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World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race

March 16, 2016
By Jerry LeBlond DOUG TUCKER World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race Series: Feb. 17 week # 9 Cumulative team standings after week # 8 1. Clock 1 = 1,194 2. RAMROD = 1,176 3. Sweet Peaks = 1,163 4. Clock 2 = 1,143 5. First Stop = 1,135 SNOWBOARD - A Women: 1. Pam McNeill,…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

March 16, 2016
RUTLAND — With the men’s and women’s basketball seasons coming to a close and spring sports just getting underway, it was a relatively slow week in sports for College of St. Joseph. However, the softball team was in action over the weekend in a double-header matchup against the Columbia Greene CC Twins. The Lady Saints…

World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race Series: March 2 week # 10

March 9, 2016
Cumulative team standings after week # 10 1. Clock 1 = 1,191 2. RAMROD = 1,176 3. Clock 2 = 1,140 4. Here We Go = 1,125 5. Gorillas In The Mist = 1,109 SNOWBOARD - A Women: 1. Heather House, Gorillas In The Mist. Time: 39.56 2. Pam McNeill, Sweet Peaks. Time: 41.29 3.…

The largest airbag facility on the East coast opens at Killington

March 9, 2016
Courtsey of KMS This large airbag sits at the bottom of Superstar Trail, and will allow athletes to train in all four seasons. KILLINGTON—On Feb. 28, Killington Mountain School, Killington Resort, and the Killington Ski Club announced the opening of the largest airbag facility on the East Coast. Located at the bottom of Killington resort’s…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

March 9, 2016
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Devil’s Bowl Speedway announces inaugural “Bandit” youth division

March 9, 2016
MemorEvents photo Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s new “Bandit” youth division, for drivers ages 10-15, will use the same rules as the Mini Stock division. WEST HAVEN–Devil’s Bowl Speedway is ready to welcome the next generation of stock car drivers to the track, with the inaugural season of the “Bandit” youth racing division in 2016. The division…

Killington Active Seniors walk over 3,000 miles through the Byways

March 9, 2016
Submitted Killington Active Seniors and Bone Builders Group KILLINGTON—The Killington Active Seniors group in Killington set a goal to complete the 723 miles of Byways in Vermont through exercise from January to March. The 10 Byways throughout the state range from 11 miles to 185 miles. In total, they make up 723 miles. “As the…

WCW Ski Bum Race 2.24 Photos

March 8, 2016
These photos are only previews and cropped for presentation. Final density and color adjustments will be made upon print order. For ordering information, please contact  [email protected]   Check out the Ski Bum Race photos from February 17th

Expert shares tips regarding cyber security

March 2, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz Cyber security was one of the nationwide issues discussed at the recent National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Eastern Winter Conference and Trade Show held at Killington Resort. Because a data breach is a topic that poses a risk to all, The Mountain Times contacted cyber security expert Anne De Vries, who…

Ski industry not immune to recent societal, digital, violent threats

March 2, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz As if the weird El Niño weather were not enough of a challenge to operating a ski area, several thorny societal issues were discussed at the recent National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Eastern Winter Conference and Trade Show held at Killington Resort. Among the more serious topics were those on website…

Proctor skating rink celebrates 90 years, 1926-2016

March 2, 2016
PROCTOR—Clippings from the Rutland Herald afford a glimpse into an old-time way to have winter fun. Such events got folks out and built community spirit in this small town. The 1927 season might remind us of this one—“insufficient snow”—but offered no hint of what was to come 10 months later: the devastating Flood of 1927.–Editor.…

Great Benson Fishing Derby celebrates 44 years

March 2, 2016
Courtesy Paul Hatin-Smart Media Pictured (l-r):  David Calvi, co-chair of the Great Benson Fishing Derby and a Fair Haven Rotary Club member; Bill Stephenson, president of the Fair Haven Rotary Club; and Jeff Larson, co-chair of Great Benson Fishing Derby and a Fair Haven Rotary Club member. Since 1973 the Fair Haven Rotary Club has…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

March 2, 2016
RUTLAND — The College of St. Joseph Fighting Saints baseball team played in the Builder Invitational this past weekend, Feb. 27-28, hosted by the Apprentice School in Newport News, VA. CSJ went 1-5 over the weekend against top-notch competition. They lost two games by just one run each and showed signs of some really solid…