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Tag Archives: Burke
On the Snow: Burke, Vermont
Rapha on snow! More precisely, Rapha on Bruce Rychlik on top of Burke Mountain after a morning skin up. Was thrilled to see this coveted brand of cycling apparel and lifestyle put to use on snow. Combined with Arc’Teryx – it was a technical and stylish knockout.
PJ Dewey of Racestock Sports wears the Shred Half Brain D-Lux helmet in the very Vermont Slopeside edition. The maple sugaring graphics are by Shawn Rice (of Magic Hat graphic design fame), the artist who created the excellent packaging for the Cochran family’s Slopeside Syrup brand.
Kathy Herde is mad about plaid! Bonfire ensemble, head to toe, to ride her Burton snowboard one day after riding her Surly Pugsley fat bike at Winterbike.
It was the edelweiss that lured me in – but this classic Bogner one-piece suit reminded me of the German brand’s history in the Northeast Kingdom. In 1973, Willy and Sonya Bogner moved to Newport, Vermont to open a manufacturing facility for their family’s luxury ski apparel brand. I believe production was maintained for more than a couple decades. Sadly, but not surprisingly, Bogner no longer maintains production in the U.S. (Check out M. Miller of Boston for luxury ski apparel proudly made in the U.S.A.)
Camel’s Hump, Vermont’s third highest peak, seen through a hazy sunset from the top of the Mid-Burke Express.
Last weekend was a good one at Burke. . . I am ready for another! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
MooVM: Where do you Moo?
Introducing MooVM! The husband and wife team of Chris Rose and Sarah Baker saw an opportunity to celebrate the role of dairy farming in New England and Upstate New York with the iconic cow pattern. The graphic black and white “cow-moo-flage” of Holstein cattle is the foundation for distinctive baseball hats that carry a variety of classic and custom logos.
Working with New England Dairy Promotion Board, 8.02% (Vermont’s area code) of profit returns to support local farms by way of Must Be The Milk’s Keep Local Farms Fund. Please visit the MooVM web site to learn more about the brand story and mission.
MooVM baseball hats in classic Vermont designs are available at the MooVM Store, click to visit the web store.
Custom MooVM hats are available at a growing list of resorts and schools such as University of Vermont, Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak, Mount Snow and Middlebury College. Contact MooVM directly for custom orders and wholesale inquiries. Minimum order quantity for custom logo is very reasonable. In addition to being a unique retail item, MooVM hats are an excellent fundraiser for schools, sport teams, events.
MooVM founders Sarah Baker and Chris Rose with Amos and Hobbs in East Burke, Vermont.
Posted in Accessories, Art & Graphics, Lifestyle, Shopping, Ski Areas, Style
Tagged Burke, Jay Peak, MooVM, Mount Snow, Stowe, UVM, Vermont
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On the Snow: Burke, Vermont
Lilias Ide, all-around ripper and Program Director of Kingdom Trails, on her DPS skis for a fresh snow ski day! Love all the color of DPS and Flylow gear.
Maryanne in her pretty Astis Sacagawea mitts and Peak Performance kit.
Me keeping warm in my Astis Erling mittens.
Sacha McGuire snowboarding in her colorful and cozy Skhoop down mini skirt. Local Northeast Kingdom retailer, Village Sport Shop carries Skhoop.
Mallory and Cody of the Burke Mountain Ski Patrol cleaning up the trails with a Husqvarna.
Retro rainbow ski sweater working the retro j-bar lift.
Lift mechanic Chris swears by Cabela’s Trans-Alaska III Pac boots for warmth during long shifts on the mountain.
Full-on Green Mountain State park style.
Love the zing of this unexpected color combo and a unique Nike jacket.
Burke is a ski racing hill. Lucky for me, I love all that goes along with that – including ski racing fashion. Spyder Julia Mancuso race suit featuring trail map graphics of Squaw Valley, her home mountain.
Posted in Accessories, Outerwear, Ski, Ski Areas, Ski Racing, Snowboard, Style
Tagged Astis, Burke, DPS, Flylow, Kingdom Trails, Peak Performance, Rossignol, SKHOOP, Ski Patrol, Spyder, Vermont
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Après Ski: Cute Boots
The Leland Bootie by Tory Burch. For a non-snow fashion brand, traditional nordic influences and materials have come together in an inspired style that looks at home in the mountains.
Sarah discovered these lovelies at the beginning of winter 2013-2014 and they have been enjoying a full season of après outings. Shown here in the Bear Den Lounge at Burke Mountain, Vermont. Currently, these very boots can be found exploring Sun Valley where they undoubtedly have more like company than in the Northeast Kingdom.
The season is winding down and if you are lucky enough to find your size, you will probably be lucky enough to find them on sale!
The Leland reminds me of boots I came across while shopping Zurich, Switzerland a few years ago and have been dreaming about since. Penelope Chilvers designs the Impossible Boot with a Lapland-inspired upturned toe. . .
. . . and the equally charming Incredible Boot. These boots are as functional as they are stylish with water-repellant pony upper, non-slip rubber soles and super-cozy sheepskin shearling lining.
Posted in Fashion, Footwear, Lifestyle, Ski, Snowboard, Style
Tagged Burke, Penelope Chilvers, Switzerland, Tory Burch, Vermont, Zürich
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Golden Girl: Mikaela Shiffrin
She did it!
Front page of the February 22, 2014 Caledonian-Record, Vermont newspaper local to Mikaela’s alma mater: Burke Mountain Academy Alumna Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes Youngest Slalom Champion in Olympic History
Posted in Ski, Ski Racing
Tagged Atomic, BMA, Burke, Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympics, Sochi 2014, Vermont
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Yellow: Darling Hill Road
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It’s always sunny on Darling Hill Road thanks to the lovely yellow of Burklyn Hall mansion, Burklyn Concert Barn and horse barn. This is no small achievement and a gift to behold considering the intensely gray and dreary moments Vermont weather reliably delivers. Accordingly, these structures shine on glorious bluebird snow days and radiate against the lush saturated green of summer. The yellow hue varies with the weather, from lemon on a sunny day to goldenrod when overcast. In any light, these elegant and glorious structures are icons of a country road that can feel like its own wonderful little world.
Darling Hill Road runs northeast from Lyndonville to East Burke, Vermont. This ridgetop route offers views of Lake Willoughby Gap to the northwest and Burke Mountain to the east. If this weren’t spectacular enough, the heart of the road is anchored by the gorgeous properties of Burklyn Mansion to the south and the Darling Farm (now The Inn at Mountain View Farm) to the north with the Burklyn Concert and horse barns in between. The farm was established around 1883 and mansion completed in 1908 by Elmer A. Darling – an East Burke native educated at MIT who went on to make his fortune in the hotel business of New York City.
Heading south, an arcade of stately trees provides a welcoming canopy to The Wildflower Inn and Vermont Children’s Theater. The serene Stepping Stone offers spa services and bed and breakfast lodging. From high on a knoll, The Chapel of the Holy Family watches over the road. Much of the acclaimed Kingdom Trails mountain bike and nordic ski network is located on Darling Hill, running on either side of this treasured road.
Posted in Bike, Lifestyle, Ski, Travel
Tagged Burke, Kingdom Trails, Vermont, Yellow
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Kingdom Trails: XC Ski
Approaching The Inn at Mountain View Farm.
Burke Mountain Resort in the distance.
Beautiful, bare deciduous trees in winter always remind me of Sabra Field’s woodblock art.
Heading home.
My husband and I feel fortunate to spend our winter weekends, vacations and any other time we can steal on Darling Hill in East Burke, Vermont. The Kingdom Trails we love to mountain bike in summer and autumn are transformed with snow to a serene network of cross-country ski trails in winter.
We are very alpine-oriented and downhill skiing at the resort has always been our first order of business, leaving us little time for much else. However, with lean snow and the ski resort in upheaval – we are re-evaluating how we spend our time. This winter will see us taking better advantage of the trails just feet outside our door and growing our interest in nordic skills, fitness and a calmer, quieter and perhaps (this winter anyway) more satisfying way to play in the snow.
As with mountain biking, Kingdom Trails provides an excellent winter product and experience. The Nordic Adventure Center is now located across from the Wildflower Inn on Darling Hill Road and serves as the hub for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking trails.
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Posted in Art & Graphics, Bike, Ski, Ski Areas, Travel, Treasure Hunting
Tagged Aspen, Austria, Bad Gastein, Burke, Colorado, Connecticut, Deer Valley, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Mikaela Shiffrin, Mountain Bike, Rossignol, Schladming 2013, Ski Lift, Subaru, Switzerland, Ted Ligety, Utah, Vermont, Zürich
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Transitions: Seasons, Sports, Circumburke, Burke
For me, mountain bike season is over. It was fun – a new bike, a few events and a good amount of miles – but I am ready to ski. This year I am realizing how much I value a transition in between seasons and sports. It has been really nice to have a few weeks of down time – time to put away one thing before launching into the next. As part of that housekeeping, I am finally getting around to posting a few photos from the end of the bike season.
As always, my husband, friends and I logged some very pleasant miles at Kingdom Trails. We appreciate all of the work that goes into maintaining such a large, varied and well-ridden network. Thank you KTA and landowners!
The 2013 Circumburke was my first ride around the mountain – it was a great event! At 25 miles, it was long enough to feel like an accomplishment but not too long to turn unpleasant. The biggest challenge came right at the start with the initial climb, the Victory single track was more extensive and fun than I had anticipated, then a long haul out on the “Gold Trail” before hooking back into the familiar Kingdom Trails network. Spots of rain, sleet and snow kept it interesting but totally manageable. I tried my best to look around and enjoy the new terrain and surroundings. Thank you to all who cut, raked, marked and otherwise worked on trails and to everyone else involved who made this very cool day possible!
After passing on this event in years prior because we weren’t really sure what to expect for the course, weather, conditions – I functioned this year as a scout for spouse and friends. I can now give a whole-hearted, enthusiastic recommendation of Circumburke to anyone looking for a longer but low-key (think challenge, not race) end of the season ride.
The mass start up on Kirby Road at the Belmont Stock Farm: bikers, runners, supportive spectators and cows.
Me, pre-ride, looking tired, cold and a little crazy. I can’t say enough about Shredly shorts – the DH Knickers are a bit longer and perfect for late season riding. Photo by Herb Swanson
Mark Tucker rode his Salsa Mukluk, one of a small contingent of fat bikes. He also covered this event much more extensively on his engaging blog – check Single-Speed Slogging for Circumburke recap and photos.
As for Burke this winter, it remains to be seen. Lots of changes with the ski area ownership and nothing much encouraging coming from official communications nor scuttlebutt we hear. So we will wait another couple weeks until we can finally get on snow and see how it plays out. Certainly, we will hope for the best and as always. . . lots of snow!
Posted in Bike, Ski, Ski Areas, Snowboard
Tagged Burke, Kingdom Trails, Mountain Bike, Vermont
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Slope Style: Coming Soon. . .
Cheery colorblocking seen in the park at Planai – Schladming, Austria.
MJ in her Kjus Nahla Down Jacket. The trademark contrast zipper around the hood perimeter is brilliant!
Lots of POC color popping against black and the blue sky.
A rare sighting in the Northeast Kingdom – luxury ski wear. Bogner jacket and Jet Set pants.
Skiers like classic Burton, too.
Steve Mahon, Burke Terrain Park Manager and founder of FACE facemasks, looks good and at ease in Husqvarna protective chaps.
Elho Freestyle suit, a 1980s gem in all its neon glory.
Ski season has arrived in the Northeast and Thanksgiving should be a pretty good day on the slopes! I am looking forward to another winter of seeing what apparel and accessories people are wearing and more interestingly – the style element of how they put it together and carry it off. New, original style photos are coming soon. . . until then, here are a few shots from last winter. Enjoy the holiday!