The western slopes of the Green Mountains are home to three of Vermont’s iconic independent ski areas. They’re privately owned, offer great skiing and riding, and their commitment to community and family is unrivaled. Privately owned ski areas are an endangered species in many places, but…
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By Berne Broudy Mickey Cochran. Photo courtesy of Marilyn Cochran In 1960, Mickey Cochran, a passionate skier and mechanical engineer from Burlington, Vermont had his heart set on building his own backyard ski hill. When he and his wife Ginny—they met skiing--spotted a ramshackle…
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NEW RESTAURANTS IN BURLINGTON: Casa Real Mexican Restaurant - Colchester VT: Casa Real is the newest addition to Colchester, VT. This authentic Mexican restaurant has quickly captured the hearts of locals with its mouthwatering menu and creative drinks. It's a must-visit for 2024. Heart ‘N Soul by…
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Bundle up, and enjoy the beauty of a snowcapped city as the festivities are just beginning. From Plunging into the freezing waters of Lake Champlain, to downtown Ice Bars uniting the community in nights of celebration. This winter in Burlington is full of unique events to keep you entertained…
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Planning a weekend in Burlington and looking for fun activities the whole family can enjoy? No matter the season, make sure to include a visit to ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, located on the waterfront at the foot of College Street. Open year-round, ECHO is the perfect stop for kids to…
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Story and Images by Chadwick Estey Even though I was born and raised in Vermont, as a kid I spent very little time in the mountains skiing or snowboarding. I know what you're thinking, "a Vermonter who doesn't ski or snowboard? Is that allowed?" Well it's rare but it does happen! Here are…
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Northern Vermont can be pretty quirky and unconventional, and we're all about embracing the unusual, even when it comes to celestial events like total solar eclipses. So, if you're planning to witness this awe-inspiring cosmic spectacle in our neck of the woods in April 2024, here's some…
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Vermont is known globally for being a nordic skier’s paradise and offers top ranking nordic trails throughout the state. Many of Vermont’s alpine resorts also have excellent cross-country centers - Bolton Valley, Smuggler’s Notch and Jay Peak to name a few - but we discovered there are many choices…
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By Berne Broudy Routinely ranked #1 in Ski Magazine’s Reader’s Poll for everything from service to family friendliness, Smuggler’s Notch earned the tagline “America’s Family Resort” with the passion they put into providing a snowy canvas where families can make memories that keep them…
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By Berne Broudy “The biggest advantages of a privately owned ski area is that the owners, managers and employees there are personally invested; we’re part of the community, and we’re making decisions with a locally-oriented perspective,” said Adam Deslauriers, Bolton’s Director of…
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