KILLINGTON — A two day backcountry first aid and evacuation course is being offered by Killington Mountain Guides (KMG) on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18. The course is designed for backcountry adventure athletes who participate in long distance adventure races and for any athletes who spend time in the wilderness. Participants will learn…

By Eric Miller Tammy Miller of Fairfax poses with a 931 pound bull moose she took on the second day of Vermont’s archery moose season.  Her bull topped the previous archery record 919-pound moose taken last year by Kevin Rice. Archery record set last year broken by Miller’s bull moose Pre-season scouting in Vermont’s Northeast…

By Kate Troy Fullback Nate Hickey begins a run that ended in a try against the visitors, Boston Ironsides. By Maxx Steinmetz After three weeks of disheartening defeats in New England Rugby Football Union’s fourth division, the Roosters of Rutland Rugby Football Club (RFC) got their first win of the 2015 fall season. In a…

Courtesy of Rutland Health Foundation Photo One: The first place low gross was the Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic team. Pictured (l-r): Matt Howland; ATC Mike Dorion; Dan Cole, PA-C; Matt Gammons, M.D.; and Jim Russell, M.D. Photo Two: The first place low net team was from BKD. Pictured (l-r): John Henry Hubert, Ernie Bove, M.D.;  Kevin Markowski;  Bill…

By Robin Alberti Fall Soccer for girls and boys, ages from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade, is underway.  The Pre-kindergarten 2nd grades practice on Saturday mornings, with 30 minutes of practice followed by 30 minutes of friendly scrimmages. Killington’s 3-6 grades has four teams, u10 girls, u10 boys, u12 girls, and u12 boys. The first week of…

Courtesy of KMS While no one won this grand prize, it was a fun prop for photos. KILLINGTON — With perfectly sunny skies and warm temperatures Friday, Sept. 18, the annual Killington Mountain School golf tournament continued its perfect record of beautiful weather yet again. This year, 18 teams took to the course for the 10…

Hunters traveling outside Vermont to hunt deer or elk need to keep in mind that the regulation designed to protect Vermont’s wild deer from chronic wasting disease remains in effect, according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal disease of the brain and nervous system…

It was a big week in sports for College of St. Joseph, led by the baseball team who won the YSCC fall championship on Oct. 3 after defeating Southern Maine CC. Softball got a big win in its semifinal game against Southern Maine, but were unable to get the victory against NHTI in the championship.…

QUESTION: Steve and Ann are playing in a tournament. On the 16th hole, Ann strokes her ball into the rough. When she gets to the ball, she deems the ball unplayable. However, she then discovers the ball is lying in ground under repair. She lifts the ball deeming the procedure commits her to proceed under the…

WOODSTOCK — Curling is one of the faster growing sports in the US right now. After the Winter Olympics coverage this past year many wanted to give it a try. Now Central Vermont locals or visitors have that chance. There are many local people in the Upper Valley who curl regularly and they want to show…

“Pool of death” solidifies; records set throughout By Maxx Steinmetz The second week of Rugby World Cup 2015 has been proving to be as exciting as to be expected, though no major upsets have taken place such as Georgia’s victory over Tonga and — more famously — Japan’s win over South Africa in the first…

Submitted LOGAN BROYLES MENDON – 14-year-old Logan Broyles doesn’t leave much time for relaxing during his summer vacation. The Rutland High School freshman competed in a dozen golf tournaments, journeying to Quebec, Canada; North Carolina, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and his home state of Vermont for top junior and adult events. The Mendon teenager capped…

Courtesy CSJ Edson Ferrer The Fighting Saints had another successful week in sports, led by the dominant baseball team that was able to go 4-1 over a long road trip weekend. This puts them at an impressive 12-1 for the fall season. They have shown no signs of weakness this year, and seem to be…

Submitted The cover of the newest edition of the Ski + Ride magazine.  Vermont Ski and Ride, the only independent publication that serves New England’s winter sports community, has relaunched for 2015 as a free glossy, quarterly publication printed on heavy stock, high-quality paper, along with a new website and social media presence. In 2015,…

KILLINGTON — The men’s shower facility at Pico Sports Center will be undergoing a 2-3 week renovation beginning Oct. 4. During this time, male shower facilities will not be available. The locker room, sauna and restroom facilities will remain open. The staff at Pico Sports Center recognize this is an inconvenience and appreciate your patience while…