Video by Bobby Lanctot Photo by Robin Alberti

White holds a customized sign gifted to him for skiing all of Killington’s 155 trails. By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – Move over, Bode Miller. Audacy (Audie) Whyte, age 5, recently completed skiing all 155 trails at the Killington Mountain Resort. His achievement was honored by resort management on March 13, when he was presented a…

©Ember Photography A backcountry skier enjoys powder turns between the trees earlier this year. Partnering organizations are promoting safe and responsible backcountry practices statewide. Ethics promote backcountry safety and responsible use of Vermont’s winter mountain environment In an ongoing effort to promote the safe and responsible use of Vermont’s backcountry environment, many organizations teamed up…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Mountain School airbag was up for training this past week, augmenting training for both development and academy athletes. Located at the bottom of Superstar, the airbag provided a soft, safe landing spot as they tried out new tricks. KMS Freeski Coach Wynn Berns commented, “Freeski, snowboard, and freestyle athletes use the airbag as…

By Jerry LeBlond The White River Valley Players cast of “Rumors” includes: (left to right) Cari Burkard as Cookie Cusack, Robert Melik Finkle as Ernie Cusack, Cameron Davis as Officer Welch, Tristan Rich-Goding as Lenny Ganz, Steve Augustus as Ken Gorman, Janine Reeves as Chris Gorman, Zeb Washburn as Glenn Cooper. March 20-21 — ROCHESTER — The White…

Courtesy of the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Bring back the old! Vintage ski racing is back at Pico Mountain , Saturday, March 14. “Reunion” recalls the early skiing era KILLINGTON—Dust off those old wooden skis, your VR17s, or your Rossi Stratos and compete against Vermont’s finest! The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum and Pico…

By VermontVacation.com/Dennis Curran Signs of spring have begun, with longer days, warmer temperatures and maple sap beginning to run. Robert “Ted” Young of Andersonville Maple holds up a morning sampling, ready to savor the sweet flavors of spring.

Building A remains standing (left) but  towers B-D  (right) were gutted by the fire that broke out early Saturday. By Polly Lynn Largest fire in a decade, chief says KILLINGTON— Just after midnight Saturday morning, March 7, firefighters from across the region were called to the scene of a major fire at 48 Innsbruck Lane,…

By Chandler Burgess, courtesy of Killington Resort Slash and Berm kicks off the 2015 Nor’Beaster spring celebration at Killington Resort, March 14. Spring celebration kicks off with Slash and Berm, Ski Vermont Specialty Food Days Saturday, March 14 — KILLINGTON — Spring time at Killington Resort means soft snow, abundant sunshine, live music and surprising events both…

By Susan Elliott, courtesy of The Gables Tropical climates produce lush, colorful plant life, as well as amazingly colored birds, such as this one, photographed by Susan Elliott in Costa Rica. Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Marv Elliott, co-president of the Rutland County Audubon Society, will present “Birding in Costa Rica” showcasing the…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A still from the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless,” showing March 14. Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless” on Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m.…

By Jerry LeBlond Killington Ski Club and Killington Mountain School in partnership with Killington Resort hosted the FIS Freestyle Nor-Am Cup Finals on Highline, Feb. 26-March 1, 2015. Skiers competed for time, style and difficulty of tricks.

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — On Feb. 28, The Inn at Six Mountains sold for $3.3 million to a group of investors. Killington Hospitality Group 1 LLC, a Vermont-based company owned by John Kalish, and Innisfree Hotels, a Florida-based resort company are two major investor groups involved in the purchase and renovation plans. They will now…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Billings Farm & Museum screens “Waste Land” as part of its fifth annual film series. Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the award-winning film “Waste Land” on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film…

Submitted A chickadee readies to land on an outstretched hand, enticed by seed. Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting another Working Woodlands Workshop on Saturday, March 7, entitled “Chillin’ with the Chickadees,” from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit the winter forest with park ecologist Kyle Jones. Learn…