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C A LEN D A R | GREEN MOUNTAIN EVENTS
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
18 | Magic Mile for Cancer, Magic Mountain
A point-to-point running race up the Red Line Ski Trail at Magic Mountain. One mile long, approximately 1,500 feet of vertical gain. magicmtn.com
18-19 | 5th Vista Beast Challenge Disc Golf Tournament, Bolton Valley Resort
Amateurs and pros play two rounds of 18 holes, one round each day. Boltonvalley.com
19 | Trapp Cabin Trail Races, Stowe
All races begin and end in the Trapp Family Lodge Meadow. The 5K follows Lodge Spur to Luce Hill Loop, following the single track trail back to the finish. Walkers welcome! The 10K continues on to Tap Line, follows Chris’s Run to the cabin and returns on Growler and Tap Line to the finish. The half-marathon is by far our most popular race and attracts over 60+ racers from all over New England. The course does a doubleloop of the 10.5K. greenmtnadaptive.org/events/trapp-cabin-5k-10k-and-half-marathontrail-races-2021/
19 | TAM Trek, Middlebury
There is a race for everyone at TAM Trek. Our 19-mile Trail Around Middlebury attracts serious trail runners from, around the state, and outside of Vermont. We also offer a challenging 10K course for runners looking for a shorter and equally scenic race. Our 2-mile family fun run attracts families and run/walkers from around Addison County. Starts and finishes in Wright Park and celebrates at the finish line with live music, local raffle prizes, and a post-race buffet. maltvt.org/tam-
23-26 | OCR World Championships, Stratton
The three days obstacle course World Championships offers five different races to accommodate all types of athletes. The flagship 3K and 15K distance races are only open to qualified age-group and professional athletes. The 100 meter spring, team relay and charity open require no qualification and are open to anyone looking to experience a world class event. stratton.com
24-26 | Vermont Climbing Festival, Cochran’s, Richmond
An event for new and current climbers to socialize, participate in clinics, see keynote speakers and gain new skills while camping out. vermontclimbingfestival.com
25 | Killington Brewfest, Pico, Mendon
Wet your whistle with a backdrop of Vermont’s finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings and over 80 of the finest craft beers in the region. Unlike years past, this event will be 100% outdoors with beers, food, music, and facilities located at the base of Pico. killington.com
25 | Wine & Harvest Festival, Mount Snow, Dover
Over 70 vendors, including over 20 Vermont wineries, distilleries, cideries, and breweries to enjoy. Festival-goers may shop, taste, and savor a truly unique Vermont experience in the tented festival area at Mount Snow Resort. Mountsnow.com
26 |West Hill Gravel Grinder, Putney
A gravel road adventure exploration of Putney, Dummerston, Brookline, Athens, Westminster and Brattleboro. Windham county offers some of the finest gravel riding in the East and raises funds for local trails. westhillshop.com
26 | 28th Vermont 50 Ultra Run & MTB, West Windsor
This 50 mile trail race lets mountain bikers and ultra runners enjoy a challenging and scenic course that is like no other. Net proceeds go to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. Vermont50.com
30-Oct. 2 | Vermont Antiques Week, Okemo
The skating rink at Jackson Gore at Okemo is the site for this year’s Vermont Antiques Week, in tandem with Black River Antique Show at Ludlow Community Center on Oct. 1 and a number of open houses at area antique shops. Vermontantiquesweek.com
OCTOBER
2-3 | Green and Gold Weekend, Mad River Glen
Celebrate fall with a Birds of Birdland scavenger hunt for kids a Meet the Raptors presentation on Sunday,foliage rides and other fun. madriverglen.com
2 | Alpine BrewGrass FallFest, Magic Mountain
Green Chair lift rides ($30, includes the music) to a festival featuring Saints & Liars and other bluegrass bands. Brews, views and music from 12-4 at Sunshine Corner followed by bands at the Tavern in the evening (5;30-10). Food and brews available all day. magicmtn.com
3 | Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb, Mad River Glen
A commemorative bike race from the intersection off Routes 17 and 100 up 1,600 feet to the top of Appalachian Gap. Benefits Vermont Adaptive. madriverglen.com
9 | Fresh Hops Festival, Sugarbush
Ten of Vermont’s most innovative breweries together to feature the special flavors of fresh hopped beer. Only 300 tickets available. Guests receive a pour card for fifteen 5 oz. pours and a commemorative glass. Please leave pets at home. sugarbush.com
SKI SWAPS
Oct. 1-3 | Pico Ski Swap, Killington
Pico Ski Club accepts consignments of gently used, clean ski, snowboard and winter athletic clothing (no street clothing please), and modern alpine and snowboard equipment. Backcountry, telemark and skinning/AT skis accepted, but not traditional cross-country skis accepted. All equipment must meet current safety standards. picoskiclub.com/swap
Oct 8-10 | Smugglers’ Notch Ski & Snowboard Club Swap, Colchester
The Smuggler’s Notch Ski Swap is back at. St. Michael’s College this year with good new and slightly used equipment there for the whole family as well as consignment items. Oct 8th -- 4:30 - 7pm consignment drop off; Oct 9th -9:00am - 6:00pm; Oct 10th -- 9:00am - 2:00pm. snscvt.com
Oct 8-10 | Killington Ski Club Ski Swap, Killington
The Monster Ski, Snowboard & Bike Sale hosted by the Killington Ski Club will return for funbelievable deals on new and used ski and snowboard equipment. Along with a great selection of street and mountain bikes. Many local shops participating. Killington.com
Oct. 17 | Waitsfield Ski & Skate Sale, Mad River Glen, Waitsfield.
Held under a tent at Mad River Glen and all participants must be masked. This outdoor ski and skate sale has a consignment drop off on Oct. 16. Benefits the local school. waitsfieldschool.org
Nov. 5-7 | Cochran’s Ski & Ride Sale, Richmond,
Find great deals on race gear for kids and adults and help support this Vermont classic ski area, now in its 60th year. Cochran’s.com
Nov 19-21 | Okemo Mountain School Ski Swap, Ludlow, VT
Sell your old gear (please no skis, boots, or bindings older than 7 years) at this annual Ski Swap on consignment: 25% of the selling price goes to Okemo Mountain School. You may also choose just to donate your equipment – all donations are tax-deductible. All gear must be dropped off at Jackson Gore Inn Nov. 13, 14 or 17 (10 am – 3 pm) and may not be brought to the swap during sale hours. Okemomountainschool.org
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NORTHEAST
Connecticut Wethersfield The Alpine Haus (860) 563-2244 Massachusetts
Newton Boston Ski+Tennis (617) 964-0820 Wachusett Mtn. Mountainside Ski & Sport (978) 464-2300 x4 Westborough Boston Ski+Tennis (508) 616-2024
New Hampshire Newbury Bob Skinner’s Ski & Sport (603) 763-2303 Plymouth Richelson’s Feet First (800) 371-3447
New York Ellicottville Mud Sweat n’ Gears (716) 699-8300 Glenmont/Valatie Steiner’s Sports (518) 427-2406 New York City U.S. Orthotic Center (212) 832-1648 Rochester Foot Performance Ctr. (585) 473-5950
Windham Mt. Boot Lab at Windham Mt. Sports (518) 734-4300
Vermont Killington Northern Ski Works (802) 422-9675 Warren/Sugarbush Mountainside Ski Shop (802) 583-9299
Ludlow/Okemo Mt. Northern Ski Works (802) 228-3344
Ludlow/Okemo Mt. The Boot Pro (802) 228-2776 Stowe Inner Bootworks (802) 253-6929 Stratton/Bromley Green Mountain Orthotics Lab (802) 875-1122
Warren/Sugarbush Alpine Options (802) 583-1763
MID-ATLANTIC
New Jersey Morris Plains Pelican Sports Center (973) 267-0964
Virginia Leesburg Pro-Fit Ski & Mtn. (703) 771-7669
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THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CALENDAR
OCTOBER (CONTINUED)
9 | Vermont State Doubles Disc Golf Championship, Sugarbush
Sugarbush and Disc Golf Vermont are pleased to present the 2021 Vermont State Double’s Championship. Registration $80/player sugarbush.com
9-10 | Community Weekend, Sugarbush
Celebrate autumn with a free festival with pumpkin carving, scenic lift rides, disc golf, hikes, harvest-inspired dining, music, kids’ and all-mountain activities. sugarbush.com .sugarbush.com
9 | 10th Annual Leafblower Fall Classic MTB Festival, Stowe
Hosted at Ranch Camp on Mountain Road, with group mountain bike rides for all abilities, vendors, homegrown food, local libations, and live music, there is no better way to cap off the season than with this one-day community bike bash. mtbvt.com
9-10 | Harvest Weekend, Stratton
A festival weekend with a BrewFest and Mountain Chili Cookoff on Saturday, scenic lift rides, fall foliage, and delicious food along with the season finale of mountain biking and golf, the music of Ghost of Paul Revere and others. Stratton.com
9 | Oktoberfest, Mount Snow
Oktoberfest is back with the beer, bratwurst, and Oom-pah music. Enjoy a selection of beers from German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare. If safety protocols allow, there will be annual games like the keg toss, yodeling contest and stein holding. Mountsnow.com
9-10 | 49th Woodstock Apples & Crafts Fair and Food Truck Festival, Woodstock
Leaf season gets its own celebration during the Woodstock Apples and Crafts Artisans Fair. Shop with over 100 vendors and purveyors of Vermont crafts and food. Woodstockvt.com
10 | North Face Race to the Summit, Stratton
Run a 2.18-mile race up Stratton Mountain and vie cash prizes. stratton.com
10 | Best Whip Mountain Bike Contest, Burke Mountain Resort
Celebrate the end of our downhill mountain biking season. A $10 entry fee could win you awesome prizes....and a possible sweet photo op. Riders are judged on amplitude, execution, and style as they get airborne and perform a tail whip. skiburke.com
10 | Wôlowôzi: Indigenous Cultures Celebration, Smuggler’s Notch
A celebration of indigenous cultures with Abenaki singer/songwriter Bryan Blanchette accompanied by Blackwolf and Padraic, a vendor village with crafts and food trucks and movies about America’s indigenous peoples. smugglersnotch.com
10 | Braintree 357 Circus Ride, Braintree/Randolph
The iconic Circus Ride from the mid-90’s New England Mountain Bike Festival days in Randolph returns. Once a famed old-school mtb ride now squarely falls into the new gravel/adventure bike norm: smooth gravel, rowdy woods roads, 2 mountain gaps, historic farmsteads, and amazing views all wrapped up with food, beer, live music, and a laidback vibe atop picturesque Braintree Hill. The Circus Ride is 38 miles and 6000’ vert and is named the circus that traveled from Randolph to Rochester over Randolph Gap and back in the early 1900’s, with elephants pulling wagons. braintree357.com
14-17 | 29092 Stratton
Run/walk/crawl up Stratton Mountain. Take the gondola down. Repeat 17 times in three hours until you climb 29092 feet, the height of Mt. Everest. Celebrate with live music at the base, food and beer. stratton.com
16 | 12th Annual Bean & Brew Festival, Jay Peak
Sample locally-roasted coffees, New England’s finest beers, ciders, and more at the Stateside Base Lodge, with live music and playing lawn games. jaypeak.com
16-17 | Vermont State Disc Golf Championship, Smuggler’s Notch
This two-day PDGA B Tier sanctioned event brings together the best disc golf players in the state at one of the top venues.smuggs.com
24 | Vermont City Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, Burlington
Vermont’s biggest running race has been shortened this year to a half-marathon due to Covid-19 but you can still watch top runners race the streets. runvermont.com
22-24 | Antiques Expo and Craft Show, Essex Junction
Champlain Valley Expo is the site of this annual fall craft and antiques expo. cvexpo.og
30 | Wobbly Barn Halloween Party, Killington
A legendary party with season passes going to Best Costume and Best Couple, The Wobbly Barn Nightclub opens at 9 pm with the wizardly skills of DJ Stevie B on the 1’s & 2’s. Door proceeds benefit the Killington Volunteer Fire Department. Killington.com
NOVEMBER
13 | NENSA Invitational Rollerski Event, Stowe
Watch some of U.S. Ski Team and the best cross-country skiers in the world race from Nebraska Valley uphill to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. nensa
20 | The Big Kicker, Sugarbush
Celebrate the start of ski season with a rail jam, live music and a groovy scene at Mt. Ellen’s base area, sponsored by Lawson’s Finest Liquids..sugarbush.com
24 | Gobble Gobble 5K Run & Walk, Stratton
Run or walk for a chance to win gift cards and other prizes and work up an appetite for a Thanksgiving meal. stratton.com
26-28 | Homelight Killington World Cup
The best women slalom racers in the world come to Killington to race a giant slalom on Saturday and a slalom on Sunday of Superstar. Expect Mikaela Shiffrin, and others plus a vendor village, films, live music and more. killington.com
DECEMBER
2-4 | Warren Miller “Winter Starts Now” Film, Middlebury & Burlington
This year’s Warren Miller film features UVM’s Vasu Sojitra (see p. 13) descending Denali and plenty of other live action. At the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, Dec. 2, followed by a show at the Flynn in Burlington n Dec. 4. warrenmiller.com
4 | NE Rando Series Vertical Race and Skills Clinic, Berkshire East, Ma.
NE Rando kicks off the ski mountaineering series with a 1k vertical race at 8 am followed by a clinic: transitions, descents, skating and more. nerandorace.blogspot.com
9 | Earn-Your-Turns Roundtable, Sugarbush
Sugarbush Resort and the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition present the third annual Earn Your Turns Roundtable Discussion, bringing together skiers and riders interested in uphill travel alongside land managers, ski area operators and the US Forest Service to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by this growing sport . Learn about uphill travel, proper etiquette and a panel discussion. sugarbush.com
10 | Annual Brewfest, Smuggler’s Notch
Vermont has the highest number of breweries per capita and BrewFest highlights some of our state’s excellent breweries plus regional favorites and craft ciders. A DJ spins tunes and the Mountain Grille puts on a tasty appetizer buffet. smuggs.com
11 | Wall of Fame Ceremony, Sugarbush
Sugarbush inducts the 2021 class into the Wall of Fame in a fantastic evening of camaraderie and celebrations. sugarbush.com
17 | SugarBash 63rd Birthday Celebration, Sugarbush
Celebrate Sugarbush’s 63rd Birthday with the Sugarbash from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Castlerock Pub. sugarbush.com
18 | NE Rando Series Skimo Race, Magic Mountain
A U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association sanctioned skimo race. All participants must have USSMA licenses or day licences. nerandorace.blogspot.com
OPENING DAYS (ESTIMATED)
Opening days are estimates and subject to change due to weather. At press time many resorts had not yet released their dates. See vtskiandride.com for updates.
Mid-October | Killington, Killington Nov. 19 | Mount Snow, Dover Nov. 19 | Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe Nov. 20 | Okemo, Ludlow Nov. 23 | Sugarbush, Warren Nov. 24 | Jay Peak, Jay Peak Late Nov. | Bromley (weekends only, weekdays starting in December), Peru Dec. 4 | Smuggler’s Notch, Jeffersonville Dec. 11 | Mad River Glen, Waitsfield
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DRINK VT
The Green Mountain State is home to some of the best breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries in the world. Call ahead for a reservation or to order take-out brews and drinks. For more information, links and maps to each location check out www. vtskiandride.com.
133 North North Main St, St. Albans, VT Main St, St. Albans, VT 802-528-5988 | 14thstarbrewing.com
14th Star Brewing Co. is veteran-owned Vermont craft brewery on a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching the communities we serve. Using the freshest local ingredients, we impart military precision and creativity into every batch of 14th Star beer. Reserve ahead and find your favorite 14th Star brews in our Brewery Taproom. Our beer is also available on tap and in cans statewide and Brewed With A Mission™ to give back to various charitable and veteran organizations.
316 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 802-497-1987 | citizencider.com
Come visit our Cider Pub, where we bring together locally crafted cider and food and drinks to go. We work with local growers and makers to bring good food and cider to the people. A community of folks who believe that cider loves food. Try some cider or try a bite and celebrate local community at it’s best. Cider for the people, made by the people.
116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT 802-472-8000 | www.barrhill.com Open daily, 2-8 p.m;
We’re now offering cocktails to go and a free bar snack with every order at our distillery overlooking the Winooski River in downtown Montpelier. We use raw northern honey to capture the countless botanicals foraged by honeybees in our award-winning Barr Hill Gin, barrel-aged Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka.
Visit us at our Shoreham Farm Market or find us at your favorite craft retailer to try our award winning, orchard-made ciders. All our ciders are made onsite with our ecologically grown apples and our orchard is solar powered. FIND MAPS AND MORE AT
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Rt 100 Waterbury Center, VT 802-244-8771 | coldhollow.com
Open seven days a week. Taste real, modern day hard ciders…made from our own real sweet cider made in a real Vermont barn. Taste the difference. We’re Vermont to the core.
610 Route 7, Middlebury, VT 802-989-7414 | dropinbrewing.com
Drop-In Brewing is Middlebury’s small, independent, locally-owned brewery, and is home to The American Brewers Guild Brewing School. Our tap room is open Tues. - Sat. noon to 5 p.m. serving beer to go. ou can find our beer on draft in restaurants and bars across Vermont, and our cans in retailers that carry craft beers. For more information, check out www.dropinbrewing. com, or call us at (802) 989-7414.
8814 Route 30, Rawsonville, VT Junction VT Rt 30N and VT Rt 100N 802-297-9333 | cra draughts.com
An intimate shop with over 300 craft beers plus ciders, meads and two rotating Vermont ta s for growler fills. must stop for craft beer lovers traveling through southern Vermont.
6308 Shelburne Rd, (Rte. 7)Shelburne, VT 802-985-8222 | shelburnevineyard.com
Open Thurs.-Mon. 12-7, by reservation. Taste and enjoy our award-winning wines as we welcome you and share our adventure growing grapes and making wine in VT’s northern climate. Located in charming Shelburne, just south of Burlington.
1859 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 802-253-4765 | idletymebrewing.com
Our beer line-up represents a traditional take on classic European brewing with a healthy dose of the Vermont hop culture. Whether your preference is a brown or pale ale, Helles Lager or our famous Idletyme Double IPA, we have a beer you’ll love! And it’s brewed right here at our pub and restaurant.
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1333 Luce Hill Rd., Stowe, VT 802-253-0900 | vontrappbrewing.com
Von Trapp Brewing is dedicated to brewing the highest quality Austrianinspired lagers with a Vermont twist. Experience “a little of Austria, a lot of Vermont,” in every glass. Come visit our bierhall and restaurant at the brewery!
155 Carroll Rd, Waits eld, VT 802-496-HOPS | lawsons nest.com
Visit our family-owned award-winning brewery, timber frame taproom, and retail store located in the picturesque Mad River Valley. We produce an array of hop forward ales, specialty maple beers, and unique brews of the highest quality and freshness, and offer light fare. en daily.
17 Town Farm Lane, Stowe 802-253-2065 | stowecider.com
Fresh-pressed hard cider crafted in Vermont. Ciders range from super dry and preservativefree to others containing local fruits, hops, and uni ue barrel aged offerings. Visit our tasting room at 17 Town Farm Lane across from the Rusty Nail, in Stowe.
1321 Exchange St, Middlebury, VT 802385-3656 | woodchuck.com
As America’s original hard cider, we have always done things our own way, forging a tradition of quality and craftsmanship with every cider batch we craft. At Woodchuck, our cider makers meticulously oversee the details of every cider before any bottle or keg leaves our cidery. It’s this attention and passion for cider that ensures we always deliver a premium hard cider that is true to our roots. Enjoy the brand that started the American cider revolution. VERMONT BEER, WINE, CIDER + SPIRITS
