Winter Sports

Snowmobiling is one of the top contributors to Vermont’s winter economy. But what does the future hold for a sport so dependent on reliable snow?

Vermont Edition has a conversation with Unlikely Riders, an organization that gets BIPOC Vermonters into the outdoors.

The event has drawn more than 30,000 spectators in past years.

It's official: The greatest Alpine skier in the history of the sport is Burke Mountain Academy alum Mikaela Shiffrin.Shiffrin set the World Cup record for career victories by winning a slalom race Saturday in Sweden, her 87th World cup win, and one that broke a tie with Ingemar Stenmark on the all-time list for first place finishes for men or women.

American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has broken the career record for most World Cup race wins. She has now won more races than any other skier in history, of any gender.

Before Ed Nowak of Shelburne started sharpening figure skates, Vermont's skilled figure skaters would have to send their skates to Montreal or Boston to get sharpened.

For the first time since 2020, Vermont Adaptive and the USABA hosted more than 20 blind or visually impaired athletes for a weekend of skiing at Pico Mountain Resort.

"I'm retiring. For good," Brady said. The record-shattering quarterback released the message on Feb. 1, the same date he announced his retirement from the NFL in 2022.

When the weather is frigid and the skies are gray, heading outdoors can still boost your mood. This weekend, Burlington's BIPOC community and allies can join in a winter recreation event at Leddy Park. All the gear and games are free to try.

Burke Mountain Academy's Mikaela Shiffrin has tied Lindsey Vonn’s record for most alpine World Cup Wins. The 27-year-old took home the title Sunday during the giant slalom event in Slovenia. It was her 82nd career World Cup win. Shiffrin attempted to break that record in Austria this week, but fell short.