This Mountain Makes Us: Episode 4 Yestermorrow x Sugarbush: new snow stakes. If you've scoped out the webcams this season, perhaps you've noticed the new design. Sugarbush Mountain Resort Inc. is excited to share that Yestermorrow Design/Build School has partnered with Sugarbush Resort to design and build brand-new snow stakes for its webcams, blending mountain function with thoughtful, local design. In Episode 4 of This Mountain Makes Us, Sugarbush Mountain Resort Inc. sit down with Britton Rogers, Executive Director of Yestermorrow, to dig into the creative process behind these new additions to the slopes. If you're not already familiar with Yestermorrow, they've been a cornerstone of the Mad River Valley since 1980. What began in John Connell's garage in Warren Village has grown into a vibrant campus along Route 100, where students of all experience levels gather year-round to learn by doing. Their philosophy is simple and powerful: "We believe that architects should know how to build, and builders should know how to design. By uniting these concepts into a continuous feedback loop, we create better buildings and well-rounded tradespeople." That hands on, integrated approach made them the perfect partner for this project. This fall, Yestermorrow students took on the challenge of reimagining Sugarbush's snow stakes from the ground up. The process wasn't just about building something that looks good on camera. It was about solving a real mountain problem with creativity and intention. What the students did: * Presented design concepts directly to Sugarbush leadership * Traveled to the existing mid-mountain stake to measure, observe, and visualize their ideas in real conditions * Considered visibility against a snowy, forested backdrop * Evaluated the best way to do the numbered stake for measuring snowfall * Engineered durability for extreme summit weather and relentless winter exposure Every detail mattered. The clarity of the measurement markings. The strength of the materials. The way the structure would hold up through storms. Snow stakes may seem simple, a reference point in the powder, but they're part of the daily ritual for skiers and riders to check conditions before heading out. They're part of the anticipation. The morning refresh. The "how much did we get?" Now, they're also a reflection of local collaboration. These new stakes aren't just functional tools - they're a celebration of craft, community, and connection to place. Designed by students learning their trade. Built with intention. Planted firmly on the mountain Sugarbush Mountain Resort Inc. all share. Catch all the behind the scenes details in Episode 4 of This Mountain Makes Us. Because sometimes, even the smallest upgrades tell a bigger story.

Spreading joy and turkey dinners across Vermont this Thanksgiving season. For the second year in a row, Sugarbush is partnering with National Life Group to donate Thanksgiving meals across Vermont. Put together by its Food and Beverage teams, employees were able to sign up and volunteer to help in packaging meals. Meals included Thanksgiving classics like roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green beans, of course topped off with some gravy. This year Sugarbush Mountain Resort Inc. upped the ante and were able to package 1,600 meals to donate alongside National Life Group! Their organization is in their 5th year of donating Thanksgiving meals to central Vermont neighbors. With long-standing partner, Sodexo, they typically provide 500 meals each year to donate. Sugarbush Mountain Resort Inc. is proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause and to help them reach a record number of 2,100 meals! Community efforts. Undertakings like this are not possible without the help of the community. The many volunteers and community members who helped to coordinate, package meals, deliver, and more, are who make these projects a reality. New this year, the meals will be distributed via key organizations including Elevate Youth Services, Good Samaritan Haven, Montpelier Senior Activity Center, North Barre Manor, Just Basics and the local Salvation Army. And thanks to all of those, hunger this Thanksgiving, will not be a concern for fellow Vermonters in need. Sugarbush's philanthropic initiatives. Through Sugarbush's Be Better Here Fund, the resort focuses on providing financial and charitable support to key nonprofit partner organizations, schools, and other fundraising events. Within the Be Better Here Report, Sugarbush Mountain Resort Inc. highlight not only its philanthropic initiatives, but also its journey with the goal to sustain the planet and support its employees and guests alike.