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Category Archives: Paddling
8 Great Things to Do on Lake Champlain This Summer
With 490 square-miles of surface, 587 miles of shore, and water as deep as 400 feet, Lake Champlain is truly our great lake. There are endless opportunities for fitness, adventure, and recreation along this gem, and you may already have … Continue reading
Tony Shaw | Reader Athlete June 2011
Tony Shaw Age: 52 Residence: Williston Family: Wife, Joann; two daughters, Katy and Emily Occupation: Physical therapist at Fletcher Allen Health Care Primary sport: White-water canoeing VS: When did you start canoeing? TS: I started canoeing at YMCA camps when … Continue reading
Posted in Paddling, Reader Athletes
Tagged canoe, paddling, water, white-water
White-Knuckle Water | Photo Essay
The Bliss-Stick US New Haven Open Photo essay by Aaron Codling Please note, the web presence of this story is only a snippet of the two-page spread we devoted to this event in the printed publication. To see full coverage, … Continue reading
2011 Summer Camp Directory
Welcome to the 2011 Vermont Sports’ Summer Camp Guide. We’re pleased to share these wonderful camps that fit in with our editorial mission—getting outdoors, being active, being challenged and getting or staying fit. The following are camps in our region … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Camping, Conditioning, Hiking, Mountaineering, Other Trail Sports, Paddling, Rock and Ice Climbing, Running, Triathlon
Tagged adult, camps, kids, tennis
Adventures on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Posted August 6th, 2010 Finished with his lunch, Dana Henry grabs his paddle and then turns back to the rest of us. “Alright! Who’s up?” Already feeling lucky after hooking a few nice trout, John Nemjo, owner of Mountainman Outdoor … Continue reading
Posted in Expeditions, Paddling
Tagged lakes, NFCT, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, paddling, water
The History of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Posted December 26th, 2009 (l to r) Janet Spring, Russell Spring, daughter Abi, who worked at the Center in numerous capacities over the years, and her husband Steve Lacey, with the family dogs. For what it is today—a world-class facility … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Biking, Marathon, Nordic Skiing, Other Snow Sports, Other Trail Sports, Paddling, Snowshoeing
Tagged Craftsbury, Craftsbury Outdoors Center, history, Nordic
Hike, Bike, or Kayak to Celebrate History
Posted June 29th, 2009 Four hundred years ago, Samuel de Champlain became the first European to paddle the Almost Great Lake that now bears his name. This year, both states and the province bordering Lake Champlain are scheduling a variety … Continue reading
Hooked on Kayak Fishing
Posted August 4th, 2008 Many kayaking enthusiasts have discovered the special joys of fishing the waters of northern New England. Not only is kayak fishing a fun activity, but it allows you to sneak up on fish in shallow locales … Continue reading
Canoes and Corn: A Day of Paddling and Skiing
Posted June 6th, 2008 Thanks to an abundant snowpack across most of Vermont this past winter, backcountry skiing at lower elevations has been unusually tempting. Why end our ski season when we can continue sliding effortlessly through hardwood glades, down … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry Skiing, Expeditions, Other Snow Sports, Other Water Sports, Paddling
Tagged paddling
Canoeing and Camping the Upper Connecticut
Posted June 4th, 2008 Jason and Parker Densmore paddle towards the Percy Peaks. Photo by Lisa Densmore. With a lazy pull, my paddle sliced through the water. I felt the canoe glide forward, slowly, effortlessly. The day was sunny, and … Continue reading
Posted in Expeditions, Paddling
Tagged canoe, canoeing, paddling
