The Octagon
Welcome to "The Octagon" - the podcast that dives into the vibrant lives of Stowe Vermont's most adventurous residents. Join us as we explore the passions, pursuits, and personalities that make this mountain town unique.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#15: Jeff Clarke: Seven Years of Edelweiss and Former US Cross Country Ski Team Director of Development
To ring in our 15th episode at The Octagon Podcast we sat down with Co-Owner of Edelweiss Mountain Deli Jeff Clarke. Jeff provides us with an in depth look at what it takes to run a small business in…
#14: Andre Blais: Ten Years Creating the Stowe Snow Report and Weather Guru
Have you ever wondered what really goes into the daily Stowe Snow Report that we enjoy everyday from the comfort of our homes on our iPhone? Well wait no more as this week we have the Godfather of th…
#13: Jan Reynolds: World Record Setting Climber, Skier, Olympic Athlete and Humanitarian
Join us on a thrilling and fascinating interview with longtime Stowe resident Jan Reynolds. Jan is a world record setting climber and skier, Olympic athlete, award winning author and photographer kno…
2024 Year in Review, Octagon Behind the Scenes
With 2024 coming to a close we created a year in review and Octagon “Behind the Scenes” episode.
We explore the highlights from the past three months in Stowe, including epic weather, a killer start …
#11: Brian Lindner: The Hidden Stories Behind Stowe's Iconic Ski Trails
Dive into the rich history of Stowe, Vermont, as we uncover the fascinating stories behind the names of its iconic ski trails. From legendary race horses and fearless mountaineers to colorful local c…
#10: Noah Dines: The 2024 Pursuit of Climbing Over 3 Million Vertical Feet on Skis
Join us for an exhilarating interview with the king of uphill skiing Noah Dines. We explore the highs and lows of chasing over 3 million vertical feet in a calendar year across the globe. If you have…
#9: Mila Lonetto: Insights on Planning and Shaping Stowe's Future
In this episode, we sit down with Mila Lonetto, a dedicated member of Stowe’s Planning Commission, to uncover how town government operates and the key issues shaping our community’s future. From zoni…
#8: Rusty DeWees: Conversation with Stowe's iconic Actor "The Logger"
Join us for a down-to-earth conversation with Rusty DeWees, Stowe's most beloved actor and storyteller. Best known for his iconic portrayal of "The Logger" in his one-man show, Rusty has become a Ver…
#7: Brian Lindner: Stowe Historian and 51 years on Stowe Ski Patrol
Brian Lindner has a long history in and around Stowe. His family has deep roots into the early days of skiing on Mt Mansfield and served in the 10th Mountain Division. In fact, Brian grew up living i…
#6: Dr. Rick Barnett: Psychedelic Therapy Pioneer and Local Psychologist
Dr. Rick Barnett is a Licensed Psychologist Doctorate, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and also holds a masters degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. Rick has been operating BPS Health which is …
# 5: Jed and Karl Lipsky: Family Loggers and State Representative
We had the pleasure of interviewing State Representative for the Lamoille-1 District Jed Lipsky alongside his son Karl. We explore the challenges and rewards of running a family logging business and…
#4: Rick Sokoloff: Stowe Mountain Bike Club Co-Founder and 4 Points VT Owner
Rick, a longtime Stowe local, is a legend in the local Mountain Bike community having co-founded the original Stowe Mountain Bike Club spearheading the early development of mountain bike specific tra…
#3: Simba Happy: From Zimbabwe to Topnotch Tennis Director
Simba’s tennis career began as one of the top junior tennis players in his native Zimbabwe, representing his country in international tennis tournaments. He joined the Florida A&M University tennis t…
#2: Micheline "Michy" Lemay
Michy currently serves as the Junior Alpine Program Director at Mount Mansfield Academy and the co-owner and operator of Rugged Adventures. She has coached and inspired thousands of Stowe youth over …
#1: Neil Van Dyke: Mountain Rescue
Neil Van Dyke, a longtime resident of Stowe, Vermont, is a highly respected figure in the outdoor recreation community, known for his deep expertise in search and rescue operations. As a leader in Ve…