Darn Tough Vermont is an American manufacturer of premium, all-weather outdoor socks with headquarters in Northfield, Vermont. The company offers both Specialty and Tactical product lines. Darn Tough Vermont’s Specialty line offers footwear in six active wear categories including Ski/Ride, Hike/Trek, Run/Bike, Lifestyle, Hunt and Kid’s styles – all of which carry the industry’s only unconditional lifetime guarantee. Darn Tough’s product is distinguished from industry competitors by 100 percent USA manufacturing; small-needle knitting which results in more stitches per inch and exceptional durability and cushioning; True-Seamless™ technology; and an exclusive blend of either Coolmax® or ultra-fine merino wool for comfort, fit, durability and moisture management. Founded by Ric Cabot in 2004, a third-generation sock maker, Darn Tough Vermont operates out of Cabot Hosiery Mills. For more information about Darn Tough Vermont socks, please visit: www.darntough.com.
Incorporated as a Vermont non-profit corporation [501(c)(3)] in February of 1971, Special Olympics Vermont is part of a global movement that fosters the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Vermont athletes practice and compete in 12 sports including soccer, bowling, bocce, alpine skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, golf, cross-country skiing, basketball, swimming, softball and track and field through the year. Through successful experiences in sports, Special Olympics Vermont athletes gain confidence and build positive self-images, which follow them into their homes, classrooms, jobs and communities.