By Becca Zidik Crisp air and cool nights signify the change in seasons, a time that we all look forward to. Instead of the cliche PSL (pumpkin spice latte) or cinnamon apple cider, consider a refreshing glass of Clown Shoes […]
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Local News, Sports
New world record set for barbed wire crawl
By Katy Savage PITTSFIELD—After a two-year hiatus, the Spartan Death Race returned to Pittsfield this year with one person finishing with a world record. Eric Hutterer, 25, of Canada, won a title in the Guinness World Records after he crawled […]
Altitude Sickness
Spiraling to rock bottom with the aid of a sugar binge
By Brady Crain I promised last week that I would start doing more interesting things to write about. Then came a few good hard intellectual and emotional kicks to the groin. I won’t get into it too much, but this […]
Altitude Sickness, Column
Blister considerations
It’s the day before the Spartan Race, and I don’t know if I am doing it. I don’t even know if there are open spots left in the race. I have stayed ignorant of this fact for a reason. Last […]
Killington Signature Events
Reebok Spartan Race
Reebok Spartan Race September 17-18, 2016 If you have tried trail races, mud runs, tough mudder runs, or a warrior dash, it’s time to step up to a brutal Spartan Race obstacle course. Step up and get out of your comfort […]
Sports
Spartan Wrestling Camp trains youth for both physical and mental challenges
PITTSFIELD — June 17-19, dozens of youth wrestlers (ages 14-19) attended a two-day intensive high school Spartan Wrestling Camp at Amee Farm Lodge in Pittsfield, Vt. Most came to improve their wrestling techniques, but they achieved far more physically, mentally, […]
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Local woman bests Spartan Elite to win “The Fittest Bride”
Killington’s Polly Lynn wins a free wedding reception at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vt., a value of $50,000 KILLINGTON — Rachel Corvington, 34, was on her way to the Spartan World Championship in Lake Tahoe in August when she heard […]
Spartan
Apple, ginger and pumpkin soup
25 minutes, 8 servings, 98 calories per serving, gluten free, vegan Ingredients 2 cups organic cooked pumpkin 2 cups organic potatoes 5 cups organic vegetable broth 1 organic onion 1 organic apple 1 tbs organic fresh grated ginger roots 1 […]
Spartan
What are the Spartan Races?
Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances. The series include the Spartan Sprint (3+ miles of obstacle racing), the Super Spartan (8+ miles), the Spartan Beast (12+ […]