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Speed training begins
October 6, 2015
By Brady Crain A frosty view from Killington Peak at sunrise on Oct. 3, as witnessed by the columnist on xhis new training regimen. Nothing exciting happened this week, and it was everything that I hoped that it would be. Boredom, preparation for a new job, some running, lots of walking, and lest we forget,…
Amy Lewis of Fusion Fitness hosts all-inclusive fitness retreat
October 6, 2015
Mountain Times: Cutting right to the chase, I saw via social media that you’re partnering with the Summit Lodge to host an exclusive fitness retreat—do tell more! Amy Lewis: On the weekend of Oct. 23 participants are going to spend two days together enjoying an all encompassing program that addresses not only physical fitness, but…
Zebra mussels: voracious filter feeders
October 6, 2015
By Declan McCabe Invasive species have earned their bad reputations. English sparrows compete with native birds from Newfoundland to South America. Australian brown tree snakes are well on their way to exterminating every last bird from the forests of Guam. And I don’t think anyone can fully predict how Colombia’s rivers will change in response…
The seven worst items in your kitchen
October 6, 2015
By Amy Lewis Sure, you consider yourself to be a healthy person, but do you really have healthy food in your kitchen? Here are the 7 worst items you may have in your kitchen: 1. Breakfast cereal It’s delicious, easy to prepare, and sometimes gives you enough energy to get to lunch. Unfortunately, breakfast cereal…
Vermont in cinema: “Man with a Plan”
October 6, 2015
Movies are often based on true stories. When a true story is based on a fictional movie, it’s a somewhat more special circumstance. “Man with a Plan,” a 1996 independent mockumentary, is a special movie. Directed by John O’Brien, a Harvard-educated sheep farmer from Tunbridge, Vt., it’s one of the few genuinely notable examples of…
Water wheel park dedicated
October 2, 2015
Killington has a new park at the base of the newly restored bright red water wheel. The late Ken Budzyna, a well-known Killington local, and his wife, January Hill, had always talked about creating a park in Killington. They envisioned a spot where people could come to read a book, or hang out and socialize…
Be alert to moose on Vt’s roadways
October 2, 2015
Photo courtesy of VT Fish & Wildlife Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the mornings. Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be…
Killington Recreation Commission to present a 10 year plan to fund the replacement of the municipal pool
October 2, 2015
Courtesy of Killington Recreation Department Justine Peters, Killington sharks swimmer, is poised for a backstroke start during a swim meet earlier this summer. KILLINGTON — The Town of Killington Recreation Commission passed a unanimous motion on Monday, Sept. 21 to present a 10 year funding plan for the renovation of pool, pool house, and recreational…
Seasonal flavors on tap
October 2, 2015
KILLINGTON — Let the tastings begin! The first two weekends of October, Killington will be flush with seasonal tastings, hops, eclectic music and a new Bavarian flair. Brewfest, Oct. 2-3 Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations, and this year the resort has expanded to include both Snowshed and Ramshead Base Lodges with over…
Bicycle-pedestrian grants awarded in the Rutland Region
October 2, 2015
Federally-funded grants total nearly $5.1 million statewide On Sept. 24, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) announced awards through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program to five Rutland County towns for infrastructure projects to facilitate bicycle and foot travel. West Rutland: $821,000 (including 10 percent local share) to design and construct 3,305 feet of sidewalk along…
KMS Workshop series featured “The Opiate Effect”
October 2, 2015
KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School invites outside speakers to share their expertise and knowledge as part of a Wednesday Workshop series. The aim is to enrich the overall educational experience for students by exposing them to a variety of topics and perspectives. This past week, on Sept. 23, the Wednesday Workshop speaker was Skip Gates, who presented…
Lift ticket steals & deals
October 2, 2015
By Karen D. Lorentz The quality of the mountain experience keeps going up, but so does the cost of lift tickets. However, savings go up, too, if you find the right deal and purchase by the right date. Killington offers several deals that must be purchased by Oct. 15. Why bother? Well, single-day lift tickets…
