For Laurie Best Silva, skiing has always been about more than making turns down a mountain. It’s about family, connection, and sharing the joy of the outdoors with others. Now heading into her 27th year of ski instructing at Stowe Mountain Resort (SMR), Laurie has...
What a perfect day for the 2026 Heady Trotter Race! It was the epitome of a glorious fall day in Vermont — blue skies, peak foliage, and a festive outdoor atmosphere for the runners who came from all around Vermont — and the entire east coast — to run this 4-miler in...
Our family’s story with Green Mountain Adaptive Sports My dad, Michael Dougherty, has spent his whole life showing up for other people. He served with FDNY, Engine 290 Ladder 103, where he was honored with a medal for his bravery during a rescue in a burning...
Cold rain and wind? No problem. Not for the runners who showed up for the 16th edition of the Trapp Cabin Trail races! Despite the not-so-perfect weather, the runners still had a good time on Sunday, September 20 and the event was successful for Green Mountain...
This year’s Stowe Adaptive Mountain Bike Weekend was a blast and will be remembered by many participants as a weekend filled with purpose, determination, and exhilaration. The collaborative event is organized and hosted annually in Stowe by Green Mountain Adaptive...
