Recent comments in /f/vermont

KITTYONFYRE t1_jdxj1be wrote

This looks like an awesome ride. Any idea what the elevation change is over the whole thing? I did a century last summer and it absolutely kicked my ass, tbf I had a 20mph headwind the entire damn time haha but I'd love to give another shot at one.

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KestrelVT t1_jdxii4c wrote

Almost all trails are closed in Vermont from when the snow melts until Memorial Day weekend (to let the ground dry out and not destroy the trails during mud season). While the upper elevations may still have snow the trailheads will almost certainly be snow free so no-go. The toll road can still be hiked.

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nixxon t1_jdxe2n1 wrote

Not a historian, but I think the whole issue is very complicated. Eugenics was, at the time, mainstream and fairly widely accepted as a great idea. I'm sure well meaning people right now (myself included) are promoting ideas that will seem off-putting in the future. No need to honor these men, of course, but I think it is important to take the historical context into account when personally judging. There but for the grace of god go I, kind of thing.

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joeydokes t1_jdxc7nb wrote

Reply to comment by Log_Myri33 in Any advice? by Log_Myri33

montreal (spec. jazz fest), quebec city if inclined for a longer drive.

Enjoy the great outdoors! Take up hunting, fishing, camping; get a small boat + trailer, snow machine

Burlington's novelty wears off fast. Most folk living there rarely venture into the greens and most folk living rural rarely venture into BVT, save for trips to hospital or airport; despite being less than 1 hour away. We are all creatures in need of motivation to get un-horizontal :)

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samascara t1_jdx8240 wrote

Reply to comment by Log_Myri33 in Any advice? by Log_Myri33

I honestly don't know that area that well, so it really depends how much they're impacted by mud season and if you're living on a paved road. if you are on a paved road in a town then honestly any car will do just fine. I had a front wheel drive Honda Civic and overall got through fine. most people like their Subarus

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