VT SKI + RIDE Magazine, 01.01.

COLUMNS

Tickets to Heaven | The Best Deals on a Season Pass, p. 4 With six new ways to save, it’s hard to pass up this year’s deals.

Ski Resort News | What’s New for 2016, p. 8 New base lodges, hotels, snowmaking and more.

Lodges | Nouveau Vermont, p. 11 Six fresh boutique hotels combine style with a sense of place.

Living the Dream | The House that Jack Built Jack Reynolds built a dream home. You can stay there too.

Local Heros | What I Did on My Summer Vacation,  Jake & Kristin Blauvelt, Calvin Decker and Mac Forehand.

FEATURES

Deep Thoughts, p. 18 A look back at the winter that wouldn’t quit. By Evan Johnson

In the White Room, p. 27  In a backyard shed, Vin Faraci handcrafts skis snow angels would lust for.  By Greg Maino

Bud Keene Will Push You Toward Greatness, p. 31 Meet the coach behind Shaun White, Louie Vito and other greats. By Lisa Lynn

COLUMNS

Competition | Racing With a Tailwind. No one expected Drew Duffy’s race season to end like this. By Biddle Duke

Coach | Train like a pro. Six essential exercises will get you fit for winter. By Peggy Shinn

Retro VT | Vermont’s Fashion Icons. Vermonters have been fashion trendsetters since the ’30s.  By Greg Morrill

Calendar |  Oktoberfests, ski films and ski swaps, p. 43

Chairlift Q/A | Grace Potter. The ski racer-turned-rock star on her new album and why the Mad River Valley rocks.

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