Riding for a good cause at Jay Peak
March 23, 2017
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On Sunday, March 5, skiers and riders took to Jay Peak Resort for their annual Hope on the Slopes (HOTS) event that raises money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and promotes cancer awareness. Jay is one of the only resorts on the East Coast to host the event. To participate, each person...
Filling the seasonal gaps at Vermont ski resorts
March 23, 2017
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With Vermont projected to receive primarily rain precipitation year round in roughly 30 to 40 years according to vt.climate.org, the theme for the future seems to be technology and weatherproof investments when it comes to the state’s mountain resort recreation. At this point, the larger...
Woo’s World
March 9, 2017
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It’s an AAU basketball game. Thirteen seconds left, down by two. The ball is brought up the court with Woo playing decoy while his teammate, Melvin, prepares to take the shot to send it to overtime or win the game. Melvin calls for a double screen at the top of the key, goes past the screen...
For mountain resorts, coping with climate change is key
March 9, 2017
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As the effects of climate change seem to become more and more of a reality, Vermont resorts like Jay Peak, Okemo and Smugglers Notch are taking advantage of all the new technologies that they can. Jay Peak Resort General Manager Steve Wright says that looking at climate change varies by resort,...
Capen hired to coach women’s LAX team
February 16, 2017
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JSC graduate Jeff Capen has been appointed women’s lacrosse coach for the spring 2017 season. Capen has coached soccer for over 20 years but has had little to no experience when it comes to lacrosse. JSC Director of Athletics Jamey Ventura says that an opening for the position was first...
Use of new technologies increases energy efficiency at Vermont ski resorts
February 16, 2017
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Mountain resorts eat up a lot of energy to operate on their seasonal schedules. Jay Peak, Sugarbush, Killington and Okemo are all aware of this and understand that sustainability needs to be a huge focus when looking to the future of skiing and snowboarding in Vermont. Bonnie MacPherson, director...
A brief overview of JSC athletics
February 2, 2017
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The Johnson State College women’s basketball team defeated UMaine-Farmington 72-46 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game on Saturday afternoon. The Badgers improve to 9-9 overall and 6-6 in the NAC, while the Beavers drop to 3-13 on the season and 3-9 in the conference. 1st Quarter...
Mountain recreation is crucial to Vermont’s overall economic health
February 2, 2017
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It’s no secret that Vermont is highly associated with the skiing and snowboarding industry. With climate change and global warming warnings on the rise, what could potentially be at stake for The Green Mountain State when considering its future business with winter mountain resort recreation? Resorts...
Good omens for snow
December 8, 2016
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With opening dates striking the East Coast, skiers and riders took to the hills the day after Thanksgiving to burn off some calories with some snow related recreational fun on Friday, Nov. 25. After approximately six months of waiting, New England ski resorts are opening up from southern Vermont...
Johnson Comes Up Short in Conference Opener
December 8, 2016
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HENNIKER, N.H. – The Johnson State College women’s basketball team was defeated by New England College 63-54 in their first North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game of the season on Saturday afternoon. The Badgers fall to 2-3 and are 0-1 in the NAC, while NEC improves to 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in...
An hour’s struggle for five minutes of pure joy
November 10, 2016
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Most skiers, watching the light snowfalls of late October, are anxiously waiting for word that the lifts have opened. Some people just can’t wait. Skiers and riders took to the hills following the first measurable snowfall for some of Vermont’s mountains, taking place from the evening...
Setting the new pace
November 10, 2016
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A new pace has been set for the Johnson women’s cross country team. Emily McCarthy is a freshman on the team and has been the top finisher for all but one race. McCarthy started her running career when she joined her middle school cross country team in the seventh grade, which makes this...
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