Vermont #2 -- Tracks From Abroad Ep.76

We head back to Vermont this week on Tracks From Abroad--the home state of TFA's founder, Jesse McDougall. On the cover of this week's show you'll see a timeless Vermont treat, the maple creemee! 

On this episode you'll hear reporting from David Goodman's radio show, the Vermont Conversation. David spoke with Vermonters in the aftermath of a devastating flood which hit central Vermont on July 9th, flooding 4000 homes and 800 businesses. Vermont is still recovering from this disaster with grace as hundreds of volunteers turn out to help their neighbors clean and rebuild their homes. 

We also learn about David Goodman's career in journalism, and a writing award he will soon win from the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum. David's 5th edition of his book, Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast, was updated and rereleased in recent years.  

Kal Traver of Rubblebucket and Kalbells is up next speaking to Jesse about discovering music in Vermont at a young age. Kal says she loves to return to Vermont for it's tranquility and community which encouraged her to set off on a career as a musician. 

And lastly TFA hears from Steve Rand, a high school English teacher working in Jesse's hometown who has two decades of experience running a study abroad program for Vermont students to travel to Rwanda. After Rwanda's genocide in 1994, Rand says this has been a life changing experience for him and the hundreds of students who have experienced the beautiful countryside and powerful stories of the Rwandans they've worked with. 

Listeners interested to learn more about Steve Rand's program can contact TFA at TracksFromAbroad@ciut.fm