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VERMONT 
SPORTS



NEW ENGLAND’S OUTDOOR MAGAZINE



PUBLISHER
Angelo Lynn publisher@vtsports.com 
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EDITOR
Sky Barsch C editor@vtsports.com 
STAFF WRITER
Evan Johnson C evan@addisonindependent.com 

ART DIRECTION & PRODUCTION
Shawn Braley C braley@gmail.com 
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Christy Lynn C ads@vtsports.com

ADVERTISING SALES
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Dave Honeywell | (802) 583-4653 dave_golfhouse@madriver.com
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READER ATHLETE EDITOR
Phyl Newbeck C phyl@together.net 

GEAR AND BEER EDITOR
Hilary DelRoss C gear@vtsports.com 

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Single track riders are taking to the hills and backcountry trails year around thanks to expanding networks and a boom in fatbiking. Photo by Herb Swanson
Lisa Densmore, John Morton, Mari Zagarins

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
Jack Ballard, Lisa Densmore, Herb Swanson
EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION OFFICE
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We welcome unsolicited material but cannot 4	PUBLISHER COMMENTARY 
guarantee its safe return. Materials submitted will become property of Vermont Sports.
16	SPORTS MEDICINE
Vermont Sports is independently owned and ON THE HORIZON 
operated by Addison Press Inc., 58 Maple Street, Vermonters prepare for upcoming Nordic and Powder Panic
Middlebury, Vt. 05753. It is published 10 times 
per year. Established in 1990.
Randonee races
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FAT AND HAPPY 
New gear gives rise to year-round riding
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LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Steve Snook
www.facebook.com/VermontSportsMagazine
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Vermont Sports is a proud member of
19	RACE RECAP

Ri Ra’s Santa 5K Run and Walk
GET A GRIP! 
Six Ways to Ski Better on “Firm Snow”
20-21	CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
12 30	OUT AND ABOUT
US Nordic Skiing Loses a 

Couple of Stalwarts
HOPE IN SIGHT?
Ski Vermont
The Green Mountain Club
Q Burke, Kingdom Trails to reopen talks

ADVERTISERS!

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The space deadline for the 
VERMONT SPORTS Q & A 
February/March issue of 
Trail Manager CJ Scott at Kingdom Trails 
ON THE COVER:
Vermont Sports is January 24.
Stephen Gellman, owner keeps network in top shape
and head designer of 
Cyndrome Cycles, picks 
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on a prototype bike-ski. Contact ads@vtsports.com 
Gellman designs the skis 
in Easton, Ma.
today to reserve space!
OVERTRAINING IS NOT A VIRTUE!
Photo by Herb Swanson


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