Hunters are enthusiastic about Vermont’s upcoming archery deer hunting split season, Oct. 4-26 and Dec. 6-14, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. “Deer are moving about and being seen more now with cooler weather to stimulate activity,” said Cedric Sanborn at R&L Archery in Barre. “This year is very different because, unlike last…

HARTFORD—Upper Valley Aquatic Club’s own Hannah Cox has qualified in the women’s 200 free-style with the time of 2:01.80 posted at the USA Swimming Junior Nationals this August in Irvine, Calif. This means that she will be going to Olympic trials in 2016. “As her coach we are thrilled to get this one under her…

LUDLOW & KILLINGTON —On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Tim Driscoll of Bridgeport, Conn., made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Driscoll aced the 17th hole from the black tee, using a driver, for a 213-yard hole-in-one. John Myers and John Maloney witnessed the amazing feat. Also on Wednesday Sept.  24.  Chris Quencer made a hole-in-one…

By Maxx Steinmetz Rutland Rugby hosted a home game, on Sept. 20, against Berkshire, last year’s division 4 champions. The week prior, the Rutland Roosters suffered their first defeat of the season to Mad River in Stowe. Meanwhile, Berkshire put up an impressive 132-15 display against the visiting, under-manned Black River. This past weekend’s match, however,…

WEST HAVEN–Vermont’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway can lay claim to the most diverse schedule of stock car racing events in the Northeast in 2014, as details for the first-ever Battle at the Bowl dirt series have been announced. The series will span three successive weekends: Sept. 26, Oct. 4, and Oct. 18. Originally planned to be…

A public hearing on a proposed regulation controlling the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones for hunting will be held by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board on Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Montpelier. The proposed regulation would make it unlawful for any person to take or attempt to take wild animals while flying in…

Ottauquechee Community Partnership board members and friends competed in the Spartan Charity Race to raise $5,000 for OCP on Sunday, Sept 21, in Killington. OCP team gathered for a photo before their workout on Thursday. Pictured (l-r) Crys Szeleky, banquet manager at the Woodstock Inn; Paul Ramsey, general manager, Woodstock Inn; Alex LaFlamme, personal trainer at…

Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department to help you stay safe and get the most out of your tree-stand hunting experience: Choose a live, straight tree. Buy smart. Use stands…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Mountain School Cycling team traveled to Clinton, N.Y., on Sept. 13-14 to compete in the Kirkland Cyclocross Race. This race was the first of the New York Cross series. Coach Brad Ramsay reported that it was a great course, with “power sections, sand pits, mud, run-ups, off-camber corners, and all the fun stuff!”…

By Maxx Steinmetz Throughout the ages, there have been civilizations that now stand as the paragons of military might in the annals of history. Legends such as Alexander the Great, The Roman Empire, the Golden Horde of the Mongols, or even the Vikings of Scandinavia. One Greek city-state precedes and outdoes the others in time…

By Cristina Kumka BENSON — Kaleb LaRock doesn’t look any different than anyone else on the obstacle course — he wears the same clothes, does the same stunts and keeps up with the rest of the pack. He’s just half everyone’s age (or more) and twice as capable (as some.) LaRock is the 18-year-old phenom…

By Evan Johnson BENSON — At the Shale Hill Adventure Farm in Benson, a group of weary runners attempt to cross a 20-yard-wide pond using thick ropes strung six feet above the water. Some hang like monkeys, gripping with their hands and ankles; some drag themselves along the top of the rope — others prefer…

By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Beth knows best. For many in training this summer for this weekend’s 15-plus mile Spartan Beast obstacle race, Killington trainer Beth Roberts replaced mom in the old adage. How does she know how to train women and men from all walks of life to do one of the most extreme physical…

The importance of carbohydrates before a race is not a myth, says William Kelly, owner of Pyramid Wellness in Rutland, but ideal nutritional practices are much more complex than simply “carb-loading.” Kelly recommends complete proteins from diverse sources including beans, nuts and meats, leading up to the race. Salts are also important, he says, recommending…

By Amy Lewis You’ve decided to go for it, challenge yourself, and find out what all the buzz is about obstacle racing. You’ve been training hard for the big day, but fueling up has left your head spinning as you search for the perfect way to fuel your body and mind. To help you sort…