By Tony Crespi Editor’s note: Contributing writer Tony Crespi is a professional ski tester. Each year he demos many skis for many companies and shares his insight about the new lines each company has to offer. This week he features Blizzard. For past features visit mountaintimes.info and search “ Crespi.” The 2016 Blizzard ski line…

Between the talent, the new venue, and the crowd Killington Resorts Rails 2 Riches this year was a must see event. Herb Highstreet breaks down the action at this years Rails 2 Riches. Results: Skier men: 1. Christian Franchino 2. Dale Talkington 3. Emile Bergeron Best Trick: Emile Bergeron - Blind 3 Swap cannon to…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Photo One: Vince Quenneville Jr. of Brandon, Vt., joined in victory lane by Lauren Wescoat, NASCAR senior manager of the weekly racing operations, will be crowned as the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Vermont State Champion and Devil’s Bowl Speedway Track Champion on Dec. 11 in Charlotte, N.C. Photo Two: Greg Atkins of…

Submitted Erik Werner and his buck pose for a photo during a hunting season in years past. Vermont hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for 2016 will be available on the Fish & Wildlife Department’s website, Dec. 14. “Vermonters really enjoy hunting and fishing,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Many people like to purchase…

Adult rock climbing Why should just the kids have all the fun? Adults are invited to Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center to learn a lifetime skill while getting a great full body workout! Beginner and advanced adult classes are now being offered through the Rutland Recreation Department Friday, Jan. 8 to Feb. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Groups…

Killington Parks and Recreation recently announced four new programs this for the winter season. They include: Youth volleyball clinics for students in grades 3-6 graders, Sports of All Sorts for Pre-K-4th graders, Parent Date Night, and Exercise Across the Byways. Plus, open gym hours start up for January. Youth volleyball This series of clinics will…

College of St. Joseph’s men’s and women’s basketball team hosted Hampshire College this week. The women’s team finished with a final score of 80-29, while the men’s team finished 99-49. College of St. Joseph was also awarded the opportunity to be the host team for the 2016 USCAA Small College World Series this week. Dec.…

Rails-2-Riches at Killington, Saturday, Dec. 5, was “way crazier than last year” according to reports from newschoolers.com. “There were some big names in attendance throwing signature technical tricks with style.”

Courtesy of OVRCC Owners Shon and Alex Racicot LUDLOW — The Boot Pro in Ludlow purchased a fully automated, 2015 Wintersteiger Mercury ski/snowboard tuning machine made in Austria this fall and it is up and reason for the season. It is one of only 24 like it in the country! The machine has both a stone…

By Robin Alberti Stylish base layers and sweaters hang on racks at Skiology in preparation for holiday shoppers this month. By Tony Crespi Holiday gifts make us smile–at least that’s the goal! Whether it’s a new ski tuning tool or a new jacket, the right gift can brighten someone’s holiday, and that makes two people…

By Robin Alberti A fat bike rider smiles as he rides across a snowy trail at Killington last  season, during the Rollin’ Fatties event. By Polly Lynn Three years ago, a couple of “very clever Brits” came up with an idea for a grassroots, worldwide, fat-bike holiday that would bring the fat-bike community together, according…

By Robin Alberti Photo One: Some of the runners wore turkey hats while running. Photo Two: A group of over 350 Turkey Trotters take off  from Jax in Killington Photo Three: Four-legged friends were common companions trotting. In Killington over 350 registered “trotters” ran or walked in the fifth annual Turkey Trot. The event has…

“[Most of us] can’t afford a $50 million estate in Aspen, Colo. But luckily, there are plenty of other places where you can get in lots of slope time and immerse yourself in the laid-back mountain lifestyle,” wrote Yuqing Pan, in a story titled “America’s Most Affordable—and Least Affordable—Ski Towns” for realtor.com. Using information from onthesnow.com and…

Vermont’s hunters will get one final chance for a deer this year during the muzzleloader deer season and the second part of the archery deer season. The two seasons run at the same time—Dec. 5-13. A muzzleloader hunter may take one legal buck anywhere in the state. In addition, a hunter who received a muzzleloader…

Submitted Mount Saint Joseph Academy dedicates basketball court to Lenny Burke, an alumni who was tragically injured. Ceremony and MSJ-Rice scrimmages will take place Nov. 30 RUTLAND–On Monday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m., the MSJ men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams will scrimmage their counterparts from Rice Memorial High School on the new Lenny Burke…