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Group lessons and First Timer lessons also available. CALL TODAY. SUGARBUSH.COM 888.651.4827 SUGARBUSH 2 MAGAZINE 13 EUGENE KRYLOV 13 Steeps, Glades, and Gliders 24 Many believe that Sugarbush has the most varied, well-rounded terrain in the East—here’s the story behind the mountain and its iconic trails. MACYS SANDY By Peter Oliver 24 Backstage at Sugarbush Snowmakers and groomers work all night so you can ski all day. A look at the operation behind each day at the mountain. By Candice White 30 The Yin and Yang of the Ski & Ride School 30 At Sugarbush, cutting-edge teaching practices are skillfully paired with a philosophy of fun on the slopes. Plus: Ten tips from Sugarbush’s pros. By Lisa Densmore 2012 3 2013 SUGARBUSH MAGAZINE MBERPHOTO E OHR/ M RIAN B EDITOR Candice White MANAGING Editor Katie Bacon 8 PRODUCTION Editor Amy Stackhouse Art DIRECtor Audrey Huffman PHoto editor Mary Simmons 6 Inside Lines ADVertiSING DIRECtor One on one with Win Smith, owner and president of Sugarbush Resort. Kyler Turnbull 8 Summertime FACTCHECKER A guide to four local hikes with some of the best views of the John Bleh Mad River Valley and beyond. 10 Arts & Culture CONTRIBUtorS From soaring arias to open-air brews, a look at some festivals Patrick Brown worth planning your trip around. Lisa Densmore Chris Enman 20 Mountain Weddings Carolyn Fox The confluence of casual-chic accommodations, outdoor Peter Oliver adventure, and mountain air has made Sugarbush home to some of the Northeast’s most stunning weddings. 10 For advertising information, 34 Lodging please contact: A one-of-a-kind luxury inn, a full-service ski-in, ski-out hotel, SUGARBUSH RESORT a cozy family get-away—the Mad River Valley offers a variety 1840 Sugarbush Access Road of vacation accommodations. Warren, VT 05674 38 Dining 800.53.SUGAR The local family dining scene is welcoming and fun— 44 sugarbush.com and the food is delicious, too. 40 Sugarbush Close-Up MACYS SANDY ON THE COVER: A truly unique Valley with multiple mountains to WINTER: choose from, lodging options galore, and terrain John Egan in the powder on Ripcord. that serves the first-timer, the park rider, and the Photographer: Eugene Krylov adventure seeker. SUMMER: 44 Events Calendar Hiking in the Breadloaf Triathlons, marathons, brew festivals, owl shows, and Wilderness area, south of Sugarbush. kids’ pizza parties—creative events around the Valley. Photographer: Brian Mohr/EmberPhoto SUGARBUSH 4 MAGAZINE Get to the most popular destinations in the Mad River Valley for FREE.* MAD BUS ROUTES: Valley Floor Valley Evening Service Mount Ellen Snowcap Commuter Mountain Condos Harwood Freerider Access Road NEW SERVICE! Mad River Glen * All routes are free, except for Snowcap Commuter Call 802-223-7287 or visit gmtaride.org for more info. SANDY MACYS SANDY I first visited the Mad River Valley while I was in college in 1969. I returned in 1984 and our family has been skiing regularly at Sugarbush ever since. Thirty-five years after my first visit, I moved to the Valley, following a career with Merrill Lynch. After all that time, I am happy with what has remained the same and what has changed. Sugarbush still has untouched, classic New England skiing to enjoy, but now there is also the fantastic complement of comfortable accommodations and great amenities. Much of what we strive to do at Sugarbush is in celebration of our past, protecting the environment and culture that we inherited while also building a future that continues to provide a memorable and meaningful experience for everyone, both on the mountain and in the Valley. Win Smith and his wife, Lili Ruane, Bridging the gaps between old and new, past and future, is something we enjoying the spring conditions on all do throughout our lives. We are continuously making new acquaintances and Spring Fling. introducing them to old friends. Another way we build on our personal past is by bringing new friends to places that we love, letting them know more about who we are. And you never know when an old acquaintance might show up—as did my childhood friend Lili, who is now my wife, a passionate skier, and a fellow “new” Vermonter. (We were married on the mountain in August of 2011.) In the Mad River Valley, nineteenth-century farms are still being worked and continue to provide fresh produce to the community. Historic buildings have been reincarnated as modern family homes, well-equipped offices, multigenerational ski houses, and country inns. Where else can you find a working streamside sawmill, an international nonprofit, a family farm, and a movie theater all within a mile and a half of each other? While Sugarbush in its Mascara Mountain days was known only as a ski resort with fabulous terrain, today it has become an equally exciting year-round destination, with fun recreational activities in all seasons. By maintaining the best of our history while mindfully upgrading into a world-class resort, Sugarbush has defined its identity as an authentic Vermont destination. Our newest endeavor will literally build bridges to our past. Rice Brook Residences, designed in the Vermont vernacular style, will geographically and symbolically tie together historic Sugarbush Village and Lincoln Peak Village, creating a vibrant community at the base of Sugarbush that mirrors the character of the Valley. Soon, people will be able to walk on a path linking the two villages, with Rice Brook in between—a great example of old and new coming together. This new construction is part of a larger project that will be built in stages and include up to ninety new spaces, both residential and commercial, completing our base-area development. Lili and I look forward to sharing our vision of the past, present, and future of Sugarbush with you and welcoming you to the Valley any time of the year. It is our vision to both preserve the past as well as plan for and secure the long- term success of Sugarbush. RESORT SUGARBUSH Cheers, Win Smith President, Sugarbush Resort Rice Brook Residences will create a connection between Sugarbush Village (above, circa 1960s) and Lincoln Peak Village. SUGARBUSH 6 MAGAZINE With a variety of ownership options available–from spacious studios to five-bedroom luxury homes, you’ll find the perfect mountainside home for you and your family. Plus, our world-class amenities and attentive service cater to your every need, so you can focus on enjoying the one-of-a-kind beauty and inspiring surroundings of Sugarbush. VISIT SUGARBUSHLIVING.COM TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A Clay Brook CURRENT LISTING OF AVAILABLE HOMES. AT SUGARBUSH OR CALL 800.806.1070 Sugarbush Living // Trim Size 8.5” x 11.125” // CMYK // Do not print this line SUMMERTIME hoto P Hiking the MBER /E OHR M RIAN . B GREENS Vermont’s 270-mile Long Trail winds its way down through the Green ROCK Mountains from Canada to Massachusetts. Check out these local hikes BURNT for some of the best views along the way. BY CHRIS ENMAN Sunset Rock [LINCOLN] Allyn’s Lodge [SUGARBUSH] This short hike—it’s 2.2 miles round-trip— Named in memory of Allyn Schechter, starts at 2,410 feet from the top of Lincoln a female skier who perished in a plane Gap Road and heads south on the Long crash, the lodge on Sugarbush’s Gadd Trail into the Breadloaf Wilderness area. Peak is always open and provides The trail begins with moderately steep respite to those in need of shelter. It’s switchbacks through beech and maple also a great picnic spot for a family hike trees, then rounds off among conifers thanks to its proximity to the Super before declining slightly to Sunset WHITE TRAIL.