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It is a mountain known for racing, and the College now features a 5K Nordic course with snow making!11 Waterbury gets hipAfter Tropical Storm Irene set the town reeling a year ago, Waterburys dining scene has emerged hipper than ever a fun trip for nearby skiers at Stowe, Sugarbush, Bolton Valley or Cochrans!19 The Cochran WayThe Cochran family continues to make headlines at ski events throughout the nation, while at the ski area in Richmond the same lessons taught 50 years ago are being passed down to young racers today. The secret to their method is easier to master than you might think.22-23 Guess where & win!Guess which of the states ski resorts are pictured in these nine photos and win a days ski pass at one of six areas.Even for locals, it will test your knowledge of Vermonts slopes.33 Sharpen those edgesA pro ski tuner with the US team shares tips on how to put the best tune on your boards.Contributing EditorContributing writerLisa GosselinKaren Lorentz Graphic Artist/ProductionAdvertising SalesJill LeducTrish Readtrishr@wcvt.comFor news tips or to advertise call 802-388-4944 or email: info@vtskiandride.comAdverlising & Ediloriol Olhce: Vermont Ski & Ride Magazine58 Maple Street, Middlebury, Vt.05753802-388-444 (ulso ocos o lho Addison lndopondonl}\ormonl Ski & Pido Muguzino is ownod und oporulod by Addison Pross lnc., u Vermont company locally owned since 1946. 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How they get their ski edges so cranked into the turn their knees are horizontal to the hill without falling never ceases to amaze.Vermontskiersandriderscanwitnesssuchfeatsof daringonalmostaweeklybasisathighschoolandclub racers,masterraces,orcollegiatepracticesattheMiddleburyCollegeSnowBowl, StowesSprucePeak,SugarbushsMountEllen,SmugglersNotch,orJayPeakor Killington. It is a part of the states ski culture.e Middlebury College Snow Bowl reects that heritage about as well as any ski areainthestate.Asthethirdoldestskiresortinthenation,foundedin1934,the SnowBowlwasestablishedbythecollegesoutingclubandmountainclubforthe express purpose of competing in winter sports. Its rst national championship was in 1948, long before most of the nations ski areas were a plot on a map.Its tting, then, that the NCAAs are returning to Middlelbury College for this years competition and its going to be a good one. Middlebury College sports one of the nations top collegiate alpine racers in David Donaldson and the mens team returns mostofthesquadthatwontheNCAAsDivisionIslalomtitlelastyearatBridger Bowl, Montana. On their home hill they have an edge, but in ski racing anything can happen; its all about focusing on the moment. Total focus.Spectators will have it much easier. e Snow Bowl and the NCAA is bringing in a video board to allow viewers to watch the giant slalom and slalom races from top to bottom from bleachers set up at the base of both venues, or from the top deck of thelodgewhenwatchingthegiantslalom.CommentatingwillbeVermontsown Doug Lewis, a two-time Olympian and medal-winner in the World Cup downhill and current ski analyst for Universal Sports. He knows the courses well, and his colorful commentary will help spectators get the most out of every run.To some, elite Nordic events are even more compelling. e drama and sheer gut-wrenchingeortoftheathletesisseeninthepainedfacesandnearcollapseofthe racers as they come across the nish line. And in terms of physical exertion and aerobic tness, Nordic skiers are among the ttest of the worlds athletes. Add to that a skill level that is truly incredible as they y down hills on skinny skis with no support and grind up steep inclines at a breathless pace. In the end, it all comes down to a contest betweenindividualsbattlingskill,strength,tness,willpowerandplainoldguts the very essence of drama.e Jane and Carroll Rikert Nordic Center, just two miles down the road from the Snow Bowl, is in top shape to host this years national event with a newly cut trail for the race, and a new $850,000 snowmaking system to cover up to a 5K loop making it the longest Nordic course with snowmaking of its kind in North America. e base lodge has seen extensive improvements as well over the past two years, making this one of its showcase venues since the renovations have been completed.If youve never been to the Snow Bowl or Rikert Nordic Center, itll be an exciting timetocome.Butcometospectate,enjoythescenery(theRobertFrostmemorial cabin and trails are right down the road toward Ripton), lounge and shop in nearby Middlebury and enjoy the atmosphere of a Vermont college town then come back to ski the areas when the racers arent the main attraction.********** Elsewhereintheissue,gettipsfromaproskitunerwhoknowshowtosharpen anedge;readabouttheCochranfamilyslegacyofskiracingandtheircontinued contributionstothesportatCochransSkiAreainRichmond;behumbledbythe courage of blind skiers and the graciousness of the volunteers who help as they arereconnectedtothesporttheyloveatthe VermontAdaptivecenterinPico;and discover the charms of Waterbury, a town wracked by Tropical Storm Irene a year ago, but which has found a new youthfulness in its hip, very cool dining scene.Enjoy, be safe, think snow.Angelo S. Lynn, publisherCyan Magenta Yellow Black6PAGE6VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHBy Angelo LynnMIDDLEBURY, VT. When Middlebury College racer Hig Roberts steps into the starting gate at the Middlebury CollegeSnowBowlonyetanotherrundownthestoried Allentrail,heknowshesnotskiingonthebiggesthillin the state, nor on a run with the steepest consistent pitch, or even with the gnarliest terrain. But he knows hes training on a giant slalom run with a lot of character that requires a wide mix of strategies and its on a mountain with a storied collegiate history.eAllenprobablyhasmorecharacterthananyGS run we compete on in the East, said Roberts, a senior on theDivisionIskiteamatMiddleburyCollege,duringa recentpracticeaheadoftheMiddleburyWinterCarnival. It requires a lot a strategy there are ats, steeps, rollers, moreats,o-pitchterrainanditendswithasteeppitch when your legs are getting tired.e nish is also right at the base of the lodge, a perfect venue for the many spectactors the modest ski resort it has just 15 trails and three lifts with a vertical drop of 1,200 feetwillhostonMarch6-9whenthisyearsNCAA competition comes to Middlebury.Its going to be a great event, says long-time Snow Bowl ManagerPeterMackey,whonotesthattheupperdeckof the base lodge is one of the best places in the East to watch ski racing, adding that the Allen run oers a lot of terrain that just keeps coming at you.e slalomraceontheRosstrailisalsoeasily accessible fromthebaselodgewith ashortwalkofacouple hundredyardswhere bleachers will be set up near thenishprovidinga goodangletowatchskiers ydownthenalo-anglesteepsectiononthe 55-gatecourse.eRoss isalsoachallengingcourse torunandtoset,adds Stever Bartlett, coach of the alpineteamatMiddlebury College.Ithasalotof variance in the terrain, some o-angle,andapitchoto thesidetowardthebottom thatmakesyoureallywork your left leg.Addingtothespectator excitement,theSnowBowl andtheNCAAwillhaveavideoboardthattracksracers from start to nish, allowing viewers to see the entire race frombleachersatthebaseofthemountainorfromthe lodgesdeck.CommentatingtheracewillbeDougLewis, formerWorldCupracerandtwo-timeOlympianinthe 1980s, who is now a ski racing analyst for Universal Sports and runs a sports camp in nearby Waitseld where he grew up skiing at Sugarbush. A RACING MOUNTAINWhiletheNCAAcompetitionisaprestigiousraceto host, itll just be another of many races the Snow Bowl puts oneachyear.Weare,Mackeysaid,aracersmountain. Its largely what we do here.Host to Middlebury Colleges nationally ranked ski team, thecrewattheSnowBowlsetsgatesmostmorningsfor the college student-athletes, and hosts training for the local ski clubs from age 6 to 18 on weekends and vacations and frequently hosts Masters races. Its all part of the mountains heritage.Foundedin1934,theMiddleburyCollegeSnowBowl isthethirdoldestskiresortinthecountry.erst competition was held that same year. e teams coach was Arthur Brown and the meet was held at Middlebury under the auspices of the Middlebury College Mountain Club as part of Winter Carnival. Dartmouth beat Middlebury, the records show, 37 to 6.5.eMountainClubactuallygotitsstartmuchearlier, in1916astheOutingClub,formedforthepurpose ofdevelopingwintersports.In1921,theEastern Intercollegiate Ski Association formed with the Middlebury OutingClubasachartermemberoftheorganizationto promoteintercollegiateskirunningandtheadoptionof uniform rules at ski meets. In 1924, the club built a ski jump on Chipman Hill near downtown Middlebury. Seven years later, a Mountain Club Prepping for the NCAAs:Middleburys Snow Bowl, Rikert Nordic Center are steeped in racing loreChristine Schozer cranks a turn in the giant slalom.Middlebury College junior Hig Roberts shows the drama and sheer force used when racing. Photos by Corey RansomCyan Magenta Yellow Black7VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE7wasorganizedtotaketheplaceofthedefunct Outing Club and, in 1933, a winter sports team was formed. In 1934, the rst ski trails were cut at the Snow Bowl. A year later, a new ski jump anddownhillracecoursewereestablishedon Chipman Hill. at same year, the college held its rst co-ed winter carnival. By 1936, skiing had taken hold in Middlebury andtheteamwasrankedamongthemost outstandinginthenation.By1937,mostof the skiing events, except jumping, moved from ChipmanHilltotheSnowBowlunderanew coach,RichardC.Hubbard,36graduateof Middlebury. In 1938, they built the ski center andlogcabinwhichstillstandstodayand may be one of the oldest original ski lodges in the country.ersttowwasbuiltin1940,andeight yearslater,theMiddleburyCollegeSkiTeam wonitsrstnationalchampionshipatSun Valley,Idaho,undercoachRobertBobo Sheehan.In1954,theSnowBowlwasopen for 110 days of skiing and that year the Worth MountainPomawasinstalledtakingskiersup the steep Allen trail and depositing them at the top. e Snow Bowl was the rst U.S. customer ofthePomaLiftCorporation,anditwasthe rst college to put in an overhead cable lift.Continuingtheracingtradition,the MiddleburyCollegewomensteamtookthe national championship in 1976, and would win itthreemoretimes,andthemenconsistently haveplacedinthetop10,ifnotthetopve withparticularstrengthsinalpineskiing.In 2012, the colleges men won the NCAAs alpine championship.RIKERT NORDIC CENTEROverattheCarrollandJaneRikertNordic Centerjusttwomilesdowntheroad,managerMichael Husseyisgoingoverthe$1.5millioninimprovements tothefacilitythecollegehasmadeinthepastcoupleof years,includinganew$850,000snowmakingsystem thatcoversuptoa5Kloop.atdistancecoveredby snowmakingmakesitthemostinNorthAmericacovered byacompressed-air/compressed water type system.Inmymind,itsthebest system available because it makes thesnowwhereitneedstobe made,Husseysays,whichis right next to the trail. e facility was largely nanced by a generous donationfromtheTormondsen family.JohnTormondsenisa Middalumandrst-teamAll-Americanwhenheskiedfor Middlebury in the 1980s.Itsanimprovement,Hussey says,thatwillbringmanymore racingeventstotheNordic center,aswellasdrawovernighttourismtotheregion makingitanimportantassetforthegreaterMiddlebury community.Manyofthebiggereliteraces,Husseysays, require planning ahead a couple of years ahead, and no one wants to have to make changes at the last minute because MaNaturedecidedtohaveawarmspell.Consequently, hesays,wellbebiddingonmoreeliteraces,andwill be asked to back up a lot of otherseresgreatvalue inthat,andithelpsthis areabecomeatruewinter destination resort.Asforthisyears conditionsfortheNCAAs, thecenterrecentlyreceived itswaterpermits,has workedouttheinevitable hiccups,andissettomake amplesnowbythetime racershitthecoursethat rst week of March. Spectatorsshouldknow thatintheNCAAs,teams onlygettopickthreeracersfromeachgenderper discipline that is, three men racing in both the slalom andgiantslalomevents,andthreegirlsdoingthesame; and three racers from each displicine in the Nordic events. Byeliminatingwhatisnormallyasix-personteamin wintercarnivalraces,apremiumisplacedonthetop racers in each team as well as the person who is best at bothdisciplines.atmakesforamuchsmallernumber of racers at the NCAAs, featuring a more elite pool.e great thing about the pool of racers at the NCAAs, Mackeynoted,isthatanyonecanhaveagreatdayand upsettheexpectations.Alltheseracersarewithinafew fractionsofasecondapartofeachother,soitcanbe anybodys race. AsforsnowattheSnowBowl,theyvemadeaton, Mackeysays.Wevemadeenough,probablymorethan wetypicallywouldhave,tolastusthroughMarch,he says. atsgoodnewsforracersandforareaskierswho lovetheareaforitsruralcharm,naturalterrain,o-trail skiingintheglades,noliftlinesandthebestandleast expensive food of any ski area around. at, too, is part of the ski hills heritage.ATLAREAUFARMLodging & lift ticket packages available Hearty farmhouse breakfast includedOn the Mad River, in the heart of TheGreen MountainsMinutes from Mad River Glen &SugarbushHome of American Flatbread Pets can be accommodatedGreat rates from $85 to $135 ph: (802) 496-4949/www.lareaufarminn.com On the Mad River, in the heart of the Green Mountains Minutes from Mad River Glen & Sugarbush /e e- -:,c /c zz:c Hearty farmhouse breakfast included Children & pets can be accomodated Great rates from $90 to $135ATLAREAUFARMMembers of the Middlebury College alpine team posed for a shot at Bridger Bowl, Montana last March on a day that the Middlebury College mens team won the Division 1 national slalom title at the NCAAs. Team members were, left to right: Hig Roberts, Abby Copeland, Christine Schozer, Coach Stever Bartlett, Andrew McNealus and Bryan Shpall.Andrew McNealus is practically horizontal to the slope in this turn in giant slalom.Cyan Magenta Yellow Black8PAGE8VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHResortAddressContactStats4302 Bolton Valley Access RoadBolton, VT 05477Main Phone: 802-434-3444Snow Phone:802-434-SNOWReservations:1-877-9BOLTONwww.boltonvalley.cominfo@boltonvalley.comTotal Trails................................................70Total Lift ...................................................... 6Total Acreage ....................................... 300Vertical Drop .....................................1,704Avg Annnual Snowfall ........312 in./26 ft.223 Sherburne Lodge RoadEast Burke, VT05832Main Phone: 802-626-7300Snow Phone:888-Burkewww.skiburke.cominfo@skiburke.comTotal Trails................................................50Total Lift ...................................................... 6Total Acreage ....................................... 260Vertical Drop .....................................2,011Avg Annnual Snowfall ........240 in./20 ft.910 Cochran RoadPO Box 789Richmond, VT 05477Main Phone: 802-424-2479 www.cochranskiarea.comskiarea@cochranskiarea.comTotal Trails.................................................. 8Total Lift ...................................................... 5Total Acreage ....................................... 150Vertical Drop ........................................ 350Avg Annnual Snowfall ........225 in./19 ft.830 Jay Peak RoadJay, VT 05859Main Phone: 802-988-2611Snow Phone:802-988-9601Reservations:1-800-451-4449www.jaypeakresort.cominfo@jaypeakresort.comTotal Trails................................................76Total Lift ...................................................... 8Total Acreage ....................................... 385Vertical Drop .....................................2,153Avg Annnual Snowfall ........372 in./31 ft.4323 VT Rte 108 SouthSmugglers Notch, VT05464Main Phone: 802-644-8851Snow Phone:802-644-1111Reservations:802-451-8752www.smuggs.comsmuggs@smuggs.comTotal Trails................................................78Total Lift ...................................................... 9Total Acreage ....................................... 311Vertical Drop .....................................2,610Avg Annnual Snowfall ........312 in./26 ft.5781 Mountain RdStowe, VT 05672Main Phone: 802-253-4754Snow Phone:802-253-3600Reservations:800-253-4SKIwww.stowe.cominfo@stowe.comTotal Trails............................................. 116Total Lift ....................................................16Total Acreage ....................................... 485Vertical Drop .....................................2,360Avg Annnual Snowfall ........336 in./28 ft.Alpine Resorts NORTH910 Cochran RoadPO Box 789Richmond, VT 05477Cyan Magenta Yellow Black9VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE9Home ofthe famousDen BurgerOPEN DAILYLUNCH 11:30 thru 5DINNER 5 to 9Featuring Local Chef Jamie Nelsons Rustic Euro-American cuisine!All major sports satellite packages on multiple large screen HDTVs10 Ice Cold Draft Beers with a full service barPoufe I00 & I7, WoifsfeId496-9000The Valleys favorite aprs ski tavern! 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One of the biggest and best Randonnee races in North Amer-ica has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 24 starting at Mad River Glen ski area. is USSkiMountaineerAssociation-sanc-tioned race starts at the base of Mad River Glen, climbs to the top, traverses the Long Trail to Mount Ellen at Sugarbush Resort, descends into Slide Brook, climbs into the LincolnPeakareaandnishesatValley House lodge at the base of Sugarbush.Entryfeeis$40and$20forjunior competitors (17 and under) with all pro-ceedsbenettingtheGreenMountain Club.Formoreinformationandtoreg-istergotowww.madriverglen.com/events/. Allcompetitorsmustpickupbibsfrom 8-9a.m.inMadRiversBaseboxLodge, andthereisamandatorycompetitors meeting9:45a.m.atthestartline.Race begins at 10 a.m.Helmetsarerecommendedbutnot required;andavalanchebeaconarenot required.Awards will be held in the Wunderbar at Sugarbush resort.Randonnee Race draws fans to Sugarbush/MRG venues, Feb. 24Find us online atWWW.VTSKIANDRIDE.COMor look for us on FacebookCyan Magenta Yellow Black10PAGE10VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCH scottzie Close to Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Ols & Blueberry Lake WestHi l l House (802) 496-7162 9 unique guest rooms, really comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms with steam shower and/or Jacuzzi, gas fireplaces, cable TVs, free phone calls & WiFi Delicious breakfasts 3 large common areas with fireplaces,large TV and pool table #1 on Trip Advisor www.westhillbb.com Great Ski packages STOWES WINTERADVENTURE CENTERTelemark, AT, and Backcountry Ski Gear!K2, 8lack Dlamono, Garmont, G3, volle, Maosbus, Flscber, Rosslgnol, Mammut, Outooor Researcb,Tubbs, TSL, MSR, ano more!GUIDD TOURSRNTALSSALSCLINICSUMIAKOUTDOOROUTFITTERSRoute 100Stowe, vT253-2317www.umiak.comOpen 7 oaysNAYO'sDickie HallYelemark and BC 5ki Clinic'sFeb. 18th5MR $75 Demos/Rentals Dynastar K2 Kastle Dynastar Cham Series Test CenterPro ski and snowboard tuning and service.Accessories and apparel by Obermeyer, Scott, Helly Hansen, Millet, Killtech.Like us on Facebook.802-583-2511 *48 Sugarbush Access Road, Warren *VermontNorth.comHIGH FIVES FAT SKIATHON MARCH 3RDSTOREWIDE SALESUGARBUSH/MADRIVERGLEN e 16th annual Castlerock Extreme Challenge has been scheduled for Satur-day, March 9, for a competition to match speed, agility and style down one of the most challenging bump runs in the East, while the Unconventional Terrain Com-petitionheldatMadRiverGlenwas rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23.FortheCastlerockExtreme,onlythe rst 60 pre-registrations received will be o ciallyregistered;30spotsarebeing heldforthosewhopre-qualiedas juniorcontestants,and20spotswillbe open for day-of registration on March 9. eeventisthethirdstopintheSki the East Freeride Tour. e rst event at MRG was set for Feb. 9,butwasrescheduledforFeb.23;the second event moves to Magic Mountain onMarch2fortheSouthernVermont FreeskiingChallenge;theCastlerock Extreme is the third event, while the tour concludesatJayPeakonMarch16-17 with the Extreme Competition.ecompetitionformatconsistsof onecompetitordroppingintocourse every minute (may change depending on weather and judges), but its sure to be a spectators delight.Competitionstypicallybeginat10 a.m.andrununtilearlyafternoon.For more information, go to www.skitheeast.net/freeridetour.Castlerock Extreme, Mad River race heat up Easts Freeride TourWAITSFIELD,VT.Joinother women for an enriching two-and-a-half-daylearningexperienceatSugarbush ResortinWaitseld,andhostedby LisaDensmore,formerUSSkiTeam memberandUSSAMastersracing champion.Densmoreisjoinedbya teamofall-starcoaches,includingace SugarbushinstructorsPatWeston andMARaymond,SugarbushRace DirectorDanielleHampton,andChief Recreation O cer John Egan. Equipmenttalks,skidemos,video analysis,stretchsessions,groupmeals andaprsskipartiesareallincludedin thecostoftheprogram.Participants should have skiing levels of 4 and up. For more information call, 888.651.4827 or e-mailatskiandrideschool@sugarbush.com. e session is March 11-13.Pros host clinic for women at Sugarbushvt ski andr i de. comCyan Magenta Yellow Black11VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE11By Lisa GosselinWATERBURYItsearlyeveningonafrigidVermont night when Danielle Nichols, rushes up the porch stairs and throwsopenthedoortoherwinebar,Cork.eestablish-ment sits prominently in the center of town, at the corner of Stowe and Main Streets. Inside at the gorgeous varnished pine bar, guys in Patagonia and women in cashmere turtlenecks are sipping pinot noir. AudreyBernstein(aformerprosnowboarder)croonsjazz favoritesatthemike.MarisaMauro,theformerownerof theacclaimedcheesemakerPloughgateCreamery,suggests wineandcheesepairingsandhouse-madepatestoacouple seatedatoneofthesmalltables.Acrossfromthem,alow woodengateblocksoasmallretailsectionwhereexotic jams, bespoke mustards and boutique wines are all beautifully arranged on crates. e oors are wide pine, the bar walls, red brick. e vibe is elegant, country chic, without an ounce of pretension. Which ishardtoimagineforawinebar,muchlessawinebarin Waterbury,Vermont.oughonly30minutesorlessfrom ski areas Stowe, Sugarbush, Bolton Valley and Cochrans, this working town is known to most skiers as an exit o I-89. But that, like everything else here, is changing.Eighteen months ago this town was under water. Literally. Rains from Tropical Storm Irene turned the Winooski River, whichrunsstraightthroughthecenteroftown,intoalake that spread through homes, stores, restaurants and came to a stop at the foot of the brick building where Nichols was plan-ning to open Cork, the following week. at was Labor Day weekend 2011.We were lucky, being on the high side of the street, says Nichols,but thetownwas devastatedand everyonejust pitchedintodo what we could to putpeopleback intheirhomes andbusinesses. Anditsamaz-ingtoseewhere Waterburyhas comesincethen: ithasbecome thissupercool littledowntown whereyoucan walkfromone greatbartothe next. AsNichols settlesinona banquette she pulls o her scarf and starts chatting excitedly. In 2011 she moved back to Stowe, where she grew up, after 10 years coaching ski racing in Lake Tahoe. As an FIS coach, I got to travel to Chile, New Zealand and Europe and every-where I went I looked for smaller, lesser-known vineyards that hadreallygoodvaluewines,shesays.Manyofthosethe majority under $30are on the menu at Cork. Tonight, shes chatting excitedly about skiing. She and her partner, Cochrans coach Colin Moat, have been invited to SKI magazines annual test camp in Utah. Another ex-skitesterandformerWarrenMillermodel, KristiBrownLovell,istheretooandthetwo comparenotes.Danielleishopingshecango, butshehashernewbabytoconsider,andthis other baby, Cork, to manage. Its not an easy life to juggle.e same can be said for the town as a whole: it has survived a storm, but it has lost businesses and residences and is not, per se, a resort town. Can a bar/restaurant scene here survive? Ifthecurrentboomisanyindication,the answer is yes.BelowCork,onMainStreet,theBlackback Pub & Flyshop (owned by a serious y sherman) does for Vermont brews what Cork does for wines. Its Facebook page updateseveryweekwithdescriptionsofthemicrobrewson tap,aswellasfareaseclecticasMad Tacosandsushi.is week that includes two Vermont beers recently voted to spots No. 11 and No. 12 on RateBeer.coms list of the 50 best beers intheworldHillFarmsteadsAnnandeAlchemists Heady Topper, a beer which originated just across the street.Heady Topper was intended to be the house brew of e Alchemist,ahiplittlebarandrestaurantthatoccupiedthe buildingacrossMainStreetfromtheBlackback.Forseven years owners John and Jen Kimmich brewed it in the build-ings basement. e double IPA was so popular in the summer of2011thecoupledecidedtostartproducingittwomiles away at 35 Crossroads, another site just o Route 100 North. When Tropical Storm Irene hit, water ooded the Alchemists restaurantbasementandleftthebrewerydamagedbeyond hope. But at the up-and-coming cannery a few batches sur-vived. With a lot of support from the town and friends, the Kimmichs e Alchemist Cannery & Tasting Room is back in business at 35 Crossroads and open to the public 7 days a week until 7 p.m.In the Main Street space the Alchemist restaurant formerly occupied,anewpubhastakenhold.ProhibitionPigspe-cializes in craft beers and local foods. e menu proudly dis-plays the Vermont Fresh Network sign (meaning it sources its foods from local farms) and features house-cured meats from a dozen farms, classic comfort food (mac n cheese, ribs, and more) with an upscale twist and downscale prices. It pulls a good crowd even on a weeknight and tonight, ski photogra-phersandworldadventuretravelersBrianMohrandEmily Johnson are there at a table with friends. A few doors down on Main Street, e Reservoir Puband TapRoomboasts37dierentbrewson tap.In2008,atage28,MarkFrierlefthisjobas an engineer at Burton Snowboards to open the pub withanodtowardfreshandlocal(meatisbutch-eredonpremisesandthemenurotatesregularly) Its amazing to see where Waterbury has come since then: it has become this super cool little downtown where you can walk from one great bar to the next. Danielle Nichols, owner of CorkA Tween Town Goes GourmetOnce known as the town between Stowe and Sugarbush, Waterbury is on its way to becoming Vermonts hottest new stop for skiers, beer-lovers and foodies (See Tween Town, page 13)e New York Times columnist Mark Bitt-man called Eric Warnstedts Hen of the Wood: really,reallygoodandalsoamongthemost beautiful little restaurants I know. Cyan Magenta Yellow Black12PAGE12VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHOkemo_vtsr_011// VT Ski & Ride//Trim: 10.25 x 13, //cmyk//// FuntubularCyan Magenta Yellow Black13VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE13and it has been a success ever since. Marks done an amazing job, says Nichols. Hes not onlymade e Reservoir a top spotforburgersandmore,buthehasbeenarealxturein rebuildingthecommunityandhelpingusandotherrestau-rants here grow. Nicholsrattlesothelistofrestaurantsyoucangetto within a literal stones throw of Cork, including the local clas-sicArvadsGrill&Pub,KCsBagelCafeandOchaai, and adds, and now theres a new hot spot, Blue Stone Pizza, which opened just a few months ago. Just up Stowe Street, its the home of rustic pizza (such as the $7 Farmstead Flatbread (a mouthwatering focaccia bread with garlic oil, grilled butternutsquash,chevreandfontinacheesesdrizzled with maple balsamic syrup). GoodfoodisnothingnewtoWaterbury.Someof Vermonts most iconic brands call this town home. Two miles up Route 100, Ben & Jerrys churns out its funky avorsoficecreams(suchasthenewCannoliorLiz Lemon frozen yogurt) and does factory tours that would makeWillyWonka(andanykidbetween6and60) proud,aswellassnowshoetoursonthehourtohelp you work o the calories. A few miles farther up the road, Cold Hollow Cider Mill,ownedbyformerski coachPaulBrownandhis wifeGayle,isworthavisit foritsnewluncheonette,its famousciderdoughnuts,and ahugeselectionofjams,mustards and locally made products. And in the center of town, Green MountainCoeeRoastershas grownfromasmallroastingshop intoaWallStreetdarling.Afew yearsagoittookoverthepictur-esquetrainstationthatsitsjustothe town green and turned it into a coee shop and museum.But the place that put Waterbury ontheproverbialmapforserious foodiesisalittlerestaurantahalf mileupStoweStreetfromCork. EversinceFood&WineMagazine putEricWarnstedt,thechef-owner ofHenoftheWoodsonitscover (asoneof10upandcomingchefs of2008),itsbeenhardtogeta weekendreservation.Butsaveyour pennies and try anyway: Warnstedts crispy oysters, duck breast with buttered celery root and car-nivalsquash,orgoatsmilkgnocchidissolveonthetongue. And the setting, in an old grain mill that sits beside a tumbling waterfall, is impossibly romantic. e New York Times colum-nistMarkBittmanhascalleditreally,reallygoodandalso among the most beautiful little restaurants I know. Warnstedthimself(onceagainanomineefortheJames Beard Foundations award for best chef in New England) is not shy about spreading the love. Hes got Heady Topper on tap, praises his neighbors up and down and though hes expanding with a new Hen of the Wood in Burlington in the spring, has this to say about his home town: Waterbury is a real commu-nity with strong values, ethics and a commitment to sustain-ability. Restaurants here are privately owned with proprietors thatarepassionateabouttheirprofessions: eProhibition Pig,eReservoir,Blackback,Cork,Henofthe Wood...Its not a bad line-up. Not bad at all.Editors note: Lisa Gosselin Lynn is the editorial content director at Eating Well Magazine (based in Shelburne), a former editor at Ski Magazine, a foodie, and a Stowe resident for the past decade.Fine Wine & DiningCork:2 pm until closing. Corkvt.com, 1 Stowe Street. 802-882-8227Hen of the Wood:5 pm closing. henofthewood.com. 92 Stowe Street, 802-244-7300Brews, Burgers & PiesBlackback Pub & Flyshop:11 am till late. Blackbackpub.com. 1 Stowe Street. 802-244-0123 Blue Stone Pizza Shop & Tavern: 1 am till close. Bluestonepizza.com. 13 Stowe Street. 802-882-8185 Prohibition Pig: 11:30 am 1 am (Fri-Sat); 4pm 12 am (Mon-urs.) probitionpig.com. 23 South Main Street, 244-4120e Reservoir: waterburyreservoir.com. 1 South Main Street. 802-244-7827Tasting & Touring:AlchemistCannery&Tasting:11am7pm;alchemistbeer.com.35 Crossroads. 802-244-7744Ben & Jerrys:10 am 6 pm; benjerry.com. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. 802-882-1240Cold Hollow Cider Mill: 8 am 6 pm, coldhollow.com. 3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road. 800-327-7537Green Mountain Coee Roasters: 7 am -5 pm, greenmountaincoee.com. 1 Rotarian Place. 877-879-2326tween town(Continued from page 11)Cyan Magenta Yellow Black14PAGE14VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHVBA initiates Passport program for guests who visit Vermonts breweries and brewpubsIfyourealoverofmicro-brews,theVermontBrewers Associationhasdevelopeda 1065213114831791217Breweries & WineriesVermontBrewery Challenge,complete withanO cialPassport programforguestswho visitfour,10orall21 breweriesorbrewpubsin the state. osewhovisitfour breweries,getaDrink VermontBeerbottleopener; thosewhovisit10breweries earnaDrinkVermontBeer t-shirt; and those who visit all the breweriesgetthegrandprize:a CollectorsSetofVermontBeer Gear. erulesaresimple:Visita brewery or brewpub that is part of the challenge (listed on the Vermont Brewers Association website (www.vermontbrewers.com); enjoy a glass orpintandgetyourpassport stamped at that brewery with their o cial VBA symbol. (e passport card is available on the VBA website or at most of the breweries.)Prizesaregivenoutwhen thepassportismailedintothe Vermont Brewers Association, 142 Kirk Meadow Rd., Springeld, Vt. 05156. (Besuretoindicateyour shirt size if you qualify. e oer is valid while supplies last and is good onlyforbreweries&brewpubs, not at wineries or cideries.)Aninterestingpersonalaccount ofoneguestsexperiencewho toured the state on his motorcycle visiting each location can be found at http://brewersvt.com/touring.LOCAL1. Lawsons FinestThe Warren Store284 Main St. Warren, Vt 05674802-496-3864www.warrenstore.comLawsons Finest LiquidsWarren, VT 05674802-272-8436www.lowsonshnesl.comThe Warren Store is open 7 days/week, 8 a.m. 6 p.m, bringing in a rotating line-up of bottles delivered every Friday.Straight from the Green Mountains to your head!TheWarrenStoreisthebestloca-lionlondLuwsonsboor,usmullbulch artisanal microbrewery. Lawsons goal is to providelocalbrewsofthehighestquality andfreshness,whilecraftinguniquenew recipesandemulatingthebestofwidely appreciated styles. 2. Shelburne Vineyard6308 Shelburne RoadShelburne, Vt 05482802-985-8222www.shelburnevineyard.comOpen 7 days/week, 11 a.m. 5 p.m.Tastings and ToursTasteourinternationallyrecognized, award-winningred,white,roseanddes-sert wines; tour our state-of-the-art winery; picnic&strollthroughourvineyardand discoverhowwemakeworld-classwines from regionally grown grapes. 3. Harpoon Brewery336 Ruth Carney DriveWindsor, Vt 05089802-647-5491www.harpoonbrewery.comOpendaily,Sun-Weds10am-6pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-9pm.WestartedtheHarpoonBreweryin1986 becauseliketodaywelovedbeerand wanted more quality choices, and we have spentasmuchtimespreadingthejoyof beer drinking as we have focusing on reci-pes,ingredients,andbrewingequipment. Hopoully our sonso o gruliludo is rooclod in both the quality of the beer and the spirit of fun and enjoyment surrounding our beer and breweries. We invite all of you to visit our beautiful brewery in Windsor, Vermont. 4. Boyden Valley Winery64 Vt Route 104Cambridge, Vt 05444802-644-8151www.boydenvalley.comOpen May December, 7 days/week, 10 a.m. 5 p.m.Jan April, Friday Sunday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. WineTasting($6+tax)allday,Tours (FREE) 11:30am & 1:00pm, French Gour-met Cheese Plates ($19.95+tax) season-ally 10am-4pmBoydenValleyWinery,afourthgeneration familyfarm,producesinternationalaward-winning Vermont wines; bold red wines, el-ogunlwhilowinos,lighlunduvorulroso and fruit wines, Vermont Ice: the premier line of Vermont ice wines, and the NEW Ver-mont Ice Apple Crme and Vermont Ice Ma-ple Crme liqueurs.We offer tastings daily from 10am-5pm, French Gourmet cheese platesseasonallyfrom10am-4pm,and FREE tours daily at 11:30am and 1:00pm.5. Vermont Pub & Brewery144 College St.Burlington Vt, 05401802-865-0500www.vermontbrewery.comOpen7days/week,11:30a.m.1a.m. (Thu-Sat open until 2 a.m.)VermontPub&BreweryisVermontsorigi-nal brewpub. Opened in 1988, it continues tobeacelebratedlandmarkandproduce world-classbeerselections,whichareall unllorod wilh no prosorvulivos. 6. Otter Creek Brewing Company793 Exchange St. Middlebury, Vt 05753802-388-0727www.ottercreekbrewing.com Open 7 days/week , 11 a.m. 6 p.m.Offersself-guidedwindowtoursandgreat food.Founded in 1991, Otter Creek is one of the oldest craft breweries in the State.We brewallofourbeersinsmallbatchesto ensurefreshness,usingVermontwater,the best domestic malts and hops, and our own topfermentingyeast.OtterCreekisalso hometoWolaversFineOrganicAlesand 1415161819Cyan Magenta Yellow Black15VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE15ThoShod.WoluvorswuslhorslUSDA-corliodbrowor,loudinglhoinduslrysinco T7. 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Main Street | Waterbury, VT 05676COME EAT LIKE A LOCAL!Your culinary home away from home - inspired comfort food in a relaxed community setting.Apres Ski Live Music in The Lounge Fridays 6-9pmwww. v t ski andr i de. come10thAnnualStoweMountain FilmFestival,Feb.20-23,willbeheld outdoorsinStowe,asacelebrationof mountain sports and culture.Each year the newest releases from the outdoorlmindustrystopproduction companies, along with submission from promising amateur lmmakers converge ontheGreenMountain.eresultis four days of adrenaline-pumping action, stunningcinematographyandintense documentariesthatreminduswhywe loveVermontandoursharedoutdoor community.Proceeds benet the Vermont Ski and SnowboardMuseum,whosemissionis tocollect,preserveandcelebrateVer-monts skiing and snowboarding history.e schedule includes:Wednesday, February 20 - 7pmOneTrackMindbyBurtonSnow-boardsWhiteSilkRoad:Snowboarding Afghanistan by Lightbox Pictures.ursday, February 21 - 7pmSandstonebyTwinStarFilms/Petr Kaspar, Czech RepublicMostWantedbyStormShowStu-dios.Friday, February 22 - 7pmWhy by Corey RichWinter Waves by Burton SnowboardsWinter Winds: A Journey from Lifes Beginning by Matt Herriger.Saturday, February 23 - 7pme Old Breed by Freddie WilkinsonSweetJoy:EyeCandyandIcingby Bear Bones Enterprises and NATONo Matter What by Meathead Films.10th Annual Stowe Mountain Film Festival airs Feb. 20-23LUDLOW, Vt. Okemo Mountain ResortsHuckfest2013willbeaBig AirrowdownonSaturday,Feb.16. OkemosAmpEnergyBigAirBagis backthisseasonforsomehigh-ying, inatable fun.Skiersandriderslaunchthemselves o a snowy ramp into the air, and land onagiantinatedpillowsimilar totheonesusedbymoviestuntmen. eAmpEnergyBigAirBag,made ofsturdyPVCandmanufacturedin eNetherlands,is30feetwideand 50 feet long. Internal air pumps ensure constantairpressuretoabsorbthe impact of landings.OnFeb.16,cashandprizeswill beawardedforthebesttricksand biggestair.iscompetitionisopen to the public. e entry fee is $20 and registrationisscheduledfrom8-10 p.m.inOkemosClockTowerBase Lodge.ecompetitionbeginsat11 a.m. on Lower Chief.Skiersandridersdonthaveto compete to enjoy the thrill of jumping intotheAmpEnergyBigAirBag. Ticketsaresoldindividuallyfor$5a jump or three for $12, and are available for purchase at the Clock Tower Resort Services Desk and at the on-mountain ticketboothlocatednearthebaseof Okemos Northstar Express Quad Lift.Helmets are required to use the Amp EnergyBigAirBag,andareleaseof liabilitymustbesignedbytheuser oraparent/guardianbeforeuse.A validParkSafetyPasswillsatisfythis requirementwhentheAmpEnergy BigAirBagisopentothepublic.An eventwaiverisrequiredforHuckfest 2013 participants.Okemo hosts Huckfest 2013 with high-flying inflatable funCyan Magenta Yellow Black17VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE17ermontSki Museum Vby Meredith ScottMobile Middlebury AppHandy. Info. At your ngertips...Ski Info. Dining. Lodging. Services. Maps. Events. Powered by Route 802.Brought to you by Vermont Ski & Ride Magazine.eVermont AntiqueSkiRace celebratesits10th anniversarythis year. Looking back on the events life gives us a chance to reect on what makes a race. How does the combina-tion of location, competitors, equipment, course and the culture eect race day results?e LocationWhilenottheHolmenkellen,Hahnenkamm,or Wengen, Ascutney Mountain and Suicide Six have hosted theVermontAntiqueSkiRace.IntheVermontskiing timeline, these two areas might have comparable history to the famous European races. Ascutney, like many Vermont ski areas, can thank Perry Merrill and the Vermont Civilian Conservation Corp for itsinitialgrowth.eCCCdevelopedthecarriageroad built circa 1825 into a four-mile auto road with campsites andhikingtrails.WithpermissionfromRayBlanchard, the Mount Ascutney Ski Club started skiing and cutting trails in the late 1930s. KatherineCushmanformedtheAscutneySkiSlopes Corporationin1946,thenleasedthelandandstarted buildingskiareainfrastructure.Purchasingthecorpora-tion in 1953, Robert Ely and John Howland experimented withsnowmakingandinstalledanearlysnowmaking system in 1957, arguably the rst in Vermont. Since the 1960s,Ascutneyhashadmanyowners,hasopenedand closed, and currently is home to a resort hotel. In Woodstock, the rst Woodstock Inn owner, Arthur Wilde, operated a winter sports center at the Woodstock CountryClubstartingin1910. Skiingatthispointwasstillinits infancy.e1932Olympicfever inspiredWoodstockInnmanager DwightFrancistostarttheWood-stockSkiRunnerswiththehelpof BostonskiersJohnCarletonand AlexBright.BobandBettyRoyce, owners of the White Cupboard Inn, respondedtothepleasofweekend skiers for improved skiing in Wood-stockwitharopetowatGilberts Hill. InShawbridgeQuebec,arope towhadbeeninstalledandthiswas the model for Gilberts Hill, arguably the rst ski tow in America. e rst season opened on February 1, 1934. WallaceBunnyBertramentered thesceneasaninstructor.Bunny worked out the kinks of the tows at theGullybeforebuyingthePerrypastureontheother side of the hillin1937, and thefamous Suicide Sixwas born. Bradford Mead, founder of Pico, wrote to Bertram on April 23, 1937, from Davos, Switzerland that the runs in Davos are inferior to Suicide Six and termed the tows slow and complicated. ese two Vermont resorts were ideal homes for the Ver-mont Antique Ski Race. Bill Henne, then sales and mar-keting director at Ascutney, approached the Museum with the idea for the race in 2003. When Ascutney closed, the race went to Suicide Six in 2009. In 2013, Pico will hold theraceonMarch23rdincelebrationofits75thanni-versary. e CompetitorsIt is an illustrious list of past partici-pants in the race, including Olympians, U.S.teammembers,promisingyoung racers, rock stars, journalists, and never before racers. VermontOlympiansinclude:Rosie Fortna,WendyCram,SuzyChaee, RickChaee,TimCaldwell,Trina Hosmer,BobGray,MarthaRockwell, Bob Cochran, Marilyn Cochran, Mike Gallagher, Harry Ryan, Mike Holland, Lindy Cochran Kelley (please note that some of these competed on cross coun-try skis in the downhill race!) U.S Ski Team members include: CB Vaughan,CeceTeague,LeeHallDel-fausse,LyndallHeyer.RyanCochran Siegel,JimmyCochran,andKaylin Richardson,whoallcompetedinthe racewhentheywerestillkidsworking their way to U.S. Team. Coaches Jake Stewart from UVM and Erle Morse from JohnsonStateCollegehavealsobeenpartoftheraces lore.eLussierfamilyhastraveledfromMassachusetts andkidsandadultshavecompeted.BarryGoudreauof thebandBostonjoinedtherace.Vermontjournalists Karen Lorentz, Bill McCollom, and SnowEast editor Bill Jonesandhisteamhaveallcompeted.Andtodate,the only downhill race I have ever done is on vintage skis and demobindingsattheVermontAntique Ski Race!e Equipmenteracehasthreedivisionbasedon thetypeofskiwood,metal/berglass, andstrictlyvintage(racermusthaveall pre-1975gear,skis,boots,bindingsand poles).erackswerelledwithedge-lesswoodskis,RossignolStratos,Hart Hornets, VR 17s, and Kneissl Red Stars. MarthaRockwell,Olympiccrosscoun-try skier, skied in her Lapland outt with woodedgelessskisandonelargesingle pole.Skiersinknickers,colorfulsocks, andlowbootsthatlooklikesneakers waxed long wooden skis. Skiers and spec-tators donned vintage outts, dragged out oldstripedsweaters,andhatswithhuge pompoms to add to the spirit.e Museum has vintage skis mounted with modern demo bindings and techni-cians on hand to t them, so everyone can participate.e CourseMost skiers will not remember that the race course used tobesetwithblue,redandyellowgates(andifsetcor-rectly, the ags were in that order). In polling skiers for this article, it became clear that the other reason people forget is that television and print coverage was in black and white. AscutneyhostedtheraceonhistoricScreamingEagle, the trail took its shape from skiers hiking up it to ski down in the 1930s. Suicide Six held the race on the famed e Face.etrailrunsdownthefront,andoncerose650 feet in 2000 feet, making it one of the steepest in the East. In1982,SuicideSixhostedtheNationalSnowSurng Championships organized by Paul Graves, an early snow-boarding proponent and snurng champ. Boarders competing on the Face in slalom or downhill can only fall once and had to nish standing. Since then eFacehasbeenalteredalittle,butitisstillasteep, fastcourse.PeterGraves,anOlympiccommentator,has announced the race and always expounded on the relation-shipbetweenthesevintagetrailsandthevintageequip-mentwhileWarrenWitherell,thefatherofthecarved turned, acted as our Technical Delegate. BothvenueshostedtheCochranMemorialLollipop race. e race honored Mickey and Ginny Cochran, who startedCochransskiareaandtrainedcountlessyoung racers. e Cochrans rst job in skiing was at Ascutney. e CultureEach race has had its own air. One year, after the race and a wonderful lunch, the crowd was treated to a ski ballet performedbySuzyChaeeandAscutneysDanKnapp. Abenaki Chief Nancy Lyons then blessed the mountain in a traditional Abenaki ceremony (and it did snow after she gave the blessing). Jonathan Robinson has always treated skiersandsnowboarderstoapeekathismassivecollec-tion of ski magazines, some dating back to the 1930s, and many with references to those skiing in the race. e Museum has also held a poster contest in conjunc-tion with the race, and artists from all over have submitted entries. ese posters are part of the races legacy. Itshouldnallybenotedthatthereisalsoa Vermont Antique Nordic Ski Race but thats for another article. Using the Antique Ski Race as a lens, it is interesting to note how far we have come but how much stays the same. e key ingredients to a successful day of recreationally or competitively skiing are the same as they were in the 1930s. Do you have a favorite race or race course? Share it on our Facebook page!Please come for a visit. e Museum is open 12-5 every day but Tuesday. Our event schedule, on line shop, and member-ship information can be found at www.vtssm.com. A Museum membership makes a great gift a $60 contribution will get you $1250 in coupons for lift tickets, cross country skiing, golf, lodging, and shopping plus 2 for 1 Vermont travel cards. A look at VT Antique Ski Races 10th AnniversaryRed Lussier, 2011, Suicide SixPhoto by Chris RomanoJohn Murphys 2008 winning poster. 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People forget it time and time again, but it was always supposed to be fun.Itsnotquitethedisciplinethatyoudexpectfrom afamilywithmoreskiaccoladesthantrailsontheir backyard hill. By1970,allfoursiblingsMarilyn,Barbara Ann,BobbyandLindywereracingfortheU.S. Ski Team.In1969,MarilynwontheWorldCupin Giant Slalom, and a year later won a bronze medal in thecombinedatthe WorldChampionships.Barbara Annwonasilvermedalinslalomthesameyear, thenlatertooktheOlympicgoldmedalinslalomin Sapporo, Japan in 1972. A year after that, Bobby won theHannenkahmCombinedinKitzbuhel,Austria, andLindywastopAmericaninbothslalomandGS at the Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria in 1976. In2004,theCochranfamilywasinductedintothe Vermont Ski Hall of Fame. eaccomplishmentscontinueintothethird generation:SixofMickeyandGinnysgrandchildren havemadetheU.S.SkiTeaminthelastdecade, capturing the national giant slalom championship and awards at the junior world championships.Marilyn,BarbaraAnn,BobbyandLindygottheir startskiingahand-cuttrailbehindtheirhomein Richmond.eirfather,MickeyCochran,atrained mechanical engineer and graduate of the University of Vermont,builtaropetowbehindthehomein1961 andCochransSkiAreastartedtuggingracersupthe hill shortly thereafter. Fortherstprobably10yearsormoreoftheski area, the warming shelter was Moms (Ginny Cochrans) kitchen,Bobbyremembered.erewerepeoplein her kitchen all the time.By1984,CochransSkiAreahadexpandedupthe hillfromtheoriginalhouseandropetowintothe adjacent140-acreparceloflandnowcompletewith eight trails, four tows and a one-room warming lodge. Itneverfeltsmallskiinghere,addedBobby, recalling how they used to set gates every evening after schoolandstartuptheropetowunderlights.at was probably because we were trying to get better one turn at a time.Dad would always time us. He never worried about stylepoints;itwasalwaysabouttheclock.Wewere A legacy of coaching and racing the Cochran way(See Cochran Way, page 21)At top, a racer cruises the course at Cochrans under the night lights. Above, the Cochran family holding the original rope tow: from left, Mickey, Bobby, Marilyn, Ginny, Lindy and Barbara Ann.Cyan Magenta Yellow Black20PAGE20VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHResortAddressContactStats4763 Killington RoadKillington, VT05751Main Phone: 802-422-6200Reservations:800-621-MTNSwww.killington.cominfo@killington.comTotal Trails............................................. 140Total Lift ....................................................22Total Acreage ....................................... 752Vertical Drop .....................................3,050Avg Annnual Snowfall ........252 in./21 ft.PO Box 1089Waitsfield, VT 05673Main Phone: 802-496-3551Snow Phone:802-496-3551Reservations:800-82-VISITwww.madriverglen.comski@madriverglen.comTotal Trails................................................45Total Lift ...................................................... 4Total Acreage ....................................... 250Vertical Drop .....................................2,037Avg Annnual Snowfall ........216 in./18 ft.6886 VT RTE 125Hancock, VT 05748Main Phone: 802-443-SNOWSnow Phone:802-443-SNOW www.middleburysnowbowl.com snowbowl@middlebury.eduTotal Trails................................................17Total Lift ...................................................... 3Total Acreage ....................................... 125Vertical Drop ......................................1050Avg Annnual Snowfall ......... 144 in./12ft.4763 Killington RoadKillington, VT 05751Main Phone: 802-422-3333Snow Phone:802-422-1200Reservations:866-667-7426www.picomountain.cominfo@picomountain.comTotal Trails................................................52Total Lift ...................................................... 7Total Acreage ....................................... 265Vertical Drop .....................................1,967Avg Annnual Snowfall ........252 in./21 ft.1840 Sugarbush Access RoadWarren, VT 05674Main Phone: 800-53-SUGARSnow Phone:802-583-SNOWReservations:800-53-SUGARwww.sugarbush.cominfo@sugarbush.comTotal Trails............................................. 111Total Lift ....................................................21Total Acreage ....................................... 578Vertical Drop .....................................2,600Avg Annnual Snowfall ........264 in./22 ft.14 The GreenWoodstock, VT 05091Main Phone: 802-457-6661Snow Phone:802-457-6666Reservations:800-448-7900www.woodstockinn.com email@woodstockinn.comTotal Trails................................................23Total Lift ...................................................... 3Total Acreage ....................................... 100Vertical Drop ........................................ 650Avg Annnual Snowfall ........120 in./10 ft.Alpine Resorts CENTRALCyan Magenta Yellow Black21VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE21WINNER San Francisco World Spirits Competition2011 Gold MedalVERMONT MAPLE LIQUEURIts getting cold outside.Time to warm up withVisit www.saplingliqueur.comfor more informationalwaystryingtopushlimits,andevenonthislittle tinyhillwestillhadalotoflimitstopushthats what racing is all about.Everyonewhoracedhere,notjustusCochrans, starteddroppingtheirtimesaftertheyddoacourse severaltimes,addedBarbaraAnn,andsoDad started wondering why is it that they were getting so much faster. ats when it dawned on him that they knew the course, and he started encouraging us to use visualization and memorize the course He knew all about the importance of repetition back in the 50s.Withonly10-15gatesandaquicktowrideback up,allracersatCochransareabletotrainwiththe repetition necessary for improvement. WeteachandcoachintheCochranway,said ColchesterHighSchoolAlpineSkiCoachKevin Ose a young student of Mickeys in his elementary years,andacompetitiveracerintheNational Championships in 1979. To me, that means we use certaintechniquesMickeydevelopedandhavefun doingit.Mickeywasareallygoodengineer;heused a lot of his background to gure out the physics and science behind going fast.Ose has been teaching at Cochrans since 1986, and continues to help out when he is not coaching the high school team. I learned so much growing up through the Cochran program; this is my way of giving back.Oneofthebiggestdrawsisthenon-intimidating and supportive family atmosphere, Ose added. Kids canstillattendhighschoolsathome(notgooto academies) and still get really good ski training. Barbara and Bobby also cite the low-pressure, family friendly vibe as a key to successful race training.You never felt like you were being judged by dad, WHAT: Rope-A-Thon WHEN:ThursdayFeb.28from10 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration from 9-10 a.m.CAUSE:Tohelpwithoperationsat CochransSkiArea,thefamilyowned resorthasagoalofraising$40,000in donationsthroughaRope-A-Thon. The goal is to reach 5,000,000 vertical feet in one day on the rope tow. HOW:Theropeisapproximately250 vertical feet, but since its just as hard to go up as it is to ski down, you get 500 verticalfeetcreditforeveryrun.The event is geared toward the ski club and high school racers who regularly train at Cochrans, but everyone is encouraged tocomehelpout.Individualsmaybe sponsoredordonationsmaybegiven directly to Cochrans.More info: Contact Laura Farrell at 802-291-1348 or jlfarrell0@gmail.comhewasalwaystryingtogetyoutogofaster,butif youdidntgofastitwasntbecauseyouwerebad,or a bad person, Bobby said. I really think that he was agenius,andastimegoesonIammoreandmore convincedofthat.Wewereincredibleluckytohave that.Dadhadthisamazingwayoftakingawaythe pressure and getting back to the basics of having fun, Barbara Ann agreed. He felt that it was a good lesson thatifyouwantedtodoyourbestat something you reallyneededtotrainbuthealwaysgaveusthe sensethatweweredoingwell.Iwasalwaysreally encouraged.BarbaraAnnnowworksasafreelanceconsultant forathletescopingwiththepressureofcompetition. Although she doesnt have a PhD in sports psychology, she certainly has personal experience under her belt.Ifeellikethisismycalling,shesaidaftertaking a clients call mid-sentence in an interview last week. Its my passion.isyear,shecontractedwiththeMensU.S.Ski Team.HerprogramiscalledHowtogainthe competitive edge.e three main ideas I started with were: 1) mental imagery, so using visualization, 2) mental attitude, 3) being mentally tough. en it evolved to be a bit more complex,BarbaraAnnsaid,addingthatatabasic level the program assesses athletes emotions with their performance levels.isisreallywhatIgrewupwith,sheadded.I just didnt realize it.Nowwithtoolsofasportspsychologist,andthe experienceofanOlympicGoldMedalist,Barbara Anncondentlystatesthatthebestperformance comeswhenanathletehashighenergyandpleasant emotions. In other words, having fun. When youre skiing, remember where you are and what youre doing, Bobby concluded. Its so beautiful and so much fun!cochran way(Continued from page 19)Cyan Magenta Yellow Black22PAGE22VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHGuess where & win!Vermonts 18 ski resorts oer a wide variety of spectacular terrain and scenery, not to mention powder runs and groomed cruisers. For those who think they know the state well, here are nine photos taken by ski adventurers Emily Johnson and Brian Mohr of Ember Photography in Moretown. All the photos are taken at a ski resort in the state. Well award up to six single day ski tickets at Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Jay Peak, Bolton Valley, Pico and Okemo for those who correctly identify all nine photos. Ties go to the rst to submit.Send your guesses to angelo@vtskiandride.com. Welllet your know the answers and the winners in the March issue. 312Cyan Magenta Yellow Black23VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE23Photos byEmily Johnson & Brian Mohr/Ember Photography4 5678 9Cyan Magenta Yellow Black24PAGE24VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCH winter calendar February/MarchMADRIVER GLENFebruary 14 - St. Valentines Day Kissing Special-KissYourHoneyintheticket booth and ski for just $14 each. Cost: Ski for ONLY $14, BUT You have to kiss!February 16 - Junior Mogul Challenge - The 2nd leg of the Junior Triple Crown. Open to kids 15 and under.Cost: $10. 8am Registration 11am start.February16-MRGFreeskiingTeam LasagnaDinner&MovieNight -Joinusforalasagnadinner andscreeningofthelatest MecIheccSkiIheEc:If|m. 5pmFebruary 16- 24 - Holiday Week NaturalistSeries-TheNature ofFebruary-Itisthemiddleof skiseasonandamonthawayfrom thevernalequinox.DuringPresidents week,joinoneofourdailynaturalist programsandlearnhowtheanimals andplantsofournorthernhardwood forestsaresurvivingattheheightof winIer.Ec:yIcmccercIeciffcu|Iy,c|| ageswelcome.Cost:programs$25 adult $15 junior $65 for a family of four. 10:30am and 1:30pm each day.February23TheGriftLivemusicin General Starks Pub 4-6:30pmFebruary 23 Full Moon Dinner & Snow-shoe-JoinourNaturalistguidesfora specialeveningasweexplorethe beautyandnatureofthemountain under the full moon light! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY 4 PM THE DAY OF THE EVENT.CALL(802)496-3551EXT.117. Cost:$30perperson.FullMoonSnow-shoe only - $15 pp. Dinner service starts at 7pm; Snowshoe starts at 8pmMarch1-TripleCrownVerticalChal-lenge - The 2nd leg of the Triple Crown Competition Series.Cost: $30 for event or$25ifpre-registering.Registrationat 7:30 with the competition beginning at 9 AMMarch1-2-RAMPSportsDemoDay -Comecheckoutthelatestskisfrom our good friends at RAMP Sports. Made righthereinthegoodoldUSofA!10 to 2:30March2-WomenssOnlyTelemark Clinic-Theseclinicsinclude:allday coaching,videoanalysis,andlunch. Schedule:9:45-10AM-Meetasa group 10-12 - Ski time 12- 1 pm - Lunch 1-3 pm - Ski Time.Cost: $145 per person or $115 without a lift ticketMarch 3 - Twigs, Buds and Bark - Explore theecologyofthehardwoodand borealforestsofStarkMountain,and learnhowtorecognizethebudsand barkofsomeofourmostcommon trees.10:30 AM and 1:30 PMMarch5-TownMeetingDaySpecial -Vermonthighschool,middleschool andelementaryschoolstudentsSki FREEMarch5-JohnKearnsMemorialTown Meeting Day SL (jJ3 & J4) - A tip of the hattoMadRiverRaceLegendJay Kearns VARA Race - See the Mad River Ski Club Kids Rip It Up! Mad River Glen - Race It If You Can! 10 AMMarch9-MRGSkiClubsInterclubGS Race - Sponsored by Amateur Ski Club of NY1 PMMarch 9-10 - 38th Annual North Ameri-canTelemarkFestival-Theworlds largestandoldestgatheringof Telemarkskiers.Cost:Special Telemark Tickets must be pur-chased to participate in fes-tival events.March10-Mooseonthe LooseSnowshoeAdven-ture - Stark Mountain is home toourlargestmammal-the moose!Seethesignsofthese fasinating animals, learn all about their behavior, what they eat, and their sea-:cnc| cyc|e:. MccercIe ciffcu|Iy.10:30 AM and 1:30 PMMarch16-BackcountryChallenge presented by Wolavers and MRG -This challengepitsyouagainsttheback-country! This is not a race. There are no winners and no losers - only those who fni:h Ihe ccur:e cnc Ihc:e whc ccnI. SponsoredbytheWolaversOrganic Ales(www.wolavers.com).Cost:Entry fee is $15 including lunch!Registration 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Race at 10:00 AM MRGMarch23-66thAnnualMadRiver GlenFamilyTournament-MadRiver founder, Roland Palmedo, began what wasthencalledTheFather/SonRace atStowewithhiscolleaguesin1947. In 1952 the event moved to his new ski area,MadRiverGlen.Overthenext 5decadestheeventevolved,and becomefarmorepoliticallycorrect, intotheMadRiverGlenFamilyTour-nament.Todaythisevent,MadRivers mostpopular,goesfarbeyondthe originalFather/Sonformat.Categories include,Mother/Daughter,Mother/Father,Mother/Son,Father/Daugh-ter,Grandmother/Grandson,Grand-mother/Granddaughter,Grandfa-ther/Grandson,Brother/Sister,Brother/Brother,Sister/Sisterandofcoursethe overallFamilyWinner.Registration 8:30-9:30.Competition at 10AMMarch23TheGriftLivemusicin General Starks Pub 4-6:30pmSUGARBUSH AREASugarbushFebruary 14 Valentines Day Dinner at Timbers RestaurantFebruary16-FamilyFunNightwith StreetPerformersatGateHouseCaf-eteriaFebruary16-LateNightMusicinThe Castlerock Pub- The GulchFebruary 16 - GML, Timbers, Castlerock Pub, WunderbarFebruary16-TorchlightParadeand Fireworks - Lincoln PeakFebruary17-IceCarvingDemo-Lin-coln PeakFebruary 17 - Live Apres MusicFebruary20-KidsTorchlightParade- The SchoolhouseFebruary21-CanvasandCocktails- Timbers RestaurantFebruary22-LiveApresMusic-GML, Timbers, Castlerock Pub, WunderbarFebruary23-HarpoonApresParty- WunderbarFebruary 23 - Large Birds of Prey Perfor-mance with VINS - SchoolhouseFebruary 23 - Late Night Music with The Dave Keller Band - CastleRock PubMarch 2 - High Fives Fundraising Event - Castlerock PubMarch 3 - High Fives Vertical Challenge - Mt. EllenMarch9-CastlerockExtreme-16th AnnualMarch 9 - Late Night Music in The Cas-tlerock Pub- Waylon SpeedMarch 16 - Late Night Music in The Cas-tlerockPub-StraightJacketSlumber PartyMarch 17 - Sugaring Time FestivalMarch 23 - Dummy Big Air CompetitionMarch 30 - Pond Skimming - Annual Rite of SpringMarch31-EasterEggHunt-Lincoln Peak Base AreaFresh Tracks FarmFebruary 13 - Wine Down Wednesday: $3 glasses from 4-8pmFebruary 14 - Wine Tasting at Sugarbush Lodge. February 15 - Live Music by John Smyth (americana) from 6-9pm.February19-Yoga&Winefrom 5-6:15pm. BYO Mat. $8 class. Wine bar till 7pm.February 20 - Wine Down Wednesday: $3 glasses from 4-8pmFebruary22-WineTastingat HungerMt.Coop,Montpe-lier. 3-6pmFebruary27-WineDown Wednesday:$3glasses from 4-8pmMarch2-Hopeonthe Slopes(AmericanCancer Society)FundraiserEvent.$3of everyglasswillbedonated.Silent Auction-wincoolprizes!Livemusic byTheWoodshedWailers.6-9pm.March 5 - Yoga & Wine from 5-6:15pm. BYOMat.$8class.Winebartill7pm.March6-WineDownWednes-day:$3glassesfrom4-8pmMarch8-LiveMusicbyColinMcCaf-frey. 6-9pm.STOWE AREAArvadsFeburary15-Dave&AlexAcoustic DuoFebruary 22 -Zach RhoadsMarch1-KeithWilliams&Aurora ScheinMarch 8 -Sergio & SilePiecasoFebruary 16 - Ihe Whcrfcck: {fcrmer|y known as Dead Sessions) - 10pmFebruary 23 DJ Rekkon 10pmMarch 2 - Superfrog - 10pmMarch 9 - Back to The 80s II DJ Rekkon Dance Party - 9pmMarch 16 - The Bonzai Bills - 10pmMarch23-RickRedington&TheLuv- 10pmMarch 30 - Aerolites - 10pmThe MatterhornFebruary 22 - Funk Collection 9pmMarch 1 - Turkuaz 9pmMarch 8 - The Equalites 9pm March 16 - Joshua Panda and The Hot Damned 9pmMarch23-KevinKinsella&Mosaic Foundation 9pmCharlie Bs Pub & RestaurantOntheMountainRd.Stowe802-253-7355Nightly 4-6 pmOKEMO/LUDLOW AREAFebruary 14 Movie: The Artist Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium 7-9pmFebruary15-17Chester,Vermont Winter Carnival Chester VillageFebruary 16 - VermcnI & 8eycnc" Fine /rI ExhiLiI - Weston Playhouse 11am-5pm-Luc|cwFcrmer:McrkeI-Ccrnercf MainStreet&AndoverStreet9am-1pm-Ec:IShcreVineycrc:WineIc:Iing- Vermont Country Store 8am-3pm- SncwccI Dinner cI Epic" cn Ckemc Mountain Jackson Gore 6:30-7:30pmFebruary 17 - -Icrch|ighIFcrcce&Fire-worksDisplayOkemo Mountain Resort 7:30pm-Ec:IShcreVineycrc: WineTastingVermont Country Store 8am-3pm- VermcnI & 8eycnc" Fine Art Exhibit Weston Playhouse 11am-5pmFebruary16-24-SleighRideWeekend atBillingsFarmandMuseumBillings Farm & Museum 10am-3:30pmFebruary21ShakinSkateintheIce HouseJacksonGore;OkemoMoun-tain Resort 6-9pmFebruary 23 -CcmecyNighIwiIh8cLMcr|ey- Okemo Mountain Resort 7-10pm-Luc|cwFcrmer:McrkeI-Ccrnercf MainStreet&AndoverStreet9am-1pm- SncwccI Dinner cI Epic" cn Ckemc Mountain Jackson Gore 6:30-7:30pm-US/S/SVSSS|cpe:Iy|e/Hc|fpipe- Okemo MountainMRGFebruary 23The Grift4-6:30 - Starks PubMobile Middlebury AppHandy. Info. At your ngertips...Ski Info. Dining. Lodging. Services. Maps. Events. Powered by Route 802.Brought to you by Vermont Ski & Ride Magazine.FRESH TRACKS FARMFebruary 15John Smyth6-9pmCyan Magenta Yellow Black25VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE25

Discover the surprisingscience behindeveryday stuff!OPENSFEB. 9Only atthrough May 12.OPENSOnly atthrough May 12.BURLINGTON, VERMONT ECHOVERMONT.ORG 877.324.6386 @ECHOvtECHO LakeAquarium& Science Center Presented bySponsored byThis exhibition and its tour are made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors.CMYCMMYCYCMYKVTSki&Ride_SM_5.06x6.37.pdf 1 1/30/2013 12:56:16 PMFebruary25-OpenMicNightatThe KillarneyFebruary 26 - - Live mu:ic cI Ihe G|immer:Icne Mcn-sion - 6-9pm- lnnkeeper: Fcce 7 - CkemcMarch2-LEGOContestinChester- 9-12:30March 5 - lnnkeeper: Fcce 8 - CkemcMarch 9 - -FreeDemcDcycICkemc Mountain - 8am-2pm-Wccc:IcckVermcnIFi|m SeriesatBillingsFarm- 3-5pm- LighI Ihe NighI Fci| Jcm - OkemoMarch12-InnkeepersRace - CkemcMarch16-FestEVOLConcertSeries- Jackson Gore Inn March 17 - St. Partricks Day Scavenger Hunt - OkemoMarch19-lnnkeeper:Fcce10- OkemoMarch23-24-MapleSugarOpen House Weekend -Throughout VermontMarch 31 - The Hatchery Annual Easter EggHunt-OkemoMountainResort- 8am - 5pmOn GoingFebruary Weekends Billings Farm and MuseumVisittheJerseyherd,draft horses, oxen, and sheep inside for the winterandtourtherestoredandfur-nished 1890 Farm House.A Place in the Land,ourAcademyAward-nominee f|m i: :hcwn cn Ihe hcur in Ihe IhecIer. 10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.AllMarch-MapleSugaringSeasonat Sugarbush Farm MOUNT SNOWFebruary 14 - C|cuc Nine NupIic|: - Ce|eLrcIe Valentines Day at Mount Snow in the most romantic way possible: renew your vows or get married on the mountain at the top of Cloud Nine!- Vc|enIine:: Dcy 2 fcr $4 Dec|l - Join us on February 14th for our great 2 for $49 Lift Ticket deal! You and one other person can ski or ride for under $25 bucks each! February15-18-Airbag-Have youwantedtotryoutthatsick newtrickbutjustbeentoohesitant to try it on snow? Then the airbag is for you. February16-23PresidentsWeek FamilyActivities-JoinusforPresidents Week at Mount Snow! We will have dif-ferentfungames,arts&crafts,scav-enger hunts, facepainting and more in the base lodge.February18-12andunderGrom-met Jam Finals - We kick off Presidents WeekwiIhIhefnc|:cfcurGrcmmeI Jamseriesforour12andunderskiers and riders.February19-21-FamilyFunObstacle Course-Joinusagainthisyearon CoopersJunctionforourgreatFamily FunObstacleCourse!Moguls,jumps, bankedturns,andmoretotestthe entire families skiing and riding abilities.February 20 -Nixon Knockout Rail Jam OKEMOMarch 16FestEVOLJackson Gore InnCyan Magenta Yellow Black26PAGE26VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCH winter calendar February/MarchThe Perfect Age- Dave Pickerell,WhistlePigMaster DistillerWhistlePig has thehighest rated rye in the world.www.whistlepigwhiskey.cominfo@whistlepigrye.com802.385.1093Please Sip ResponsiblyWP Beverage Media Ad_r7:Layout 11/6/125:59 PMPage 1 2012 Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC. Middlebury, VT 05753www.woodchuck.com-Allyousnowboarderscomeonout for this FREE jam format throwdown on one of Carinthias newest features, the Nixon Punching Bag. February 22 - DC Pop Up Jam @ Carin-thia-Youneverknowwhereorwhen, untilithappens.Wellpopupsome-where in Carinthia for about a half hour rail jam session.March2-3-USASASouthernVermont Snowboard and Freeski Series - A super-pipesnowboardandfreeskicompeti-tion,USASAeventsarecenteredon FUN and skill-development in a relaxed competitive environment.March9-TheC.O.M.P.Snowboard Throwdown-Thisistheinaugural yearforwhatweareexpect-ing to grow into the biggest snowboard competition on the East Coast.March16-CarinthiaOpen -Curcnnuc|/FFcerIifec event is back to its roots as a freeski-ing slopestyle competition that since its inception has seen some of the biggest names in the sport on the podium.March17-SaintPatricksDay-Cel-ebrateSt.PaddysatMountSnow, wherethousandsofourmostfervent (andverdant)fansdescendtoparty onCuzzinsDeck,skiincostumeand rock out to live Irish music outdoors.March22-24-BudlightReggaefest- Bud Light Reggaefest returns to Mount Snowforaweekendoffantasticlive Reggae music!March23-SinkorSwim-Ourannual Pond Skimming competition! Think you can make it across our 100 foot long icy cold pond?March24-AMountSnowSignature Event! The Duct Tape Derby has grown into one of the funnest and most unique competitions youll ever witness.March 30 - On Snow Golf Tournament- Put together a foursome and join us for cur fr:I ever cn-:ncw gc|f IcurncmenI.SnowbarnFebruary 15 DJ Rafael HulmeFebruary 16 BarikaFebruary 17 Girls, Guns and GloryFebruary 22 DJ Project HousingFebruary22JohnnyNeedsa ShaveFebruary23Richard JamesandtheName ChangersMarch 1 - Jamie Kent and the OptionsMarch 2 - Wolfman ConspiracyMarch 8 - FunkwagonMarch 9 - The Primate FiascoMarch 15 - DJ SteggaMarch 16 - A Thousand HorsesMarch 22 - I-Ganic Sound SystemMarch22-BudLightReggaefestfea-turing: Kung Fu and Mighty MysticMarch23-BudLightReggaefestfea-turing:MightyMystic,Serotheft,Stick Figure, and ProverbialMarch24-BudLightReggaefestfea-turing: ProverbialMarch 29 - DJ ADHD RushMarch 30 - McAlister DriveKILLINGTON AREAKillington MountainFebruary23-MonsterEnergysK-Town Showdown Event # 3 (Slopestyle): Dream Maker Terrain Park - Calling all park rats! This year, Monster Energys K-Town Show-downwillconsistofthreeevents; tworailjamsandaslope-style.Opentobothskiers andridersofallages. Withsixdivisions,there aretonsofprizesupfor grabs. Dont miss out!March 9 - - He||y Hcn:en 8ig McunIcin Battle - Grab your team and come conquerthemountain!Opentoall ages/levels, this competition encourages explorationofKillingtonasyouvenever donebefore.Eachteamoftwomust coveraseriesofcheckpoints,lifts,runs and hikes around the mountain, all while racing against the clock.MountainDewVerticalChallenge: Snowshed Slope- Ihe McunIcin Dew VerIicc| Chc||enge isafunskiandsnowboardraceforthe wholefamily!Freetoenter.Registration willtakeplaceintheSnowshedLodge at 8:00 a.m. with racing to follow at 11:00 a.m.andawardsat2:00p.m.Games and activities will take place throughout the day. March 17 - Bud Light Shamrock Scaven-ger Hunt & PartySt.PatricksDayattheBeastmeans nothinglessthansoftturnsandgood luckforall.Comecelebratewithour Shamrock Scavenger Hunt.March 30-31 - Snce.ccwn - Ncw in iI: ffIh edition,Snoe.down2013,theall-ages wintermusic&sportsfestivalhostedby moe., returns to Killington Resort and the SpartanArenainneighboringRutland, for a weekend of great music and good times.Wobbly BarnFebruary 14/15 SidewaysFebruary 16/17 BenderzFebruary 21 - Tek 1February 22/23 Modern BlissFebruary 28 Tek 1March 1 - Temporary GraceMarch 2 - Tony Lee ThomasMarch 2 - DJ PrimeMarch 7 - DJ TeckMarch 8/9 - Gypsy WisdomMarch 14 - DJ TeckMarch 15/16 - Big Bang BabyMarch 21 - Marco BeneventoMarch 23 - BenderzMarch 28 - DJ TeckMarch 29 - NationalMarch 30 - Joey Leone TripPickle BarrelFebruary 15/16 Liquid AFebruary 17 The NerdsFebruary 22/23 The ZooFebruary 28 - The PeacheatersMarch 1/2 - Occasional SundaysMarch 8/9 - Lost in ParisMarch 15/16 - LifespeedMarch 22/23 - Total WhiteoutKILLINGTONMarch 30-31Snoe.downSNOWBARNMarch 8FunkwagonCyan Magenta Yellow Black27VERMONTSKI ANDRI DEMAGAZI NE, FEBRUARY/MARCHPAGE27LcccIec 15 mi|e: frcm Micc|eLury]FcuIe 125Middlebury College Snow Bowlwww.rikerIncrcic.ccm- Lcw cci|y IickeI price- $30 ccu|I/weekccy:- Nc crcwc: cr |ifI |ine: - even cn weekenc:- Kic: uncer & ccu|I: cver 70 -$8.........................................................................................- Kic: uncer & ccu|I: cver 70 -$8......................................................................................... ......................................................................................... .........................................................................................FLUS - Ncrcic Ski cI FikerI Icuring CenIerSki the Woods Robert Frost loved so well...- 50 km cf mcchine-grccmec Irci|:8:30cm - 4:30pm, 7 ccy: c week- 5 k rcce ccur:e- FenIc|: cnc Fepcir :hcp Cn|y $17/ccy fcr ccu|I:.........................................................................................www.rikerIncrcic.ccm......................................................................................... .........................................................................................Stowe e oldest downhill cross-country ski race in North America returns to Stowe on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 for the 68th consecu-tiveyear.eStoweDerbybeganasadual betweentwocompetitiveskiersin1945and nowdrawshundredsofinternationalcom-petitorstotheslopesofMountManseld annually. is truly unique skiing showdown is open to all types of skiers and brings out the best in winter sport revelry.e Stowe Derby combines both alpine and Nordic (cross-county) aspects of skiing over a coursestretching12.5miles(20.1km)and descending approximately 2,600 feet (792 m), makingitanunforgiving,all-aroundtestof skiing aptitude. North Americas fastest cross-country skiers will navigate tight switchbacks on Stowes Toll Road and sprint through town along the Stowe Rec. Path in an eort to set a record time. But, in the spirit of the Derby, contestantsalsodonAlpineskis,split-boards andevencostumestoenjoycompletingthe legendary course. Competitorsandspectatorscometothe Derbyforthehistoryandthetradition,the unique and thrilling challenge, and for the fun ofittheresnothingelselikeit,saidrace organizer Pascale