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Gardens on the move
We’re expanding our garden space at Wilbur’s, so it meant taking the green house for a little walk. 15 staff members, skiers and rowers helped move the greenhouse from behind the office to Wilbur’s front yard.
Slush Cup ’13 Gallery
Lots of fun this Mother’s Day 2013 – see the news item here. Check out the gallery below!
Endless Winter, Part 2: Race Results
The Craftsbury members in Iceland capped their stay with competition in the Fossavatnsgangan in Ísafjörður. This classic race has distances from 10k to 50k (though weather mandated a shortened 45k in 2013). As alluded to, conditions were pretty memorable, as … Continue reading
Dining Hall Open for Season
Another important milestone today: the Dining Hall opened for lunch. I can only assume the sigh of relief from staff and athletes was audible. During the break the kitchen has tooled up with some new gear: a wood smoker. Jon … Continue reading
2013 Staff Sculling Camp
The sculling staff and GRP rowers have very generously organized a staff sculling camp this weekend. We get to learn a new skill, or polish what abilities we have already – as well as better understanding what the sculling program … Continue reading
Dryland ’13 Well Underway
Tuesday strength for the GRP skiers: 50 ring dips 100 pull ups 150 push-ups 200 sit ups (just for core maintenance) 250 low squads with the Olympic bar Ethan’s challenge for the week: 1000 pull-ups 1000 push-ups 1000 sit-ups – … Continue reading
New Members of the Craftsbury Community
Chickens! In an attempt to build on our self-sufficiency here at the Center, Alex Howe and the GRP are taking on the project of raising more livestock. Here’s a brief tour of the chicken tractor and an introduction to the … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken tractor, chickens, food on the hoof, heating plant
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New Toys!
Stand up paddleboards are starting to pop up everywhere – including Craftsbury. Jon Hammond has just picked up several for Hosmer Point and the Center. Definitely a fun new way to enjoy Big Hosmer this summer – good crossover to … Continue reading
Endless Winter: Chasing snow in Iceland
Too much winter? No such thing for some Craftsbury members. The Massey Bierman family has spent the past week in Iceland racing, pushing their annual total of snow days over 100, and sight seeing. Lots of snow, and very wintry … Continue reading