Jenny's first downhil ski lesson

Teacher Richard HP wants his students to learn skiing the hard way...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF1IDQiMl6A&hl=en

PG 13 Ski Comp Ryan Wadsworth

Ryan's ski vid for a competition :)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aAnQs_MjJQ&hl=en

Seasonal Recipes and Stories From an Italian Kitchen in Woodstock, VT

Seasonal Recipes and Stories From an Italian Kitchen by Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber, Proprietors of the acclaimed osteria, Pane e Salute, in Woodstock, Vermont.

This book is good enough to eat.

If you enjoyed Deidre's book, Libations, you will love this one, In Late Winter We Ate Pears. Caleb adds his stories and delectable recipes to this culinary adventure tale from Vermont to Italy and back again.

The Hill Team appreciates when a plate of food has a story to tell.

Much more than a cook book, In late Winter... reads like a travel memoir. We were all transported back to our walking adventures through the vineyards of Tuscany, nearly a decade ago.

This is what Deirdre wrote about late October in Vermont, "Sun burning down through blue sky, and young poplars thread a bit of their gold through these hills where wood smoke settles thick in the tallest limbs like cloaks of iridescent muslin."

Deirdre and Caleb are a husband and wife team, in the true sense of the word. Their book is a collaboration of two unusual talents. In Late Winter we ate Pears, is also a love story. They have shared many fruitful moments of insight that we wish we had realized at their age and stage in life. How we long to buy a one way ticket to the place of our dreams.

We were fortunate to watch Caleb work his kitchen magic on an early morning in June. The dew still glistened on the fresh picked wild leeks, spinach and fragrant herbs from their garden.

We returned to Pane e Salute, at sunset, aptly named because it means bread and health. The aromas of rosemary and thyme from our morning cooking demonstrations were was still wafting throughout their cozy cafe.

I will always remember sitting around the big family table in good company, sipping a crisp, local wine, and munching on fresh baked crusty Italian bread. True to the name, osteria, which means "to host", Chef Caleb and winemaker Deirdre joined us for a festive gathering of old friends and new.

Later we savored the flavors of Caleb's rustic, yet elegant supper. This meal was the perfect example of farm to fork preparation.

Caleb has a simple recipe for Piselli (peas) con Prosciutto. When they write about a cold, drizzly and windy day in Florence, we were both instantly transported there. They ordered a bowl of pea soup at a local cafe that only contained five ingredients. Even if you do not like peas, just reading this recipe will make you long for a bowl of sweet and smoky pea soup.

As authors of books and articles about travel and chefs, we appreciate the easy to follow, yet sophisticated recipes. Their description about the history of spaghetti alla carbonara, caused us to moan with hunger for this classic favorite.

Deirdre and Caleb's stories are about celebrating the earth and the seasons in Vermont and Italy with farmers, family, and friends.

Meet Dave, A Snowmaking Pro

Meet Dave Heath, head of snowmaking operations at Jay Peak Resort. Yet another Vermont Character passionate about living and working in beautiful Vermont.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0LUYaa-P20&hl=en

Taking a challenge at Killington

This is me skiing on a double black diamond trail called Cascade at Killington Ski Resort, Killington, Vermont.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVDKMgz0I1A&hl=en

Vermont sidecountry powder skiing

Northern Vermont tree skiing during the powdery winter of 2007-2008 plus an epic run off the summit of Mt Washington down the Raymond Cataract.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymc9jFptzdw&hl=en

Vermont Resorts

The thought of traveling is sufficient to lift spirits when dealing with work stress and day-to-day anxiety. The most difficult part when deciding upon a vacation is to find a destination that all family members or partners agree upon. Located in United States, Vermont is considered a popular choice. It can be a tourist's delight, as it offers many comfortable, versatile, and luxury resorts. This state is known for its variable weather. The popular cities in Vermont mainly include Burlington, Stowe, Killington, Bennington, Montpelier, Manchester, South Burlington, Brattleboro, and Barre. According to many people, all these places are considered to be extremely good places to visit. Essential requirements to support this popularity are good hotels, lodges, inns, and resorts.

Resorts establishments all over the state offer a wide range of facilities for casual tourists as well as for business travelers. Different resorts cater to different requirements of the clients. Resorts at Vermont provide clean and safe accommodation at various locations and cities all over the state at affordable prices. Vermont has a large number of seven and five star hotels as well to provide top-notch hospitality and service at high prices to the upper classes of society. Vermont resorts also offer package deals to tourists and can be easily accessed over the Internet.

Most resorts in Vermont offer many amenities and services for relaxation and recreation. Fitness centers, casinos, spas, swimming pools, game rooms and theatres are some of the amenities available at most resort hotels. The cuisine served in these resorts is marvelous. The resort hotel rooms are also extremely cozy and offer a lot of entertainment shows, fountains and much more. Vermont resort hotels are unique and offer a cherished and exhilarating experience to its visitors. Most of these resorts are reasonably priced and many people choose such resorts over expensive and upscale hotels.

Many websites give detailed information of all the facilities these resorts provide. Online registration for these resorts is also possible.