The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reports that bear hunters in Vermont had a safe and successful hunting season in 2015. Preliminary numbers show that hunters took 669 black bears during the 83 days of the two-part “early bear season” and “late bear season.” There were also no hunting-related shooting incidents. Fish & Wildlife Department…

KILLINGTON — The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), in partnership with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, will once again host their annual Winter Ski Festival at Pico Mountain in Killington, Feb. 5-8. The event, in its ninth year, is one of the largest annual gatherings in the United States of skiers who are blind and visually…

By Karen D. Lorentz This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Elan, the Slovenia ski manufacturing company. Since 1945, Elan has grown from a small ski workshop into a specialty manufacturing company that manufactures snowboards, sailboats, sports equipment, and wind turbines. Most significantly, Elan became a pioneer of innovation in skis and…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Devil’s Bowl Speedway will  host its 50th season of stock car racing in 2016 on both its asphalt and dirt tracks. WEST HAVEN–Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s landmark 50th season in 2016 will be one to remember. Officials have overhauled the stock car racing schedule for the historic Rutland County facility, and the calendar…

By Tom Rogers, Vt Fish & Wildlife Department. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a new instructor training course for people interested in teaching hunter education courses in Vermont.  The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is offering several new instructor training courses for people interested in volunteering to teach hunter education, trapper education,…

Courtesy of Human Movement A “Dirty Girl” participant, already covered in mud, scales a large cargo net during a past event. Expanded Bright Pink partnership and new event tour stops for 2016 The Dirty Girl Mud Run series will again join forces with Bright Pink, the longstanding national charity beneficiary, to launch their 2016 integrated marketing…

RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph had a relatively slow week in sports going into Winter Break. They played in just two games on Dec. 19, but against worthy opponents. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Berkeley College (N.Y.) to play against Knights. The Lady Saints were able to handle Berkeley with…

By Polly Lynn Jason Mikula enjoys a day on the slope at Killington Resort earlier this season. “It was man-made but glorious,” he said. By Karen D. Lorentz If you’re an expert, you may not need to read this. On the other hand, if you are in the market for demo-ing or purchasing new skis…

ATOMIC SKIS Atomic Skis have remained a staple at world cup races and that background continues to lead design. Atomic leads with 53 offerings – excluding rentals – offering remarkable depth and breadth. All Mountain Vantage Series The new Vantage Series reflects five unisex and three women’s models. Offering flat skis intended for skiers who…

Inside the latest technology shaping new skis By Tony Crespi Each season the ski industry unveils new ski collections boasting innovative refinements and technological advancements. This season, as example, manufacturers have realized that while many new technologies are extremely light, skis which are too light can, well, chatter on harder snow. Manufacturers have also have…

Submitted In the 2005 photo, the order is Dave Beebe, Chris Beebe, and Alex Beebe. When Alex Beebe of Swanton recently reeled in the first muskie caught above Swanton Dam on the Missisquoi River in nearly four decades, he took his place in the fishing lore of Vermont. In 2013, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife…

Courtesy of VF&W David Boocock harvested this 10-point, 181-pound buck within three years of completing habitat improvements to his Montgomery property with a state wildlife biologist. When David Boocock of Montgomery enrolled in a program with the state to improve his land for wildlife, he was hoping the enhancements would boost his odds during the…

Courtesy of KMS KMS youth climber Sam Hayden practices the skill that garnered him third place in a regional championship. KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Dec. 12, Killington Mountain School Rock Climbing athlete, Sam Hayden from Pittsfied, Vt., competed at the USA Climbing ABS Regional Championships in Newburyport, Mass. The event brings together the best youth climbers…

Killington Mountain School Alpine athletes competed in two days of slalom races out at Heavenly, on the tail-end of a two-week camp in Mammoth. In the boys’ race on Sunday, Brad Underhill was the first U16 and eighth overall, Bo Underhill was the fourth U16 and 17th overall, PJ Bovaconti was the ninth U16 and…

It was an exciting week in sports for CSJ, with eight games being played overall by the men and women’s basketball teams. It was also a successful week, as the women’s team was able to go a perfect 3-0 and the men’s team went 2-1. Both teams now lead the YSCC and are not showing…