Recent heavy rainfall has created potentially dangerous conditions along streams and small rivers in the Mad River and Huntington River watersheds, especially at Huntington Gorge, warned the Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security in a news release Aug. 17. With sunshine and seasonably warm temperatures expected to continue by the National Weather Service,…

By Kyle Finneron I can hear my pulse in my ears, my lungs are on fire and I’m completely disoriented. That was how I felt after swimming my first lap at the Pico Sports Center pool. For weeks now I have watched people in the pool from the weight room. Gliding through the water almost…

By Dave Hoffenberg It was a championship series for the ages. For those just tuning in, Clearly Moguls won game one 19-7 and Garlic McGraths won game two 8-5 to set up this winner-take-all battle. G.M. was going for their second title and second against C.M. For C.M., the stakes were higher as they were…

KILLINGTON–Killington Resort announced Aug. 11 that it is seeking volunteers to aid operations when the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to the mountain on Nov. 26-27, 2016. The volunteer team will consist of nearly 300 volunteers, with opportunities available Nov.19-30, 2016. Volunteer positions range from meeting and greeting, to course crew work, assisting…

POULTNEY—Green Mountain College Director of Athletics Kip Shipley announced Aug. 10 that David Morris has been selected as the new women’s head coach for the Eagles’ soccer and lacrosse teams. Morris becomes the twelfth head coach of the soccer program and the fourth in the history of the lacrosse program. “We are excited for Dave…

QUESTION: Terry and Jack are playing in a tournament. On the 7th hole, Terry’s tee shot lands in a water hazard in front of the green. The ball is playable but it is directly behind a stone, which has broken away from a retaining wall (an immovable obstruction). Terry is aware that relief from an immovable…

By Ariel Kent No trail net work is free. This idea was ignited in my mind this past week by trail steward Matt Baatz of Green Mountain Trails. No trail network is free and here’s why: trail networks that are open to the public (without an entrance fee) have to be maintained. Maintained by someone…

Signup deadlines start Wednesday, Aug. 17. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be holding a series of free seminars to teach people more about hunting. The seminars will cover a variety of hunting techniques and species and will give participants the opportunity to try a new style of hunting or to learn more about a…

By Dave Hoffenberg Garlic McGraths punched their ticket to the big dance and earned a Championship rematch with Clearly Moguls. G.M. is going for their second title after a 2013 win against C.M. In their first elimination game, they cruised to an 11-0 mercy win against the Killington Deli and sent them packing. G.M. jumped…

A preliminary report from Vermont Fish & Wildlife shows that hunters brought home 5,537 wild turkeys during the spring hunting season—40 more than the average of the three previous years, including 662 turkeys taken during the April youth weekend hunt. “The hunter success rate remained steady with 21 percent of hunters harvesting at least one…

By Matt Baatz PITTSFIELD—I did not build the Green Mountain Trails. For the longest time I wanted to go on public record with that statement dispelling this absurd rumor. I’m not sure when or how it started, but I know it’s out there and I’m starting a campaign to end it. As any trailbuilder knows,…

By Ariel Kent KILLINGTON—A trail builder is someone who has dedicated his or her time to creating a network of mountain bike trails that he or she can enjoy but, more importantly, that others can enjoy. The hard work of a trail builder often goes unnoticed, many not even realizing the hard work and time…

PITTSFORD — On Saturday, Aug. 13, community members are invited to come out for a 5K race or fun run to benefit the Pittsford Recreation Department and the Adaptive Martial Arts Association, a Pittsford-based national 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes disabled inclusion in martial arts and provides free education, outreach and support services. The 5K run begin…

By Stacy Kent PROCTOR — The Proctor girls softball team defeated West Rutland for the Rutland City Major League Softball Championship on July 24. The final score was 19-7. Pictured (l-r) back row: Coach Chris Lee, Samantha Bates, Allison Almond, Rachel Stuhlmueller, Katelyn Storey, Victoria George, Sawyer Perkins, Coach Ron Wood. Front row: Quinn Duggan, Maggie McKearin,…

By Ariel Kent An exciting and fast-paced weekend is ahead of us in our little mountain town. This weekend we welcome a ProGRT Downhill Race to Killington. Here professional downhill mountain bikers take to the newly created downhill track on Ramshead to battle it out for the fastest time down the mountain.  Often times big…