Editor’s note: This is the inaugural edition of a bi-weekly Mountain Times column, in which writer Paul Kowalski chats with members of our region’s beer and brewing community about Vermont-made beers. Every two weeks, he’ll visit with a different member of the craft beer community who will share with us what they see as an…

  My rest period theory was incorrect. The rest was welcome and I popped off several shorter uphill/downhill runs at record paces, but when I went for a longer run (up Killington Road and up Killington Peak to the top — about 12 miles and almost 3,000 vertical feet) I experienced severe reduction in the…

When I was a kid in the 50s there was a phrase I often heard chanted at this time of year, “No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks!” I really liked school, so that chant didn’t come from my lips. However, like any kid I looked forward to a summer full…

By David Deen Most people do not like sea lampreys even though they have never even seen one. The fish have a bad reputation as an invasive species in Lake Champlain. Their appearance is also alarming. These are the fish you occasionally see on the television news, with long, snake-like bodies and suction cup mouths…

Stephen “Steph” Curry is the 27-year-old star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who are currently facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Curry is the NBA’s reigning MVP and the all-time record-holder for three-pointers made in a single season. He is amazingly good at basketball: an expert ball-handler, an unrivaled sharpshooter, and…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Pisces Moon, with aspects that look like they’re going to drive us nuts for a few days. By noon on the 9th, I wouldn’t be surprised if we wind up butting heads with ourselves, or with…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a full, Sagittarius Moon, with aspects that look like we're in for a few days of ease and calm. The lighthearted vibe that underlies everything when the Sun is in Gemini plays a big part in this.…

On Sunday, May 31, Cristina Kumka a previous Body Transformation Challenge participant from Pittsford, ran 104 miles in 48 hour as part of the Endurance Society’s Infinitus challenge. Participants ran a figure-eight loop around Goshen, Moosalamoo and Silver Lake out with headquarters at Blueberry Hill. (The first loop was 10 miles, the second loop was…

By Dom Cioffi I always used to find it funny when I heard adults talk about reading the obituaries. Scanning the daily paper to see who died simply came across as a morbid activity to me. And then I ended up with a college roommate who changed my opinion entirely. During college we used to…

I am giving myself a rest period for a week or so to recuperate from my 28+ mile run. There were no real bad side effects to the run, mind you, but I think that given the nature of that type of effort, a rest period is worthwhile. I have been walking, lifting, riding my…

We’re getting into the season of summer stock, theater festivals, and outdoor Shakespeare performances: from now until the end of August, someone between here and California will always be doing “Oklahoma!” or “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” I am, anachronously, a theater lover—whatever I see, I’m usually the youngest person in the audience by about 20…

By Susan Shea Last May, while out hiking, I came across a young fawn curled up in the ferns only three feet from the Appalachian Trail. My husband and our dog had already walked right by without noticing it. I quickly snapped a few photos as the creature lay motionless, its large eyes wide open,…

Barb Wood The first week of something different is always a bit of a challenge. You are stepping out of a rut that has taken control of your life. In my case it was a mostly sedentary life for the last 25 years. I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror and just spiraled…

Barb Wood: Goal To gain control of my caloric intake. To be more physically fit. I want to be able to ski/hike/bike/walk/paddle with confidence, and not be at the back of the pack. To drop two clothing sizes — to start. As silly as is sounds, I’d like to be able to wear a belt with…

  By Kyle Finneron It is great to have a goal in mind before starting on a transformation of your own. Often when I sit down with a new student and ask them what their ideal body would look like if they were to have it today and they will respond with “I want to…