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Category Archives: 18&U
Rutland’s Scene Shaper | 18 & Under Feb/Mar 2012
On the surface, Chloe Levins is a young, up-and-coming cross-country skier. However, under the layers of Gore-Tex and Under Armour is a deeper story, rooted in passion for athletics and lifetime sports in the heart of Vermont. I met Chloe … Continue reading
Jamaica’s Gibson Training For Victory on the US Development Team | 18 & Under
The other day, I saw a bumper sticker that said, “I love big dumps.” Being a Vermonter, I chuckled and continued along my way dreaming of snow-covered ski slopes. Growing up in this state, one is surrounded by mountains, snow, … Continue reading
Posted in 18&U, Skiing
Tagged alpine ski, giant slalom, ski bums, ski community, ski slopes, us ski team, vermonter
Curing “Nature Deficit Disorder” With Canoes
How many times have you thought about canoeing that river that’s just a mile or so from your back door? If you’re a 10-year-old kid with that fantasy, then dreams really can come true. Last summer, 130 New England kids … Continue reading
New School Year, New Writers | 18 & Under Nov. 2011
By Gabe Allen and Madeline Murray-Clasen Fall has arrived, and all around the state Vermonters are careening down bike trails, scaling crags, and taking their last swims in the chilly water. Soon winter will blanket the earth with snow, and … Continue reading
Teens Conquer 6-Mile Swim, Despite White Caps and Wind | 18 & Under Sept. 2011
On July 9, nearly 200 hardy swimmers took to the waters of Lake Mephremagog as part of the third annual Kingdom Swim. This open-water swimming event, sponsored by Indoor Recreation of Orleans County, features six different events, ranging in length … Continue reading
Posted in 18&U, Swimming
Tagged Memphremagog, Northeast Kingdom, swimming, youth
18 & Under: Teen Tackles Zoning Permits, Fundraising to Build Public Bike Park in Essex
Most people who grace the pages of Vermont Sports do so because of their exceptional athletic achievements. But one doesn’t have to be a future Olympian to earn recognition in this magazine. He or she merely has to display love … Continue reading
At Just 13, Pittsfield Rock Climber Is Solving Advanced Problems | 18 & Under July 2011
“________” is not a sport. As a runner, I oftentimes find myself on the defensive end of rancorous debates about the merits of certain athletic disciplines. They usually go something like this: “Wait a minute, you, a golfer, are trying … Continue reading
Posted in 18&U, Rock and Ice Climbing
Tagged 18&U, Pittsfield, rock climbing, Rutland, sam Hayden
40 Youths Get the Running Start of a Lifetime | 18 & Under
On May 29, more than 8,000 runners will weave their way though downtown Burlington as part of the 2011 KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. Some of these participants will traverse the entire 26.2-mile course, while others will only cover a fraction … Continue reading
18&U: Fairways and Frisbees
Disc Golf Attracts Few, but Dedicated, Youth Players By Chris Keller “PING,” a sound like pennies dropping in a bucket rings through the thick summer air at Wrightsville Beach. The last of the beach-goers have climbed into their minivans and … Continue reading
Gabe’s Semester in Ecuador
By Chris Keller Posted December 5th, 2010 In many respects, Gabe Allen is a typical 16-year-old guy. He plays on his school’s soccer team, has been involved in theatrical productions, and plays trombone in a jazz band, all run-of-the-mill activities … Continue reading
Posted in 18&U, Hiking, Mountaineering
Tagged Ecuador, hiking, mountaineering, youth
