Life & Culture – Page 3 – VTDigger

A person standing outside in winter, partially obscured by snow being thrown or falling in front of their face.

Young Writers Project: ‘How many roads’

by Young Writers Project February 15, 2026, 2:56 pmFebruary 15, 2026, 2:57 pm

A ski patroller in a red jacket stands on a snowy mountain slope at sunrise, with another patroller in the background.

Then Again: In Vermont, the oldest ski patrol in the country

by Mark Bushnell February 15, 2026, 7:02 amFebruary 19, 2026, 11:47 pm

A person in winter clothing and star-patterned mittens smiles while holding a mascot and wearing a bronze medal on a snowy background.

Stratton-trained skier Jessie Diggins wins Olympic bronze in 10K freestyle

by Kevin O'Connor February 12, 2026, 9:20 amFebruary 12, 2026, 9:20 am

Central Vermont, Lamoille County, Life & Culture

Smugglers’ Notch Resort sold to new Burke Mountain owners

by Ethan Weinstein February 11, 2026, 11:08 amFebruary 11, 2026, 7:37 pm

An athlete in a white Team USA jacket and beanie looks down while holding a silver Olympic medal on a blue ribbon around their neck.

Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle scores Olympic silver in super-G

by Kevin O'Connor February 11, 2026, 10:29 amFebruary 11, 2026, 10:29 am

A cross-country skier wearing a number 2 bib holds an American flag and raises an arm while skiing on snow, with Olympic rings visible on the uniform.

Vermont’s Ben Ogden wins silver, Paula Moltzan bronze in Olympic skiing

by Kevin O'Connor February 10, 2026, 10:19 amFebruary 10, 2026, 3:28 pm

Colorful buildings with arched windows line both sides of a blue waterfall, connected by several curved footbridges spanning the water.

Young Writers Project: ‘Longhand’

by Young Writers Project February 8, 2026, 7:03 amFebruary 7, 2026, 1:14 pm

Three people look through a photo album at a table by a window. An older woman sits while two men stand beside her, one pointing at the album.

Vermonter Bob Yates Jr. was one of the first Patriots. His football legacy lives on still.

by Brendan Rose February 8, 2026, 7:00 amFebruary 10, 2026, 5:06 pm

Four people in yellow and black suits pull a red inflatable boat across a frozen lake, with others and distant mountains in the background.

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Life & Culture, Regional

Lake Champlain ice is all it’s cracked up to be

by Erin Petenko February 7, 2026, 6:55 amFebruary 6, 2026, 8:28 pm

Glass door covered with various award, review, and association stickers, including Yelp, Vermont Fresh Network, and Yankee Magazine. Restaurant interior visible through the glass.

Young Writers Project: ‘Ours’

by Young Writers Project February 1, 2026, 7:04 amJanuary 31, 2026, 6:32 pm

Two people in winter clothing, one holding a microphone. Both are smiling and wearing jackets and branded hats. They appear to be indoors.

A Vermont sportscaster’s behind-the-scenes replay of a half-century of Olympics

by Kevin O'Connor February 1, 2026, 6:55 amJanuary 30, 2026, 3:40 pm

Three female cross-country skiers wearing numbered bibs and winter gear stand together outdoors at the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics.

Then Again: The ‘perfect run’ that made an Olympic legend

by Mark Bushnell February 1, 2026, 6:55 amFebruary 3, 2026, 4:09 pm

A skier wearing a helmet and goggles performs a mid-air trick with crossed skis against a snowy mountain backdrop.

More than a dozen athletes with Vermont ties named to US Olympic team

by Kevin O'Connor January 25, 2026, 6:56 amJanuary 29, 2026, 6:58 pm

Black and white drawing of a young girl with long hair, wearing a necklace and sleeveless top, smiling. A framed flower picture hangs on the wall behind her.

Young Writers Project: ‘Smile’

by Young Writers Project January 25, 2026, 6:49 amJanuary 24, 2026, 4:17 pm