The Octagon

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 trails in partnership with the town of Stowe and landowners. The Club thrived under Ricks leadership and the vast trail network delights local’s and brings visitors from around the world to experience our...

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 team on an athletics scholarship and began teaching there and he is now the Topnotch Director of Tennis - one of the leading tennis academies in North America. Hear his journey from Zimbabwe to Stow...

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 the years. Teaching and coaching in the outdoor environment blends together her two greatest passions. Michy is an avid skier, biker, and hiker and you can see her catching every sunrise possible at th...

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 Vermont’s wilderness safety efforts, Neil has dedicated much of his career to ensuring the well-being of those who enjoy the state’s rugged landscapes. His extensive knowledge of the Green Mountains and...