I recently traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show as a representative of Real Rutland and Come Alive Outside, a non-profit headquartered in Rutland, Vermont. While there, I met hundreds of people, many of whom say they have thought about moving to Vermont or know someone who is thinking about relocating. These are some…

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The new year is quickly approaching! We thought we would share three fun ways to ring in the new year in Rutland County this year. Fireworks and Snow Groomer Parade  Most new year celebrations include fireworks, but how about a parade of snow groomers? At Killington Mountain’s new K-1 Base Lodge, family-friendly activities like mask…

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As Winter officially begins, Vermonters are used to preparing for big snowstorms. I want to share some of my favorite at-home snow day activities. Many ideas may seem like things we did as kids, but days when you are stuck inside, call for being silly and having fun!   Build a blanket fort Push the…

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