By Karen D. Lorentz There’s been a huge sea change in skis since I learned on my dad’s 1930 hickories with the bear trap bindings on a golf course in the 1950s. From my first wood Vostra skis with edges to metal Head Master’s, Rossi Strato 102’s, a Rossi Sport in the 1980s, and then…

Courtesy of Rob Kovalesky Don McNeil a.k.a. “ShortSki” (center) achieved the milestone of being the first to reach 100 days of skiing out of 100 days of operation. That’s perfect attendance! KILLINGTON — Sunday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, marked 100 days of skiing and riding for the 2015/2016 season at a Killington. Don McNeil a.k.a. “ShortSki”…

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The College of St. Joseph men’s and women’s basketball teams had yet another successful week in which they finished with a combined record of 4-1. It was their last week of the regular season, and they will be playing in the Yankee Small College Conference Tournament starting Friday, Feb. 19. The Lady Saints went a…

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Courtesy of Killington Elementary School KES students are about half way through the season of skiing as part of education. KILLINGTON — The Killington Elementary School Trailblazers’ program is about half way through its season of nine weeks skiing and riding, and the students continue learning to love this winter sport, KES reported recently in its…

Courtesy of Town of Killington AJGA winners of the 2105 championship stand with their trophies. GMNGC to host 7th Killington Junior Golf Championship July 3-7 KILLINGTON — The town of Killington announced the renewal of a two-year contract with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to host the Killington Junior Golf Championship at Green Mountain…

Courtesy CSJ Antonio Gordon The College of St. Joseph men’s and women’s basketball teams went an impressive 8-0 combined this past week and are both looking in top form to close out the regular season. The Lady Saints went 5-0 and increased their winning streak to 20 games in a row. They are 22-1 overall…

PITTSFIELD — Nearly one in 10 people worldwide suffer back pain. It is the number one reason for missed worked days in the United States. Ranging from uncomfortable to debilitating, back pain often is not a one time event. While exercise helps decrease rates of back pain, beginning an exercise program while in or recovering…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announced Friday, Jan. 8, the addition of a multi-species “bonus challenge” to its popular Master Angler Program for 2016, aimed at further testing the fishing aptitude and knowledge of Vermont anglers. “For six years now, anglers around the state have enjoyed studying and learning about fish biology, habitat, and…

John “Grizz” Puchalski By John “Grizz” Puchalski, Killington Ambassador “Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we may as well enjoy the Mountain.”    

 Courtesy of Karen D. Lorentz A Killington Resort instructor leads a Learn to Ride class, as participants stand atop their snowboards. Killington offers lessons for skiing and snowboarding. By Karen D. Lorentz When it comes to winter sports that exude excitement and exhilaration, alpine snow sports are without equal. In what other winter activity can…

Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A pipe dragon carves out the only superpipe open on the east coast, at Okemo Mountain Resort. Snowmaking created snow to build 18-foot high, 500-foot long superpipe LUDLOW – Consistently cold overnight temperatures paired with the unwavering dedication of Okemo Mountain Resort’s experienced snowmaking team resulted in the opening of…

Courtesy KMS Spencer Wood KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School Alpine athlete, Spencer Wood competed at the Empire State Games at Whiteface in the IPCAS (international Paralympic committee alpine skiing) series over the weekend, where he took Bronze in Super G, Silver in GS and Gold in SL in extremely challenging conditions. “The course was more like…

By Karen D. Lorentz The northern view as seen from 49er on Pico thrills the soul and makes riding and skiing sensational. By Karen D. Lorentz Remember the excitement of the first day of school? The trepidation? Well, getting out on snow at Pico for my first time in 2016 was a funny mix of…