Summer Hiking with Hubert
It’s 4:45 am on a Saturday in late July. Normally I would be sound asleep, but instead I’m standing at the base of Stratton Mountain, GoPro in hand, with Hubert Schriebl, his camera in hand. We are about to hike the mountain, climbing straight up Standard (the trail under the Gondola)…
5 Effortless Ways to Unplug this Fall
Start your digital detox with these activities, and unplugging will leave you rejuvenated to start the fall season.
6 SoVT Scenic Swimming Holes You Have to See This Summer
Luckily, when the weather’s too hot to earn the scenic views via hike, there’s swimming holes waiting for you to kick-back, relax and enjoy the view.
Soar Over the Green Mountains in a Hot Air Balloon
Every year, I challenge myself to do something new. It can be as simple as trying a new recipe to taking a trip to unchartered territory. I love the excitement and unfamiliarity that accompanies my first time adventures. Hot air ballooning with Darrek Daoust of Balloons of Vermont is easily one of…
Made in Vermont: Exploring the Hubbardton Forge
There are many moving pieces that go into renovating a Base Lodge. Once all the dirty demolition work is completed, the roof is raised, the nails in place, then comes the creative part. Questions come to mind such as, how will the color of the walls coincide with the carpet design? How will the…
End of Season Bucket List
By Courtney DiFiore When you live for snow and the thrill of finding your line, it’s hard to say good-bye come spring. Like the sunset, closing day will come and we can’t stop it; however, we can make the most of it. There a few things every skier and riding visiting Stratton…
Fit & Fun Winter Dates
By Courtney DiFiore Claim First Tracks It’s time for you and the sweetheart to earn those turns. Grab batteries for the head lamp and take to the hill early morning. Skin or hike up, share a private sunrise, then enjoy first tracks. Talk about a unique, shared experience to remember forever. Hit…
Happy Columbus Day – Weekend Recap
By Courtney DiFiore Columbus weekend has always been a favorite of mine. It’s a two day celebration filled to the brim with events and activities. The resort becomes animated and alive. You hear laughter and glasses clinking, dogs prance through the Village while kids get their face painted and friends gather on…
Fall Checklist
FallChecklist2014 – Printable Checklist
Climber’s Faith
Originally posted on September 2, 2014 by Liz Millikin on her blog Slackcountry Living. Now here is something worth writing about: In all sports, you must learn to trust your body. In skiing, you place your trust in the power of your legs, the pressure of your shins against the front of…