Cold Comforts: Cozy Sips and Snacks at Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar

After a day spent skiing Vermont's wind-whipped mountains or strolling the snowy streets of Burlington, there's only one thing left to do: Head inside and thaw the frost from your cheeks, preferably over a bite to eat.

Eternal Winter: How Vermont Photographer "Snowflake" Bentley Got His Nickname

Vermont is, of course, known for its snow. The white, fluffy stuff is beloved by skiers and landscape painters alike, each year turning the Green Mountain State into a winter wonderland. While we tend to think of snow in its accumulated form, one Vermonter made his name by getting very, very close to the singular crystals: Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley of Jericho, a 19th-century farmer-turned-photographer credited with the discovery that no two snowflakes are alike.

Sleigh Day: Snowfall Brings Sleigh Rides at Shelburne Farms

When snow first flies in Vermont, many locals head for the hills — to ski or snowboard, that is. Pat Palmer is interested in a different kind of riding.

In Season, Winter 2018-19

As four-time Olympian Larry Damon famously said, Stowe's annual Race to the Cabin is "a pretty easy race; there's only one hill." Yes, but that hill entails a 1,000-foot elevation gain in just five kilometers. Racers tackle the uphill course, climbing deep into the woods to the finish line at Trapp Family Lodge's Slayton Pasture Cabin, where hot soup, sandwiches and a toasty fire await. The record race time? Seventeen minutes. For visitors who'd like to take things slower, the cabin is open daily in winter, and the lodge's 2,500 acres include 37 miles of groomed trails and 62 miles of backcountry trails for cross-country skiers of all levels.

Art at the Airport, Winter 2018-19

Burlington City Arts curates exhibits in three areas of the airport: the Skyway, the area above the escalator and the walls facing security for Gates 1 through 8. Whether you've arrived early for a flight or are waiting to pick up passengers, do take the time to look around!

Follow the Locals: Vermonter Steve Conant's Tips on Visiting Burlington

If winter's dark days get you down, Steve Conant can shed some light. The founder of Conant Metal & Light doesn't just craft original lighting and decorative metalwork out of his Pine Street studio and showroom — he's one of the city's brightest lights himself in terms of creativity, community and character.

Feds Drop Burlington College Probe, According to Sanders Aide

Obituary: Susan Remington 1944-2018