West Windsor completes purchase of Mount Ascutney

December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 Evan Johnson 5955 Views backcountry skiing, Mount Ascutney, STAB, Trust for Public Land, West Windsor

Today The Trust for Public Land succeeded in protecting 468-acres of the former Ascutney Mountain Resort for the town of

Skiing

Cabin fever at 3rd annual Vermont backcountry forum

November 8, 2015January 6, 2016 Evan Johnson 5340 Views backcountry skiing, Catamount Trail Association, RASTA, US Forest Service, Vermont, VTBC

While the temperatures on the November evening might have indicated the approach of spring instead of snowfall, winter was clearly

Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry skiers ready for annual forum

October 16, 2015October 21, 2015 Evan Johnson 4338 Views backcountry skiing, Catamount Trail Association, Green Mountain National Forest, RASTA, Rochester, VTBC

Photo courtesy Brian Mohr/EmberPhoto ROCHESTER, Vt. — On Nov. 5, the Pierce Hall Community Center in Rochester, Vt, opens its doors for

News

Comeback Mountain

September 15, 2015May 1, 2017 Evan Johnson 5133 Views Ascutney Mountain, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, Skiing, snowboarding, STAB, Trust for Public Land, Vermont, vmba

For 2015/16, skiing returns to Ascutney. Here’s how a group of local skiers and riders set out to save the

Adventures

Now That’s More Like It

January 12, 2013January 12, 2013 Greg Rems 2502 Views backcountry skiing, gnar, skiing in VT, southern Vermont backcountry skiing

Happy New Year Folks! If you are an outdoor winter enthusiast who embraces the white flakes you are … hmm

Backcountry Skiing

Umpire Mountain: Loggers Are Your Friends

November 28, 2012December 14, 2015 Andy Howard 2621 Views backcountry skiing, Burke, skinning, Umpire Mountain

Vermont continues to be a case study in how different folks get along for their mutual benefit. Just as mountain bikers and

Athletes

Elisa Vandervort | Reader Athlete November 2012

November 1, 2012October 26, 2012 Phyl Newbeck 3916 Views backcountry skiing, reader athlete, volunteering

Age: 39 Residence: Middlesex Family: Husband, Barry Goodman Occupation: Nurse practitioner Primary sports: Backcountry skiing and cycle touring Elisa Vandervort

Food + Brews

K2 LockJaw Ski Pole, BCA Float 36, Long Trail Centennial Red | Gear and Beer Feb-Mar 2012

February 20, 2012June 3, 2015 Josh Gleiner 3355 Views backcountry, backcountry skiing, beer, Skiing

Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to