Podcasts about upper valley

Send us a textWe're stoked to welcome Ash Zolton from ROAM Events—the force behind some of the most inclusive, empowering MTB festivals out there. 

The Upper Valley Women's Choir, led by Heidi Pyper, returns for its annual spring concert themed “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” aiming to uplift the community through music. The free performance, featuring guest harpists and duets, takes place May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center.

A federal judge last week ordered Moshen Mahdawi to be released from prison while his immigration case is pending. In his first interview with Vermont media since his release, Mahdawi spoke about his time in prison, what it's been like since his release and his plans for the future.

Mahdawi's friends in the Upper Valley say he's an extrovert who connected with people at Dirt Cowboy Cafe in Hanover and Dan & Whit's in Norwich, at bonfires at his cabin, at seders and church services, and on hikes.

Vermont has been thrust to the center of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.On April 14, Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University and a legal permanent resident of the U.S. who lives in the Upper Valley of Vermont, traveled to Colchester for his naturalization interview, the final step in becoming an American citizen. Mahdawi was born in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has lived in the U.S. for a decade and holds a green card.Mahdawi has been a Palestinian rights activist at Columbia, though he did not participate in the student protest encampment there last spring. He is set to graduate next month. He suspected that his immigration appointment was a “honey trap” meant to lure him out to be deported, as happened to his friend, Mahmoud Khalil, a green-card holder and a fellow Palestinian student activist at Columbia.Before traveling to Colchester on Monday, Mahdawi alerted his attorneys, Vermont's congressional delegation, and journalists in the event that he was arrested. When he showed up for his naturalization interview, he was taken by hooded plainclothes officers who placed him in handcuffs before he could leave the building.Mahdawi has not been charged with a crime. According to his attorneys, he was detained under an obscure law that permits foreign nationals to be deported if they pose "serious adverse foreign policy consequences." Mahdawi's attorneys argue that he is being punished for protected speech in violation of the First Amendment and his right to due process. In response to an emergency petition filed by Mahdawi's lawyers, Vermont federal Judge William Sessions ordered the Trump administration not to deport him or move him out of the state while he reviews the case.A CBS News crew interviewed Mahdawi the day before his arrest. He told them, "If my story will become another story for the struggle to have justice and democracy in this country, let it be."Also on Monday, attorneys for Rümeysa Öztürk, a graduate student at Tufts University, argued before Judge Sessions in Burlington that Öztürk's arrest on March 25 violated the law. Öztürk, a former Fulbright fellow who is from Turkey and is in the U.S. on a student visa, was grabbed off the street in Somerville, Mass., by masked plainclothes men, a scene that was captured in a now-viral video. She was whisked to Vermont that night before being flown to Louisiana the following morning. A federal judge in Boston ruled that her case should be heard in Vermont. Judge Sessions is now considering the matter.Öztürk's attorneys assert that the Trump administration secretly revoked her student visa and targeted her for co-writing an op-ed in Tufts' student newspaper that criticized university leaders for their response to demands that the school divest from companies with ties to Israel.Both Mahdawi and Öztürk have been targeted by shadowy right wing pro-Israel groups.  Mahdawi was named by the militant Zionist organization Betar US, which placed his name on a “deport list” that it gave to the Trump administration.Öztürk was targeted by Canary Mission, a right-wing group that claims that she “engaged in anti-Israel activism,” an apparent reference to her op-ed piece.Vermont's political leaders denounced Mahdawi's arrest. Rep. Becca Balint, and Senators Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders issued a statement saying that Madahwi's arrest “is immoral, inhumane, and illegal.” They demanded that he “must be afforded due process under the law and immediately released from detention.”Gov. Phil Scott stated, “Law enforcement officers in this country should not operate in the shadows or hide behind masks.”On Tuesday, Democratic leaders in the Vermont Senate demanded that Vt. Gov Phil Scott terminate an agreement that allows federal immigration authorities to lodge detainees in state prison.The Vermont Conversation spoke with two attorneys at the center of these cases.“The larger concern here is one's right to free speech,” said Cyrus Mehta, an immigration attorney based in New York and an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School. He is part of Mohsen Mahdawi's legal team.“The Supreme Court has long held … that everyone in the United States, whether they're citizens or non-citizens, including green card holders, have a First Amendment right to free speech. The free speech might not be to your liking. You may not agree with it. But as long as it's lawful, as long as you're not engaging in criminal conduct, that speech should be protected under our First Amendment.”“It is against the interests of the United States to harshly go against students, treat them like criminals -- even worse than criminals by detaining them, not giving them bond -- and their only offense has been speech that has not particularly been favored by this administration.”Mehta warned that denying rights to green card holders “will slowly extend to U.S. citizens, we will all lose this cherished First Amendment right to express ourselves.”Grabbing people off the street by masked plainclothes officers “absolutely bears many of the hallmarks of a kidnapping,” said Lia Ernst, legal director of the ACLU of Vermont, who is on Rümeysa Öztürk's legal team. (Disclosure: I serve on the board of the ACLU of Vermont).“The notion that the administration — with no due process, with no judicial review — can sneak someone around the country, as happened in our case, and then, as has happened in these other instances, out of the country, and then claim they are powerless to do anything about it, is utterly foreign to the American legal system. It's utterly foreign to the rule of law, and it is abhorrent.”"It's just horrifying, and I believe intentionally. The government is not trying to just punish Rümeysa for her speech. It's trying to tell everyone else they better only express opinions with which the government agrees. And that cannot be in the United States of America.”As President Trump and his allies stymie court orders, will the legal system hold?“I have to believe that it will, but it will not do it on its own,” replied Ernst. She cited the importance of recent protests.“There is real power in the people standing together and demanding adherence to the rule of law … and to stand up to this administration and to say that its refusal to abide by the constitution and to abide by the rule of law will not be tolerated. But the legal system can't do it by itself.”

Send us a textWe're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to keep the GLOW stoke alive.

Send us a textLet's face it—falls happen. But did you know you can actually get better at bailing? In this episode, we break down key techniques to minimize trauma when things don't go as planned. From riding within your limits to practicing exit strategies, we cover how to fall smarter and get back on the bike.Some tips we dive into:✅ Ride within your wheelhouse & take breaks when tired✅ Keep your bike & gear in top shape✅ Wear protective gear—helmet, pads, gloves, sunglasses✅ Learn exit techniques like the North Shore dismount, tuck & roll, and how to ditch your bike safelyOh, and when in doubt… dance it out!

Transcript:Hello! This is Pastor Don of the Christ Redeemer Church of Hanover, NH. Welcome to a special edition of The Kingdom Perspective. I want to invite you to join us in a very strategic missions' opportunity that's happening right here in the heart of the Upper Valley through the ministry of Christ Redeemer. From the beginning, Christ Redeemer has sought to be a church for others. We want everyone, all our friends and neighbors and people from every nation, to experience the grace and glory of Christ! God has blessed this pursuit, not only growing a church of nearly 400-persons in Hanover but also sending out over 1,000 people touched by the gospel to every corner of the globe. Likewise, Christ Redeemer has sought to be a church for other churches. In our 25-year history we have trained and sent over 40 ministry interns and dozens of preachers. We've planted two churches, even helping other churches purchase their own buildings! Also, we've resourced multiple other churches, helping several stay alive during the pandemic with coaching and pulpit supply. And we've done all this without a building of our own! Doing church out of box for over 1,200 Sundays! We've wandered from place to place, meeting both indoors and outdoors.  But now, Christ Redeemer has a strategic opportunity. After a long hard legal struggle, we are now the first new church approved for a building in this Ivy League town in over 60 years! Would you help us make this dream a reality? Would you help us establish a “permanent presence” that will not only strengthening our roots, but also extend the reach of the gospel? We need partners like you to give and spread the news of this opportunity far and wide. Please visit christredeemerchurch.org/flourish or go to our website. Thanks! And God bless! “Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.'”~Genesis 12:1-3 (ESV) “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'”~Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) “So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?' He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.'”~Acts 1:6-8 (ESV)

Transcript:Hello! This is Pastor Don of the Christ Redeemer Church of Hanover, NH. Welcome to a special edition of The Kingdom Perspective. May I invite you to participate in one of the most strategic mission opportunities I know of? That opportunity is happening right here in Hanover. When my wife and I moved here 25 years ago we came here for two reasons. The first was the greatness of the need. New England was one of the most unchurched parts of the country, with less than 2% having any substantive connection to a gospel preaching church. Hanover was surely even lower than that. Missiologists classify such a place as an “unreached people group”. Second, we came here because we knew the strategic nature of this Ivy League community. People come here from all over the world to study and work, and then they go back to all over the world! So, we came here out of the love for the people of this place, as well as confidence that the gospel of Jesus Christ had the power to transform lives, not only in the Upper Valley but even to the ends of the earth. And that's exactly what God has done. In the past 25 years, God has not only grown a church of nearly 400 people, but he has also sent out over a 1,000 that have been touched by that gospel to every corner of the globe. Christ Redeemer Church now has an historic opportunity to establish a permanent presence for the gospel in this strategic place. After a long and difficult legal struggle, we are now the first new church approved by Hanover for a building in over 60 years! We are looking for partners to join in this effort. Would you please consider networking with us to get the word out, and would you consider a gift to make this dream a reality? Please visit our website at christredeemerchurch.org/flourish. Thanks! And God bless! “Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?' And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?' Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.' And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.' Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.”~Matthew 16:13-20 (ESV)

Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet, and Juli sit down with Laura Jorgenson, a skilled local Physical Therapist, to dive into the real value of mobility training for women's mountain biking.

Join us for an exclusive interview with Olympic Gold Medalist and freestyle skiing legend, Upper Valley local Hannah Kearney. Just ahead of the thrilling Freestyle World Cup event at Waterville Valley, NH, Hannah provides insights into the world of moguls and dual-mogul competition. We'll delve into the challenges and thrills of elite-level freestyle skiing, hear about Hannah's journey to Olympic glory, and celebrate her upcoming induction into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. And as a special treat, we'll share our mutual love for Whaleback Mountain, a beloved local resort and a proud partner of Ski Rex Media. This is a must-listen episode for all winter sports enthusiasts! Be sure to check out the Ski Rex Media Partners, as well: Whaleback Mountain ⁝ Imbrace  Join the Ski Rex Media Community! Share your voice! We love hearing from listeners. Share your skiing and snowboarding stories, favorite winter memories, or holiday traditions on social media using the hashtag #SkiRexMedia. You might just be featured in an upcoming episode! Stay connected! Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive offers: Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram: @skirexmedia Got a question, comment, or topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you! Email us: contact@skirexmedia.com Leave us a voicemail: Ski Rex Media Voicemail at Speakpipe Visit our website: skirexmedia.com for more information about the show, past episodes, and exclusive content.

Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet, and Juli shift gears and dive into planning for the year ahead! We're talking about goals, trips, events, and those big purchases that fuel our passion for the ride.

What Class Are You? is a periodic series about the ways that socioeconomic class shapes our lives. Today, Episode 4.Katrin Tchana lives in Lyme, New Hampshire, right next to Dartmouth College. Katrin is a social worker, and currently works as a therapist. She grew up in the house where she currently lives, and in this show we talk about her childhood in Lyme, and how that area has changed in her lifetime.  

Sara Forman and her cow Sassy shined at this year's World Dairy Expo, earning two ribbons. Sara and her mom, Angela Toms, joined Vermont Public's Jenn Jarecki to share more.

Visiting a farm in the Northeast Kingdom keeping alive the centuries-old winter tradition of horse-drawn sleigh rides. Plus, the inpatient psychiatry unit at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin will close early next year, the state's attorney general says two Vermont state troopers were justified in the non-fatal shooting of a man in Burke, Vermont language interpreters inform immigrant communities about their rights following declarations by the incoming Trump administration to deport people in the U.S. illegally, and an Upper Valley ski area offers free skiing and snowboarding for the first time.

An Upper Valley therapist considers how the area has changed over her lifetime, in the latest episode of reporter Erica Heilman's recurring series “What Class Are You”. Plus, the University of Vermont men's soccer team returns to Burlington after winning their first ever NCAA national championship, a committee tasked with considering reforms to state landlord-tenant laws doesn't draft any recommendations, a Vermont cannabis chain is closing several stores, Vermont's secretary of state calls for getting rid of the electoral college, and the state extends a mental health program for flood-impacted Vermonters.

Reporter Erica Heilman talked with Katrin Tchana about her childhood in Lyme, New Hampshire, and how it has become increasingly difficult for people who grew up there to remain.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli reflect on the last year's riding season, goals we established for ourselves at the start of the year and gratitude for all that goes into this incredible community.  We share what riding means to us individually and ask our fellow GLOW Ladies why they ride, listen into their responses an share with us WHY DO YOU RIDE? Our shout out goes to a NEW Fatbike Event in Woodstock, VT - Widestock Fatbike Rodeo! Saturday January 25th. Join WAMBA and von Trapp Brewing for their first annual fatbike fest at Mount Peg in Woodstock, Vermont! Tix at Eventbrite. It includes a day of fatbiking, feasting, and hearty brews around warm fires. In short, it's a day of fatbike revelry on Mount Peg's powder-packed single track!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/widestock-fatbike-rodeo-tickets-1050142864577Our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on January 21st. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

What President-elect Donald Trump's record on environmental protections could mean for Vermont during his second presidency. Plus, Gov. Phil Scott wants to keep property taxes flat next year, Green Mountain Transit cut services on nine bus routes this week due to a budget gap, GlobalFoundries will use a $1.5 billion federal grant to expand manufacturing, rural dialysis patients are wondering about the future of their care and Upper Valley researchers are using a 3D printer to create objects out of ice.

Thanksgiving dinner is delicious, but cooking for a crowd can be stressful. What time do you put in the turkey? How do you make a flaky pie crust that'll finally impress your grandma? And how do you get those blasted lumps out of the mashed potatoes?!Thankfully, Gesine Bullock-Prado has the answers. She runs a baking school in the Upper Valley called the Sugar Glider Kitchen, and hosts “Baked in Vermont” on the Food Network. She's also a New York Times bestselling cookbook author — her latest is called "My Vermont Table: Recipes for All Six Seasons."Here are three kitchen tips from Vermont Edition's Thanksgiving cooking show, which also featured Hartland baker Susan Reid:Tip #1: Your turkey doesn't need to be in the oven all dayMany of us are probably overcooking our turkeys, leading to dried-out meat and soggy skin. Bullock-Prado cooks her bird on high heat to ensure the skin gets extra crispy. She also seasons it well with a dry brine — an overcooked, under-salted turkey is an all-too-common Thanksgiving crime.Rather than following the cooking time on the Butterball wrapper, use a meat thermometer to know when your turkey's done. Poke your bird in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. Once it's out of the oven, let it sit for a while so it can finish cooking and soak in all those good juices.Tip #2: Make your pumpkin pie aheadBullock-Prado and Reid agree: Making your pumpkin pie filling early will make the flavors really pop. You can also make your pie…

In this episode, we connect with fellow GLOW ladies Gretchen, Stacia, and Devon to share their experience bikepacking along The Aquarius Trail Huts System this summer!  Also described as “The Greatest Bicycle Adventure in the American West”. Located out in Utah, the route goes from the peak of Brian Head, through Panguitch, Hatch and Bryce, down to the beautiful town of Escalante. This incredible group covered over 18K feet of climbing, 197 miles, in 6 days of riding!  In this episode, they share their planning method, packing tips, highs and a few lows of the trip.   To learn more and start dreaming of or planning for your trip, head on over to: https://aquariustrail.com If you want to read more day-by-day run down, we encourage you to check out Devan's blog to read more about the adventure and to see photos, head on over to: https://devanbike.wordpress.com then go to Blogs and see Aquarius Huts - Aug. ‘24Our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on December 17th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with Caitrin Maloney to talk about the development and updates regarding The Velomont Trail!  The Velomont Trail is a hut supported trail system that will stretch the length of the state of Vermont.  Once complete, it will be 485 miles of new and existing trails that will connect 23 VMBA MTB chapters across public and private land, linking 27 communities!  Caitrin has been involved from the beginning and continues to serve on the board.  To learn more, get involved and support this incredible effort, head on over to their website: https://velomonttrail.org/ Anytime that you are in Southern VT, you should also check out The TrailHouse.  Co-Owned and operated by Caitrin and her husband Hardy, The Trailhouse is located within the Slate Valley Trails network and features camping, women's MTB skills clinics & custom cycling tours!  Caitrin and Hardy are also co-owners of the local bike shop in Poultney, VT called Porcupine Bikes offering service, demos, rentals, and retail!Trailhouse:  https://www.trailhousevt.com  Porcupine Bike Shop: http://porcupinebikes.com Our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on November 19th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

Who are you when you are coaching?  How are you presenting yourself to your learner? How might your inner emotional state affect your coaching effectiveness?  Kelly Mallery coaches using the Toyota Improvement Kata and she joined me at the Edges of Lean to share some of her insights and what she has learned about the hidden side of coaching.     Kelly Mallery   Kelly Mallery serves as the Operational Excellence Manager for two Viant Medical sites while running her own coaching business, Kelly Mallery Coaching & Consulting LLC. She became part of Viant Medical in 2023, bringing her over 11 years of diverse manufacturing experience across industries such as solar, industrial consumer products, and aerospace. Throughout her career, Kelly has consistently focused on continuous improvement, and in the past five years, she has shifted her focus from practicing to coaching others. In 2020, she joined the Kata Girl Geeks, and by 2023, she founded Kata School Northeast, where she has established herself as a seasoned coach and 2nd coach. Kelly resides in the Upper Valley, situated between Vermont and New Hampshire, with her family. KEY TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST:   00:01:06 Kelly's background and role in coaching 00:02:56 Integrating coaching practices into business operations 00:08:38 Developing self-awareness as a coach 00:11:08 Giving specific feedback to coaches 00:14:51 Bringing attention to a coach's emotional state 00:18:41 The impact of self-awareness on organizational culture 00:22:42 Creating trust and healthy conflict through self-awareness 00:28:22 Treating people as vehicles vs. human beings 00:29:27 Kelly's plans and coaching business 00:31:09 Advice for young professionals on self-awareness KEY TAKEAWAYS: Integrating coaching practices into business operations enhances organizational performance and effectiveness. Self-awareness is essential for coaches, allowing them to recognize their biases and emotional states, which can significantly influence the learner's experience. Developing emotional intelligence within organizations fosters trust and encourages healthy conflict, improving team dynamics and performance. Evolving from viewing individuals as mere tools for change to recognizing their humanity enriches the coaching approach. Integrating scientific thinking with emotional intelligence creates a holistic coaching practice that addresses both cognitive and emotional aspects of learning. Fostering self-awareness throughout an organization can lead to a more collaborative environment and enhance overall performance. Trust and healthy conflict are vital components of effective teamwork, and self-awareness is the key to cultivating these elements. Continuous personal and professional growth is crucial for coaches, emphasizing the need for ongoing development in self-awareness and coaching skills.   Memorable Quotes From Kelly Mallery.   "Trust and healthy conflict are vital components of effective teamwork, and self-awareness plays a key role in cultivating these elements." CONNECT WITH Kelly Mallery.   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mallery-123b0628/    

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you the things we often think we absolutely must have, but in reality, you don't actually need. It's so easy to get wrapped up in the latest and greatest gidgets and gadgets and then we think we need them, we MUST have them, but we are here to admit we probably don't and remind you that neither do you. Our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on October 15th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

Concerns that artificial intelligence use in politics could undermine public trust in government. Plus, the EPA says Vermont needs to change how it regulates farm water quality, an investigation begins into a plane crash in Ferrisburgh that killed four Connecticut residents, Rutland City officials court New England housing developers, a proposed development in the Upper Valley is facing some local opposition, dog trackers are available for hunters who have wounded an animal but can't follow the blood trail to recover it, and applications are open for hunting coyotes with dogs.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding as we age!  We were fortunate to have a really inspirational panel of guests join us to share their secret sauce that keeps them on the trails decade after decade. These ladies are the real Queens of our sport!  Julie T. “Tumble Down Tilden” age 79Jill C. age 70Lisa T. age 68Kim W. age 64These ladies have been riding since the 90s and share with other us how to enjoy the ride as we age. We hope you enjoy this conversation, and I think we can all agree that MTBing keeps you young! If you are wondering if you are too old to start mountain biking- we think you can't be too old to NOT start mountain biking. Get out there!  Our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on September 17th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

Tune into a weekly gardening brief for the Upper Valley, hosted by KTNA’s Jenny Willoughby. It’s the what, when, where, and how-to garden guide for any hopeful gardener. 

Emma Hunsinger is a graduate of the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction.

Sen. Welch calls for long-term overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as many Vermonters continue to report frustration with FEMA's lack of assistance following the most recent floods. Plus, Vermont filmmakers are showing a new documentary to raise funds for Plainfield flood victims, a new report identifies the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont, a New England entomologist urges homeowners to populate their lawns with more native plants, state forestry officials say a disease affecting beech trees has been found in four Vermont counties, and the former head of an Upper Valley nonprofit is sentenced to a two-year prison term for embezzlement.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding in the heat and humidity. We share our tricks to prepare, endure, recover, and even share some awesome benefits from riding in the heat!Our shout out goes to Killington Bike Park Divas of Dirt Group Rides.  Dirt Divas bring the female mountain bike community together of all ability levels to share their passion for the sport and meet likeminded members of the bike community during bi-weekly Friday night group rides that take place from 3:00-5:00 p.m.  2024 GROUP RIDE DATES:   July  26, 2024 August 9 & 23, 2024 September 13, 2024Participation is free with your own bike and a valid bike park ticket or pass. Discounted tickets and rentals are available for $45 each on these evenings ONLY and valid only during the time of the session. Pre-registration is required:https://www.killington.com/plan-your-trip/summer-activities/bike-park/divas-group-ridesOur episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on August 20th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Jess Hana aka Jess The Maker is a MTB Influencer on Instagram and she is hilarious!!! Jess has over 93K followers and we know why, not only is her content is so creative and relatable, Jess is just such a wonderful person.  We get to learn about her story getting into this niche field and what she has in store next!  Other fun facts about Jess, she loves street tacos + margaritas, is a Level 2 PMBIA Certified Air MTB Instructor and is currently trying to get better at bunnyhops!If you're living under a rock and don't already follow Jess you can find her hereIG: @jessthemakerYouTube: @jessthemakerWebsite: https://dirtscouts.coOur shout out goes to Dirt Scouts!  Created by Jess and her partner Tony, Dirt Scouts is a ragtag group of berm bandits with the mission to create connection and promote inclusivity in the MTB community.With a passion for pedaling and focus on fun, Dirt Scouts is for everyone, whether you're just getting into the sport or are a seasoned pro. It's not just about the miles we pack on but the smiles we pack in along the way. Our content + merch focuses around fun, relatable experiences we all share as mountain bikers.Go support Jess and get your merch from Dirt Scouts today and subscribe to their content!As a reminder, our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on July 16th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Devan interview Liz Koch, DPT and founder of The Ride Life a program for women to build strength and confidence on and off the bike.  Liz is also a Level I PIMBIA Coach and her Facebook community has over 38K women.  Liz took her own physical challenges she experienced herself and created a strength and training program in 2018.       Learn more about Liz's Mountain Bike Strength and Training Programs for Women:IG: @the.ride.life.mtb.ladiesWebsite: https://www.theridelife.comOur shout out goes to The Prouty, northern New England's largest family-friendly fundraising event combining cycling, walking, rowing, golf and more to raise funds and awareness for life-saving research and critical patient and family support services at Dartmouth Cancer Center.  This year for the first time ever, we have a Mountain Bike route at The Prouty on Saturday, July 13. Enjoy 18 miles of fun climbs and thrilling downhills at Oak Hill. Our Mountain Bike will start and finish at Richmond Middle School and our route is designed for intermediate riders. This event will be capped at 200 bikers with a staggered start as we pilot this new event.https://getinvolved.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/site/TR/FriendsConditional/General-FNCCC?fr_id=2050&pg=entryAs a reminder, our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on June 18th. Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

A New Hampshire author creates a one-woman stage show to temper the grief of losing a parent to dementia. Plus, Vermont House and Senate leaders try to hash out details of a property tax bill to pay for school budgets despite facing a potential veto, a protest at the Statehouse calls for lower taxes and fewer hunting restrictions, advocates say they'll rally again next legislative session for a bill banning flavored tobacco and vaping products, lawmakers approve legislation revamping how the state responds to natural disasters, and an Upper Valley newspaper moves to nonprofit status to increase donations and keep publishing.

JAG Productions, a Black theater company based in the Upper Valley, shares work that reflects and deconstructs racial, gender, sexuality and class hierarchies. After months of fundraising and planning, the company a new artist showcase called JAG Underground.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with UVMBA Board Member, Taylor Hardin about trail building and maintenance.  Taylor shares his story about how his dream for the trail “Warrior Princess” aka “Taylor Swift” trail segment on Strava in Boston Lot/Landmark Trails, a trail Taylor designed, built and maintains came about and lessons he learned along the way. Our shout out goes to Gene Hamilton's BetterRide's Women's MTB Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching which offers a SUPPORTIVE, NONJUDGEMENTAL atmosphere, plus a focus on the mental side of mountain biking, especially as it comes to dealing with fear.  Our own Janet just got back from attending this session in Moab and she can't stop raving about how awesome it was!To find out more about her rides, head on over to https://betterride.netAs a reminder, our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on May 21st.  Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

The 23-year-old folk artist grew up in Norwich and you can hear the Upper Valley's influence in his music. His debut EP "More Than One Way Home" was released in March.

Host Mary Williams Engisch spoke to Valley News reporter Patrick Adrian about the proposal, which would shift mail sorting from White River Junction to Hartford, Connecticut.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about the changing seasons and what we do as winter is winding down and we are getting ready to get back to trail riding!  It is right around the corner my friends and we can't wait!  We talk about everything from our bikes, our gear and our mindset.  Our shout out goes to Deb's Delightful Ladies Rides in Hurricane, UT.  Deb leads an awesome no drop ride for beginner and intermediate riders. What resonated with us in the description is to plan on regrouping and taking photos often… sound familiar?  Love it.To find out more about her rides, head on over to www.redrockbicycles.com As a reminder, our episodes will now be live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on April 16th.  Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

A smattering of Vermont and New Hampshire towns on either side of the Connecticut River are known collectively as the “Upper Valley.” We set out to learn more about the origin of that phrase, and what makes the Upper Valley a geographic and cultural outlier.Our mission comes from question-asker David Watts, of Norwich:“What is the Upper Valley? And how did it get its name?”Find the web version of this episode here. This episode was reported and produced by Josh Crane. Editing and additional production from Burgess Brown and Sabine Poux. Angela Evancie is our Executive Producer. Theme music is by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Sophie Stephens, Mark Davis, Bill Kane, Pat Boerum, John Lowe, Richard Hastings and Kat Blanchard.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it:Ask a question about VermontVote on the question you want us to tackle nextSign up for the BLS newsletterSay hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevtDrop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.orgCall our BLS hotline: 802-552-4880Make a gift to support people-powered journalismLeave us a rating/review in your favorite podcast appTell your friends about the show!Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special local guest, Kelly Mitchell AKA Kelly The Rippa on to talk all about suspension - taking us through what it does, what to consider when buying a bike and how to tune it to YOU and making adjustments based on where you are riding.  A little background on Kelly - she has been shredding bikes for 30 years, raced enduro Professionally for 4 years with 2 wins and 15 podiums, in college was the team captain of D1 Field Hockey team and NCAA Final Four participant, and 2x National Team trials attendee.  Kelly went on to be part of the Olympic Development Program and to coach D1 at Dartmouth College.  Kelly has been a MTB Coach since ‘12 certified by USA Cycle and PMBIA.  Kelly also is known to break a lot of bikes, it is really quite impressive. Kelly is a self proclaimed bike nerd and really understands all the mechanicals.  We are so lucky to have her in our community.  Our shout out goes to Kelly The Rippa and her excellent coaching platform.  Kelly enjoys working with all abilities and focuses on facilitating growth with safety and fun in mind. Kelly wants to work with individuals who are apprehensive about joining a group ride or signing up for an event because they think they are “not good enough.” Kelly shares that she learned a long time ago that being a successful athlete takes a lot more than strength and stamina. It takes a belief in yourself and your preparation to reach your goals whatever they may be.  Kelly offers Bike & Equipment Choice Consultation (setting your sag and adjusting your suspension to YOU), 1:1 and group Lessons, clinics, and guided rides.  IG: @kelly_thee_rippa_mtbWebsite - https://www.rippamtbcoach.comAs a reminder, our episodes will now be live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on March 19th.  Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

This week, we're bringing in one of our favorite experts to talk all things recovery, strength training, injury prevention, and injury rehabilitation. Neil MacKenzie is a PT, DPT, and OCS based at Cioffredi & Associates Physical Therapy here in the Upper Valley. Neil has been an Endurance Drive athlete for two years (and is a 2x Ironman finisher!), so he understands the unique needs and perspective of endurance athletes in his practice. We also recap some fun coaching and training insights on motivation, intentions, weight and performance, programmed Garmin workouts, and endurance training as a form of counter-culture. This is a can't-miss episode! View extended show notes for this episode here.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss our thoughts on what holds us back from progressing, why that may happen and share some ideas to try to mitigate.  We also introduce a new segment, we covered our bikes, parts and pieces thoroughly and are now going to share with you a High, a Low and something we Learned from our experiences on the trail.  As a reminder, our episodes will now be live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on February 16th. Our shout outs go to Kyle & April Ride MTB YouTube Channel.  Kyle and April want to help people embrace the sport and feel welcome, with a goal of making your riding experience a little more fun!  Kyle is a professional mountain biker and April is newer into the sport making their teaching content approachable.  April shows real frustration as she is working on skills progression and shares what works for her.  We love their content, be sure they check them out!YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KyleAprilRideMTBWebsite - https://www.ridemtb.com  Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

Over the weekend, a bomb threat derailed a Drag Story Hour in White River Junction. Drag performers Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer tell us about the experience, and how they're looking ahead.

Lawmakers return to Montpelier to face a host of big issues in the new legislative session. Plus, Vermont's troubling numbers on homelessness, a shelter for the unhoused will open soon in the Upper Valley, concerns about oversupply for Vermont's cannabis growers, an open enrollment deadline approaches for Vermont's health insurance marketplace, and a Brattleboro farm says goodbye to a beloved gentle giant.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a look back at 2023 and ALL the things we have done with GLOW throughout the year and share our favorite moments.  We look back at the goals we set for ourselves in 2023 and share our goals for 2024 in the new year ahead.  Our shout outs go to a weekend with back-to-back days of fat bike festivals in February.  The Winter Woolly at Highland Mountain Bike Park on Saturday, 2/3.  Highland is a lift service downhill bike park and they will shake the snow off the lift for one day only of groomed DH riding, a DH fat bike race, guided rides, and more. It's about to be your favorite day of the winter!  You can get their tickets on their website, they will sell out fast and their rentals will go even faster.  Reserve your spot now!https://highlandmountain.com/winterwoolly/IG: @highland_mtnFreezetivus at Franklin Falls Network on Sunday, 2/4.  Freezetivus is less 'Full Send' and more 'Full Flow' with some of the best groomed singletrack fat biking trails in New Hampshire.  Once again, Central NH NEMBA will be hosting feats of strength and the Freezetivus pole, along with fat biking, food, vendors, and fun for all. Bring your fat bike, bring your friends, dress warm, and fall in for a Franklin Falls Fat biking frolic. Reserve your ticket! https://bit.ly/freezetivusIG: @cnhnemba Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a listeners' suggestion for an episode topic and talk about all the things to think about and do when you are prepping your bike for winter storage.  We share pitfalls that we have experienced and what we have learned.  Our bikes parts and pieces we have broken down most of our parts, but with winter storage we talk about many of those parts.  Our shout outs go to Überwintern - a day of fatbiking, feasting, and hearty brews around warm fires on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.  Presented by Zero Gravity and hosted by Ranch Camp, The Backyard and Mountain Bike Vermont in Stowe, VT.  Now in its 12th year, Uberwintern will be staged out of Ranch Camp and situated on the Cady Hill trailhead. A new remote aid station, a.k.a party central, is in the works for attendees to enjoy some light fare and brews. Registration, ride departure and lunch will be all take place at Ranch Camp, aka Uberwintern HQ. Tickets will sell out and you can find them on eventbrite.MTBVT: https://mtbvt.comIG: @mtbvermont Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

Today - We're focusing on a groundbreaking initiative by Upper Valley Cares Behavioral Health. And later - We're saying goodbye to a long-standing member of The Wenatchee World news staff and welcoming a new face into the fold. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have 3 special GLOW guests with us to talk about their experience and knowledge around adaptive riding.  Our dear friend Skye Kerr, an adaptive rider and T4 paraplegic, Kim Bean is on the Board of Directors at Green Mountain Adaptive and a VMBA ambassador, and Mary Bouchard, a Vermont Adaptive super volunteer for over 20 years.  Skye shares her personal story of her accident and Kim shares her perspective from witnessing the accident and supporting Skye not just that day but getting involved and working together to navigate all the complexities that follow both health wise and in the pursuit of getting back in the saddle.  We talk broader scope as well in the adaptive industry - trail access, equipment access, changes over the years, what's to come in the future and how to get involved!  For our bikes parts and pieces segment as promised from last episode, we talk more about the brakes, this episode we focus on the rotors and pads.Our shout outs go to these incredible adaptive organizations doing incredible work making access and advocacy for our community a reality, we are so very fortunate to have these folks doing such important and meaningful work and paving the way for a better and improved future.Green Mountain Adaptive Sports:https://greenmtnadaptive.orgIG: @greenmtnadaptivesportsVermont Adaptive Ski & Sports:https://www.vermontadaptive.orgIG: @vermontadaptiveKelly Brush Fundhttps://kellybrushfoundation.orgIG: kellybrushfdnHigh Fives Foundation:https://highfivesfoundation.orgIG: hi5sfoundation Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things braking, including for our bikes parts and pieces segment we talk about the brakes, levers and biggest differences when dialing things in for your style of riding.Our shout out goes to the Hunters we share our trails and forests with and our reminder to “Know Before You Go” head on over to your state's Fish and Game site to know the dates.  Check your local trail systems, some close.  Wear orange, consider going after dark, and most importantly be respectful when you see hunters while out on your adventure.https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasonshttps://www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/dates-and-seasons Check out our website: GLOW MTBFollow us on Instagram: @glow_mtbJoin our Facebook Group: GLOW MTBSend us an Email: mtbglow@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels are here to share stories, tips and tricks all about mountain biking and keeping you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. Kickstands Up!

Unpacking the closure of a Burlington medical respite program. Plus, a new-old fund for flood victims, a case management program for households still facing flood damage, high-speed internet in the Upper Valley, and a new long-term care center in Bennington for people with complex needs.