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By Polly Mikula Mountain biking in Vermont is now the state’s fastest-growing form of outdoor recreation, according to the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA) a nonprofit that provides advocacy, education, and community-driven stewardship statewide and to local chapters.  “The growth of the sport has been exponential in the past — call it five years,” Mark…

More fun, lower barriers to entry  attract more riders of all ages By Cristina Kumka Ben Colona has made mountain biking a family affair — and he supports more of that for more people. As the owner of Base Camp in Killington, former manager of the Killington Bike Park, and now president of the Killington…

Improvements in equipment and trails over the past decade have made the sport more fun for more people By Polly Mikula Mountain biking even just a few decades ago was a very different sport than it has evolved to be today. Mountain bikes “back in the day” were only slightly different than their road counterparts…

Start itEasy Street and Wiggle are recommended for first time mountain bikers — and those looking to warm up, get a feel for new rental equipment or just need a confidence boost! Once comfortable, try Roller to practice berms. Some riders cruise these trails fast, so be aware. Don’t be afraid to stop on the…

  Trailside Drive in Killington has turned out to be a popular place for homebuyers, given the proximity to the ski trails and the opportunity to ski in/ski out — a type of real estate that’s rare in Killington. Multiple homes on Trailside Drive in Killington have sold for over $2 million and one, listed…

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By Melinda Myers  Don’t let your spring garden enthusiasm lead to overplanting and the creation of a summer gardening nightmare.  A design with maintenance in mind and some strategic care can help reduce the time you spend managing your gardens and landscape. Consider using fewer plant species when designing perennial flowerbeds. Increase the number of…

  Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. It is common for homeowners who may not have the time nor the expertise to do the work themselves to call in professionals to tackle these jobs.  According to the home improvement resource HomeGuide.com, for a bathroom remodel — one of the more popular improvement projects — installation…

Retiring Baby Boomers and early Gen Xers drove American migration patterns as Eastern states saw highest inbound moves Vermont is No. 1 on the list of Top Moving Destinations of 2022 according to the 2022 National Movers Study released earlier this year by United Van Lines, the nation’s largest household goods mover. In 2022, more residents…

  By Karen D. Lorentz Bret Williamson has recently expanded the Killington Valley Real Estate team of agents with the addition of Cathy Qualgia and Gary Thompson, two longtime Killington area brokers.  “They were my peers when I began working as a broker at KVRE in 2004,” Williamson said, noting their considerable experience and knowledge.…

By Lola Duffort/VTDigger The session’s omnibus housing bill advanced again on Thursday, April 13, with Act 250 provisions untouched, and those beating the drum of state-level deregulation are beginning to lose hope that they will win any concessions this year. On an 8-4 vote, the House Committee on General and Housing advanced S.100 with few changes, save for…