The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

It shouldnt have to be a hike to go hiking

It shouldn’t have to be a hike to go hiking

Simon Stanwood, Opinion columnist October 3, 2023

Editor's note: this story was updated to reflect a correction surrounding undergraduate enrollment.  Living in the city of Burlington, it can be incredibly frustrating looking at the range of mountains...

Must be this rich to ride: The monetization of the outdoors

Must be this rich to ride: The monetization of the outdoors

Spencer Hurlburt, Opinion Columnist November 14, 2022

Peace and solitude are why so many people go into the wilderness, but these days, you’ll often find rich people looking to show off their new skis and Black Diamond jackets.  Outdoor activities have...

UVM Outdoor Programs hosted Mountainfilm on Tour in the Grand Maple Ballroom Nov. 4. The event helped promote many of UVM’s outdoor-oriented clubs and spread awareness about the environment.

Documentary film festival urges students to get outside

Kailey Shea, Culture Staff Writer November 11, 2022

Film transported examples of resilient human spirit to the Davis Center to show student snowboarders, change-makers and interested community members that the outdoors belong to everyone.  UVM Outing...

 People of Color Outdoors’ leaders, senior Julia Bolton, senior Benny Berkenkotter and first-year Amenya Jean, pose behind a tree on Jan. 28.

Student-run club breaks down financial barriers to outdoor recreation for BIPOC

Meryl Callaway, Features Staff Writer February 3, 2022

People of Color Outdoors aims to eliminate financial barriers in the outdoor sports industry and create an inclusive environment for people of color.  The student-run organization coordinates outdoor...

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