The Octagon

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 in the Mt. Mansfield Base Lodge. He is currently a leading Historian for lots of unique Vermont history- including the 10th Mountain Division, Stowe Skiing and plane crashes across Vermont. Once the snow flies Brian will be kicking off his 52nd year as a member of the Stowe Ski Patrol. Join us for a nostalgic journey into the legendary history of Stowe Mountain Resort. 

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 a private practice located in Stowe for almost 18 years. He is also the Co-Founder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont and is considered a pioneer in the emerging field of Psychedelic Therapy. Rick has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals struggling with a variety of mental health and addiction disorders. Join us for an enriching conversation with Rick about Psychedelic Therapy and how it is changing the landscape of mental health treatment. 

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 what the future looks like for the industry as a whole. Jed’s service as a politician on the state level provides a unique perspective examining the issues that impact the Stowe community.

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 world class trail network. Rick now runs 4 Points VT - a local bike, craft beer and sightseeing tour company. 

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 Stowe.

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 the top of a morning skin. As a breast cancer survivor she lives with gratitude and mindfulness and is in the midst of "MIchys Mansfield Million" with the goal of climbing 1 million human powered feet in a calendar year.

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 experience in emergency response have made him a go-to resource for safety in outdoor activities. Neil is also an advocate for responsible recreation and a cherished member of the Stowe community.