013 Annual Okemo Valley the Wine tasting and Pairing proceeds going to benthe absolute zenith of foliage color with the Stowe Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament et Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. FREE Parking & Admission Foliage arts Festival. 200 juried artisans exhibit and Get your clubs out, shine up your shoes and nd your (some activities are priced individually), Free tours, sell a wide range of contemporary and traditional craft favorite ball marker! Sign up now to reserve your spot demos of grape Crushing , meet the Winemakers at work. there is a fabulous food court serving a wide in our annual fund raising golf tournament. the golf 11:30am & 1pm, grape Stomping Contests at 2pm, range of localvore items. in addition the Vermont Beer tournament 2013 at the okemo Valley golf Club is Book signing Saturday from 1pm-3pm, Food and Cheese and Sausage tent returns for the fourth year. on thursday, September 26th with registration from Craft vendors, and more! a dozen Vermont beers will be served along with Vernoon 12:45pm. tee off is at 1:00pm. Scramble mont cheese and sausages. Format * 18 Holes of golf with cart * golfer goody September 28 - Burke Fall Foliage Festival bags * range balls * Closest to the pin longest drive our biggest festival of the year is our annual Fall Foli(mens & womens) * Closest to the line * awards for age Festival. the day starts at 9:00 and runs to 3:00. mens, Womens and mixed team divisions. dinner at September 21 Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festhe days events include: Parade starts at 10:00, Willie dunns grille with cash bar * mulligans will be tival rubber duck race, live music, kids area with a sold Celebrate the harvest and the award-winJump House, face painting and more, Horse drawn ning Plymouth Vermont-made cheese! Wagon rides, Farm animal Petting zoo, Cow Plop September 28 October 13 - Fall Cheese sampling by members Bingo, Craft Show, Beer & Wine tent, live reptile Foliage Weekend Chairlift Rides of the Vermont Cheese Council exhibit from reptiles on the move! The East Burke mad river glen. See the foliage from the and guided tours of the Plymouth Congregational Church will have a luncheon of summit of Stark mountain. ride the Cheese Factory; wagon rides, historic soup and sandwiches in the fellowship hall, a Single americas favorite chairlift. Breakfarm & craft demonstrations, cheese craft table, shoebox auction of local donations fast or lunch available in general Starks recipe contest, barbecue, and other Pub. admission: lift rides: $10 for from businesses and individuals, tag sale, cookie activities for the entire family. at adults, $5 for kids walk (a favorite), and a jelly cabinet full of jams 2:00 Pm, adam Boyce performs as and jellies. Charles ross taggart: Vermonts September 28 - The 2013 Peru Fair traveling entertainer, sponsored by the an old fashioned Country Fair! the Peru October 12 & 13 - 29th Annual Harvest Weekend Vermont Humanities Council. 10:00 am Fair will be celebrating its 31st year this Featured at Billings Farm & Museum 4:00 Pm. fall. there is something for everyone- arti10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Voted by the Vermont Chamsan crafts, music and dancing, rafes, pony rides and ber of Commerce a top 10 Fall event for 2013, the September 21-22 - 2013 Reebok Spartan Race magicians not to mention a pig roast and baked weekend features a husking bee and barn dance,
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goods. Please no dogs. all parking is at Bromley mtn with a free shuttle to the fair. admission is 6.00under 6 free. Proceeds to benet the Peru Scholarship Fund. September 28 - The Best Dam Walk/Run in Vermont the Half marathon Walk/run will start at 8 a.m. and the open Walk (individuals can walk whatever distance they like) will begin at 10.a.m. the trail through the woods is well marked and relatively at, so it is suitable to all types of walkers. the event takes place on an old railway bed formerly used by the Hoot, toot and Whistle railroad. the trail begins at the southern, or dam end of lake Whitingham and proceeds north along the lake. Half marathon walkers/runners will begin at 8 a.m. at the dam (1) and proceed north, turning around at the 6.55 mile marker (3) and returning to the dam. those entered in the open Walk category will begin at 10. a.m. and proceed north for as far as they choose to go and then return. there will be a marker on the trail at the 3.3 mile point. September 29 - 5th Annual Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin Festival Stowe. 11am to 4pm, featuring three rounds of competitive pumpkin chuckin at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm, with awards shortly after the last round. admission to the Festival will cost $5 for ages 5 and over, free for 4 and under. Parking is free. Food, beer and wine will be available for sale by the Stoweake. the Festival is a one-day event where do-it-Yourself mechanical wizards of all ages attempt to launch pumpkins as far as possible with trebuchets, which are medieval siege engines. along with the pumpkin chuckin contest comes music, childrens activities, a bounce house, chili cook-off, mini-olympics, and great food. For more information about the 5th annual Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin Festival, please visit the festivals website at http://vtpumpkinchuckin. blogspot.com/
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this year. Carvers will be setting up and doing demonstrations throughout the week and the popular quick carving events will start on Friday the 11th. at 1:30 and continue through out the weekend. We should have a minimum of 20 carvers attending this year. the Big Buzz is an annual event held on rte 103 in Chester Vermont. Chester Vermont is in the South Eastern part of the State it is the rst town off of Rte 91 exit 6 headed north. rte 103 is a heavily traveled by tourists and second home owners which makes Chester a perfect town for this sort of event. Please consider joining us as a carver or spectator it is fun to see whats being created and to meet the artists. October 12 - 23nd Annual Chili Cook-Off Come join the fun in this years chili cook off in the heart of ludlow, Vt! the public gets to vote for their favorite chili! Under the tent on depot Street. tasting begins at 11am. $8 for all-you-can-eat chili, bread, cider and ice cream! October 12 - 7th Annual Parrothead Party at Okemo okemo mountain resort presents a free concert featuring the sweet sounds of the islands as played by Jimmy Buffett tribute band the Cocabanana Band. the party, complete with food, drink and family fun, will start at noon rain or shine. Call (802) 228-1600.
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October 5-6 Vermont Antique Show magic mountain. Formerly the antiques show at Bromley, this years show features classic antiques at southern Vermonts most classic ski area.Saturday: Breakfast Preview from 8-10am - $15 regular admission 10a-4pm - $8, $7 with ad. Sunday: 10a-4p - $8, $7 with ad. October 9-14 - The Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival 2013 the Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival 2013 will be held oct. 9th 14th the week of Columbus day weekend. Columbus day is monday october 14th
Oktoberfests
September 21 2013 Otter Creek Oktoberfest - Middlebury Celebrate the coming of Fall with otter Creek Brewing Companys oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 21, from 12-6pm in Middlebury. Get your rst taste Double Dose IPA, our collaboration brew with lawsons Finest liquids, while Worthy Burger grills fresh, local burgers. music by Waylon Speed, lugo and dJ disco Phantom. all ages Welcome $20 admission includes a free drink. kids $10. kids Under 10 years old, Free. September 21 Trapp Family Lodge Oktoberfest Stowe live music, trapp Family lagers and seasonal & austrian food.location: 700 trapp Hill road, Stowe, Vt October 4-6 Stowe Oktoberfest Stowe the rotary Club of Stowe will host the 17th annual oktoberfest in 2013. Jackson ice arena is converted into a Bavarian village for one of the top 10 events in Vermont. a grand Parade opens oktoberfest on Saturday with marching bands, oats and classic cars. location: 350 Park St, Stowe, Vt 05672 October 4 - 6 Killington Brewfest Weekend - Killington Wet your whistle with a back-
drop of 4,241 of Vermonts nest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, a plethora of fabulous food offerings and over 60 of the nest craft beers in the region. one of killingtons most distinctive annual celebrations, the Brewfest gets bigger and bigger every year. now an action-packed three-day event with two sampling sessions, youve got plenty of time for all the activities, beer and food you can handle. October 12-13 Harpoon Oktoberfest Vermont Windsor the Windsor brewery of Harpoon hosts its Vermont oktoberfest a week after the festivities end at their Boston brewery. there will be lots of Harpoon beer, live oompah music, chicken dancing, and fall foliage. the Harpoon oktoberfest race is the Sunday before the festival this year. October 12-13 Mount Snow Oktoberfest & Harvest Art & Craft Festival West Dover the 16th annual mount Snow oktoberfest will feature german beer, cuisine, and games for kids and adults. its the 40th annual arts & Crafts Fair too. location: 39 mount Snow road, West dover, dover, Vermont 05356 October 12 Bennington Oktoberfest Bennington the north Bennington oktoberfest hosted by the norshaft lions and Bennington area Chamber of Commerce moves from mcCullough Park to Colgate Park this year. it will have live music featuring the rymanowski Brothers orchestra as well as Bavarian food, oktoberfest beer, family activities and arts & craft vendors. admission is $5. location: Historic Colgate Park, route 9 West October 13 Sugarbush Resort Oktoberfest - Warren Family friendly event with live music from opas oompah Band, beer garden, german games and kid-friendly Bavarian buffet and activities. location: 1840 Sugarbush access rd, Warren, Vt
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October 12 - 52nd Annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Festival art in the Park is Vermonts oldest running outdoor art festival. this year it celebrates its 52nd year. Fine art and crafts vendors, artist demonstrations, specialty foods, Vermont wine and beer, childrens activities and live music. art in the Park Festivals are held at the main Street Park, at the Junction of routes 4 & 7 in the heart of rutland. art in the Park has been named one of the Sunshine artist 200 Best, and voted rutland Heralds Best of the Best in the category of Best arts Festival. October 12 - ZOMBIE OUTBREAK!! there are zombies roaming rutland looking for delicious brains to feast on, your objective is to make sure the devoured brains are not YoUrS. Join the fun as the X-Bar form groups to make plans and survive the outbreak, come into X-Bar to get your tickets ($10), ofcial rules and the pesky waiver to sign. 18+ only, 6-11 pm. October 12 - 1st Annual Black River Folk & Blues Fest What better way to enjoy a Saturday than with music! Join us for an evening of Folk & Blues. entertaining us this year is Chris kleeman Band, the Break maids, rusty Belle, and gypsy reel. listen to the great sounds at the ludlow town Hall auditorium. tickets are $15 and you can either buy them at the door, online at www.fola.us or they can be purchased through: Peoples United Bank, Wine & Cheese depot, or Book noo October 13 Mad Dash Sugarbush. the 18th annual mad dash - sponsored by the mad river Path association - is a classic Vermont foot race drawing people of all ages and abilities who enjoy running, walking, sightseeing, family events and the great outdoors. there will be a 10k and a 5k run, a 5k walk, and a kids Fun run. 10 am to noon. admission: $30 (Pay online $25); kids (under 18) $15 October 19 - 8th Annual Pumpkin Carving Festival in Manchester, Vermont. Come help celebrate! activities will include kids games and bouncy house, a craft market, food vendors, fresh cider donuts, wagon rides, costume parade at 1 pm, a donut eating contest at 1:30 pm, scavenger hunt, the equinox nurserys famous corn maze and more. PUmPkin CarVing tHroUgHoUt tHe daY! Come celebrate fall in Vermont at the equinox Valley nursery, 1158 main Street, Historic route 7a manchester, Vermont. Fall fun for all ages. October 25 - 27 - Sixth Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit lego fans of all ages are invited to take part in BmaCs Sixth annual lego Contest for all ages. design and build an original lego structure according to the contest guidelines available below, or simply come view the contest entries on display at BmaC october 25-27, 2013. Website: www.brattleboromuseum.org/2010/07/21/bmacs-third-annu October 26 - Rutlands 54th Annual Halloween Parade Floats, marching bands and local dignitaries parade
Haunted Houses
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October 4-5 & 11-12 Reservations are Required! Limited Tickets sold each night - weve sold out the past 12 years. this years haunt will include wagon rides, a mile walk of terror through a haunted corneld and buildings including animatronics, the mostly live residents of dead nortH and special effects. Food and drink is also available for purchase before and after the haunted. not recommended for young children or persons with health concerns. We have had 8 year olds who loved dead nortH and 25 year olds who were too scared to ever go through again. everyone is different, so you can decide if terror is your thing. Your screams only encourage us. dead nortH is located at the great Vermont Corn maze, in north danville, Vt, but is an entirely separate area. the actual great maze will be closed at night (during the Hauntings).
to the goal of scaring you to death. this event is especially popular with the college crowd. this year, the ghouls have taken over an entire neighborhood of empty homes near the airport in South Burlington. tickets ($10) can be purchased and printed on their website. the show runs the last two weekends in october, on thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
The Haunted Forest, Williston
33rd Annual Pittsford Haunted House
October 18-19 & 25-26 Family Fun for everyone, some new attractions, ticket sales are 6 9 pm which includes a wagon ride to the Haunted House, tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for children up to 12 years old, mot recommended for children under 6, parking is next to the Town Ofce, Plains Road, Pittsford. Follow the signs off U S route 7.
October 24-26 a classic Halloween event in Chittenden County, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. 6,000 people attend this annual event, which is more family-friendly than nightmare Vermont. the Haunted Forest is literally in the woods: You are taken on trails, lit by 1,000 carved Jack-o-lanterns, from one set to another. Spooky stories are told and scares are had. (Well, dUH. Youre in the woods. at night. in the dark.) Bring a hat and gloves, and wear your longjohns, it gets cold. this event also runs for the last two weekends in october, on thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. nighttime shows are $12.50, and matinees are $8.50.
The Magic Hat Brewery Resurrects The Night of the Living Dead
Nightmare Vermont
October 24-27 & 30 if you think the Saw movies are for sissies, then this event should be right up your alley. nightmare Vermont has been scaring the bejesus out of people since 2004. the dementeder, creative geniuses behind this interactive haunted house spend many hours preparing for this annual event and bring theatrical-level special effects through downtown rutland to celebrate Halloween, begins at 6:30 p.m.
October 31 7:00pm to 10:00pm at echo lake aquarium. Halloween night, the magic Hat Brewing Company resurrects the night of the living dead at echo lake aquarium. Featuring perplexing performances by Papadosio, Spiritual rez, the Human Canvas, Serotheft, Schadenfreude Circus, Sambutacada, and more! Join us for a night of delirious dancing, diabolical drumming, posthumous portraits, and bewitching brews. enter in the best group costume contest for your chance to win $500. tickets on sale now at Flynntix.org $20 advance, $25 doS, must be 21+ For more information go to magicHat.net/ nold lms are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. October 26 - An Evening with Paula Poundstone Windham & Windsor Housing trust is pleased to host Paula Poundstone at 7:30pm at the newly renovated latchis theatre in Brattleboro, Vermont. this fundraising event will feature a special appearance by tom Bodett. Paula is recognized as one of Comedy Centrals 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. Both Paula and tom appear on Wait Waitdont tell me, a radio show heard in 5 million homes across the country.
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October 26 - 4th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series Billings Farm & museum will host the 4th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series, beginning on Saturday, october 26, 2013 and continuing on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. through april 5, 2014. Fourteen award-winning lms and documentaries from around the world have been selected for the big screen in the museums theater, with high denition digital projection and dolby surround-sound. all
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Burke Mountain & Foliage Festival
September 28, 2013
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10th Annual Vermont Fine Furniture,Woodworking & Forest Festival

September 28-29
Woodworking Festival at Woodstock High School 496 Woodstock Road (Route 4) Admission: $10, adults (18 and older) Forest to Furniture Festival at MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park 54 Elm St Admission: Free Saturday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am -4:30 pm Attend the premiere woodworking event in Woodstock, Green and Gold Weekend Vermont, and shop for the best Vermont made wood October 4-5 products including wooden furniture, bowls, baskets, Mad River Glen jewelry, carvings, flooring and cabinetry. The event features a Saturday: 900 am 6:00 pm free shuttle ride to theMarsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Sunday: 11:00 am 4:00 pm Historical Park where visitors can take Park tours, watch The season opener at Mad River Glen begins with more woodworking demonstrations, and learn how the Park maintenance on trails and the Stark Mountain Hill Climb Service cares for the forests that provide craftsmen with the Running Race. All proceeds will support the Stark resources they use. Oktoberfest. Pho Mountain Foundations maintenance and wes
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Admission: $25, early bird; $30, advance; $35, day of; $10, designated drivers Tastings will be held in the Snowshed Lodge, with other weekend activities around the resort. Killingtons three-day brew festival, now in its ninth year, features two tasting sessions over two days with over 20 Vermont breweries pouring over 60 distinctive varieties. The weekend also features a brew-themed golf tournament on October 4 at the Killington Golf Course with dinner to follow. The weekend concludes with brunch and yoga sessions available at the Killington Grand Hotel.
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Discover Food & Wine Festival

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Smugglers notch Resort Jeffersonville 5:00 pm 7:30 pm Admission: $29 Now in its fifth year, Discover Food & Wine offers an evening of tastings over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The event during Vermonts legendary foliage season showcases the states specialty foods, including cheeses, chocolate, coffee and more. Wine tastings feature U.S. and international wines, plus a special selection from Vermont vineyards. Guests can mingle with and learn from enthusiastic food and wine experts. The event will feature 12 varieties of wine, samplings of many of Vermonts specialty foods such as cheeses, chocolates, maple products, sauces and marinades, baked goods; appetizers prepared by the Resorts Morse Mountain Grille, and jazz and blues standards by Jenni Johnson.
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Stowes Oktoberfest
October 4-6
Town of Stowe Events Field Stowe Friday: 7-11 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 8:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am 4:00 pm Admission: $10, adults & seniors; $5, juniors (Ages 9-20); Free, children under age 9 with paid family member For three days, Stowes Oktoberfest transforms the Town of Stowes event field into a Bavarian village, in the annual celebration of the harvest and fall foliage. This year
trail work on the Long Trail on Stark y of Mountain. The Mad River Glen Homeowners Association as well as the Mad River Glen Co-Op will have their respective meetings in the evening. Sunday will feature the traditional Green and Gold Chicken BBQ and the Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb Bike Race.
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By Evan Johnson BOLTON, VT. Hikers on Vermonts historic Long Trail will find traveling through the Winooski River Valley a much easier task, thanks to a bridge over the Winooski River in Bolton. The Green Mountain Club broke ground on a suspension footbridge on September 16 and expects to make major progress on the bridge this fall, eventually completing construction in the spring of 2014. When completed, the bridge will provide a more direct link for hikers and backpackers between Camels Hump and Mount Mansfield. The 224-foot pedestrian bridge will circumvent three major obstacles in the narrow Winooski Valley: the river, an active
GMC breaks ground on Winooski River Bridge
A yoga program at Stratton Resort called Wonderlust gets guests and locals outside to enjoy the views and fresh air.
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rail line and Interstate 89. Previous efforts to span the river date back to 1912, when the state drafted legislation for the construction of a bridge. In 1913, the state allocated $500 for construction, which failed when the town of Bolton refused to assume responsibility for maintaining it. Since then, a 3.5-mile detour on roads with heavy automobile traffic and rowboat rides from a local farmer were the hallmarks of crossing the river. The GMC has raised more than a $1 million in donations for construction and will utilize more than $500,000 in state funding for land conservation and trail maintenance that will relocate the trail onto conserved land as well as connecting the bridge to Mount Mansfield State Forest above Bolton Valley.
Littleton.N.H. to revive ski area with rope tow

LITTLETON, N.H. Plans are in the works to bring back the Mount Eustis ski area in northern New Hampshire, which has been closed since the early 1970s. The town of Littleton will lease the 33-acre property to the nonprofit Mt. Eustis Ski Hill Group for $1 a year. A three-year lease starts Oct. 1. The Caledonian-Record reports the plan is to reopen the slopes for skiers and local school ski programs after Jan. 1. It would be run by volunteers and funded through donations. Mount Eustis has two open trails and a natural gladed area in between. A 1,300-foot rope tow powered by a gas engine is being rehabilitated by automotive technologies students at Littleton High School to provide rides to the top.
Mt. Philo Inn opens boutique lodging

Charlotte, VT After extensive renovation including upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, new beds and bedding, landscaping and signage, the Mt. Philo Inn is opening its doors. The property most recently functioned as long-term apartment rentals, but is now a boutique inn for guests staying two nights or longer. We are catering to travelers looking for the privacy and comfort of a country home, but with the amenities of a boutique hotel, said innkeeper David Garbose. During the redesign and renovation project, the owners preserved the inns original woodwork, sourced local building materials, commissioned artwork from local artisans, and decorated with a minimalist and eclectic style. The Inn offers four suites, ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 square feet. The 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom suites are located in separate wings of the building. Featuring a private entrance and porches, each suite has been upgraded with a full kitchen equipped for cooking and entertaining, and stocked with a breakfast basket of Vermont products. Bathrooms feature showers and vanities made from Danby marble quarried in Vermont, and Vermont-made organic soaps and other natural amenities.
Inn at Waters Edge receives Bed & Breakfast honor

LUDLOW, VT. The Inn at Waters Edge in Ludlow was recently selected as part of the Select Registry for bed and breakfast inns. The Ludlow inn is situated on Echo Lake and the Black River, less than a dozen miles from either Okemo Resort or Killington Resort.
The inn features 11 guestrooms and suites with antique furnishing, fireplaces, and mountain, river or lake views. The AAA Four-Diamond inn serves a country breakfast and a four-course dinner featuring Vermont gourmet cuisine with a farm-to-table focus.
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THE 2013-2014 SKI COLLECTION
Skis are better than ever, but testing is key to better skiing
By Tony Crespi These new skis take skiing up a notch, says former U.S. Ski Team Racer and Olympic Veteran Pam Fletcher. There are so many choices we didnt have years ago, but its important to figure out what equipment is right for you. Thats when the fun begins! In truth, while elite skiers like Fletcher will use multiple pairs of skis for different conditions and challenges, many recreational skiers seek one ski best suited for their overall weekend adventures. The challenge is that while skis once were generally produced on a single continuum from novice to racing, today it is more helpful to think of ski choices as falling in veritable families of products. These families may include race skis, front side carving skis, all-mountain skis, all-mountain twin tips, big mountain powder skis, womens skis, junior skis, as well as backcountry skis. In fact, some companies add target-specific categories. Overwhelmed? Well try to help. These new skis are truly very exciting, notes Jed Duke, director of product development for Blizzard Skis. I think readers need to recognize, though, what each family represents. If you are an Eastern skier, youll want a ski for groomed snow. If you ski a lot out West where the snow is softer and the possibility for powder greater, you may want a little wider ski or a second ski for powder. Pick a ski for where you ski. While we tested dozens of skis from multiple families, we recognize that this kind of approach is simply not reasonable for most skiers. To help, we tracked tens of thousands of vertical feet - day after day - testing ski after ski. We tested multiple brands. We tested multiple models. I also tested different lengths in specific models. We worked diligently. We took copious notes. Exciting? To ensure consistency we used one test track: one trail. That meant skiing approximately 100,000 feet of vertical on one single run. Day after day. It was work, not play. But to be truthful, on my lunch break most days, I took my favorite test skis to challenging terrain. Thats when we played, and on skis I would love to use daily. The range in skis we tested was extraordinary and many new skis seemed dazzling, exhibiting even better performance than last year. All the companies are really working diligently to make better products, explains Blizzards Duke. Thats why these new models are so exciting. And many companies are striving to add more technology at lower price points. So many of these lowerpriced skis really ski great. Some have great edge grip. Some are more playful. And some are at competitive price points. Its really exciting. Somehow we topped last year, adds Geoff Curtis, Vice President at Volkl. A lot goes into making new skis and into putting together different technologies. Its not just rocker. Its not just sidecut. We blend all the components and strive for a perfect set-up. Good skis just make skiing so much more fun. Its true. But be realistic. Not all skis can perform equally in all conditions. On hard Eastern conditions some skis shined. I grinned with delight on my lunch break skiing on the new Blizzard Power 800 Suspension IQ a front side hard snow charger. It just seemed a perfect Eastern ski. But during my test runs I was delighted to find that the Rossignol Pursuit Series highlights a new era for Rossi. And I gasped with surprise on the high quality of base and edge preparation on the Kastle Race slalom ski. But let me add that no matter the product, tuning or a lack of tuning can enhance or detract from the performance of any ski. Interested for more? Here are notes from the test track:
Finding the ski for you!
Waist 98 mm. Lengths: 173,180,187 Theory: The Theory also uses a wood core with a 95mm waist, dark red and black graphics, and all mountain, tip and tail, rocker. This ski boasts a great look and loves speed. Waist 95mm, Lengths: 168,177,186 Panic: The updated Panic also uses a wood core with an 87mm waist and all-mountain rocker to create a versatile ski. This ski can charge! Hard! But it also was ideal on the hard snow. Its fun. Waist, 87 mm: Lengths: 149,157,165,173,181 All Mountain Nomad Series No matter where you ski, the Nomad Series can be enticing. With 7 models these skis use all-mountain rocker with 15 percent rocker in the tip. These are solid Eastern skis with waist widths ranging from a nice 73 mm for rapid edge grip to 86 mm for those who seeking softer snow versatility. Here are the offerings: Crimson TI: The new Crimson TI has an 86mm waist, offers great versatility, and blends solid edge grip with easy turn initiation. It turned easily. Held strongly. And could ski all conditions. From shooting trees to carving the front side this is a great daily driver. Waist 86mm, Lengths 170, 178,186 Blackeye TI: With a new waist of 81mm this was a fun ride. It skis strongly on hard snow and has an easy turning appreciated by skiers from intermediates to experts. It seems more forgiving than the Crimson
TI, easier to turn, but sufficiently powerful to appeal to all but the strongest all mountain chargers. (There is also a new Blackeye Model without Titanium). Waist 81mm, Lengths 160,167,174,181 Smoke TI: With a 76mm waist, the Smoke TI is deceptively strong and tailored to intermediates and mellow experts looking for a forgiving ride, and the occasional fast cruise. Its fun. Waist 76mm, Lengths 157,164,171,178 Personal Pick: The Blackeye TI was just fun.
ATOMIC SKIS
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BLIZZARD SKIS
Atomic Skis are a staple in racing. In this course, using proven race driven designs Atomic continues to offer stellar performance, while varying the amount of rocker depending on the mission. With 46 offerings excluding rentals here is a sampling 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. While that wider waist is more likely to appeal to those who spend time in the trees or woods, it boasts solid grip on piste. Waist 103 mm. Lengths: 174,182,190 Alibi: With a waist of 98mm this wood core ski also uses tip and tail rocker. While that somewhat narrower waist is more likely to appeal to Eastern skiers, it is wide enough for those who spend a good amount of time in the trees.
Over the past few seasons Blizzard skis have stunned skiers with their edge grip and general performance. The Magnum 8 TI is one of the most versatile skis, notes PSIA Examiner Brian Whatley. These skis have great edge grip, adds Bromley Mountain Trainer and PSIA Examiner Emeritus Charlie Rockwell. Truly, from a small niche brand it has become, well, an industry leader. With more than 38 models this line is as deep as, well, the snow from a blizzard. Heres a sampling: Free Mountain series Bodacious: The widest in this series, coming flat for binding choice, it has a 118 mm waist for deep powder and off-piste performance. Good for out West. The turn radius is 32 m for big-big arcs. Waist 118 mm. Lengths: 176, 186, 196. Bonafide: Features a 98 mm waist, stunning graphics, and a 20.5 m radius. It arcs and holds with amazing grip. Its a true free mountain ski. Ideal for those who ski off
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piste. Waist: 98mm. Lengths: 166, 173, 180, 187. Brahma: This was surprising. With that 88 mm waist it demonstrated surprising edge grip. And with a 19 m radius it was surprisingly versatile for both long and shorter arcs. Its a good all mountain ski, East or West. All Mountain Magnum Series Magnum 8.5 Ti: This ski is the top of the series, coming wide enough for powder, but built strong enough to hold Eastern hardpack. With a 19 m radius it likes to arc, and cruises beautifully. Ski comes flat, allowing personal choice for bindings. Waist: 85mm, Lengths: 167,174,181. Magnum 8.0 Ti: This ski was my favorite in this series. With an 80 mm waist it gripped more easily, and with a 17 m radius it arcs. It turned with surprising ease for such powerful ski. The titanium enhances edge grip. Like the 8.5, this ski uses flip-core technology. Again, its a flat ski. Waist: 80mm, Lengths: 158, 165,172,179. Magnum 80.0 CA: Like the 8.0TI, but with carbon, this ski was amazingly forgiving and versatile. It was fun. Waist: 80mm, Lengths 158,165,172,179 Magnum 7.7 TI Suspension IQ: This new offering comes with a 77mm waist and 17mm radius. A gem for intermediates and lighter experts, this is a lot of ski for a modest price. The ski uses the IQ System that seems to enhance edge grip. A Best Buy for the pocket-conscious. Waist: 77mm, Lengths 153,160,1677,174 Power Series G Power Full Suspension IQ: This series marries race performance with all-mountain versatility. Using the IQ System, the G Power is one of 3 powerful high performance front side groomers. With a 75 mm waist and 17 m radius, it carves like a razor and is fast. Waist 75 mm, Lengths: 167,174, 181. R Power Full Suspension IQ: Also using the IQ System, and with a nice 72 mm waist, it boasts a 18m radius. Intended for front side cruisers, this ski was powerful. Waist 72mm, Lengths: 160, 167, 174, 181. Power 800 Suspension IQ: The new Power 800 Suspension IQ, like two of the race skis, lacks the FS System the long arms in the front and rear, something many racers have requested. This ski uses an integrated Marker Binding, and stunning graphics with a forgiving all-mountain, front side 18 m radius. This is the ski I chose during my lunch break. Id have liked to keep cruising all day. The smile factor? Off the scale.
Race Series WRC Racing Suspension: This amazingly powerful ski boasts a 20m radius and 71 mm waist for hard snow. Like the FIS Race skis, there are no arms front and rear. Its not necessary. Forget idling. This is for the front side expert seeking to enjoy high speeds and long arcs. Waist 71 mm, Lengths: 167,172, 177, 182, 186 SRC Racing Suspension: With 70 mm waist and 13 m radius this skis is ideal for those seeking a slalom flavor. This is a Ferrari. Waist 70mm Lengths 156,160,165 Personal Pick: I liked the Power 800 Suspension IQ so much I skipped my lunch and soared on the upper mountain.
Waist 75mm, Lengths 146,156,166, 176. The Chrome Series Chrome 78 Pro: The top of a three-ski series, the 78 Pro heads a new on-trail series offering carving performance with race-like features. This is a wood core ski with vertical sidewalls for maximum grip. Uniquely, the plate can be adjusted in a fixed or floating position to taste. The 19m radius and 78mm waist appeals to experts. Waist: 78mm. Lengths: 165, 172, 1788, 184. Chrome 72 Pro XP: The ski has an appealing 72mm waist and is a wonderful all-mountain cruising ski. It is versatile. Fun. Waist: 72mm. Lengths: 158, 165, 172, 178. The Speed Series Speed Course PRO: The Speed Series features three race ski designs for expert and elite skiers; features a great edge grip. The Speed Course PRO is the non-FIS ski. With a 74mm waist and 16 m radius, this is a classic racing design for aggressive hard charging experts. Waist 74mm, Lengths 165,172,178, 184 Personal Pick: Chrome 72 Pro XP.
Supershape Magnum: The Magnum was a personal favorite. With a 72mm waist it easily sliced the hard Eastern hardpack on the test tack and deftly held speed in a range of turns. This ski personifies the new Heads. The graphics also captured applause on the lift. Waist 72mm; Lengths 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 Allride Series REV 105: The ALLRIDE Series is intended for skiers seeking an all-mountain playground. While not boasting the high speed limits of the Performance Series, the Allride Series uses 20% rocker and 80% camber to enhance soft snow versatility for off-piste adventures. In addition, skiers will find wider waists ideal for deeper snow. The REV 105 is the widest and the top of the line yielding a 16 radius for a longer, larger turn. Waist 105mm; Lengths 171, 181, 191 REV 85 Pro: The 85 Pro in a 170 length was enjoyable on hard snow. The graphics are appealing, the ski boasts a 15.9 radius, yielding a nice intermediate turn radius, and edge grip was surprisingly solid for a ski equally at home off piste. For many skiers this may be the one-quiver ski. Waist 86mm; Lengths 163, 170, 177, 184 REV 80 Pro: The 80 Pro is an amazing price point for this performance. The 14.8 radius was ideal for Eastern trails, but the mildly wider waist would easily adapt to occasional off-piste adventures. Waist 81mm; Lengths 156, 163, 170, 177, 184 REV 75: Eastern skiers seeking a more modest waist will smile on the REV 75 that boasts a 75 waist. With carbon, the ski is ideal for lighter or mid-weight skiers. At intermediate speeds this ski shines and only wobbled at the higher ranges. That said, its a lot of ski for the money. Waist 75mm; Lengths 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 Integrale 009: The 09 is the top of three Integrale models with increasingly narrower waists. These are fabulous skis for intermediate skiers. The 009 has a power-rail underfoot, and arcs a tight 13.2 radius turn. Waist 75mm; Lengths 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 Personal Pick: The Supershape Magnum was ideal for front side Eastern skiing. The 72mm underfoot was solid for hard snow and the 13.1m radius easily sliced sharp, fast turns. Its worth a test ride as this truly embodies the new shape of Head skis.
DYNASTAR SKIS
Dynastars remain a popular choice, especially for racers and elite experts. Linked with Lange Ski Boots and Look Bindings, these are powerful. Hand-crafted in Chamonix, this line of 43 offerings are consistently on the feet of many of the fastest skiers in the world. CHAM Freeride Series Cham 127: Introduced last year, the Cham Series features a long rocker tip with classic camber under foot. The 127 is the widest of seven Cham models with a long 22m radius. This ski is designed for big mountain enthusiasts, and would excel off-piste. Waist 127, Lengths 189 cm Cham 97: Boasting a 97mm waist and 16m radius, this ski likes a big turn and accommodates soft snow both on and off trail. Its for powerful, expert skiers. (I liked the 172 and 178 best.) Cham 87: With a 16m radius but 87 waist, this ski accommodates Eastern skiing. It would seem nicely built for intermediates and easy riding advanced skiers. Waist 87mm, Lengths 166, 172, 178, 184 The Outland All-Mountain Series Outland 80 XT: The second to the top of this 3-ski line, these skis use all-mountain rocker, which has moderate tip and tail rise as well as a solid wood core. Good for carving on the groomer with moderate off-trail versatility. The skis blend vertical sidewalls and cap construction. The 80 XT boasts an 80mm waist and 15m radius. Good intermediate to expert ski. Waist: 80mm, Lengths: 158,165,172, 178,184. Outland 75: The 75 boasts a 15m radius and 75 mm waist, for easier edge hold. Its a great ski for a range of beginners and intermediates on groomed runs. Its easy to ski. Fun too.
HEAD SKIS
While Head skis were a staple on the mountain decades ago, they have been less visible the past few. These new offerings may change that. In fact, this year the test team was deeply impressed by the quality, performance and price points. There are 53 models. The Performance Series Supershape Titan: The Performance Series includes 6 models ranging from the Supershape Titan to the Limited. Head has strived for the shape of perfection in this series melding race technology, rocker and a V shape. These skis are for front side skiers seeking high speed and near race performance. These include 10% rocker and 90% camber. The bindings are a system binding that slides onto the ski. The Titan is the top of the line and skis with a powerful feel yielding a fast turning 14.3 radius. It felt strong. Solid. Those seeking that wider width will enjoy the 80 mm waist while those seeking a narrower race feel may prefer the Rally. Waist 80mm; Lengths 156,163,170,177 Supershape Rally: The Rally felt fabulous for Eastern snow with that 76 radius. I found the 170 pleasant but the 163 may be of appeal to many seeking to crank extra turns on smaller mountains. Edge grip was solid, the ski was smooth on hard snow, and price was stunning. Waist 76mm; Lengths 149, 156, 163, 170, 177
KASTLE SKIS
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A ski boot thats light, fast and comfortable thanks to improved carbon fiber technology
By ANGELO LYNN Talk to Dave Dodge and Bill Doble about their composite ski boot, called the Dodge Boot, and theyll tell you straight up that its different. They will feel different on your feet in the shop. They will feel different on the hill. And they will perform differently, say the two. And then theyll tell you why. The carbon fiber material is a third lighter. Less weight means quicker foot speed. With the same amount of effort, they say, skiers can move their feet from turn to turn more than 30 percent faster. Lower mass also equals less fatigue. And then theres this bit of physics: lower mass = higher frequency of vibration = lower amplitude = less edge chatter = better snow contact. Or in laymens terms, less unsprung weight on the ski means your edges stay engaged with the snow, just like a light-weight magnesium wheel on a race car helps the suspension keep the wheel planted on the track. (Dodge races high-performance cars, as well.) The more your ski stays on the snow, of course, the faster you go and the more control you have. If youre following this, youve been on skis for a couple years or more and youd be right to assume that Dodge and Doble are not two up-start yahoos experimenting in their garage on some hair-brained idea. On the contrary, both are accomplished ski racers, been in the ski manufacturing business for decades, and four years ago decided to finally do what they had separately been talking about doing for years: start a company based on the simple idea of making the best ski boot possible. As longtime ski racers, weve experienced first-hand many of skiings innovations and been frustrated that todays boot technology hasnt kept pace with ski and binding technology, they say, adding that both of them had spent many years in product development and marketing working for companies large and small and seen how many terrific ideas get quashed by too many under-informed managers and uninspired designers. The stars aligned in 2009, and Dodge Ski Boots was born, allowing them the opportunity, they say, to follow our passion, our gut and our experience, without compromise. Dodge graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Manufacturing and Management Engineering. He joined the team at Rossignol Ski Company in Williston, Vt., as quality control/materials engineer from 1976 to 1980, then moved up to senior design engineer for the next six years. He started his own consulting firm, Composite Developments, in 1986 to 93, based in Burlington, then worked as director for research and development at Burton Snowboards from 93-99, before once again returning to his own consulting business, Composite Developments, Inc, from 99 to the present. Dodge has more than 200 patents worldwide, and is president of the limited partnership he and Doble formed to manufacture Dodge Ski Boots. Besides his business background, Dodge was a three-time NCAA Division 1 All-American in skiing; 1989 USSA Masters National Champion; and North Atlantic Regional Conference Champion GT3 Sports Car Club of America. Racing runs in the family. Dodges father, Duffy, raced for UVM back in the day, and he and his bother grew up ski racing. His brother, Peter, was on the US Ski Team and was World Pro Champ back in the 1980s. Hes the ski coach at Dartmouth College today. Doble brings an extensive background in product management, marketing and business development with Rossignol Skis, U.S. Tobacco, HeadFirst Sports and others, plus holds over ten patents. His ski-racing resume includes being a member of the U.S Ski Team. Doble and Dodge are active, managing partners in the business and operate out of a barn in Essex, Vermont with what they say is a great view of Mount Mansfield terrific inspiration, but also a distraction if the snow looks good and the sun is shining! Before the snow flies and theyre out the door headed for the Q: The appeal of making a lighter, stiffer ski boot has been an industry goal for several years, could you summarize those industry efforts, when it started and the obstacles to overcome? A: The ski boot industry hasnt done much with ski boots for 40 years. Scott made a light-weight boot back in the 70s and early 80s. It was quite popular but also quite fragile. There were some efforts to use new materials in the 70s such as the Raichle Red Hot made from fiberglass, the Rosemont made from aluminum and few others. There was the rear entry period in the 80s, but by the 90s everything returned to the four-buckle front entry injection molded rubber boot. Not much different than what Bob Lange first made. Several boot companies have made prototype
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Dave Dodge, left, and Bill Doble, right, custom-make their composite ski boots out of an old barn in Essex, Vermont. Outside are the tempting slopes of Stowes Mount Manseld.
the ground up. Q: Describe the basics of your boot, and how its different than todays injection-mold boots. A: The geometry is conventional in almost every respect, except for the heel track. We only have three buckles because the lower is so stiff that a fourth buckle would be redundant. The difference is in the materials and the benefits they bring. Q: Most of us grasp that a lighter boot allows the skier to move the ski more quickly (30 percent faster, you say), but how does the lighter boot calm the ski (less chatter on the surface) and provide better surface contact thereby also creating more speed? A: Think of the difference between a wood tennis racket and a carbon fiber racket. When you make something lighter with the same geometry it will vibrate at a higher frequency and lower amplitude. If you make it stiffer it will also vibrate at a higher frequency and lower amplitude. If you do both to sufficient degree the amplitude of the vibration will be so small that you cannot feel it and with a ski boot the amplitude will be small enough that the ski edge never disengages from the snow. Q: Do the same characteristics in the boot create more stability? A: More stability comes from a boot that does not deflect under load and a light boot means less un-sprung weight that allows the skier to get the ski back on the ground more quickly after hitting a bump. Think of the difference between a truck with tall tires and (See Dodge Boots, page 27)
composite (carbon fiber) boots in the last decade, but no one has been able to build a boot that was practical enough even for World Cup competition. They were too fragile, too expensive, too difficult to manufacture and almost impossible to get on. Q: What qualities or advancements in technology make the Dodge Boot successful where other previous attempts have not been? A: We use a thermoplastic composite material that is more impact resistant. We invented a method of dividing the boot into several easy to manufacture parts and a method of assembling them together. We invented a feature that allows a skier to get his foot into a boot with a very stiff lower shell with reasonable ease. Q: Youve been working on this design and concept for the past several years and formally made the jump in 2009, what have been your biggest breakthroughs so far in the development of the boot? A: The heel track that allows the boot to go onto your foot much more easily and the manufacturing process. There are no turn key processes for composite manufacturing. Injection molding is a turn key process. You design the parts, hand them to a toolmaker, put the tool in an injection-molding machine and push the button. But with composites usually much of the process has to be invented from
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THE 2013-2014 SKI COLLECTION

were a surprise. Honestly. They were also impeccably tuned. I was stunned. The RX Race Cross Series RX SL: This series embodies three new models designed for on-piste performance with stability at speed. The RX SL is intended for short turns. With stunning white graphics and matching bindings, this ski targeted athletic performers. Eastern skiers know that this narrower waist maximizes edge engagement. Waist 68mm, Lengths 156, 166 RX 12: The RX 12 is intended to provide edge control with a nice medium arc. Its beautiful. Fun. Softer and forgiving. It soared and turned almost effortlessly. Waist 70mm, Lengths 168, 176, 184 The LX Light Cross Series (All Mountain) The LX 72: The LX Series includes three models which I found fun, forgiving and sporty. The 72 (waist) is a graceful ski with a sufficiently narrow waist to offer nice appeal for Eastern skiers. Intermediates? This is fabulous offering. Waist 72mm, Lengths 146, 154, 162, 170 The LX 82: The 82 is wider underfoot and will appeal to those balancing both on and off-piste. Its fun. Waist 82mm; Lengths 156, 164, 172, 180 TheMXMountainCrossSeries: MX 78: The MX Series is an all mountain, high performance ski. This includes three models of varying waists. Kastle claims its the hammer for every nail on the mountain. The MX 78 is seen as an on-piste ski able to easily transition to the backside. Waist 78: Lengths 158, 168, 178. Waist 83, Lengths: 153, 163, 173, 183 Waist 88: Lengths: 158, 168, 178, 188 Personal Picks; The RX SL. Its perfect for Eastern hardpack, and the graphics are simply exquisite. The All Mountain AMP Series AMP Rictor 90XTi: The Rictor is one of 7 skis in the AMP Series. At 90mm under foot with a 20m radius, this felt like a hard charging, Western ski designed for huge arcs. It is designed to bridge the gap between an all mountain ski and a Freeride ski. Waist 90mm; Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184. AMP Rictor 82XTi: This new Rictor has a more versatile 82mm waist, a 17 m radius, and a metal laminate to dampen. It still skis like a wider ski, and felt well suited to mixing soft snow off-piste with soft on piste. Waist: 82mm. Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184. AMP 80X and 80XTi: These two models are similar with the Ti feeling slightly more powerful. Both are responsive, stable, fun. Waist 80mm; Lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177. AMP 72, 76, 76Ti: These offer narrower waists. Well suited for less powerful skiers and those favoring soft snow and intermediate terrain. Waist 72mm; Lengths: 146, 153, 160, 167, 174 Waist 76mm; Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170, 177. Freeride Collection Annex 98 : The 98 is the narrowest of this six-ski collection with a 21m radius for the fastest, straightest lines. This is for those who ski straight down the mountain, fast. Waist 98mm; Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191. Annex 118: Seth Morrison Pro Model: The Pro Model is a big mountain ski, boasting a 26m radius, wide waist, new tip and a design built for sped. Western escapes for extreme terrain? This is its forte. Waist 118 mm; Lengths: 174, 181, 188. Personal Pick: AMP Rictor 82XTi
Continued from page 21 Experience 88: The ski is strong in softer snow, but still has strong edge grip. It blends on and off trail versatility. Waist 88; Lengths: 162, 170, 178, 186. Experience 78,76,74: These vary in versatility with a 117m radius in the 78, 17.2m radius in the 76 and a 15.2 m radius in the 74. All have wood cores, with carbon in the 78 and 74. If you love a Rossi, take a test ride. These are amazingly fun and forgiving, but with this line they vary from ski to ski. A test ride is required. Waist 78: 150, 158, 166, 174, 182 Waist 76: 136, 146, 156, 166, 186 Waist 74: 136, 146, 156, 166, 176 Personal Pick: Pursuit 18. It personifies a great Rossi. For years Volkl was a cult ski. That changed. 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. Thats still true. With 57 skis, excluding rentals, the line is deep. The V-Werks Collection V Werks leads the Frontside Series with three skis featuring a metal hybrid construction, using titanal and carbon. The ski have an integrated binding and wood core and feel like classic Volkls. V Werks RTM: This is my favorite. The ski is strong, stable and with a 84mm waist, it holds hard snow like Velcro. The radius varies by length with a nice 15.8m in the 166 and 16.9m in the 171. Each length truly skis differently and emphasizes the need for that test ride. Waist 84mm; Lengths: 166, 171, 176, 181. V Werks Code Speedwall: The Code uses a narrower 76mm waist. Its light and playful. Waist: 76mm. Lengths: 164, 171, 178, 185. The Mountain Series (RTM) (frontside) This 7-model series offers a variety in waists, and a range in rocker. In other words, the skis truly vary model to model. RTM 84, 81, 80,77, 75iS, 75, and 73: With increasingly modest waists, these skis boasts a tremendous range of choices for skiers, and the ability to select a ski almost customized to your desires. Waists: 84: Lengths: 166, 171, 176, 181 81: Lengths: 161, 166, 171, 176, 181 80: Lengths: 161, 166, 171, 176, 181 77: Lengths: 161, 166, 171, 176 75: Lengths: 153, 159, 166, 173 73: Lengths: 153, 159, 166, 1783 The Frontside Code Series Code Speedwall L: This is a TI ski using a 76mm waist for harder snow, and a deep side-cut yielding a 15.3m radius in the 164 and 16.9 in the 171. Tip and tail rocker provide a front-side performance. Volkl lovers will smile. Its a satisfying ride. Waist: 76mm. Lengths: 164, 171, 178, 185. Code Speedwall S: The new S uses a 74mm waist and shorter radius turn. This may be the most versatile Volkl ski to date. Waist: 74mm. Lengths: 159, 166, 173, 180. Personal Pick: The V Werks 84. If you made it this far, you can see that picking new skis is challenging. The good news is that there is a wide array of great skis. But take a test ride. And, as you do, evaluate that smile factor. Thats the real ruler. Contributing writer Tony Crespi has served as a Ski School Supervisor and Development Team Coach. A frequent contributor to publications throughout snow country, his column is published throughout the season.
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ROSSIGNOL SKIS
As the largest ski manufacturer in the world, these are some of the finest Rossis Ive skied in a decade. Pursuit Series (on trail) Pursuit HP TI : This is the top of a 4-ski line designed for the hardpack. This ski uses traditional camber with subtle tip rocker, traditional sidewalls, and wood cores. These are rock stable. With an 81 mm waist this is the widest of the series, and uses titanium for power. I felt the power! With a 16.8 m radius, it likes to arc long and fast. Waist 81mm; Lengths 163,170, 177 Pursuit 18: 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 Eastern 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: With a 16m radius it seems versatile, and with a 74 mm waist it rolls easily onto edge. It seems ideal for old school skiers, while offering new technology. Waist 74mm; Lengths 149, 156,163, 170, 177 Pursuit 12TI: The narrowest in the line, the ski offers a 13.6 m radius for narrower turns and a nice 70 mm waist for Eastern hardpack. This is an easy, forgiving ski, with surprising performance. It would make a wonderful daily driver for dedicated front side skiers. Waist 70mm; Lengths: 149, 156, 1673, 170, 177. All Snow Experience Series Experience 98: The 6-ski Experience series features progressively narrower waists, and progressively smaller radius turns designed to rip groomers or float in powder. They use 30% rocker in the tip and tail with traditional high camber under the boot. These are targeting the one-ski quiver skier. The 98 mm has a long 19.9m radius while the narrowest 74mm has a 15.2m radius. Three come flat while three use systems.
K2 SKIS
From Olympic medalists to extreme skiers to first-timers, K2 has been a popular choice for decades. Today, the tradition continues. The Precision Piste Series Bolt: One of three models in a group designed for front side groomed terrain. The Bolt is a metal laminate ski emphasizing strong grip in medium to long turns. Its pleasant. Skis clean. Waist 72mm; Lengths: 172, 179, 186. Charger: Features a 74mm waist, 17m radius and metal laminate. The turns seemed quicker than the Bolt. The 165 was playful. Waist 74mm; Lengths: 165, 172, 179, 186.
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Vt.s best kept secret destination:
Middlebury
Middleburys charm and expanding recreational attractions are making the greaterMiddlebury area a four-season playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are 5 reasons why:
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Middlebury College Snow Bowl: With a new all-access policy opening up glades, the Snow Bowl has expanded its lift-accessible terrain from 120 to more than 500 acres in the past couple of years! Lift lines? Never see them and that means freshies all day long.
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Rikert Nordic Center: Rikert has jumped into the big time with the most extensive snowmaking of any Nordic ski center east of the Rockies. Their 50 kilometers of terrain offers everything from beginner to expert and highlights the Catamount Trail as well as the Robert Frost cabin.
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Cycling: Yankee Magazine recognized Addison County as the best in New England for road cyclists and it isnt hard to see why with terrain ranging from open farm vistas overlooking Lake Champlain to gap rides in the Greens. Think youre tough? Try the LAMB: a 100-plus mile quadruple gap ride over the Lincoln, Appalachian, Middlebury and Brandon Gaps, then come into town for a brew at three of the towns craft breweries: Otter Creek, Wolavers, Drop-In or a hard cider at the Woodchuck cidery.
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Mountain bikes and hikes: The 16-mile Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) is a rare resource that circumnavigates the town, while the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area connects over 100 miles of trails for hikers, runners, bikers, skiers, snowshoers, birders and dog walkers alike. A new 13-mile mountain biking loop trail, the Chandler Ridge Trail, has been hailed as one of the states best new trails.
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Little Rock Pond Trail
How to get there: Danby, VT Elev. Gain: 350 ft.
Hike to and around Little Rock Pond in 4 miles to camp, fish and hike. The trail is accessible from May until October. Want a longer hike? Make this one a 7-mile loop. From Route 7 in Danby, turn east onto Brooklyn Rd. (Forest Road 10). In approx. 3.5 miles look for the Appalachian/Long Trail crossing. The parking area is on the south side of the road.
et out and go for a hike! The Green Mountain State has lots to offer from north to south for intermediate to advanced hikers. Looking for more info? Visit www.greenmountainclub.org. Here are eight great hikes to get you started. Dont forget your pup (and a leash)!
Haystack Mountain
West Rupert, VT Elev. Gain: 1,000 ft.
How to get there:
Four miles out and back takes you up the former ski area. This moderate hill is a great option for the afternoon hiker. Look for Haystack and Crystal ponds on the way up.
From the Route 100 (traffic light) in Wilmington, take Route 9 west for about 1.1 miles. Turn north (right) onto Haystack Road.
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Woodstock, VT Elev. Gain: 900 ft.
How to get there:
The Pogue Pog Trail is a well known 5-mile loop up Mount Tom. Folks come here to hike, snowshoe and run trails. In fact, if youre really into trail running check out the Road to the Pogue race every spring!
From River Street near the Woodstock town green, go straight on to Mountain Ave. that will bear left to reach Faulkner Park. The trail departs from both corners at the rear of the park. From Barre, take Route 302 East and turn left onto Reservoir Road. In approx. 6.5 miles, turn right onto East Hill Road, then right again onto Spruce Mountain Road. Look for trailhead and parking area. From Middlebury, take Weybridge Road throught Weybridge. Turn left on Prunier Road and right on Snake Mountain Road. Look for the trailhead and parking on the left. From Route 100 North turn right onto Gold Brook Road. In 1.6 miles turn right at a junction with Upper Hollow Road. Just past Pinnacle Road there is a parking area on the left. From Richmond take Route 2 through Jonesville. Turn right across the Winooski River bridge, and take the first left onto the Duxbury Road. In about 3.1 miles the parking area is on the right.
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Spruce Mountain
How to get there:
4.3-mile out and back trail that features wild flowers and caves. The trail is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from March until November.
Plainfield, VT Elev. Gain: 1,138 ft. A
Snake Mountain
How to get there:
Middlebury, VT Elev. Gain: 913 ft.
Four miles out and back gets you up this prominent loaf of a mountain just north of Middlebury. The scenic views from the top are a must. Good for hiking and mountain biking.
Snake Mountain is a great training trail for serious hill runners. It has great views, particularly in the fall with great colors overlooking the Champlain Valley west to the Adirondacks!
Stowe Pinnacle
How to get there:
Publishers Pick!
Stowe, VT Elev. Gain: 1,545 ft.
This trail is a 3.2-mile out and back trail. It is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from April until October. On top look west for Camels Hump, Mount Mansfield and others.
Camels Hump
How to get there:
Huntington, VT Elev. Gain: 2,230 ft.
This 8-mile loop offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is accessible from April until October. Hike it early to catch the colors; frost comes fast to the bald top of this one.
Mount Mansfield Sunset Ridge Trail
How to get there:
Underhill, VT Elev. Gain: 2,776 ft.
This trail starts at Underhill State Park and is a 5.7 mile strenuous hike that can be made a loop. Log beautiful views and bag the highest peak in Vt. Go for it in the summer or winter!
From Underhill, turn right onto River Road. Continue onto Pleasant Valley Road. Turn right onto Mountain Road and follow for 3 miles to end. Underhill State Park provides parking.
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New trend: Hard cideries blossom across Vermont

BY KELLY MARCH In a state known for its brews, hard cider is making a name for itself. Theres definitely a boom happening in the cider industry, said Kris Nelson, cofounder of Citizen Cider in Essex. If you look at any of the industry magazines, cider is the fastest growing segment (of the alcohol market) nationwide. While he often references them, Nelson doesnt need industry magazines to tell him about the growth of the hard cider industry. Hes experienced the boom first hand. In 2011, Nelson, Justin Heilenback and Bryan Holmes while working as a wine salesmen, farmer and chemist, respectivelystarted making test batches of hard cider in Holmes basement. Pleased with their results, the trio tracked down a 1950s cider press, produced 5,000 gallons of hard cider and released Citizen Ciders flagship brand, Unified Press. As it happened, our cider was popular and it sold out quickly, the partners explain on their website. We spent the summer of 2012 trying to figure out how to make and get more cider to the people. That effort resulted in the production of 28,000 gallons of Citizen Cider last year, but even that didnt seem to quench the thirst of local cider lovers. With apple season nearing its prime, Nelson, Heilenback and Holmes are gearing up to produce 100,000 gallons of cider this year. Its a pretty dramatic jump in three years, Nelson said of the 20-fold increase in production. And while Citizen Ciders rapid growth does seem dramatic, its not completely out of line with what other Vermont cideries have experienced over the past few years. Hard cider is the fastest growing part of our business, although it represents a small percentage of our revenue at this point, explained Ben Calvi, a hard cider maker at Champlain Orchards in Shoreham. Three years ago, we put out a test batch of 1,000 gallonsand last year we put out 10,000 gallons. The market (for hard cider) is obvious, so were investing a lot of time and resources into growing that part of our business. While cider was the most popular alcoholic beverage in colonial days, its resurgence would have been hard to imagine a decade ago. Vermont Hard Cider Co., producer of Vermonts most widely distributed cider, Woodchuck, was hemorrhaging
around $300,000 a month at its nadir in 2003. But thats a distant memory for the company that sold 2.2 million cases of cider in 2011 and is currently constructing a $30 million dollar cidery in Middlebury, Vt. Vermont Hard Cider Co. produces about 60 percent of the nations hard cider market. Company spokesman Nate Formalarie attributes Woodchucks recent success to a number of factors, including
the increasing presence of gluten allergies, the popularity of craft beer and a grassroots effort to get people to try hard cider. Those same factors have led to increased competition in the industry amid the ongoing cider boom a boom that has prompted brewing giants like Anheuser-Busch, Boston Beer and MillerCoors to debut cider lines and inspired the influx of craft cideries in Vermont. When we came on the scene (in 1991), we were really the only game in town, Formalarie said. Now the secrets out. Despite its growing presence in Vermont, hard cider still represents only a fraction of the beer sales in the United States. But local cider makers are making strides to move beyond the organic growth theyve experienced over the past few years. (Sustained growth) will depend, in part, on the expansion of interesting heirloom varieties available to cider makers, Holmes noted. There needs to be a lot of variety in taste and style to keep peoples interest. Calvi agrees, and Champlain Orchards plans to put that theory to practice. We started growing hard-cider-specific apples, things youd never see in a grocery store, about five years ago and this will be the first year well have access to those fruits, Calvi said. Were going to be doing a lot of experimentation with different styles and tastes to show people all that Vermont apples can do in the alcohol world. As more styles of cider hit the market, cideries are hoping they can appeal to an even larger audience. Theres a lot of people out there who like cider and dont even know it, Holmes said. Were always meeting people who have never tried cider or who have tried cider and didnt like it, but then taste a certain style of our cider and get turned on to it.
TimberQuest Tree Park at Magic recreates that youthful magic

BY EVAN JOHNSON LONDONDERRY The new TimberQuest Park at Magic Mountain offers guests a way to unplug from todays hurried society and recharge at the same time. Through a series of treetop obstacle courses and ziplines throughout the park, the TimberQuest Park experience is designed to offer challenges, thrills and excitement in an outdoor setting. TimberQuest was created because we all grew up climbing trees and playing in tree-houses, said David Rosow, Jr., founder and owner of TimberQuest. It was challenging, fun, full of exploration, and it took you to places that you wanted to reach through your own power and imagination. Situated at the base of Magic Mountain ski area, 18 ziplines running downhill, across hill and some even uphill navigate between 65 elements ranging from beginner to advanced. Participants choose different level courses that are color-coded similar to the level of difficulty of ski trails green for easy, blue for intermediate, and black for advanced. Course height varies anywhere from three to 40 feet from the ground, with some ziplines as long as 350 feet. TimberQuest sourced its construction lumber from local vendors and features a safe, simple state-of-the-art safety system throughout the course. The park conforms to the Professional Ropes Course Associations standards, and Roscow notes it is the first park in the United States built to the new American National Safety Institute standards. Two smart safety clips keep you continuously connected throughout the course and on the zip lines, says Rosow. Our zip lines are smart-lines that have been engineered to ride and land safely without having to use your hands or gloves. Rosow created TimberQuest because he believed there was something missing in the traditional zip-line, explaining that the park at Magic combines the challenges and obstacles of treetop parks with the art of self-discovery. The result, he says, is something that people of all ages can enjoy. We have recreated that youthful experience here where all family members can share the thrill of playing in the trees together, he says. At the end of the journey, everyone comes out happy and accomplished. That is the goal. Note: TimberQuest is open daily from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. through fall foliage season until Oct. 31.
Dodge Boots
heavy wheels and a sports car with low profile performance tires and light alloy wheels. Q: One seeming advantage of the Dodge Boot is that it provides a more direct connection to the ski (and is lighter), thereby letting skiers feel the subtle changes that need to be made to improve skiing technique. Whats the feedback youre getting from the various levels of skiers out there? A: We dont have any experience with beginner skiers, but do have a lot of feedback from advanced recreational skiers. They love them. They say the boot enables them to progress to new levels almost immediately and gives the skier a new level of confidence in all terrain and snow conditions. Recreational skiers tell us they first notice the light weight. Then the fact the boot flex stays consistent at all temperatures. They remark how easy it is to initiate a turn. And, finally, they tell us how much less tired they are at the end of the day because they are not constantly struggling to maintain the proper edge angle. Q: Some fans of the Dodge Boot have compared the change in technology to the difference between leather boots with laces and the first plastic molded boots with buckles. How radical is the Dodge Boot and do you think this is the next movement in ski equipment advancement? A: It is definitely a better ski boot. We have only just started to develop its potential. We have been evolving the technology over the last few years and it keeps getting better. Were really excited about some of the new developments we have coming up, too. Q: Describe how the Dodge Boot skis compared to an injection-molded boot. A: Its a more secure feeling, more precise and more powerful. It initiates a turn significantly quicker so a slight timing adjustment is necessary. Other than that it is remarkably easy to adapt to. Most people adapt to it in one run. Q: In terms of marketing, production and distribution, youre a small shop based in Essex, Vermont, working out of a converted barn, that has a few regional locations for fitting and sales, plus a growing number of racers and other high profile skiers creating great reviews for the boot. Whats the next step? A: Dont want to give away our business plan, but generally just adapt to the new opportunities and resist the urge to get too big too fast. We have had very good success with sales made directly to the consumer, both those who visit our factory and long-distance sales. We have developed a fitting protocol that works for almost all skiers and makes it practical to do directto-consumer sales. Weve probably done 50 fittings for people in Europe without ever meeting them. And, they are now our best sales people. Q: Down the road, can we expect to see the Burton-like beginnings of a new manufacturing plant that has grown organically right in the heart of Vermont? A: Thats something Id like to see.
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Foliage Tours throughout Vermont

By Polly Lynn Fall foliage in Vermont is anticipated and celebrated by locals and visitors alike. People drive from all parts of the world to see Vermonts trees with brilliant colors in a setting that inspires awe and reverence. Most of Vermonts fall foliage color is provided by red and sugar maples, two resilient tree species that constitute more than 50 percent of the states forest. Colors vary by species. Red maples live up to their name by turning shades of red, while most sugar maples glow orange. Aspen and birches turn yellow, while oak and beech leaves change to bronze and gold. Each autumn is different. Some years the trees explode with colors so vivid the forest looks like a bowl of Trix cereal, while other autumns pass with far less radiance. So whats the difference? What conditions affect the color of leaves? Open any high school science book and youre likely to stumble across the answer: remember learning about photosynthesis? During the summer, broad-leafed trees produce glucose (food) through a process called photosynthesis, using the energy of the sun, carbon dioxide and water. A pigment called chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis and gives leaves their green color during a healthy growing season. Healthy leaves that have had plenty of rain and sunlight are good indicators of a colorful autumn. As days grow shorter and colder, chlorophyll production slows and photosynthesis eventually stops, allowing other pigments in the leaves to be unmasked, namely carotenoids (yellows and oranges) and anthocyanins (reds.) These elements were always in the leaves, but when chlorophyll was dominant they could not be seen. Poor foliage seasons usually correspond to years of drought or early freezes. Trees respond to these conditions by halting photosynthesis faster so as to conserve enough glucose for winter survival. Abrupt changes leave glucose waste in the leaves causing them to turn brown and fall off, thus robbing leaf peepers the pleasure of viewing brightly colored leaves. Typically, mild sunny days with adequate rain combined with cold, but not quite freezing, nights will produce the most brilliant colors. Vermont certainly received adequate rain when Tropi-
cal Storm Irene crossed the state at the end of August causing damaging floods, but luckily the storm did not bring winds, so few leaves fell prematurely. (As an aside: most primary roads in the state were opened by mid-September with new pavement spread on many sections and bridges rebuilt within a few weeks of the storm, thanks to
some Vermont ingenuity and a lot of neighbors helping neighbors. There may be a few rough spots here and there, but by-in-large the roads are open for business as are all of Vermonts communities.) With the roads open, albeit a bit roughed up in places, and ample rainfall this fall, the colors are expected to be brilliant. As the saying goes, after a hurricane comes a rainbow and in this case its a rainbow of fall colors in Vermont, said Kathleen LeSage, who owns Killington-based New Life hotel and spa with her husband, Jimmy. The LeSages were forced to close the spa for two weeks after Irene hit Killington, but they have decided to extend the season until Oct. 16 in anticipation of a fantastic foliage season. Luckily, the hotel, spa and even our fitness tent sustained no damage, said Jimmy, who added that the weather in mid-September has been gorgeous and the trees are already starting to change. ********** Now that you know what factors lead to brilliant foliage colors, where should you go to view this years best displays? During the early part of foliage season, viewing is more about elevation than location. Starting mid-September, higher elevations will enjoy cooler temperatures and cause the leaves to turn earlier than those in the valleys. There are many passes over the spine of the Green Mountains, which offer scenic pullouts where you can enjoy the panoramic views. As the season progresses, the mountaintop will become snow covered and the best leaf peeping will be down valley. Here are eight scenic drives we recommend in various parts of the state. Most of the routes take you to varied elevations so you can be sure to capture the best foliage whenever you visit Vermont, but also note that northern Vermont (especially in the Northeast Kingdom and the higher elevations around Stowe) change a bit earlier than southern Vermont. So, if you miss peak foliage on one trip (or if you want twice the pleasure) come back again to a different part of the state the next weekend its all beautiful, but the farms of the Champlain Valley and the Islands offer strikingly different scenes than mountainous scenes along the spine of the Greens. To see both is to truly know the state.
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, Ma. 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 Manchester Depot.
Southern Vermont Loop 104 miles
Manchester: Hildene, Lincoln Family Home, Southern Vermont Art Center, The Orvis Company
resort for a scenic chairlift ride. Then return to Wilmington.
Peru: Alpine Slide at Bromley Shaftsbury: Robert Frost Stone House Museum
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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, Whitingham, Jacksonville and north on Route 100 to intersection 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 Wilmington. From the village turn right on to Route 100 north and travel 9 mi. to the Mt. Snow
Mount Snow loop 100 miles
Jacksonville/Halifax: Honora Winery and Tasting Room, Mount Snow Resort Wilmington: Memorial Hall Art Center, Wilmington Antique and Flea Market
From Middlebury: Travel east from Middlebury to Ripton via Route 125. Turn left at the Ripton Country Store onto Lincoln-Ripton Road to Lincoln: this road goes through a very scenic section of the Breadloaf Wilderness for about 15 miles. At Lincoln General Store, turn right onto Quaker Street, then right onto Downingville Road to Jerusalem and Route 17. Turn right onto Route 17 and go over Appalachian Gap. Take Route 100 from Irasville through Granville to Hancock. From Hancock travel Route 125
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through Bread Loaf, then take a left on to a town road, the Goshen/Ripton Road, and follow it to Goshen (youll go past Blueberry Hill Inn, a cross country center and right in the heart of the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.) 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 Leicester; in Leicester turn right on to Fern Lake Road and follow it to Route 53. Turn left onto 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 onto Smead Road and follow it back to Route 7. Follow Route 7 south to return to Middlebury
Points of Interest
Granville: Moss Glen Falls on Route 100. Middlebury: Danforth Pewter, Maple Landmark, Sheldon Museum, Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury College campus, Morgan Horse Farm Museum, Otter Creek Brewing, Woodchuck Cider factory tours, Vermont Soap, Marble Works His-
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toric Business District, Middlebury Falls. Ripton: Robert Frost Cabin & Interpretive Trail Weybridge: UVM Morgan Horse Farm Goshen/Leicester/Salisbury: Blueberry Hill Inn and Touring Center, Silver Lake, Lake Dunmore/Branbury State Park, State Fish Hatchery. Brandon: Stephen Douglas Museum, numerous art galleries.
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 allweather 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 intersection with Route 17. Turn left, take Route 17 east, then take Route 23 south to return to Middlebury.
Southern Lake Champlain 78 miles
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 Waitsfield 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 Waitsfield (look for the covered bridge on the left in the village) and Irasville to the Sugarbush 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 over Appalachian Gap. (Youll go past Mad River Glen ski area.) Then take a sharp right on to unpaved Gore Road/Main Road through Hanksville, Huntington 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.
ered Bridges, Sugarbush Soaring, Sugarbush Resort. Waterbury: Ben & Jerrys Factory tour, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Visitor Center. Total number of covered bridges in this itinerary: 7
Points of Interest:
Points of Interest
Addison: Dead Creek Waterfowl Area Bridport: Champlain Valley Alpaca Farm; Chimney Point Chimney Point Historic Site. Ferrisburgh: Rokeby Museum, Dakin Farm, Basin Harbor Resort Vergennes: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Fayston: Mad River Glen ski area North eld Falls: 3 covered bridge in a row on Cox Brook Rd. 1/2 mile south on Route 12, a 4th covered bridge on Slaughterhouse Road. North eld: Norwich University (the oldest private military university in the U.S.); Sullivan Museum at Norwich. Waits eld/Warren: Warren Store, Cov-
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 intersection with Route 15. 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 first right turn on to West Hill Road. Take 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
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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 Northfield Falls; near the end of the unpaved road you pass and pass through three covered bridges. In Northfield Falls turn right
R o u t e 109 in Belvidere 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, Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville 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.)
Points of Interest
Cambridge: Boyden Valley Winery Stowe: Alpine Slide at Stowe Mountain Resort, Helene Day Art Center, Bingham Falls, Mount Mansfield Gondola and Toll Road, Vermont Ski Museum.
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VBA and Vermont Grape & Wine Council initiate Passport programs for guests who visit Vermonts breweries and wineries.
If youre a lover of micro-
brews and wines, the Vermont Brewers Association and Vermont Wine and Grape Council have developed Vermont Passport Challenge prgrams for guests who visit breweries and wineries in the state. Those who visit four breweries, get a Drink Vermont Beer bottle opener; those who visit 10 breweries earn a Drink Vermont Beer t-shirt; and those who visit all the breweries get the grand prize: a Collectors Set of Vermont Beer Gear. The rules are simple: Visit a brewery or brewpub that is part of the challenge (listed on the Vermont Brewers Association website (www. vermontbrewers.com); enjoy a glass or pint and get your passport stamped at that brewery with their official VBA symbol. (The passport card is available on the VBA website or at most of the breweries.) Prizes are given out when the passport is mailed into the Vermont Brewers Association, 142 Kirk Meadow Rd., Springfield, Vt. 05156.(Be sure to indicate your shirt size if you qualify. The offer is valid while supplies last and is good only for breweries & brewpubs, not at wineries or cideries.) A similar program is being run through the Vermont Grape & Wine Council. For info on rules go to www. VermontGrapeandWineCouncil. com.
1. Lawsons Finest The Warren Store 284 Main St. Warren, Vt 05674 802-496-3864 www.warrenstore.com Lawsons Finest Liquids Warren, VT 05674 802-272-8436 www.lawsonsnest.com The Warren Store is open 7 days/week, 8 a.m. 6 p.m, bringing in a rotating lineup of bottles delivered every Friday. Straight from the Green Mountains to your head! The Warren Store is the best location to nd Lawsons beer, a small batch artisanal microbrewery. Lawsons goal is to provide local brews of the highest quality and freshness, while crafting unique new recipes and emulating the best of widely appreciated styles. 2. Shelburne Vineyard 6308 Shelburne Road Shelburne, Vt 05482 802-985-8222 www.shelburnevineyard.com Open 7 days/week, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Tastings and Tours Taste our internationally recognized, award-winning red, white, rose and dessert wines; tour our state-of-the-art winery; picnic & stroll through our vineyard and discover how we make world-class wines from regionally grown grapes. 3. Harpoon Brewery 336 Ruth Carney Drive Windsor, Vt 05089 802-647-5491 www.harpoonbrewery.com Open daily, Sun-Weds 10am-6pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-9pm. We started the Harpoon Brewery in 1986 becauselike todaywe loved beer and wanted more quality choices, and we have spent as much time spreading the joy of beer drinking as we have focusing on recipes, ingredients, and brewing equipment. Hopefully our sense of gratitude is reected in both the quality of the beer and the spirit of fun and enjoyment surrounding our beer and breweries. We invite all of you to visit our beautiful brewery in Windsor, Vermont.
4. Boyden Valley Winery 64 Vt Route 104 Cambridge, Vt 05444 802-644-8151 www.boydenvalley.com Open May December, 7 days/week, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Jan April, Friday Sunday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Wine Tasting ($6+tax) all day, Tours (FREE) 11:30am & 1:00pm, French Gourmet Cheese Plates ($19.95+tax) seasonally 10am-4pm Boyden Valley Winery, a fourth generation family farm, produces international awardwinning Vermont wines; bold red wines, elegant white wines, light and avorful rose and fruit wines, Vermont Ice: the premier line of Vermont ice wines, and the NEW Vermont Ice Apple Crme and Vermont Ice Maple Crme liqueurs. We offer tastings daily from 10am-5pm, French Gourmet cheese plates seasonally from 10am-4pm, and FREE tours daily at 11:30am and 1:00pm. 5. Vermont Pub & Brewery 144 College St. Burlington Vt, 05401 802-865-0500 www. vermontbrewery.com Open 7 days/week, 11:30 a.m. 1 a.m. (Thu-Sat open until 2 a.m.) Vermont Pub & Brewery is Vermonts original brewpub. Opened in 1988, it continues to be a celebrated landmark and produce world-class beer selections, which are all unltered with no preservatives. 6. Otter Creek Brewing Company 793 Exchange St. Middlebury, Vt 05753 802-388-0727 www. ottercreekbrewing. com Open 7 days/week , 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Offers self-guided window tours and great food. Founded in 1991, Otter Creek is one of the oldest craft breweries in the State. We brew all of our beers in small batches to ensure freshness, using Vermont water, the best domestic malts and hops, and our own top fermenting yeast. Otter Creek is also home to Wolavers Fine Organic Ales and

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The Shed. Wolavers was the rst USDAcertied brewer, leading the industry since 1997. The Shed has been a Vermont staple for generations and a local secret that is now available region-wide. 7. Long Trail Brewing Company 5520 US Route 4 Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035 802-672-5011 www.longtrail.com Open 7 days/week, 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sales and sampling and self-guided tours at the visitor center. Enjoy Vermonts #1 selling craft beer at one of the most popular destinations in the state, the Long Trail Visitors Center. Whether you are interested in enjoying some of our year-round, seasonal, cask-conditioned or limited pilot brew releases, you will nd there is a avor for everyone! 8. Rock Art Brewery 632 Laporte Rd./Rt. 100 Morrisville, Vt 05661 802-888-9400 www. rockartbrewery. com Open Monday Saturday, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Tasting daily until 5:30 p.m. (with purchase of $4 souvenir glass) Tours run at 2 & 4 pm daily and you are welcome to watch from the viewing window on your own ANYTIME! We are celebrating 15 years! Enjoy samples of our beers during your visit and have a growler lled to take home and enjoy later. We have the best selection of our bottled beers and we also have several local Vermont foods and cheeses to pair nicely with the beers. 9. Zero Gravity American Flatbread 115 St. Paul St. Burlington, VT 05401 802-861-2999 www. americanatbread.com Zero Gravity Craft Brewery is located inside American Flatbread Burlington Hearth where you will nd 10-15 house brews on tap all year long. Beers that are brewed for food are our main focus and German and Czech-style lagers and a variety of Belgian styles are usually well represented. Our TLA I.P.A. is a crowd favorite as is our medieval style Gruit ale, released twice a year on the summer and winter solstices.
10. Grand View Winery Max Gray Road E. Calais Vt 05650 802-456-7012 www. grandviewwinery. com Open May October 7 days/week, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Tours, tastings and retail store Grand View Winery specializes in nongrape wine produced with character and not sweet. It won a double gold award for its Cranberry wine, gold for its Strawberry Rhubarb wine, and silver for its Pear wine this year at the Finger Lakes Intl Wine Competition among other awards. 11. Magic Hat Brewery and Artifactory 5 Bartlett Bay Road South Burlington, Vt 05403 802-658-BREW MagicHat.Net Winter Hours: Winter Tours Mon-Thurs 10-6, Thurs-Fri 3,4,5; Fri-Sat 10-7, Sat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Sun 12-5, Sun 1:30 Where ancient alchemy meets modern-day science to create the best tasting beer on the planet. Come watch our spores dance and play! Visit the Artifactory for FREE samples, FREE Tours and the most unusual shopping experience! 12. Woodchuck Cidery 153 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-0700 www.woodchuck.com Facility not set up for public tours Cider can be purchased in all 50 states The Vermont-based, independently owned and operated cidery is now leading Americas fastest growing alcohol beverage category, through its visionary mix of innovation and tradition. Their signature high quality production is naturally gluten-free, which is something that sets them apart. 13. Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery 4373 VT Route 12 Berlin, VT 05602 802-223-1151 www.freshtracksfarm. com Come visit our beautiful and sustainable tasting room just 3 miles south of Montpelier. Sit and enjoy sampling and sipping our selection of wines all grown and
produced on premise here at the farm. We also offer delicious local cheese plates to enjoy with the wines as well as unique and locally selected gifts. Check our website for hours and different events like live music, sushi, and yoga happening throughout the year. Open Wed-Fri 11-7, Sat & Sun 11-6. 14. Lincoln Peak Vineyard 142 River Rd New Haven VT 05472 802-388-7368 www. lincolnpeakvineyard. com Nov-Dec: Wed-Sun 11-5 Jan-May: Sat 11-5, M-F by chance or appt Jun-Oct: Daily 11-5 Tastings; wine by the glass We-- the Granstrom family-- grow 12 acres of grapevines, make wine right here from our own grapes, and love to share how grapes grow in Vermont. Come taste our wines, enjoy a glass by the cozy wood stove or on the winery porch, and walk around the vineyard. Our wines have won three best-in-show awards at the Intl Cold Climate Wine Comp in recent years. 3 miles north of Middlebury, just off Rte 7. 15. Champlain Orchards 3597 Route 74 West Shoreham, VT 05770 802-897-2777 www. champlainorchards. com Open daily 10-4 November-June Open daily 9-6 July-September Please call ahead if possible. We offer guided tastings of our Pruners Pride, Pruners Promise, Semi-Dry, and Cranberry Hard Ciders, as well as our Sparkling and Honeycrisp Ice Ciders - all made onsite with our ecologically grown apples. Picnic or take a short walk for stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. 16. Saxtons River Distillery 485 West River Rd. Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-246-1128 www. saplingliqueur.com Tasting room hours: Tues-Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-5. Saxtons River Distillery is the home to Sapling Vermont Maple Liqueur. We will be adding new products soon, so stop by and see what has just been bottled!
17. Jasper Murdocks Alehouse at The Norwich Inn 325 Main Street Norwich, VT 05055 (802) 649-1143 www.norwichinn.com Yearly Hours: Monday 5pm-9pm Tuesday - Thursday 11:30am - 9pm Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 9:30pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm Jasper Murdocks Ales are crafted from ne English malts, with hops grown in England, locally, and in our own hop garden at the Inn. Our beer is pumped underground from the beer cellars to our pub at the Inn. Our brewery is not open for tours but the Alehouse is open for you to wet your whistle during the above hours. Our ales have won 4 silver medals and 1 gold medal in the last three years at the Great International Beer Competition and are sold only at The Norwich Inn. 18. East Shore Vineyard Sugarbush - Lincoln Peak Sugarbush Access Rd. Warren, VT 05674 and 28 Church St Burlington, VT 05401 877-ESV-VINO www.eastshorevineyard.com. Sugarbush Tasting Room: Open FridaySunday Noon to 6PM. Burlington Tasting Room: Open Everyday except Tuesday - Noon to 6PM, open later weekends Call for details. Wine tasting ($7+tax) receive complimentary glass. Join us at our two premier tasting rooms for tastings and pairings with some of Vermonts nest chocolates and cheeses. East Shore Vineyard produces a variety of international award-winning Vermont made wines including: Traminette, Summer Snow, Cab Franc, Marquette, and Vidal Ice Wine. 19. Trapp Lager Brewery 700 Trapp Hill Road Stowe, Vermont 05672 802-253-5705 www.trappfamily. com The Trapp Lager Brewery offers a selection of authentic Austrian lagers. Stop by for a pint and enjoy our mountaintop views in our DeliBakery, lounge, or dining room. The Trapp Family Lodge is a mountain resort in the European tradition by the family that inspired The Sound of Music
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Timbers Wine Dinner Thursday, Oct 17, 6:30 PM Farm-To-Table localvore harvesT Dinner Gate House Lodge. Saturday, October 12, 5 8 PM Timbers cheFs choice special Mondays, 5 9 PM casTlerocK pUb raW bar Tuesdays & Wednesdays thru Oct 9, 4 8 PM
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EXHIBIT OPENS SEPT. 14!

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Unique and yummy sauces to use so many ways!

marinade glaze dip

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Fall colors at Bristols Lake Winona, above and below.

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Exploring Vermonts Foliage by Bike, Boat and Foot

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Woodstock prepares for Wassail Weekend

Vermont named the Best Craft Brew State

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A beautiful home that pays for itself!

Just 8 miles from Smugglers Notch Ski Resort in Cambridge, Vermont

Killington, Okemo create a combined pass

Live your dream! This one-of-a-kind property includes

Only $395,000 for this turnkey, income-generating property!

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