By Brooke Geery You did it! You moved away from home. Whether you chose out West, the big city, or overseas, you fulfilled your childhood dream of going somewhere else — moving for bigger mountains or opportunities. But, after being gone for many years, you may have come to realize (like I did) that the…

By Julia Purdy Just at the time in 2020 when, thanks to stimulus money, I could seriously consider owning my own front door again, well-maintained (if older) homes in my admittedly modest price range were suddenly out of reach — overnight, it seemed — if not entirely missing from the inventory, anywhere in Vermont. This…

By Gloria Martinez Running a business takes a ton of know-how, much of which must be learned on the fly. Few business owners go into their first (or second, or even third) company knowing everything there is to know about running a business. Indeed, the “jump first, build your wings on the way down” philosophy…

Grant Named in Honor of Former Executive Director, Carol Miklos AIA Vermont is requesting applications for their Community Outreach Grant, named in honor of Carol Miklos, who served as AIA Vermont’s Executive Director from 2008 until 2018. The grant amount has increased this year to $1000. There will be one round of applications reviewed in…

By Amy Collett Opening a business used to involve high startup costs, piles of inventory, and an ecologically unfriendly amount of waste. But if your dream is to become an ECOpreneur, there are options – and they don’t require overconsumption of fossil fuels or living out of a cubicle. Check out these ECOpreneurship ideas and…

‘Bikes are the new toilet paper’ By Katy Savage As ski trails closed, and Vermonters were asked to stay home to help flatten the curve of infection, people have turned to biking— specifically, mountain biking. Several local store owners say they’ve seen record sales for mountain bikes this spring. Jean Pierre DeFrancesco-Sias, the general manager…

By Tony Crespi “You can maximize performance by skiing a tuned ski,” noted PSIA examiner and Bromley Pro Charlie Rockwell. “Skiing a tuned ski means you are better able to perform at your highest level.” This year tuning may never have been more critical. Have you ever sliced bread or cut a piece of fruit…

Courtesy GMC The metal hut was erected about 1915. Pico is in the background. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series on Killington’s first cabins for adventuring tourists. When the hotel below Killington Peak closed circa 1910, the mountains didn’t lack for visitors. In 1908 James P. Taylor, a…

McGrath's Irish Pub at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington is the area's first and foremost Irish pub. Run like a true family pub in Ireland, everybody is welcome, Grand kids to Grandparents. Live Irish music is held on stage every weekend when open. Visit Website | Email:  ilt@innatlongtrail.com | Phone: (800) 325-2540 or…

While visiting Liquid Art, take-in the local artwork and browse through a variety of arts and crafts that are for sale. Also stop by on Thursday nights for Open Mic from 6-9PM. Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-2787 Address: 37 Miller Brook Road Killington, VT 05751  

Mogul’s is your neighborhood tavern, and is a great place for the whole family.  We’ve got plenty to keep you busy well into the evening, with pool, darts, shuffleboard, arcade games, FREE Nintendo Wii, Mini-golf, bocce & cornhole. Or catch the sports game on one of their 18 flat screen tv’s! Mogul’s is a must…

Since opening 10 years ago, Jax Food & Games has grown from humble beginnings to one of Killington’s premier locations for food, drinks, and live entertainment! Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-5334 Address: 1667 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751

Wobbly Barn has been the centerpiece of nightlife and great dining experiences at Killington since 1963. Devotee’s believe its steaks, soup, salad and bread bar are the best in ski country. Always ranked amongst “The Best Bars” and “Favorite Restaurants” by the world’s foremost skiing and snowboard publications. “If you haven’t been to the Wobbly…

The House That Rocks Killington! For over three decades, the Pickle Barrel has set the standard for live music in the region, hosting the biggest names on the concert circuit, as well as introducing fresh, new voices that are on the verge of making it big. Ski Magazine called us a “Living Legend” and a…

Courtesy of Vibe Portrait Art. Molly Koch and Dustin Parker