By Brett Yates Editor’s note: The following is the first in a short series of reviews of mostly older films whose narratives prominently feature skiing and ski resorts. The opening shot of “Downhill Racer,” the 1969 Alpine drama starring Robert […]
Tag: SKI
Reflections on Trailblazers, the elementary school ski program
Dear Editor, Hi, Jonas here from KES, and I love Trailblazers. I only moved up here this year, and one of my favorite things about this new school is Trailblazers. And no, it’s not just because we get out of […]
Skiers and riders to shine at Okemo’s Light the Night rail jam
$5,000 cash and prizes up for grabs Saturday, March 4—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort will light up the night sky and a specially constructed rail garden on Bull Run, Saturday, March 4, for its Light the Night rail jam presented by Amp […]
Vermont ski writer Karen Lorentz to sign books in Ludlow
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.—LUDLOW—Vermont author, ski writer, and journalist Karen Lorentz will be at the Book Nook in Ludlow Saturday, Feb. 18, signing books from 2-4 p.m. Lorentz is the author of “Okemo, All Come Home,” “Killington, A Story of […]
Plymouth Notch Ski Club a best-kept secret for family skiing
By Karen D. Lorentz When it comes to mountains, Vermont has them all—world class, family fun, and some gems people know little about. Plymouth Notch, located in Plymouth on Route 100 between the giants Killington and Okemo, is one of […]
Calendar of Events – 1/18-1/24
Wednesday Jan. 18 Bikram Yoga ** 6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300. RAVNAH Clinics […]
Killington Boot Camp 5K event draws dozens despite cold temps
Proceeds benefited Killington Search and Rescue KILLINGTON—The second annual snowshoe and first annual cross country ski 5K put on by Killington Boot Camp took place at Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe center at Base Camp Outfitters in Killington, […]
“Tight Loose” screens at Snowshed, Friday
Teton Gravity Research’s 21st anniversary ski and snowboard film promises to showcase the limits of what’s possible in snowsports Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in youth-culture media, is pleased to announce the release and global […]
Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap returns to Clock Tower Nov. 18-20
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 18-20—LUDLOW—The annual Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School is scheduled Nov. 18-20. The swap is the place to gear up for winter with new and used ski and snowboard equipment and […]
Killington swap offers deals on new and used ski, board, and bike gear
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, Oct. 7-9—KILLINGTON—The Killington Ski Club’s Monster Ski & Bike Sale returns to Killington Resort’s Ramshead Lodge over Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-9. The sale will include great deals on both new and used ski, snowboard and […]