Back when I was a young child in the 1950s you could downhill ski in Rutland City. The Rutland Country Club on upper Grove Street was the spot for this unique opportunity. Many of the local kids had their first […]
Tag: Skiing
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WCW 2016 Ski Bum Race Series: Week 1 Video
It may have taken longer than usual but the WCW Ski Bum Race Series is underway! Racers were able to make up for lost time by taking two run in the inaugural Ski Bum Race Series. Video courtesy of Tim […]
Sports
Video: Rails 2 Riches 2015
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. […]
Sports
Okemo introduces RFID lift access
LUDLOW–Skiers and riders visiting Okemo Mountain Resort will no longer have to fumble with gloves, zippers and lanyards as they search for lift tickets and season passes prior to loading a lift. Instead, they can glide through special gates equipped […]
Sports
The Mountain Journal: The 2014-15 ski collection, notes from the test track
The search for the one ski quiver continues By Tony Crespi Each season the ski industry unveils new ski collections boasting advancements and refinements in technology and design. Often unrecognized by the public are the complexity of engineering and design […]
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Once upon a time in history
By Karen D. Lorentz posted May 23, 2013 Leslie Leete Smith: Killington’s first daughter and olympian Some expectant parents play music to their unborn child; Leslie Leete Smith’s parents planned a ski area. Born just three months before Killington debuted […]
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Once upon a time in history: Mrs. Claus guides Santa, a winter tale for skiers
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Dec 20, 2012 It was 1926 and Santa was stuck. What new toys could he and his elves make for kids and adults in the Rutland Region? “I know,” said Mrs. Claus. They have one […]
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Three-generations instruct and inspire with “You can do it” approach
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Dec 27, 2012 Photo courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Rob Bevier was one of the earliest instructors to embrace the new wave of snowboarding in the 1980s and 1990s. “My father wanted a boy.” That’s […]