By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Town officials say details regarding liability and insurance are upholding progress on fixing a leaky roof over the Killington town library. Library director Jane Ramos said the need is dire. “The shingles have failed,” she said. “If […]
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Changes on tap for Killington Turkey Trot, Nov. 24
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Every late November, runners lace up their sneakers, don a few extra layers and earn their Thanksgiving dinners with the Killington 5K Turkey Trot. “It’s something we look forward to every year,” said Kate Munson, a local […]
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Backcountry forum excites crowd of winter snowsports enthusists
By Evan Johnson ROCHESTER — At last week’s Vermont Backcountry Forum in Rochester, vice president of the Rochester Area Sport Trails Alliance (RASTA) Zac Freeman was describing the group’s recent work near Randolph, maintaining a network of glades spread along […]
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Killington previews 2016 summer
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Winter had its last hurrah Tuesday, snowing in much of the Green Mountains for the entire day. But in the ballroom at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel at Killington Resort, talk was entirely on the coming summer. […]
Sports
National Forest backcountry ski gets OK
By Evan Johnson GOSHEN/ROCHESTER — A proposed backcountry skiing glade in the Green Mountain National Forest took a step forward early this month when it received approval from U.S. Forest Service officials. The project, created out of a growing local […]
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National forest considers backcountry skiing plan
By Evan Johnson ROCHESTER — Every winter, skiers and snowboarders venture into the woods and hillsides in search of untracked snow. In the future, skiers in southern Addison County/ northern Rutland County may not have to venture far. This winter […]
Sports
Practicing pain: Athletes train to tackle Vermont’s toughest races
By Evan Johnson BENSON — At the Shale Hill Adventure Farm in Benson, a group of weary runners attempt to cross a 20-yard-wide pond using thick ropes strung six feet above the water. Some hang like monkeys, gripping with their […]