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Skiing to the Cabin at Trapp Family Cross-Country Center

Quiet cross-country skiing in Stowe today

Posted 1/10/14

The Skimeister and I got on the snow today with a Nordic ski in Stowe. Work's been busy and after…

Cross-country skiing at Ole's nordic center

Blue skies and good tracks today at Ole's Cross Country Ski Center in Warren, Vermont

Posted 1/4/14

What a day to be out on the Nordic trails! The sun came out, the temperatures warmed up to “normal”…

January deals in Vermont for learning to ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski

Posted 1/3/14

Vermont has enjoyed some fresh snow over the last couple of days, so it's time to get EVERYONE out…

Skiing on Mt. Ellen at Sugarbush

Good snow at the top of Sugarbush's Mt. Ellen on a cold winter's day

Posted 1/1/14

Today was all about elevation.  The Skimeister and I made our way over to ski at Mt. Ellen at…

Brookside cross-country skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort

Cross-country ski tour at Stowe Mountain Resort Nordic center

Posted 12/28/13

I got a good workout today in a lovely setting. I enjoyed a cross-country ski at the Stowe Mountain…

Snowflakes and snowboarding at Smugglers' Notch

Skiing on Madonna Mountain at Smugglers' Notch today

Posted 12/27/13

The Skimeister and I got up early today to get some morning runs in at Smugglers' Notch. We skied…

Snowmaking at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort

Ski areas blasting the snowmaking after nasty weekend of weather

Posted 12/24/13

Vermont ski areas took a hit this past weekend with nasty weather that included warm temperatures…

Skiing at Sugarbush, Vermont

Warmer temps, wind and high-speed lifts at Sugarbush Resort today

Posted 12/19/13

As warmer temperatures moved into the region, so did the wind. We had a breezy, easy-going ski at…

Skiing Bolton Valley's Beech Seal trail

Snowflakes and packed powder turns at Bolton Valley today

Posted 12/18/13

I skied in the midst of fluffy, light snowflakes today at Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton, Vermont!…

Still snowing...

Posted 12/15/13

The National Weather Service reported 4 to 14 inches of snow around Vermont this morning, and it's…

A Nordic ski today as the snow clouds start to gather

Posted 12/14/13

I really needed to get out and exercise today, and with temperatures in the single digits, that…

Mount Snow, Vermont

More ski areas opening this weekend, and sounds like snow!

Posted 12/13/13

We should reach a total of 14 open ski resorts in Vermont this weekend. Bolton Valley and Middlebury…

Smugglers' Notch skiing

First lift rides and fast turns at Smugglers' Notch today

Posted 12/8/13

On the eve of some expected precipitation (we may end up with about six inches of snow in the…

Foggy on cross-country skiing trails at Trapp Family Lodge

My lunchtime cross-country ski: Good snow, lots of fog!

Posted 12/3/13

The temperatures got into the 30s today in Stowe and that made for soft snow and — apparently — lots…

Fluffy snow and lots of water to avoid on backcountry trails

Posted 11/29/13

Thanks to very recent cold temperatures, there are several inches of light, fluffy powder up high in…

Snowmaking at Sleepy Hollow cross-country center

Thanksgiving week starts with good snowmaking temps — wintry mix to follow

Posted 11/25/13

Snowmakers are earning their keep these recent cold days and nights. Resorts are pumping out a lot…

Mount Snow opens in Vermont

Nine Vermont ski areas will be open this weekend

Posted 11/21/13

Thank goodness for good snowmaking weather! Hats off to snowmakers who will allow skiers and riders…

Warm weekend includes a walk up less snowy Smugglers' Notch road

Posted 11/17/13

We’re so glad that we took advantage of the fresh snow and cold temperatures earlier this week to go…

Smugglers' Notch skiing, Vermont

First ski of the year — on the Notch road in Stowe!

Posted 11/13/13

The Skimeister and I got in our first ski of the year by cross-country skiing on the road that goes…

When do Vermont ski resorts open in 2013?

Posted 11/7/13

<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE 2018-2019 OPENING DATES!>> Updated 12/17/13 For the 2013-2014 ski…

SkiMaven's annual Vermont lift ticket discount post for 2013 - 2014. Bring on the skiing deals!

Posted 10/31/13

<<CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT VERMONT TICKET DISCOUNTS POST!>> Updated 3/16/14 Everyone wants to…

Southern Vermont ski resort improvements for 2013 - 2014

Posted 10/26/13

Recently we recapped central and northern Vermont ski resort improvements for the 2013 - 2014 ski…

A few October snowflakes, dropping temps, and Killington will open this weekend!

Posted 10/23/13

It didn't take long for Killington to jump on the cold temperatures that have just arrived in…

Vermont very well represented on 2013 US Nordic Ski Team

Posted 10/21/13

Vermonters Sophie Caldwell, Andy Newell, Ida Sargent and Liz Stephen, and other cross-country skiers…

New base lodge at Jay Peak ski resort in Vermont

What’s New? Central and northern Vermont ski resort improvements for 2013 / 2014

Posted 10/14/13

As a skier or rider, it’s good to know about the changes you can expect at Vermont ski resorts this…

Shot from Valhalla ski film

Ski movies help us get through to winter in Vermont!

Posted 9/23/13

<<FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR FALL 2015 SKI FILMS IN VERMONT>> Updated 12/20/2013 Skiers in Vermont start…

Skiing and ski swaps in Vermont

2013 Ski Swaps in Vermont!

Posted 9/5/13

<<CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE 2021 LIST OF SKI SWAPS!>> The air is turning chilly so that means it must…

Smugglers' Notch Resort, Vermont

2013 - 2014 Season pass deal deadlines in Vermont are approaching

Posted 8/28/13

Updated 9/11/2013 The Farmers’ Almanac has spoken, and it said we are in for a wintry winter. Are…

Cerro Catedral, Bariloche, Argentina

Cool off with frosty snow photos — from the southern hemisphere!

Posted 7/16/13

We're having a heat wave this week in Vermont so it seems appropriate to share some frosty images of…

Vermont farmers' markets

Vermont farmers' markets in and around ski towns

Posted 6/10/13

Summertime, and the living is easy... Vermont is looking green and lush these days. Fields are…

Memorial Day Weekend snow at Jay Peak, Vermont

Freak late-May snow on highest Vermont peaks

Posted 5/27/13

No, this post is not dated incorrectly. It is in fact Memorial Day Weekend and the images you see do…

Fun under the spring sun

Posted 4/22/13

A couple more Vermont ski resorts closed this weekend, but not before skiers and riders hit the…

Which Vermont ski resorts are still open in mid-April 2013?

Posted 4/16/13

So this is what I've got on the topic of which Vermont ski resorts are still open now that it's…

Beaver Creek, Colorado: Spring skiing down memory lane

Posted 4/14/13

Years ago I taught skiing at “The Beav.” That's what the locals called Beaver Creek Resort back in…

Vail powder skiing this week was more like mid-winter in Colorado than April!

Posted 4/12/13

This week SkiMaven continued a Colorado skiing adventure by heading to Vail Resort and Beaver…

Spring skiing at Colorado's Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain: Bowls, spring bumps, broad cruisers & solid snow coverage in Colorado's Summit County

Posted 4/8/13

SkiMaven took a field trip this weekend to Copper Mountain in Colorado's Summit County! I've skied…

Winter is not letting go — Are you skiing this first weekend of April?

Posted 4/3/13

Winter is resisting the change of seasons, and it’s alright with me! The last couple of days…

Spring skiing at Jay Peak

More springtime fun: Spring skiing at Jay Peak & pond skimming!

Posted 3/29/13

Had a great spring skiing day at Jay Peak today. The snow was soft and plentiful, and the weather…

Snowy and springy up high

Posted 3/28/13

I took a short backcountry ski up at Bolton Valley on Wednesday. It was around lunch time and the…

A pastor skis downhill with his guitar.

Springtime rituals include Easter sunrise services (and first tracks!) & egg hunts

Posted 3/26/13

Easter is hopping closer! This year it falls on Sunday, March 31. Vermont ski resorts often have…

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