Muscles are the Motors of Change, Quinn Keating

Our mudroom hasn’t made the transition from summer to winter yet. Mountain bikes sit in the place of stacked firewood. The garden hose is still coiled. It won’t be long to be sure, and while October snow in Vermont is common, it never seems lose its ability to spark the imagination. Summer’s come and mostly gone. Sure, another ride or two isn’t out of the question and there’s never a bad time to take a hike, but the prospect of skiing is unparalleled.

Jonesville, Vermont, 8:00 a.m.…