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Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge
July 14, 2014
On Saturday, April 6, 200 amateur bumpers took to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle it out for top honors. The top 32 men and 16 women returned Sunday, April 7, to compete in a head-to-head competition, running a dual bumps course with sudden death format; only the winners advanced. The results were spectacular…
Killington hosts mountain bike series
July 14, 2014
updated Thu, Jul 10, 2014 12:22 PM Photo by Paul Holmes KILLINGTON - Killington Mountain Resort welcomed back the POC Eastern States Cup with a three race series this past weekend. The Eastern States Cup is an officially sanctioned event by USA Cycling for Mountain Biking. It was an "East Coast Showdown" of the top…
Heroin addiction: Potential solutions explored at “Vermont’s Heroin Addicts—Handcuffs or Hospitals”
July 14, 2014
updated Thu, Feb 27, 2014 07:29 PM SOUTH ROYALTON - Heroin addiction is making headlines in Vermont and across the nation, from an Oscar-winning actor's recent death after an apparent overdose to the Boston Globe's reports of the drug's "deadly foothold in Vermont" and strings of apparent heroin being reported in nearly every state. It's…
The 2014 Spartan Death Race takes endurance athletes on an “exploration”
July 14, 2014
PITTSFIELD - There are millions of running races, thousands of marathons, hundreds of triathlons and dozens of ultramarathons, but there is only one Death Race. Held annually since 2005 in the small town of Pittsfield, Vt., the 2014 Death Race is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 27. Only 300 elite endurance athletes were accepted…
Spartan Champions crowned
July 14, 2014
Posted Sep 26, 2013 KILLINGTON - On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, a crowd of 15,000 watched as Hobie Call, age 36 from Utah, and Amelia Boone, age 30 from Chicago were crowned the new Spartan World Champions at Killington. The winners emerged from the daunting 14 mile course which made up "The Spartan Beast"…
Ski industry adopts conversion challenge: Killington and Pico lead with innovative programs
July 10, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz updated Wed, Feb 22, 2012 11:44 AM The challenges are many: the recent economic downturn; climate change and erratic winters; an ever-more sedentary society; societal shifts with two-worker families which causes time poverty; school activities that limit the ability of families to travel in winter; more alternative leisure activities; and an…
Dance With Me
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips posted Aug 9, 2012 We all have a claim to fame at some point in our lives. Some refer to it as a "brush with greatness." It's that time when we come in contact with a movie star, sports giant, political figure or other person of perceived stature. It's catching a foul…
Beach blanket bingo
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips posted May 30, 2012 As I write this column, I am preparing for a Memorial Day weekend trip to the beach. I am making a mental packing list that includes bathing suits, sundresses, shorts, tank tops and an array of polka-dotted flip-flops. I will be putting my toes in the sand, slathering…
Taxes – What Happened to the Refund Check?
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips updated Wed, Apr 18, 2012 08:17 AM I can recall my parents, and their friends, using the expression "the only thing certain in life is paying taxes and dying." I thought this was not only a curious view on life, but certainly a maudlin one as well. I vowed never to become…
I want to take you higher; The crazy high heels out there today will never be seen on this Boomer body
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips updated Wed, Apr 4, 2012 09:19 AM I went shoe shopping today. Well, let me rephrase that. I attempted to go shoe shopping today. Similar to jeans shopping, I have a difficult time finding the right fit, and the right height, and the right style, and shall I go on? Much like…
What was Super before the Super Bowl?
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips updated Wed, Jan 25, 2012 12:07 PM The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967 in Los Angeles. Anyone remember who won? Anyone remember who played? Well Green Bay romped Kansas City in a 35-10 win. I was 12 years old. The Super Bowl has become not just another football…
A good hearty snowstorm requires snow suits and idiot mittens
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips updated Wed, Dec 14, 2011 10:19 AM When I moved to Vermont several years ago, my affection for a good, hearty snowfall took on a new meaning. Snow was good for business. It meant skiers, riders and snowmobilers would come to town. I began the habit of turning on the weather channel…
Open Wide
July 10, 2014
by Cindy Phillips posted Oct 6, 2011 I am the proud mother of a dental hygienist. Getting my teeth cleaned is an entirely new experience now. My pride starts to swell the minute I step into the dentist's office. I love seeing my daughter in her colorful scrubs as she maneuvers around her "office." Her…
Did you say you want a revolution?
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips updated Fri, Mar 21, 2014 11:59 AM We Boomers were a generation of revolutions - sexual, political and for this Boomer, the most prolific was the musical revolution. I spent many an hour watching the revolutions of my 45 RPM singles and 33 1/3 RPM albums on a turntable - reading the…
Snow storm preparation just ain’t what it used to be
July 10, 2014
By Cindy Phillips updated Thu, Feb 20, 2014 09:50 PM As I write this column, the East is being hammered by a storm of epic proportions. Vermonters know well the effects of a classic Nor'easter. But those who live in the Southeast are simply not equipped to handle snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain. When…
