ROCHESTER, Vt., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports has purchased more than 125 acres of land in Rochester and conserved the property with the Vermont Land Trust (VLT). The land will become Vermont Adaptive's first owned outdoor education and retreat center, officials announced this week.
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