Category Archives: Black Diamond of Excellence Awards

Best Vermont Outdoor Rock Climbing Area Bolton Best Vermont Bouldering Area Sumggler’s Notch Best Climbing Gym Petra Cliffs, Burlington Best Mountain Biking Trail Network Kingdom Trails, East Burke Best Mountain Biking Trail Jester, Kingdom Trails, East Burke Best Stretch of … Continue reading →

Outdoors Nonprofit With the Most Public Benefit Green Mountain Club Best Race Organizer Heart of Vermont Best Timing Company Granite State Race Services Best Relay Running Race 100 on 100 Best Ultra Running Race (>26.2 miles) 100 on 100 Best … Continue reading →

Best Apres-Ski (Northern VT) Matterhorn, Stowe Best Apres-Ski Hangout (Southern VT) Cuzzins, Mount Snow Best Vermont Beer Long Trail Best Vermont Wine Boyden Valley Best Vermont Spirits Green Mountain Distillers Best Meat Burger The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington Best … Continue reading →

Best Northern Vermont Nordic Trails Trapp Family Lodge Best Central Vermont Nordic Trails Blueberry Hill Best Southern Vermont Nordic Trails Timber Creek Best Trail Ruthie’s Run, Craftsbury Best Nordic Instructor Peter Oliver, Ole’s Cross-Country Center Best Nordic Athlete (Female) Liz … Continue reading →

Best Northern VT Ski/Ride Area Jay Peak Best Central VT Ski/Ride Area Sugarbush Best Southern VT Ski/Ride Area Mount Snow Best Terrain Park Mount Snow Best Snowmaking Mount Snow Best Powder Jay Peak Best Bumps Mad River Glen Best Tree … Continue reading →

Best Bike Fitter Fitwerx Best Bike Repair Skirack Best Road Bike Retailer Skirack Best Mountain Bike Retailer Earl’s Best Kids’ Bike Retailer Earl’s Cyclery Best Road Bike Manufacturer Trek Best Mountain Bike Manufacturer Specialized Best Ski Tune-Up The Grind at … Continue reading →