TRADITION | 68
PROFILE
AMERICAN MADE. GUARANTEED
FOR LIFE. | 12
J.K. Adams is a company whose products
so embody the soul of Vermont that they
are flying off the shelves around the country.
BY ANDREW MCKEEVER
THE ODD POTATO | 18
A family recognizes the blessings of
Hanukkah in all of their forms.
BY EILEEN BLUESTONE SHERMAN
Steamboat Ski Resort,
where Champagne
Powder® was coined
and the spirit of the
American West
remains in the
shadow of the
Colorado Rockies.
HEADING WEST | 46
BROKEN | 54
It’s okay to be broken. After all, the real
power of being broken is knowing you
can survive it again.
BY JON WILSON
COME ONE, COME ALL | 58
Stratton Mountain Resort is reimagining
its terrain park design for the youngest of
boarders to technical challenges designed
for experts.
BY TINA WEIKERT
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Where do our tree decorating traditions
come from? A writer explores her own
family’s annual tree trimming.
BY JILL SANDS
SPECIAL SECTION
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | 75
We’ve searched the area for the best local
finds for all your holiday giving. Present
your loved ones and everyone on your list
with the perfect gift that they’ll be sure to
remember.
THE CUTTING EDGE | 84
Stratton Mountain School students share
their favorite new gear for the upcoming
season.
DINE WITH US | 92
Local chefs bring their own takes and tips
on tackling holiday cooking.
BY STRATTON MAGAZINE STAFF
BART ADAPTIVE SPORTS
CENTER | 98
Now in its second season at Stratton
Mountain Resort, Bart Adaptive Sports
Center’s programs are bringing new faces
to new places on the slopes.
BY ANITA RAFAEL
LAST WORD
WELCOME TO WINTER | 130
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STORIES
HOLIDAY 2019
From the Publisher | 8
Mag News | 10
Engage | 28
Stratton Events | 31
ArtScene | 36
out+about | 40
Early Access | 42
Real Estate | 104
Ad Index | 125
Local Services | 126
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