Völkl 2013/2014 Skis
For the 2013-14 season, Volkl introduces several new models and, thankfully, returns many of their tried and true legendary skis. I say that because there are legions of skiers who wouldn't consider...
View ArticleMan cited for driving tractor into night deposit box
RUTLAND TOWN – Police arrested a Proctor man on April 10 who they believe tried to rob a night deposit box at the Green Mountain Credit Union on Cold River Road in November by ramming it with a tractor...
View Article15 tips on how to survive a ski season in France’s top resorts
As skiers and snowboarders in the UK prepare for their first trip of the winter, many seasonaires are already heading out to resorts around the world to practise their bed making, toilet cleaning and...
View ArticleKomperdell Alpinist & Mountaineer Snowshoes
Trusty Snowshoes in 2 Styles -- Inspired by athletes' spirit of adventure, Austria's Komperdell has been making ski poles and...
View Article7 Hand-Picked Summer Ski Vacation Steals
It’s not just snow that skiers miss once all that white stuff melts; it’s the feeling of mountain life, too. That sprawling expanse of blue sky, crisp alpine air, lush flora and fauna, and the freedom...
View ArticleSkiing in snowboard boots? Introducing the gadget that could make sore feet a...
There are many pleasures to be savoured on a skiing holiday, but not many of us would list ski boots among them. A rigid plastic shell and ultra-tight fit might mean greater control on the slopes, but...
View ArticleThis bike path will let you ride from Maine to Florida
The East Coast Greenway project is working toward building a 3,000-mile long bike trail. The plan is to have the trail span all the way from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida. The concept was first...
View ArticleRoad Trip show rolls into Rutland
Steve Sawyer, right, owner and chef of Table 24 in downtown Rutland, is interviewed Thursday by Brian Fulmer, center, of the documentary series Road Trip Masters. Rutland will be featured in the series...
View ArticleHow Nepal Became One Of Lonely Planet's Top Travel destinations for 2017 (And...
The people of Nepal have suffered through a tough few years recently, regularly making the world news for a number of disasters that included fatal avalanches, earthquakes and several plane crashes....
View ArticleHow Rutland blooms
I sincerely appreciate the Herald’s recent coverage of two related community projects, ( Rutland Blooms: Marble and petals, April 29) and want to ensure your readers understand the depth and breadth of...
View Article'Big family' set to hold vigil in Smithtown for 4 killed in limo crash
Reprints + - The four who died in the crash were Stephanie Belli, 23, of Kings Park; Lauren Baruch, 24, and Brittney M. Schulman, 23, both of Smithtown; and Amy R. Grabina, 23, of Commack. Photo...
View ArticleSki areas to see $5.7 million in upgrades
KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Officials say they will invest $5.7 million in upgrades for two Vermont ski resorts. The Rutland Herald reports officials...
View ArticleRutland women helping evolve our region
Anthony Edwards / Staff Photo Last Monday evening I walked into a theatre lobby packed with smiling, chatting, well-dressed, hors d’oeuvre-nibbling, wine-sipping Rutlanders. Inside the theatre proper,...
View ArticlePiste, All Mountain, and Freeride: The season's swishest new skis tested
Buying skis can feel like a bit of a minefield. The Ski Club of Great Britain's team puts the latest products through their paces, testing the three biggest selling categories: Piste, for groomed runs;...
View ArticleMother reunites with family 40 years after her 'death'
An extraordinary reunion has occurred in Kanpur, India, with two daughters coming face-to-face with their mother who they thought had died 40 years prior. The Times of India is reporting that when the...
View ArticleJury awards $750,000 to woman trapped on ski gondola for hours
RUTLAND, Vt. — A jury has awarded $750,000 to a hiker who was trapped for five hours on a gondola at a Vermont ski...
View ArticlePowerful New Film Doc Captures Big Coal's Enduring Trauma -- And Two Women's...
While recent headlines hastily declare the death of King Coal, a powerful new film documentary based on seven years of investigation poignantly captures the complexities and largely overlooked stories...
View ArticleMobster's sentence reduced for tip on Oklahoma City bombing
Click photo to enlarge In this photo of a handwritten letter provided by the United States Attorney?s Office for the Eastern District of New York, convicted Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Timothy...
View ArticleHorde, Maxham open with bang
Green Mountain Union High School’s Sawyer Pippin, left, goes toe to toe with West Rutland’s Eric Maxham during the varsity boys soccer match Friday afternoon. ROBERT LAYMAN / STAFF PHOTO WEST RUTLAND —...
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