Mountain Times Getaways Winter 2019 by Polly Lynn

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Fall & Winter

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As the leaves turn to brilliant shades of red, orange of yellow and cool breezes descend from the mountains across Central Vermont, anticipation grows for the snow! It’s an event celebrated by winter sports enthusiasts from far and wide. Some even start tracking the weather with a precision that rivals the best meteorologists. Others shop around for the forecasts they like the most! Usually, by mid-October the Green Mountains of Central Vermont will be blanketed with snow and Mother Nature’s winter playground will open to skiing and riding! For the past three years, the FIS Women’s World Cup has helped to kick off the season at Killington with worldclass racing and entertainment over Thanksgiving weekend. The event has drawn over 30,000 spectators to the region each year. A stellar kick-off, indeed! While skiing and riding are a clear draw to the region, both com2018-19 Centr al Vermont Getaways

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mercially at Killington, Pico, Okemo and Suicide Six as well as in the backcountry across the region, the region boasts many other offering (indoors and out). This guide is written by locals to help visitiors (as well as fellow locals) get the most out of winter days here. It’s by no means comprehensive of all offerings, but rather aims to give both an overview of popular activities as well as provide an insider’s, behind the scenes, look at what it takes to grow, produce, build or craft a life and livelihood here in Central Vermont. We hope you enjoy every moment and come back to play often!

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Features:

Fall: HIKING

FALL COLORS

FIRST CHAIR

BREWING BEER 16

Winter: WORLD CUP

BACKCOUNTRY

THE ARTS

TO-DO WITH KIDS 38

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Hiking

HIKING TRAILS

Thundering Brook Falls:

One of the region’s only handicapped accessible trails (and stroller friendly!), the short boardwalk path is perfect for anyone that’s seeking an easy, short excursion with a powerful waterfall finale. It may even yield a wildlife siting, as moose frequent the waterways nearby.

Deer Leap Route 4

Location: Killington Level: Moderate Distance: 3.1 miles Elevation change: 600 feet

Kent Brook Gifford Woods State Park Location: Killington Level: Easy Distance: 1.1 miles Elevation change: None

Kent Pond

Location: Killington Level: Easy-Moderate Distance: 45 min. Elevation change: None

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Pico Peak

Deer Leap Overlook:

Location: Killington Level: Difficult Distance: 8.5 miles Elevation change: 2,000 feet

Take a 30-minute climb along the Appalachian Trail, to a pride rock view of the valleys below. It’s quick but mighty, with a cardio workout all the way up. The trailhead is just to the right of the Inn at the Long Trail, at the top of the Sherburne Pass on Route 4 in Killington.

Thundering Brook Falls

Location: Killington Level: Easy Distance: 1 mile Elevation change: 30 feet

Bald Mountain

Location: Mendon Level: Moderate-Difficult Distance: 4.1 mile loop Elevation change: 1,130 feet

Blue Ridge Mountain via the Canty Trail

Photo by Polly Mikula

White Rocks ice bed trail:

Off Ice Bed Road in Wallingford, take a 1.8mile round trip hike on a blue-blaze trail with views, a chilly stream, and moderate hiking along some rocky sections and switchback trails. It’s not terribly difficult, and finding the ice beds in the middle of summer is pretty “cool.”

Location: Mendon Level: Difficult Distance: 6 miles Elevation change: 1,700 feet

Bucklin Trail

Location: Mendon Level: Difficult Distance: 7.2 miles Elevation change: 2,500 feet

New Boston Trail Location: Chittenden Level: Moderate Distance: 2.4 miles Elevation change: 740 feet Photo courtesy of Killington Valley

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HIKING TRAILS Continued from pg 9

Leffert’s Pond Loop Location: Chittenden Level: Easy Distance: 2.3 miles Elevation change: 100 feet

Moosalamoo trails

Moosalamoo Trail, Oak Ridge Trail, Keewaydin Trail, Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail Location: Goshen Level: Moderate-Difficult Distance: 8.1 miles on all trails Elevation change: 1,530 feet

Mt. horrid, Great Cliff Location: Brandon Level: Moderate Distance: 0.7 mile Elevation change: 620 feet

Silver Lake Area Trails

Minnie Baker Trail, Leicester Hollow Trail, Chandler Ridge Trail Location: Brandon Level: Moderate Distance: 8.8 miles on all trails Elevation change: 720 feet

West Rutland Marsh Trail Location: West Rutland Level: Easy Distance: 200 yards Elevation change: None

Pine Hill Park Trails Location: Rutland Level: Easy-Difficult Distance: 15 miles Elevation change: unknown

Carriage Trail

Location: Rutland/Proctor Level: Moderate-Difficult Distance: 5.1 miles one way Elevation change: Moderate-difficult gain in the middle

Delaware, Hudson Rail Trail Location: Castleton/Poultney Level: Easy Distance: 22.3 miles Elevation change: 50 feet

White Rocks Ice Beds Trail Location: Wallingford Level: Moderate-Difficult Distance: 1.8 miles Elevation change: 180 feet Continues on pg 13

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The fall color show HOW TO I.D. LEAVES By Julia Purdy Each year Vermont’s forests put on a show that is eagerly awaited by visitors and locals alike. Beginning in September, autumn color gradually spreads across the landscape like a Scottish tartan blanket. Each year is different, and “peak foliage” is hard to predict, reaching a crescendo, when all trees are in full color, sometime around mid-October. And some years are brighter than others. Tree species can be identified on a hillside by their fully developed color. The colors emerge earlier or later, depending on the tree species. Individual flashes of color appear, as outer branch-

es begin to turn first. Autumn color is all part of the process of the tree going dormant in preparation for winter. All the colors are already there but masked by green chlorophyll pigment. As the days get shorter and nights get colder, the tree starts to conserve energy. It stops producing chlorophyll, revealing the reds, golds and yellows, depending on the species. Premature color or browning or early leaf drop may be caused by stress, such as drought; and a blustery autumn storm can bring down most of the late leaves in a single night.

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Mount Peg

Location: Woodstock Level: Moderate Distance: 3 miles Elevation change: 1,200 feet

Mount Tom Trail via the Faulkner Trail

Red Maple

turns early with solid scarlet. Leaves have three pointed lobes.

Sugar Maple

follows with a softer red, shading off to peach and gold. Leaves have three rectangular lobes (the Canadian Maple Leaf emblem).

Ash

turns early also, starting with dark yellow and ending with purple or bronze. Leaflets are narrow and pointed, in pairs on long stems.

Location: Woodstock Level: Easy Distance: 3.2 miles Elevation change: 700 feet

Mount Tom via prosper road Location: Woodstock Level: Easy-Moderate Distance: 20 miles Elevation change: 1,340 feet

Echo Lake Vista Trail Location: Plymouth Level: Moderate Distance: 1.5 miles Elevation change: 1,500 feet

Redfield Trails

Aspen & Poplar

turn with a clear yellow that often remains after other trees have dropped their leaves. Leaves are heart-shaped or roundish, with toothed edges and flattened stems that make them clatter in the breeze.

Birch

turns gold throughout the season. Leaves are a pointed oval; the bark is papery or tightly curled.

Beech

changes from yellow to bronze. Leaves are ruffled and sharply pointed and are often held through the winter.

Location: Rutland Level: Easy-Moderate Distance: 4.4 miles

Aitken State Forest Location: Mendon Level: Moderate Distance: 4.1 miles

Pittsford Rec Area Trails Location: Pittsford Level: Easy-Moderate Distance: 2.7 miles

Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park Location: Hubbardton Level: Moderate Distance: 1.8 miles

Howe Hill Trails

Oaks

add a range of red shading to orange, then brown. Black and red oak leaves have multiple sharp-pointed lobes. White oak lobes are rounded. Brown coloration is caused by tannin.

Tamarack or Larch

is the only needle-bearing tree that turns color and sheds all its needles in the fall. Its golden spires often remain when other trees are bare. Needles are short and grow in bunches on the twigs.

Staghorn Sumac

is a small tree that spreads in large clumps. Its leaflets are paired on long stems and turn a brilliant array of reds and oranges throughout the fall. The trunks of sumac are fuzzy, like the â&#x20AC;&#x153;velvetâ&#x20AC;? on deer antlers in spring.

Location: Poultney Level: Advanced Distance: 2.9 miles

Chaffee Falls Trail Location: Pittsford Level: Easy Distance: 2.4 miles

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Quechee State Park Trails

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Brewing beer:

The what, the how, and the pursuit of the finest home recipes By Polly Mikula

When it boils down, brewing beer is simple. It only requires steeping a starch source (commonly malted barley or other cereal grains) in water and fermenting the resulting sweet liquid with yeast (most commonly brewer’s yeast). That’s right, only three essential ingredients: malted barley, yeast and water. (Most would also consider hops an essential fourth ingredient as it gives beer the flavors we know and love, but technically it’s not essential).

The art of brewing, however, is not so simple. It turns out, how one combines those ingredients (and sometimes others) as well as the timing and process by which they are blended together, creates very unique and diverse outcomes. Hence, there are endless varieties of beer and have been around since sixth millennium B.C. when it was first brewed. Brewing is just as much of an art as it is a science, from sourcing ingredient to

packaging the final product. Independent home brews, small batch microbrews as well as mid- and largescale commercial operations all strive to craft the most tasteful brews. A goal that can lead to an accomplishment of a lifetime ... or remain somewhat elusive. Here are some of the elements local brewers consider, flavors to note and terms to learn (so you can impress your friends with nerdy science facts next time you saddle up to a bar).

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Tom Poole, a physical therapist in Rutland, has been brewing beer at home for over a decade. To get started, he read forums online and then bought homebrewing software. “You pick a style and then follow the instructions they provide. It’s pretty easy, you just have to stay within the values they set and it turns out well,” he said of using the software to get started. After about a year of brewing that way, Poole started experimenting with his own recipes. Poole made a Belgian Witbier beer that was the runner up in the statewide Make The Cut Homebrew Challenge in 2015, beating out hundreds of other entries. “I brew weird stuff now,” he said of his current interests experimenting with uncommon flavors. “I brew mostly just for me and my friends.” “This year’s buzz is Milkshake IPA and coconut flavors,” Poole said of industry-wide trends. “Sours are also hot this year,” he added. He has experimented with those flavors, too, mixing in lactose for a creamy “milkshake” flavor as well as adding coconut, raspberry and pineapple to concoctions. “It’s pretty rare to brew the exact same beer to spec,” he said, adding that he often splits a batch adding slightly different ingredients later in the process for two different tastes. Poole said crazes tend to start at the microbreweries, then the larger commercial beer companies jump on the bandwagon. “There’s been a real local movement,” he said. “And people are now drinking more obscure beer.”

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Long Trail Brewery, Bridgewater

Long Trail Brewery, the only large-scale commercial brewery in the area, may not have been the first to experiment with unique ingredients but they’ve certainly become a leader in innovation, recently. In 2017, they experimented with the state’s first CBD-infused IPA. Joe and Rebecca Pimental from Luce Farm provided honey infused with hemp (cannabidiol, or CBD, to be exact) from their property in Stockbridge. “Hemp and hops are closely related so IPA seemed like the natural style to choose,” said co-head brewer Ian Harbage, in a news release before the brewery first offered the draught Labor Day 2017 at the pub in Bridgewater Corners. The CBD-infused IPA was brewed with citra and mosaic hops as well as freshly grated ginger. The brewers described it as having a “hop-forward profile with a low bitterness.” The CBD-infused IPA is one of many experimental recipes coming out of Long Trail Brewery. By way of example, in February 2018 they participated at the Extreme Beer Festival in Boston pouring some of their wildest recipes including: “Kimchi Maekju,” which was kettle-soured with Gochugaru chili powder, fresh ginger and garlic; “Thai Bananas Foster,” which included Thai-toasted rice infused with lemongrass and kefir lime leaves, coconut, brown sugar, spicy Thai peppers and bananas; “LT Snake Oil,” a kettle-soured brew with hibiscus leaf and infused with gin botanicals; and “Onion Explosion,” which incorporated onions at every stage of brewing: Sweet onions in the mash, caramelized onions in the boil, and raw red onions to finish (maximize depth of flavor and tear-inducing aroma.)

Foley Brothers Brewing, Brandon

To the west, Foley Brothers was the only brewery in Rutland County when it first opened in November 2012. It is a small brewery, producing 15-barrel batches, located at the Neshobe River Winery. Daniel and Patrick Foley began their

beer-brewing business offering ginger wheat and brown ale beers in 22-ounce bottles. They have since expanded to offer six beers on tap (four of which are IPAs or double IPAs). They’ve also experimented with unusual flavors including their “Under One Moon Sour” beer which they brewed in collaboration with Long Trail. It has a “refreshingly tart, lactic bite,” according to Long Trails website. It’s made with pilsner malts which provide a crisp profile with notes of grass and honey to balance the floral, tropical fruit and citrus flavors of citra, galaxy and ella hops, the description continues. “We create beers that taste the way we think beer should taste,” the Foley brother’s state on their website. “Our motto ‘do it the hard way,’ means no shortcuts in making the beer that carries our family name.”

Red Clover Ales, Brandon

In the fall of 2018, another brewery opened in Brandon. Pete Brooks, fulfilled his dream to open at taproom when he opened Red Clover Ales downtown featuring eight draughts that rotate frequently. Brooks started brewing about six years ago with his two brothers-in-law, Riker Wikoff and Andrew Gates. “We’re the three biggest beer nerds I know,” Brooks said. Red Clover Ales are designed to be enjoyed by everyone and, thus far, they have received positive feedback from both “craft beer snobs and people like my mom, who have a more delicate palate,” Brooks said.

Rutland Beer Works, Rutland and Killington

Rutland Beer Works, a mid-size brewery, has a brewery and tasting room in Rutland and a tasting room in Killington. It crafts a variety of ales and lagers to please the diverse tastes of beer drinkers, said owner Dale Patterson. Patterson had brewed beer in his garage for decades before opening the Hop‘n Moose, his first restaurant/tasting room in Rutland in March 2014. He then expanded, opening Rutland Beer

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Works as a centralized brewery on Granger Street in Rutland in December 2017. Most recently he expanded to Killington with his 96-seat capacity tasting room and restaurant located in the Mountain Green Condo complex in December 2018. The expansions have helped Patterson grow his brewing from 14 to 20 barrels a week, in the original 400-square-foot space at Hop’n Moose to about five times that with the Granger Street central brewing location. Rutland Beer Works divides it’s tasting menu into IPA and non-IPA selections. “Head Doctor IPA” is among the most popular of the IPAs – described as an old world IPA that is hoppy and malty. Whereas Rutland Red, the flagship ale, leads the non-IPA list with its dark red color and full-bodied flavor with notes of caramel and toffee. There are over a dozen beers on tap. Rutland Beer is also available in cans locally. Patterson says he still enjoys the craft of brewing and the challenges and rewards of creating a new brew. And he likes to keep it local. At the Killington location, for example, he created a hyper-local beer called Black Dog Golden – “named for our fellow Mountain Green’ers next door.”

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Also in Killington is the brewery and tasting room for Killington Beer Company, located at the Spa at the Woods on Killington Road. Mike Philbrick opened the Killington Beer Company in January 2018. The brewery has six beers on tap at all times and is open seven days a week in the winter. Philbrick says he likes to stick to traditional definitions of beer styles (rather than venture into the exotic as has become trendy in some circles). “I don’t like to add things that don’t make sense for the beer,” he said “But I do like to throw in a local twist by foraging locally when possible,” he said of sourcing ingredients such as honey from Goodro in Killington, maple syrup from Mendon, and coffee beans from Killington Coffee Roasters. While the Killington Beer Company is new, Philbrick is a veteran brewer having brewed for about 20 years. His first commercial venture was Port Jefferson Brewing Company, in Long Island, in October 2011. The Killington brewery is a medium size operation, according to Philbrick, featuring a four-barrel system capable of producing 125 gallons per brew for it’s tasting room at the brewery as well as for distribution to select local restaurants and stores throughout the Killington area.

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Terms for brewing beer, the process: MALTING: A process converts raw grain into malt. The grains are made to germinate by soaking them in water, and are then halted from germinating further by drying with hot air. Malting grains develops the enzymes required for modifying the grain’s starches into various types of sugar. MILLING: A process that breaks solid grains into smaller pieces by grinding, crushing, or cutting. MASHING: The process of mixing malted grain (or sometimes milled grain) with water, and heating it to allow enzymes to break down the starches into sugars. LAUTERING: The separation of the extracts from mashing the spent grain to create wort. In the first stage the extract is separated in an undiluted state from the spent grains, this is called “wort run-off.” In the second stage, extract that remains with the grains is rinsed off with hot water, called “sparging.”

WORT: The liquid containing the sugar extracted during mashing. BOILING: Boiling the wort ensures its sterility, but it is also the stage where flavor (i.e. hops) are added. FERMENTING: Fermentation begins as soon as yeast is added to the cooled wort. This is also the point at which the product is first called beer. CONDITIONING: When the sugars in the fermenting beer have been almost completely digested, the fermentation process slows and the yeast cells begin to die and settle at the bottom of the tank. FILTERING: The process of removing remaining solids. Some say it stabilizes flavor, but it is an optional process. Many craft brewers simply remove the coagulated and settled solids and forgo active filtration. PACKAGING: Beer is is then bottled (or canned) typically with a little bit of added sugar to provide additional carbonation.

Flavors to note: A beer’s flavor profile is determined by the particular combination of ingredients – hops, malt, water and yeast and sometimes other adjuncts, such as corn, rice, or sugar – as well as the specific brewing process. Brewer and beer connoisseurs alike consider color, aroma, car-

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bonation, and the body of a brew in order to fully experience the unique characteristics of each beer tasted. They commonly use adjectives such as “crisp and clean” for delicate/ light, fruity, malt-accented and highly carbonated brew flavors; “hoppy and bitter” for earthy, dry, malt-forward, bold hops, and herbal brew flavors;

“malt and sweet” for toasty, nutty, fruity and toffee/caramel brew flavors; “dark and roasty” for soft, silky/ malty, dark and dry brew flavors; “smokey” for spicy and meaty brew flavors; “fruit and spice” for yeasty, fruity, spicy, and dark brew flavors; and “sour, tart and funky” for earthy, fruity and vinous brew flavors.

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Other terms: IBUs: International bitterness units, the measure of the concentration of hop compounds in beer. Grain bill: The proportion of each starch source in a beer recipe. Alcohol: An intoxicating by-product of fermentation, which is caused by yeast acting on sugars in the malt. Alcohol content is expressed as a percentage of volume or weight. Ale: Beers distinguished by use of top fermenting yeast strains, which perform at warmer temperatures compared to the yeast’s used to brew lager beer.

Lager: Beers produced with bottom fermenting yeast strains, at colder fermentation temperatures than ales. This cooler environment inhibits the natural production of esters and other byproducts, creating a crisper tasting product. Microbrewery: Small brewery generally producing less than 15,000 barrels per year. Sales primarily off premises. Barrel: A unit of measurement used by brewers. In the United States, a barrel holds 31.5 US gallons. Keg: One-half barrel, or 15.5 U. S. gallons. A half keg or, 7.75 U. S. gallons, is referred to as a pony-keg.

Amber: Any top or bottom fermented beer having an amber color.

Body: Thickness and mouth-filling property of a beer described as “full- or thin-bodied.”

Yeast: A micro-organism of the fungus family.

Publican: The owner or manager of a pub.

Draft (Draught): The process of dispensing beer from a tank, cask or, keg, by hand pump, pressure from an air pump or, injected carbon dioxide inserted into the beer container prior to sealing. Chill proof: Beer treated to allow it to withstand cold temperatures without clouding. Chill haze: Cloudiness caused by precipitation of protein-tannin compound at low temperatures, does not affect flavor. UFO: UnFiltered Offering. UFO beers are unfiltered, meaning brewers don’t filter the yeast out of the beer, causing them to be cloudy. SRM: The Standard Reference Method or SRM is one of several systems modern brewers use to specify beer color. (Terms courtesy of BeerAdvocate.com, Tom Poole, Wikipedia )

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2018 Ski World Cup Generating speed, slicing through ice FIS Ski World Cup athletes compete in Slalom and Giant Slalom over Thanksgiving weekend By Polly Mikula The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour descended on Killington Resort for the third year in a row over Thanksgiving weekend 2018. The event attracted 90 of the world’s top female athletes representing 20 countries for the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. Over 30,000 spectators filled the stands cheering them on with 2.1 million more people in 60 countries watching on television.

Mikaela defends her title for the third year in a row

All eyes were on local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin who won both the 2016 and 2017 slalom World Cup races at Killington. And to the fans’ delight, she did it again in 2018. Shiffrin was also a contender in the Giant Slalom race having won the GS at the PyeongChang Olympics in February 2018. But she finished fourth at the Killington Cup this past year, just missing a spot on the podium. 24

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Shiffrin trained at Vermont’s Burke Mountain Academy and often speaks of her Eastern skiing roots, which further endears her to New England fans. At just 23 years old, Shiffrin has racked up an impressive resume: She is the two-time reigning Overall World Cup champion, the three-time reigning Slalom World Champion, and a five-time winner of the World Cup Slalom discipline title.

Additionally, Shiffrin is a two-time Olympic gold medalist (Slalom gold medallist at Sochi in 2014 and Giant Slalom gold medalist at Pyeongchang in 2018, where she also won the silver medal in the combined event.) She is now tied with Ted Ligety and Andrea Mead Lawrence (who was raised at Pico!) for the most Olympic gold medals ever won by an American Olympian in Alpine skiing. Photo by David Young

Inspired young racers As the hometown hero, Shriffrin has made a big impression on aspiring New England racers. “For our students at Killington Mountain School the experience was especially inspiring,” said Tao Smith, head of KMS. Each year a few of KMS’s student athletes are selected to forerun the course ahead of the World Cup racers. Rebecca Clark, age 17, was one of them. “On TV they look 7 feet tall with tree trunks for legs, but standing next to them I could

Photo by Paul Holmes

see they were regular people, too… They are all incredible athletes,” she said of her initial impression. Looking back on the experience she said it was “the best thing I could ever imagine. I never thought in a million years we would have the World Cup come here or that I could be a part of it.” Ski racing programs from across the Northeast come for the event and to participate in the opening parades Saturday and Sunday where thousands of aspiring racers march to the finish line with banners and noise makers to kick off the day of racing.

What’s next? In 2016 the World Cup race at Killington marked the first time World Cup ski racing had been held in New England for 25 years and the first time Vermont had hosted such a race in 38 years.

heard very positive feedback from many additional stakeholders regarding the market and interest and also the practical work and service that has been done here for everyone attending the World Cup.”

Killington Resort got the nod to host the Thanksgiving weekend races for three years (2016-2018) and drew crowds of over 30,000 over the course of the weekend each of those years – far exceeding similar races held elsewhere worldwide. So what can all these ski racing fans expect for the years to come?

While plans for the 2019 race have not been officially announced, Killington is widely expected to host for at least another year.

“From FIS’ side, it’s a big desire and wish to be able to return to Killington in the future to continue the really good start we’ve had here,” said Chief Race Director Atle Skaardal in a news release. “We’ve also

“People from all over New England care about ski racing and to have them come here and make this probably the most heavily attended race on the women’s tour all year long is extraordinary,” said Tiger Shaw, president of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Shaw was born in Morrisville, Vermont, and helped originally to bring the race to the state.

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World Cup brings World Class music to Killington As if bringing the fastest women ski racers in the world to Killington wasn’t celebrity enough, the FIS Ski Women’s World Cup at Killington Resort picks up the pace even more with incredible live music line-ups. The 2018 Killington Cup upped its game with four World Class talents: DJ Paul Oakenfold, KT Tunstall, Michael Franti and Guster all playing free outdoor concerts. The concerts were held in the Festival Village at the K-1 Base Area at Killington Resort. Decades-seasoned DJ Paul Oakenfold kicked off the events Friday, Nov. 23, followed by a fireworks display. Oakenfold had never been to Killington,

stating “This is only my second time in this part of the world, so I’m really looking forward to it. I very much enjoyed it last time, so I’m excited.” Scottish singer KT Tunstall was the second act to take to the stage on Nov. 24, a show that took place between Giant Slalom runs that day. Tunstall used to spend time in Burlington and has played on Church Street. She talked about Vermont: “One of my most prized pieces of paper is the ‘Busking Permit for Life’ I got from the city of Burlington. It means I’m allowed to busk for free anytime I like! Vermont’s a very special

place in my heart. It’s very similar to Scotland so it felt a lot like home.” She is also a skier.. Later that evening, following the Giant Slalom awards, Spearhead frontman Michael Franti took to the stage. A world-renowned musician, filmmaker, and humanitarian who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry, Franti returned to the region after having performed in Rutland as part of his “Stay Human 2” tour earlier in 2018. Guster was the final band to perform, breaking up the Slalom runs on Sunday. Guster had never played Killington, but band member Adam Gardner had, with supergroup Yukon Kornelius, that was asked to ski in Warren Miller’s “Children of Winter” and play a concert

at the Pickle Barrel here in Killington back in 2008. Gardner’s a big-time skier and being in the film turned into a comical highlight of his life. “My three seconds of skiing the bumps in the movie was the proudest moment for my parents. That’s funny to me because I have this rock band, too. Remember when you saw us play to a sold-out crowd at Radio City? They’re like, ‘Ya that was cool… but Warren Miller!’” In 2017, the Killington Cup brought live music by local musician who was a part of the hit TV show “The Voice,” Troy Ramey; as well as the more well-known band Dispatch. In 2016, the first year the World Cup came to Killington, the group O.A.R. highlighted the music lineup, playing after the Giant Slalom races that year.

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By Polly Mikula Robert Giolito (a.k.a. “Bobby G” or simply “Bob”) has skied some of the most prestigious areas around the world. He’s carved first tracks down epic pitches, navigated tight lines and hiked into remote backcountry areas to ski uncharted territory. He is a regular connoisseur of snow, preferring it steep, deep and fluffy, and knows where to find the best stashes right

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Giolito is the founder of Killington Mountain Guides, LLC, a professional guide service that offers backcountry skiing, snowboarding, rock/ice climbing, hiking/backpacking tours as well as a wilderness first aid and evacuation course and telemark clinics. KMG guides “take you to ski some of the most hidden backcountry ski terrain in the state of Vermont,” Giolito states on his website killingtonmountainguides.com. Giolito often starts clients at Knob Hill (a.k.a. Mount Honcho), a private ski touring area used exclusively by Killington Mountain Guides as its headquarters. It is just 5 miles north of Killington on Route 100. Skiing and riding there requires a 20-30 minute uphill climb to access an 800-foot vertical slope offering a variety of moderate to expert terrain. For expert skiers there is a 40-degree ski chute on a ridge above the main slopes. “The Knob Hill Tour is a great day touring area for skiers who want to learn the craft of backcountry skiing,” said Giolito. “The short climbs and long descents are a great training ground for the backcountry skier looking to expand their skill set.”

Safety

Killington Mountain Guides has unique permission licensed through the state of Vermont to guide terrain in and around Killington and Brandon Gap. Much of it is very remote and committing and should not be considered without a seasoned ski guide. “There have been many overnight rescues in this terrain from skiers and snowboarders leaving the ski area boundaries and getting lost without a guide,” said Giolito. Getting lost in the backcountry can be incredibly dangerous. Risks of hyperthermia, injury, dehydration and exposure can cause serious harm or even lead to death. Reports of lost skiers and riders are, unfortunately, fairly common according to the state police, who issue warnings to skiers and riders each winter to discourage out-of-bounds skiing by those unexperienced or unfamiliar with the local topography. Giolito echos similar warnings on the KMG website: “Rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing and search and rescue operations are inherently dangerous. Hiring a guide can help minimize risk, however there are no guarantees that you will not be seriously injured, disabled or killed while participating in -Robert Giolito our activities.”

There have been many overnight rescues in this terrain from skiers and snowboarders leaving the ski area boundaries and getting lost without a guide.

Peter Hicks, from Nantucket, Massachusetts, hired Giolito to help him get his ski mountaineering skills up to par for a trip to Greenland. “Bob is a consummate professional, extremely knowledgeable backcountry expert, the Lord Ruler and High Priest of Mt. Honcho and an all-around great guy,” he said of the experience. Giolito also guides backcountry tours on the R.A.S.T.A. trail system (Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance) around the Brandon Gap with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. However, it is a “very limited use area,” Giolito explained. “KMG will only guide and instruct in this area in very small numbers not to exceed three clients.” For expert skiers, KMG also guides “the real Outer Limits of Killington,” but warns: “This is an expert tour and clients are expected to be in excellent physical shape. Clients must be proficient skiing tight trees, narrow chutes, and have experience with uphill travel and transitions.” To determine the right tour match for his clients Giolito interviews clients and often will tour Knob Hill prior to embarking on further backcountry expeditions.

Giolito has been called to assist many dangerous rescue missions and, while he is uniquely equipped to handle them, he hopes skiers and riders will exercise caution and preparedness so that such emergencies can be avoided altogether. His backcountry tours aim to help by offering clients the thrilling experience of backcountry skiing with the added safety of an experienced guide. KMG also offers a wilderness first aid and evacuation course where Giolito teaches how to improvise a temporary shelter and construct an improvised litter for patient evacuation, among other rescue skills. On the KMG site, Giolito quotes Rene Daumal, Mount Analogue, who said: “ALPINISM is the art of climbing mountains in such a way as to face the greatest risk with the greatest prudence.” “That’s what we’re going for,” Giolito explained. “We want to make backcountry adventures accessible to more people, so they don’t have to risk their safety (or those of the rescuers) by getting lost or hurt out there.” Photo courtesy of Robert Giolito

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Past adventures When Giolito was a teen, he completed a 95day expedition in the Rocky Mountains and a 27-day Wind River Mountaineering Course with National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). In his 20s he went on to instruct Extra Technical (XT) Mountaineering Courses for the Colorado Outward Bound School.

mont State Police. Additionally, he received the “Canine Tracking Team of the Year” award with his dog Mitch for successfully tracking down two fugitives who had just shot and robbed a subject, then car-jacked innocent bystanders at gunpoint before engaging in a high-speed police pursuit.

Professionally, Giolito worked 10 years as a state trooper on the state police search and rescue team, and is a graduate of Leadership in Police Organizations by the National Chiefs of Police Association. Giolito was called to respond to many lost and missing person incidents during his tour of duty with the Ver-

Giolito also received a life saving award from Governor James Douglas after pulling a woman to safety after her car exploded in a motor vehicle collision. Giolito also worked as a professional Killington Ski Patroller. He has led multiple winter ski expeditions to the summit of Mount

Katahdin in Maine and completed multiple ski mountaineering routes in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia and Chamonix, France. Giolito has also climbed Wyoming’s three highest peaks within a month (Gannett Peak, The Grand Teton, and Fremont Peak) as well as Devils Tower, The South Teton and The Middle Teton (twice). In Colorado’s he’s climbed 14 14ers. Giolito is certificated by the National Association for Search and Rescue, American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education, and as a wilderness emergency medical technician. 2018-19 Centr al Vermont Getaways

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Photo courtesy of Paramount Theatre Critically acclaimed country and blues artist Billy Ray Cyrus will bring his “Thin Line” tour to the Paramount Theatre in Rutland March 19, 2019.

Theater is at the center of community By Polly Mikula Theater contributes to the social capital of a community. It develops community spirit and artistic sensibilities of audience-members at the theater and helps to celebrate creativity and community goals outside the theater as well, often offering the stage as a central venue for a variety of community benefits. “In Rutland, Vermont, the Paramount Theatre has assumed its role as an arts, cultural, and educational leader, and as a significant and valuable community resource,” the Paramount states on its website. “We’re proud of what we have to offer and hope that you will support us in celebrating community and creativity.” The Paramount hosts many community benefits, including: Dancing with the Rutland Stars, a fundraising event that benefits Kids on the Move and the pediatric hightech program of the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region; the annual Gift-of-Life marathon, which set a national one-day record for blood donations when the community collected 2,350 pints of lifesaving blood in 2013; The Really Big Show, a community talent show benefiting

the United Way of Rutland County; as well as free movies on the big screen and free sports Live in HD, among other events, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars collectively while fostering community downtown.

on “True to Your Heart,” for the 1998 animated Disney film, “Mulan.” Other top hits include: “Because of You,” “I Do,” “The Hardest Thing,” “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche),” “My Everything” and “The Way You Want Me To.”

The theater also brings impressive national acts from a wide range of talent pools to Rutland, from platinum record-selling musicians to comedy to broadway theater to opera.

On Jan. 26 comedian Bob Marley performs at the Paramount. Marley is a regular on late night TV and Sirius Radio’s “Blue Collar” and “RawDog” comedy shows. Marley has appeared on more than 100 TV shows.

Headliners:

Then on May 19, multi-award-winning, critically-acclaimed country and blues artist Billy Ray Cyrus will take the stage. Cyrus is best known for his global hit “Achy Breaky Heart,” which debuted in 1992. Since then, however, Cyrus has released 12 studio albums (nine of which have gone multi-platinum), eight top 10 singles and still holds the record for longest time spent by a debut artist at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Other top hits include: “Some Gave All,” “It Won’t Be The Last,” “Could’ve Been Me,” and “In The Heart Of A Woman.”

On Nov. 8, the Temptations, notable for their success with Motown Records during the 60s and 70s, performed on the Rutland stage. The Temptations have sold tens of millions of albums, making them one of the most successful groups in music history! For over 40 years this band has poured out hits and sold out shows throughout the world! On Dec. 17, 98° took the stage. Yes, the boy-band you remember from the 90s! From 1997 to 2002, 98° sold a staggering 10 million records, scored a chart-topping single, “Thank God I Found You,” with Mariah Carey, and collaborated with Stevie Wonder

The theater also shows popular Metropolitan operas, live as they’re performed in New York City. A truly unique offering! 2018-19 Centr al Vermont Getaways

THE ARTS Paramount Theatre 30 Center St., Rutland paramountvt.org

ArtisTree brings big theater to small stage By Katy Savage

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Nestled in the hills and valley of the tiny town of Pomfret is a new theater company, attracting professional actors.

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The actors escape from New York City and live in rural Vermont for up to three months, arriving in August to start rehearsals and leaving in October for the annual ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival.

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The venue is unique. The actor’s stage is inside a 115-year-old former grange hall in Pomfret, once called Teago Grange Hall. The building, which recently underwent extensive renovations, can seat only 90 people. The Suicide Six ski mountain is across the street and Teago General Store (the only store in town) is down the road.

series of musicals, with new productions every few weeks of the summer season. Smith sorts through about 800 applications and conducts interviews in Vermont and New York City to find the right cast. The ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival has presented “The Always…Patsy Cline,” The Fantasticks,” “I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change” and “Suds.” Aside from theater, ArtisTree offers music and art classes for adults and children, workshops, as well as wellness and exercise programs all year round.

Central Vt. Getaways asked Smith to give insight on some of the The theater opened in 2017, hostchallenges and rewards of putting ing a series of professional music together large theater productions in theater performances each year. A a rural state. year later, ArtisTree was named “theater of the year” by BroadJosh D. Smith Central Vt. Getaways: The Grange wayWorld. Nominations for the seems like a unique theater experiBroadwayWorld regional awards are nominated ence for this area. What do you think it adds to and voted on by the local theatergoers. rural Vermont? “I am so very proud of the work we have done at ArtisTree to bring the joy of live, professional theatre to our very intimate and unique stage at the Grange Theatre,” said Artistic Director Josh Smith. The festival is modeled after the summer stock theater, which uses actors and artists to create a

Josh D. Smith: The ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival at the Grange provides a fully professional season from August-October as a designated Small Professional Theatre (SPT) level Equity Theatre. This means that the artists on the stage are some of the best the area has to offer and that those artists are being fairly compensated and Continues to pg 37

Did you know the word “Grange” is a trademark protected word? ArtisTree had to petition the National Grange in Washington, D.C. to use the word “Grange” for its theater. At one point Vermont had a grange building in nearly every town. Now there are just 36 grange associations left, said Vermont State Grange Master Brenda Rousselle. Rousselle attended the opening of the theater. She was pleased ArtisTree was able to use the Grange name in its title. “They kept the spirit of the building,” Rousselle said. 34

Photo courtesy ArtisTree Part of ArtisTree ’s Music Festival, “Suds: The Rocking ‘60s Musical Soap Opera” is frothy fun full of 50 songs from the 60s.

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Photos courtesy ArtisTree (L) The Grange Theatre is ArtisTree’s latest space for live entertainment. (R) ArtisTree presented “The Fantasticks,” which featured both local and Broadway actors. Continued from pg 34

working in an environment that is professional and most conducive to great art making. The theatre in an intimate space is different than anything else the area has to offer. Another thing that makes our festival unique is that all of our productions are musicals and include live musicians. CVG: How long do the actors stay here for? Where do they stay? JS: Actors arrive about two and a half weeks prior to our first performance and stay through the run of the show (our productions run for three weeks). One of the fun things for the audience in a festival like this is seeing some of the same actors appearing in different roles over the course of the season. For this season we had one actress (Renee Kathleen Koher) who appears in all three shows. We had one other actor (Scott Moreau) who appeared in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” as Man No. 2 and then starred as El Gallo in “The Fantasticks.” Sarah Lasko, who played the Girl in “The Fantasticks” is now starring in “Suds” as Cindy. Another instance of this versatility is Nick Kuhn who played the Boy in “The Fantasticks” doubling as assistant stage manager and props master for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” and “Suds.” The white house next to the theatre is owned by ArtisTree. It houses several actors and designers. The barn attached to it houses our dressing rooms, a costume shop and a beautiful

rehearsal space. The band for “Suds” also performs remotely from there. In addition to the cast house there were three other rented properties in the Woodstock area to house cast, musicians, artists, designers and staff throughout the course of the season. Occasionally a hotel or the [Woodstock] Inn will need to be utilized as well. CVG: How many actors do you bring to the ArtisTree Theatre Festival? JS: The number of actors varies a bit depending on the production. Our first show this season, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” had four actors in the cast, four musicians in the onstage band, two stage managers and wardrobe crew. “The Fantasticks” used eight actors, two onstage musicians, two stage managers and wardrobe crew. For our current show “Suds: The Rocking ‘60s Musical Soap Opera” we have four actors in the cast. The band for this show includes five musicians who are not seen on the stage for this one but are playing every note live for every show from the newly-renovated barn next to the theatre. “Suds” also uses two stage managers and wardrobe crew. Besides those mentioned we also bring in a lighting designer, sound designer and set designer. We employ carpenters, painters, builders, costume stitchers, spotlight operators, and box office staff. As we have a very short turnaround between productions we also bring in a crew to tear down one set

and help to put up the next. The number of actors and staff from last year’s festival to this year’s is very similar. CVG: How does this year’s theater experience compare to last year’s? Was there anything you changed or did differently? JS: Last year was our first season and though most things are run in a similar manner there are definitely some changes that have been made to improve the process and make for a better experience. Some of the changes include: the addition of Wednesday evening performances; we augmented the costume department by switching from using a wardrobe coordinator (using rented costumes) to employing a real designer in addition to our wardrobe manager; and a commitment to Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) to run as a fully professional theatre. CVG: How long does it take to prepare and plan for the festival? JS:We have already started planning for next season. It really never stops. My partner in this, Brad Dorsogna (producing general manager) and I are on the phone nearly every day, all year. Licensing companies, agents, designers, equipment rental, union reps...there are just so many pieces that have to be in place to make something like this work. It’s a huge undertaking but really is a dream come true. 2018-19 Centr al Vermont Getaways

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Mendon Mountain Orchards, on Route 4 has plentiful, easily accessible trees from which to pick.

Navigate your way through a corn maze

Hathaway Farm on Prospect Hill Road in Rutland creates a new one every year in the 12-acre field.

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Dress up & watch the Rutland Halloween Parade.

It’s a huge parade that takes over Downtown Rutland, and is as much fun for the adults as it is for the kids to watch. Remember to bring a container to carry the candy!

Pico Sports Center, Vermont Achievement Center, and Okemo’s Spring House Pool are just a few facilities that offer a high energy activity at a low price.

Visit Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum

A perfect rainy day activity! This hands-on museum, primarily geared at young children, will keep them busy for hours.

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With four resorts nearby (Killington, Pico, Okemo, Suicide 6), why not get out on the hill? Bonus points for taking a lesson, because it’s even more fun when kids can accompany parents on the advanced trails.

Build a snowman Go sledding or tubing

An old favorite pastime, traditional sledding on a steep slope is always fun on a snowy day. Plus, Killington and Okemo have tubing parks on site, so it can be a change of pace from skiing or riding.

Free and easy — this one can be done anywhere when the snow is dense and packy enough.

See a show at the Paramount Theatre

Cold weather not your thing? Take the kids to one of many family-friendly shows at the theater in Rutland. They even have free movie showings close to the winter holidays, like “The Grinch.”

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Pumpkin & Apple Celebration

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Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival

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Warren Miller Movie Premiere Killington Resort, Killington killington.com.

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock billingsfarm.org

Vermont Craft Council Open Studio Weekend Statewide vermontcrafts.com

Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Route 110, Tunbridge tunbridgeworldsfair.com

Spartan Race

Killington Resort, Killington spartan.com

Photo courtsy of Anne Majusiak

Killington Ski & Snowboard Swap Killington Resort, Killington killington.com

Pittsford Haunted House Plains Road, Pittsford pittsfordvermont.com

Photo by Paul Holmes

IDF Downhill Luge and Skateboard World Cup

Rutland Halloween Parade Downtown Rutland rutlandrec.com

Killington Region internationaldownhillfederation.org

NOVEMBER:

Brewfest

Really Big Show

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Paramount Theatre, Rutland paramountvt.org

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Loaded Turkey Rail Jam Killington Resort, Killington

FIS Women’s Ski World Cup Killington Resort, Killington

DECEMBER: Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting Downtown Rutland rutlanddowntown.com

Event highlights Vermont Holiday Festival

Killington Grand Hotel, Killington killingtonpico.org

Jungle Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live Paramount Theatre, Rutland paramountvt.org.

The Vermont Flurry Snow Sculpture Festival Village Green, Woodstock woodstockvt.com

Sleigh Ride Week

Grom Throwdown

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock billingsfarm.org

Okemo Mountain, Ludlow okemo.com

Photo by Robin Alberti

Coolidge Holiday Open House Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Notch calvin-coolidge.org

Wassail Weekend Woodstock woodstockvt.com

Christmas at the Farm Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock billingsfarm.org

Photo courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort

Free Ice Fishing Day Statewide vtfishandwildlife.com

Killington College

Killington Resort and Killington region killington.com

National Safety Month

Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow okemo.com

Killington Resort, Pico Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort killington.com, picomountain.com, okemo.com

JANUARY:

FEBRUARY:

Winter Wildlife Celebration

President’s Day Open House

Family New Year’s Eve

VINS Nature Center, Quechee vinsweb.org

Photo courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum

“The Bear” Boston Bruins alumni hockey game Union Arena, Woodstock

Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth historicsites.vermont.gov

Dates and times TBA. For current event details, visit the venue websites, mountaintimes.info, or pick up a copy of the Mountain Times weekly newspaper.

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5 Best Western Place, Rutland, Vt. bestwestern.com • 802-773-3200

Best Western

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Located in Vermont’s Green Mountains, our hotel offers so much to do each season. With the friendliest service in Rutland and a prime location close to legendary ski resorts, guests feel instantly at home when staying with us. For our leisure travelers, we also offer daily complimentary full breakfast to get you started on the right note. Piping hot waffles, fresh fruits, sweet pastries and a selection of yogurt and cereal finished with bottomless Green

Mountain Coffee® is the perfect start to your day. Whether you’re heading to Killington Mountain or Okemo Mountain, enjoy a day of skiing and then relax by the fire in our lobby. At our central Vermont hotel, Vermont skiing is just minutes away. We are minutes away from both the Paramount Theatre and the Venue, premier concert venues in our area. Reserve a relaxing stay at the Best Western Inn & Suites Rutland-Killington!

58 Old Mill Road, Killington, Vt. cascadeslodge.com • 802-422-3731

The Cascades Lodge

The best and coziest Killington hotel. The hotel at the top of Vermont. Walk to lifts, Adventure Center and golf course. Call ahead to guarantee availability. Hot buffet breakfasts, friendly onsite bar and pub, fireside lounge with huge TV, and spectacular views included. Choosing to vacation at Killington’s six-mountain resort leaves plenty of time to enjoy your stay at Cascades Lodge. The Cascades Lodge has 45 deluxe rooms and suites, located at the base of Killington Mountain. Golfers, it’s about a quarter mile to the Killington Club House and the first tee. Amenities: indoor pool with sundeck, restaurant, pub, lounge, sauna, hot tub, walk to skiing, free wifi, coffee in rooms, refrigerators and much more. A massage therapist is on call and almost always available.

Birch Ridge Inn 37 Butler Road, Killington, Vt. birchridge.com • 802-422-4293

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acclaimed restaurant. Refresh with a stay in one of the inn’s beautiful guest rooms. Wake to a new day with a fresh home cooked breakfast at the inn and begin your Vermont adventure all over again. Whether for cocktails, dinner, or an overnight stay, book your next holiday with the Birch Ridge Inn at Killington. All part of your perfect getaway to Vermont.

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The Birch Ridge Inn at Killington, where hospitality, service, and location merge for a great Vermont experience. Play hard all day in the Green Mountains. Accelerate into the evening with a hand-crafted Vermont cocktail in the Great Room of Birch Ridge. Refuel with a delicious dinner at the inn’s

Butternut Inn 63 Weathervane Drive, Killington, Vt. butternutinnkillington.com â&#x20AC;˘ 802.422.5660 Made to order breakfast included.

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2685 Killington Road, Killington, Vt. chaletkillington.com • 800-451-4105 • 802-422-345

47 Farrell Road, Rutland, Vt. hamptoninn3.hilton.com • 802-773-9066

Chalet Killington

Hampton Inn

Chalet Killington offers 30 guest rooms that include private bath, cable TV, and daily housekeeping. You’ll love our heated pool, hot tub, sauna, restaurant, lounge and game rooms. We offer a free slope-side shuttle from December to April. Our guest rooms sport in-room ski storage, and internet/wifi is included. We’ve got great brews on tap and the best margaritas on the mountain. Conveniently located on Killington Road, Chalet Killington offers the perfect location for your winter ski vacation or summer getaway, and the best value on “the access road.’’ We’re just a mile and a half from the Killington Base Lodge and within walking distance of some of the best restaurants and hottest nightclubs on the mountain, many of which offer evening shuttles. Ask anyone at the front desk and they would be happy to give you recommendations or set up a shuttle for you.

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay at the Hampton Inn Rutland hotel. Amid Vermont’s Green Mountains, you can ride, camp, picnic, fish, hunt and paddle or sail around one of the most beautiful spots in the country. Discover a wealth of cultural attractions that light up the city–from the exhibitions at the Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts to the performances by the local theater group. Find plenty to see and do near our Rutland hotel.

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Explore outdoor recreation opportunities and the quaint, historic downtown and then recharge at our hotel in Rutland, a surprise in the Green Mountains. Our hotel provides fantastic amenities for all travelers. Stay in touch with our in-room office with work-desk and free wifi access or use the 24-hour business center with photocopying, printing and fax facilities. Our hotel makes resting easy with a clean and fresh Hampton bed®.

Hillside Inn

375 Killington Road, Killington Vt. hillsideinnkillington.com • 802-315-0039

Welcome to Hillside Inn, a great place to stay where you’re sure to feel welcome and at home. We provide great rooms at great rates – right on the Killington Road. We’re pleased to be conveniently located across from Killington Mountain and just moments from Killington and Pico ski resorts. We offer 93 large, well-appointed rooms with free wired high-speed Internet access and other great in-room amenities including microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Each room features an exterior door so you don’t have to deal with stuffy elevators, crowded corridors or all the noise of people coming down the hallway to find their rooms.

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When you stay with us, you’re surrounded by restaurants, unique shops, interesting attractions and compelling entertainment. Plus, Killington has some of the best skiing opportunities in the Northeast as well as mountain biking, golfing, boating, lake recreation and more.

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Killington Rental Associates

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Killington Rental Associates offers the finest in premium vacation rentals. We have many lodging choices available for you to choose from. From comfortable accommodations on the mountain to luxury vacation rentals in Killington, privately owned homes, condos, resorts, and townhouses. Welcome to Killington.

1946 Route 4, Killington Vt. killingtonmotel.com • 800-366-0493

Killington Motel Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, the Killington Motel has the comfort of a large hotel, yet the intimate feeling of a Vermont country inn. We recognize the true meaning of “hospitality.’’ Your hosts Stephen and Robin give each guest personalized attention. Located at the bottom of the Killington Access Road.

Home of Killington Coffee Roasters

Northstar Lodge 78 Weathervane Drive, Killington, Vt. northstarinn.com • 802-422-4040 A true four-season resort, the North Star Inn is located 2 miles from “The Beast,’’ providing guests with easy access to dining and nightlife. We offer standard hotel rooms with a single king bed or two double beds, and for guests who enjoy having their own cooking facilities, our one-bedroom suites would be the perfect fit. The North Star Inn comes to life during the winter months! Our outdoor heated pool provides a great way to relax after a long day on the slopes, and don’t forget to stop by the Star Lounge for a burger and a Vermont brew. In the summer, North Star is home to families on vacation, wedding parties, golf groups, mountain bikers and hikers. Killington offers a wide variety of summer activities; the Killington Wine Fest, Brewfest, Cooler in the Mountain concert series and ever-expanding Killington Adventure Center are just a few of the popular activities.

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On your next trip to Killington, stay at the North Star Inn and see why we’ve been in business for over 32 years!

47 Old Mill Road, Killington, Vt. mtinn.com • 802-422-3595

Mountain Inn The Mountain Inn at Killington is a charming New England Inn with all the amenities of a full service resort. Work out in our weight room and follow up with a relaxing sauna or soak in our 97 degree outdoor heated pool with whirlpool jets. It’s even more enticing when the snow is falling and blankets the ground. For great dining and entertainment, visit our in-house restaurant, Santa Fe Steakhouse. Open nightly, you’ll be able to forget about driving and focus on the most important thing — having fun!

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We offer an unbeatable location, complete with shuttle service, so you won’t be packing and unpacking your vehicle when you’re here. The lifts are even close enough to walk to if you’re feeling energetic.

Photo by Paul Holmes

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A family and their golden retrievers enjoy a walk in the snow covered woods of Vermont.