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SPORTS DEPARTMENTS Publisher Sky Barsch Gleiner 4 Publisher Commentary [email protected] CONTENTS Vermont Sports Managing Editor Kate Carter Changes Hands [email protected] Advertising Sales Get in Shape for Skiing 4 Out & About [email protected] 8-9 A Wildlife Bonanza Art Direction and Production Shawn Braley [email protected] Vermont Ski Area 5 Retail Junkie Superstar Colonel Jacob Davis To advertise call the main offi ce 11 Improvements Phone: 802-754-2997 (o/f) Would be Proud 802-279-0077 (m) or email [email protected]
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November 2010 Vermont Sports 3 PUBLISHER COMMENTARY BY SKY BARSCH GLEINER VERMONT SPORTS CHANGES HANDS
Dear Readers, Could I apply that mindset to running a Advertising pays our editors, writers, snowboarding tomorrow – my sister’s I’d like to introduce myself as the new magazine? Absolutely! So here I am, on photographers, printing costs, distribu- picking my father and me up, leaving owner of Vermont Sports magazine. the course and putting one foot in front tion, website maintenance, and a whole her dog here, and we’re driving up at 6 As the longtime reader athlete edi- of the other. So far, so good. lot more, and allows this magazine to be a.m. Amen.” tor, I’ve had the honor of interviewing I want to thank everyone who has free to our readers. When you stop in the When you’re done reading this issue, cancer survivors, record setters, moms helped make this transition as smooth many businesses who advertise here, I hope you hit the trails, woods, slopes, and dads who juggle full-time jobs with as possible. I’ve had the overwhelming please let them know you appreciate roads, whatever you can, depending on parenting and marathon training, and support of my family, friends and col- their support of Vermont Sports. our unpredictable November weather, other inspirational athletes. I have been leagues, and without that, I probably Finally, I’d like to dedicate my fi rst and honor your passion for the outdoors. touched by the incredible determina- wouldn’t have taken this leap. I’d also issue to my dear friend Than Durgin. Get outside and breathe that crisp Ver- tion, dedication and enthusiasm of our like to thank Kate Carter, our editor, Than passed away this summer after a mont air, and don’t let a single moment go to waste. outdoors community. Shawn Braley, our designer, and our long, extremely tough fi ght with cancer. – Sky Barsch Gleiner When the opportunity arose to pur- many contributors and vendors, for their He was the epitome of a Vermont Sports chase the magazine, I had doubts as enormous amount of help and enthusi- reader – a snowboarder, mountain biker, to whether I could or should be doing asm. hiker, boater – passionate about life, Please join me, the Vermont Sports this. While mulling over the decision, I I’d also like to thank our advertis- passionate about being outside. Earlier staff, contributors, family and friends thought about athletes who compete in ers – past, present and future. With our this year when he took a turn for the from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 10 at 50-mile runs, century rides, or thru-hike economy still lagging, we especially ap- worse, he sent an e-mail explaining the the Reservoir Restaurant and Tap the Appalachian Trail. How do they do preciate their continued business. When bad prognosis. Instead of sitting at home Room in Waterbury for a Vermont it? They practice, set goals, stay edu- an advertiser buys an ad, they are not feeling sorry for himself (which would Sports relaunch party, with appetizers cated, train, and most importantly, they just buying print space; they are sup- have been completely understandable), and door prizes, and cash bar. Check don’t give up when challenges arise. porting this forum for our community. he said, “And what am I doing? I’m going our website for the latest details.
OUT & ABOUT BY JOHN MORTON A WILDLIFE BONANZA
ne of the constant pleasures of my Not long ago, however, my wife Kay had lived in Alaska for a decade years Later, adrift in a large bay sur- work designing trails is the thrill and I enjoyed a wildlife bonanza. Pete ago, I had never made it out to Kodiak, so rounded on three sides by rugged hills, Oof observing wildlife. Here in the Karns, a former biathlon teammate of Kay and I were both thrilled to accept the some still displaying remnants of last Northeast, the fl ash of a white tail deer mine from 40 years ago, and his wife Karns’ invitation. winter’s snow, while fi shing the bottom bounding off through the underbrush or Jeanine, invited Kay and me to join them Pete and Jeanine met us at the Ko- for halibut, we were surprised by a loud the heart-stopping thunder of a ruffed at their cabin on Raspberry Strait, which diak airport for the short drive to the “whoosh,” perhaps 50 meters from the grouse taking wing from almost under- carves a channel between Kodiak and municipal boat harbor. Although there boat. A couple of fi n back whales casu- foot is nearly a daily occurrence. Some- Afognak Islands, about 250 miles south- were a few pleasure boats tied to the ally arced through the surface, spouting what less frequent, and therefore more west of Anchorage, AK. Kodiak Island docks, most of the slips accommodated as they entered the bay from the Shelikof exciting, are encounters with hawks, owls, is noted as the site of the nation’s larg- commercial fi shing boats, even a couple of Strait. wild turkeys, and occasionally moose. Al- est Coast Guard station, the epicenter of the crabbers made famous in the televi- After a few days of fi shing, Pete an- though I have seen evidence of bear and some of the world’s best fi shing, and the sion series The Deadliest Catch. Pete and nounced it was time to look for bears. coyote, I intentionally make plenty of home of the impressive Kodiak bear. Ko- Jeanine’s boat was a 30-foot twin-hulled With the pink salmon run just ending noise in the woods when I’m working, so diak bears are a variety of grizzlies that, aluminum cabin cruiser designed for fi sh- and the silvers about to arrive, every I’ve rarely stumbled across those animals thanks to an abundant food supply, grow ing. It was powered by twin diesels which beach or rocky shoreline where a stream in the wild. to frightening proportions. Although I could skim the boat over calm water like poured into the surf was a possible bear a hydroplane, or make a manageable, if viewing site. Using Pete’s small infl atable not bone-jarring two-hour trip through dingy from the anchored fi shing boat, we the chop from Kodiak harbor back to explored a couple of ominous locations lit- their cabin on Raspberry Strait. tered with salmon remnants, huge patch- Peter Karns was the best American es of matted grass, and impressive piles biathlete of his era. In addition to sev- of bear scat. eral national championships, he fi nished Finally, cruising beyond the surf we 14th in the individual event at the Sap- th spotted a Kodiak grizzly ambling down a 20 Annual West Hill Shop poro Olympics, and was key to the relay beach. By the time we anchored and de- team’s impressive 6th place result. Even ployed the dingy the bear had wandered Cyclocross Race when we served in Alaska together, Pete out of sight behind the dunes, according and was as successful at fi shing as he was in Vermont State Championships biathlon. If anything, his passion for fi sh- to Pete, and headed for the hills after de- ing had intensifi ed through the years. tecting our presence. Since the dingy was Sunday, November 14th The morning after our arrival, we were on too small for all four of us, Pete was going the boat, headed into the Shelikof Strait to drop me on the beach before returning in search of silver salmon. for our wives. As we struggled to negoti- The abundance of wildlife was inspir- ate the surf at the mouth of a stream, the Race! ing. As we motored to one of Pete’s fi shing bear came plunging, like a freight train spots, he diverted close to an outcropping from behind the dune, straight toward Cheer! of rock nearly obscured by noisy sea li- us. I was sure we were goners, but Pete ons. Some slid into the water as we ap- smiled calmly as the bear pounced on a proached, but the belligerent bulls held salmon less than 50 yards from us. It was Eat! their ground and barked defi antly. Mo- all part of his Alaskan wildlife experi- ments later, shiny backs broke the sur- ence. Shop! face not far from the boat. We had been discovered by a pod of Dahl porpoises. John Morton is a former Olympic biath- Race day IBEX specials, too! Looking like smaller versions of orcas, lete and Nordic ski coach. He lives in Thet- with distinctive, white and black mark- ford Center, VT, where he designs Nordic Quick on and off exit 4, I-91 ■ www.westhillshop.com ■ 802-387-5718 ings, they frolicked in the bow wake of the ski trails. You can reach him through his boat. website, www.mortontrails.com.
4 Vermont Sports November 2010 RETAIL JUNKIE SUPERSTAR BY COLONEL JACOB DAVIS WOULD BE PROUD RYAN JAMES LECLERC here are some businesses, such as Mansfi eld next summer. She’s probably a seat rail clamping bolts on a 70-percent-off a JumboTron or any apple trees coming apple orchards and football stadi- natural at her dad’s beloved game of Beer crazy closeout super sale bike. to our historic little street, and therefore Tums, that are busy in the fall. Our Pole, but hopefully she won’t discover that There may not have been as much re- the historic integrity of the little town that shop is not one of them. On a given day in talent for another 20 years. As far as her joicing upon this ground-breaking discov- he named, as was fashionable at the time, mid November, there’s a good chance the personality, I’m hoping she gets more of ery as was the case when Indy Rae took after a city in France, remains intact. ghost of Colonel Jacob Davis, the original that from her lovely mom. Bart quite often her fi rst steps, but the moment was equal- settler of our little city, will walk through gets irritated with certain people, namely ly monumental, in my opinion at least, in Ryan James Leclerc has worked in retail the front door before a living customer will. me, and he’ll say it’s because I deserve it. the history of the shop. I like to think that longer than you. Although he has recently As a way of drumming up some busi- I’ll admit he’s not the only person who Colonel Jacob Davis, may he rest in peace, made the move from the sales fl oor to the ness during this slow time, I’ve suggested has ever felt that way – I am special after would be happy to know that monumental offi ce of Onion River Sports, he likes to planting a few apple trees outside our all – but I don’t need another person moments like these are still occurring here reminisce about the good old days using the front door and installing a JumboTron around who shares this sentiment. today, 223 years after he built his log cabin present tense narrative. He lives in Burling- on the side of the building to broadcast Whether or not I irritate her was prob- NFL games, but apparently, because both ably the last thing on her mind the other on the west side of the North Branch. He’d ton with his lovely wife Mckalyn. You can would compromise the historic integrity of night as Indy reached a milestone in her also be happy to know that there won’t be reach him at [email protected]. our location – the JumboTron, for exam- life while at the shop, which, according to ple, would need to be bolted to the build- the boss, was a fi rst since we opened for ing, which would compromise its historic business 35 years ago. Right on the sales bricks and mortar, thus rendering them fl oor, in front of a small group of folks in- Purchase Your unhistorical – the downtown zoning com- cluding her mom, the boss, and Phlip, one mittee won’t approve it. of my other favorite fellow coworkers, who And even though we carry all sorts fi lmed the moment, Indy took her very of fantastic merchandise that is geared fi rst steps. She did a great job, and even Season PassToday! towards the cooler weather, shorter days, though she was a bit wobbly, she managed and bone-chilling rain, such as cozy me- to avoid knocking over nearby displays rino wool sweaters, shiny headlamps, and of cozy merino wool sweaters and shiny NEW THIS YEAR; ADD ON THE ALL SEASON waterproof/breathable rain gear, we sim- headlamps. After fi ve minutes, she was ply don’t experience the droves of custom- already walking straighter and with more RATE AND ENJOY MOUNTAIN BIKING, ers, as we do during bike or ski season, control than many of us do after one too HIKING & NORDIC SKIING ALL YEAR ‘ROUND! that fl ow in like football fans at a playoff many games of Beer Pole. A few minutes game. later, she was heading for the door. ADULT $200 ($225 ON 12/1/10) There’s an inevitable gap due to a sea- Another glorious shop moment, which sonal paradox where it’s too late in the was also a fi rst, as far as I know at least, ALL SEASON ADD ON $70 season to buy a bike – even if it is a 70-per- occurred recently with Snack, one of our cent-off crazy closeout super special – and younger generation whippersnappers, and SENIOR (65+) $100 it’s too early in the season to buy a pair of one of my very favorite fellow employees. ALL SEASON ADD ON $50 skis or snowshoes. So, as employees, all we While working on one of the 70-percent-off can do is wait it out, which means a lot of crazy closeout super special bikes that we JUNIOR (12-18) $75 organizing, reorganizing, taking long cof- recently purchased from a shop that went LL EASON ADD ON fee breaks at the coffee shop, taking short under, he discovered another use for the A S $50 naps in the camping section, etc., until 11mm wrench. If you’re one of the six or the business kicks back in when the snow seven people who have read this column CHILD (6-11) $30 starts to fl y, or three weeks before Christ- before and are reading it again, you may ALL SEASON ADD ON $25 mas, whichever comes fi rst. Fortunately recall a column I wrote last year where I this fall, there have been a few highlights described the glorious day when I fi nally FAMILY (2 ADULTS, 3 CHILDREN UNDER 21) that have lifted our spirits during these discovered, after 25 years of wrenching on slow days. One was a milestone involving bikes, the purpose of the 11mm wrench, $275 ($300 ON 12/1/10) a beautiful baby girl, and the other was a which is for tightening the fender bolts ALL SEASON ADD ON $150 milestone involving an 11mm wrench. on a Columbia 5-speed tandem. Strangely ASSES MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE The beautiful baby girl is Indy Rae, enough, I wasn’t even at the shop when P ! the 13-month-old daughter of Bart, one of this breakthrough occurred. Snack how- my favorite fellow coworkers. Indy Rae is ever, was at the shop when he made his an amazing baby who looks a lot like her discovery, and even though it took me as dad, only with more hair. If she has inher- many years as Snack has been alive to fi g- STOWE, VERMONT ited his staggering athletic talent, she’ll ure out the purpose of the 11mm wrench, 802-253-5803 • 800-826-7000 be tele skiing by next winter and winning he discovered, so early into his wrenching WWW.TRAPPFAMILY.COM mountain bike races to the top of Mount career, that it is also used to tighten the OG