Saturday, July 23—WHITE RIVER JCT.—The Hurricane Hill 5k/10k Trail Run will take place on Saturday, July 23. The event is part of the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series. Race Day Registration will be from 7–8:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 on race day for participants over 14;…

Ariel Kent It’s 7 a.m. It’s cool, dark and calm and the only sounds to be heard are the chirping birds and the steady breathing as I pedal uphill. Waking up at the crack of dawn is how I get saddle time in. Waking up early, before lifts are spinning and before people are really…

Courtesy of Killington Resort A woman takes to the trails of Killington Bike Park in a full-face helmet and goggles. KILLINGTON — Killington Bike Park will be starting a new event just for women riders. Every other Friday night, ladies are invited to a group mountain bike ride, aptly named Dirt Diva Fridays. The bi-weekly event…

By Dave Hoffenberg Get out the brooms because Clearly Moguls just got swept by Garlic McGraths. For the first time in a long time, C.M. suffered a series sweep. They’re hoping to get their first win in the playoffs when it counts the most. There are only three nights left in the regular season and…

LUDLOW – June was a lucky month for two Okemo Valley Golf Club Men’s League players who got holes-in-one during League play, according to a news release from the resort July 8. On June 14, Lou Falango, of Weston, Vt., had the honor of making a hole-in-one on the 4th hole from the white tee,…

Courtesy of Farm to Fork Fondo Riders line up at the start of a past year’s Farm to Fork Fondo ride. The 2016 event is this weekend in Pittsfield. PITTSFIELD — Ride through Vermont’s Green Mountains and quaint villages on quiet meandering roads, and taste fresh and fantastic local foods—this is Vermont, the heart of…

Ariel Kent   By Ariel Kent There are two main types of mountain biking trails, flow and tech. Flow is typically wide machined trails that are smooth, fast, require minimal braking, and are full of bermed turns and oftentimes jumps. Flow is a fairly new style of mountain bike trail, whereas tech is rocky, rooty…

Submitted Patrick Daly By Lee J. Kahrs PITTSFORD — The email was simple enough —“ Patrick Daly of Pittsford will be competing in the USA Sport Climbing National Competition in Atlanta, Ga., on July 14-18.” And then there was the photo. Patrick Daly is 9 years old. And he’s been climbing for six years. “His…

Courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway The Kids Bicycle Giveaway saw more than 30 young fans go home with new bikes donated by Devil’s Bowl Speedway drivers and staff. Bridge, FitzGerald, Messier score; Wood wins Enduro in downpour WEST HAVEN – Jason Durgan left little doubt in his first victory of the season at the Asphalt…

By Robin Alberti Kayla Sarajian (left) jogs in the outfield watching as Jonathan White lays out diving for a catch. Max Team vs. Garlic McGraths Max Team started the week battling Garlic McGraths and jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. There was a pitcher’s duel with the very first…

WOODSTOCK–Gary S. Thulander, president and general manager of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announced Friday, July 1, that Chair #1 at the Suicide Six Ski Area will be completely replaced, with installation scheduled for completion in time for a mid-December opening. The new quad chairlift will double the capacity of the current chair, offering a…

By Ariel Kent What a fun and exciting weekend for our little town of Killington. This Fourth of July coincided with the Eastern States Cup race for Downhill and Enduro. Both tracks at Killington mountain offered technical difficulty and attracted almost 200 racers to each event. Torrential rains overnight on Friday made the courses more…

By Dave Hoffenberg Killington Deli vs. Garlic McGraths This season has not been kind to the Killington Deli and they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. After back-to-back second place finishes, half way through this season they only have one win. This past week, they faced the number one team: Garlic McGraths — a fact that…

Courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway A firework caps off the night at a past event. WEST HAVEN – Devil’s Bowl Speedway promises to be the site of Southern Vermont’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting holiday celebrations during the annual “ Firecracker Weekend ” on July 2-3.  The two-night spectacle will keep Rutland County rumbling on…

By Andrew Cassidy courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway Billy Lussier of Fair Haven, Vt., celebrates his first-ever win in the Sportsman Modified division at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. WEST HAVEN – Billy Lussier thrilled his hometown crowd at the half-mile Asphalt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, June 25, taking his first career victory in…