You Go Girl: A multi-sport Vermont getaway, powered by cheese

You Go Girl offers a multi-sport Vermont getaway powered by cheese, centered in Manchester as a base for outdoor adventure. The writers stay at the Kimpton Taconic on Manchester's Main Street, with rates starting around $199 and amenities including a firepit, complimentary bicycles and a rustic vibe. For hands-on experiences, Orvis Fly-Fishing School provides lessons led by Forrest Hamer, with a two-person fly-casting session priced at $95 per hour. The itinerary features a fly-fishing lesson at Orvis, a hike at the Equinox Preservation Trust, shopping in Manchester Village and a six-mile Battenkill kayak trip, all underscored by Vermont's cheese-focused cuisine. The weekend blends lodging, sport and regional flavors for a Cheese-powered Vermont escape.