Burke Area News

Kingdom Trails Names Georgia Gould as Executive Director

from Kingdom Trails - The Kingdom Trails Association Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Georgia Gould has been unanimously appointed as Executive Director of Kingdom Trails Association. Georgia came to East Burke in 2018 and never left - as a resident, a...

Burke-Smuggs Partnership Acquires 2 more Ski Resorts

EAST BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) - Bear Den Partners, the ownership group that recently took the helm of Burke and Smugglers’ Notch resorts, has officially acquired two more Northeast ski areas. The group is picking up Berkshire East Mountain Resort in western Massachusetts...

East Burke Rentals Named Burke Chamber Business of the Year

The Burke Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize East Burke Rentals as the 2025 Business of the Year! The award is given to a Burke Chamber member based on nominations from fellow chamber members. The award is meant to celebrate a business that demonstrates...

Christmas Tree Contest Winners!

Burke, VT – It was a full day of holiday fun in Burke, VT on Sunday, December 14th. Santa kicked things off in the morning, arriving via wagon ride to the Community Building in West Burke with families waiting to greet him. While they waited to tell Santa their...

Joe Allard Named 2025 Burke Citizen of the Year

East Burke Village was hopping on Saturday, September 27th. Locals and visitors gathered to celebrate the 36th Annual Burke Fall Festival and enjoy a full day of activities including a parade, craft fair, barbeque, music, pony rides and more. The festival is hosted...

Burke Mountain Sold to Bear Den Partners!

After a decade in receivership, Burke Mountain has officially been sold to local group, Bear Den Partners! The government's watch has ended…Today is a new era for Burke Mountain! A message from Jon Schaefer, CEO, Bear Den Partners May 5, 2025 Employees, pass holders,...