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HIKING
Fall starts with a change in the light. Each year, it catches us by surprise, as though the earth was being catapulted into the heart of winter. The maple trees notice it first. Bright green leaves burn to orange at the tips. The colors start to change along the ridgelines and wash down the mountainsides like wildfire, bursting with promise: snow is almost here. By late September, you can hike up any ski trail and find spectacular views – and good ski glades make for good foliage. But if you want to find the best of Vermont’s reds and purples, look for a hike that starts low enough to take you through a hardwood forest (the more open, the more reds and oranges you’re likely to see) and ends with a broad vista. READ MORE
BICYCLING & MULTISPORT
Ultimate Fall Bike Itinerary – And a Few Triathlons Too!
By Riley Momenee
The crisp chill in the air this time of year marks the change of seasons and as fall approaches fast, the biking is getting gnarlier, taking to the dirt roads and technical trails of Vermont. Take advantage of your summer fitness and sign up for these exciting rides and races this fall. Whether you’re supporting a worthy cause, racing with your community, or cheering on the pros, there are numerous ways to stay active and get involved. Hope to see you out there! READ MORE
RUNNING & WALKING
By Abigail Caron
Saying farewell to summer is always bittersweet. While it’s hard to leave behind afternoons at the swimming hole and seemingly endless daylight, the prospect of Vermont’s crisp fall air makes me eager to lace up my shoes and go running! Here are some of the best autumn races to sweeten the deal – along with warm apple cider and donuts of course. READ MORE
ATHLETE PROFILE
Phyl Newbeck
Stephanie Hall is a big fan of Type 2 fun, something she defines as an activity that is challenging at the time but creates good memories and is great to look back on. In the last few years, she has taken part in a number of Type 2 adventures including a 97-mile winter bikepacking trip with 14,000 feet of climbing and several ultra bikepacking races. READ MORE
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Heart of the Greens Loop – A Preview of the Velomont
By Riley Momenee
I was pedaling up my third 1,000+ foot climb of the day when I was thinking about how spoiled Vermont is with its countless bike routes winding throughout the state. The Burlington Causeway, D&H Rail Trail, Montshire Maze, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, VTXL, Cross Vermont Trail… the list just goes on! I was riding a (relatively) new addition to that list, the Heart of the Greens Loop. Completed in the Summer of 2024, it is a 38-mile mountain bike loop near Rochester, which makes use of road sections, logging paths, and singletrack – even utilizing the first completed section of the Velomont trail. READ MORE
NON-MEDICATED LIFE
By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP
Medications are a mainstay of American healthcare not only because people believe they help, but because well-designed clinical trials have demonstrated meaningful benefits for specific conditions. Depending on the medication and the patient population, pharmacologic therapy can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular death, and, in selected settings, certain cancers. READ MORE
