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MADE IN VERMONT Vermont’s outdoor businesses like to give back. They not only help support the Vermont outdoor industry, but many also help support outdoor recreation with projects such as Gordini’s Giving Season (which gives back to equip Vermont youth) or Ursa Major’s donations to the National Parks Conservation Association. With brands like these based right here in Vermont, it’s easy to shop locally this ski season.
RENOUN EARHART 88 SKI
US SHERPA YETI MITTEN, DOLPA HAT, SHERPA SOCK The Dolpa Hat, Yeti Mitten and Sherpa Socks are made with 100% sheep wool and lined with Sherpa fleece for maximum comfort and warmth. They are part of Vermont-based US Sherpa’s extensive line of functional, natural fiber products handcrafted in Nepal. US Sherpa founder and owner Ongyel Sherpa works with over 300 knitters, primarily in the Kathmandu region, providing sustainable jobs in an economically challenged area. US Sherpa and the Sherpa family also provide trekking opportunities in Nepal. Dolpa Hat and Yeti Mitten retail at $28.50, Sherpa Socks at $37.50, available at local outdoor shops and online at ussherpa.com
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Designed, prototyped and tested by women, Burlington-based Renoun kept the men out of the room for this one. With best-in-class edge hold, smooth turn initiation and a playful personality, the Earhart 88 ($899) is a crowdpleaser. It commands stability over our Vermont ice thanks to 8 inlays of Renoun’s patented non-Newtonian VibeStop™ polymer which soaks up vibrations so your knees don’t have to. Some call it genius, we just call it a great all-mountain ski. renoun.com
