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Winter Carnival time in Vermont, and a backcountry skiing event on Sunday
Posted 1/23/09
Friday afternoon update: The Skimeister and I took a longish lunch and did some cross-country skiing…
Ski a Dam: Enjoying a ski tour at Vermont's Little River State Park
Posted 1/18/09
The temperatures and snow were perfect for a nordic ski tour today, so after considering a few…
Damn cold here in Vermont—might as well try a new restaurant in ski country
Posted 1/16/09
Depending on where you live in Vermont, you woke up this morning to temperatures in the order of -24…
Catamount nordic center has decent snow coverage
Posted 1/13/09
You know how some people go to the gym at lunchtime? Well I prefer clicking into some skis when I…
A lovely day in Stowe at Trapp Family Lodge cross-country center
Posted 1/11/09
I thought I'd share a few photos with you from Stowe and the Trapp Family Lodge cross-country…
Snowy late-afternoon climb and tele turns
Posted 1/9/09
The Skimeister and I started work early this morning with the goal of ending early. I'm happy to say…
The snow's been falling here in Vermont; 51 inches now at the stake
Posted 1/8/09
OK folks, while our economic recession is still trying to find its bottom, here in Vermont we're in…
January 10: Free cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at several resorts, and a Ladies Nordic Expo
Posted 1/5/09
Freebies don't come along every day, so this is one to take advantage of this weekend. Several…
Fluffy powder falls, but we need more of a base!
Posted 1/3/09
Friday night brought some snow our way in northern Vermont. As it was before Christmas, this stuff…
Cold temps, snow in Vermont got me thinking about Mr. Bentley and his snowflakes
Posted 12/31/08
This week the temperatures have been dropping, making for some great snowmaking weather and natural…
NYT shares tips about spending a weekend in Burlington, Vermont
Posted 12/27/08
Well things aren't looking great this weekend as far as the weather is concerned. What a shame—we…
More snow — and wind — on another powder day in Vermont
Posted 12/22/08
The Skimeister and I were on the road at 7 a.m. today. Our mission: to make some powder turns and to…
Utah powder in Vermont today
Posted 12/20/08
OK, we weren't choking on the powder like they do sometimes out west, but it was light and fluffy…
Bring on the snow! Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Vermont
Posted 12/18/08
Check out this weather forecast for Stowe, Vermont. It's a thing of beauty. Flakes, flakes and more…
Trying to avoid the wild wind while cross-country skiing at Catamount
Posted 12/14/08
On the way to Catamount Outdoor Center in Williston, Vermont, today, we saw about four cars off the…
Great to be back out in the backcountry again
Posted 12/13/08
Ingredients for a lovely winter afternoon: white snowblue skiesbackcountry gear. I had my first…
It's snowing in Vermont
Posted 12/12/08
The world is looking pretty white today. Ain't it grand? Jay Peak ski resort is reporting 24 inches…
What a difference a day makes during early season skiing in Vermont
Posted 12/5/08
What a difference a day makes. Thursday's skiing reminded me of some of the spring skiing I enjoyed…
First turns at Smugglers' Notch ski resort on the final day of November
Posted 11/30/08
Phew! I just snuck in under the wire. I'm happy to report that I took my first turns for the season…
15 ski films to see at Stowe Film Fest starting Saturday
Posted 11/25/08
This sounds like fun in Stowe this weekend: 15 skiing and riding films will be screened around town…
Snowy Mt. Mansfield and a ski movie get me motivated for ski season
Posted 11/23/08
What a combination: a snowy Mt. Mansfield and the glow of a setting sun. The mountain was pink this…
Blowing + falling snow = happy Vermont ski resorts
Posted 11/20/08
Since temperatures did a swan dive on Sunday evening, we've been enjoying steady, cold temperatures…
Ski ticket discounts for Vermonters (and Vermont-resident-wanna-be's)
Posted 11/17/08
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE CURRENT VERMONT LIFT TICKET DISCOUNTS!>> Updated 3/13/2009 2008-20…
Warm and wet weather pushes back openings at Vermont ski resorts
Posted 11/15/08
It's raining here in northern Vermont and it's in the 50s. Yeah, it isn't a pretty picture. But,…
Opening dates for Vermont ski resorts—where will you ski first?
Posted 11/10/08
I got an e-mail from Ski Vermont and it included a run-down of opening dates for Vermont ski…
Uncoordinated? You may want to check out Okemo's new "loading belts"
Posted 11/10/08
Your first chairlift ride as a beginner can be frightening. I remember as a ski instructor that…
And we're off and skiing in Vermont!
Posted 11/3/08
Killington ski resort opened for the ski season on Sunday, November 2. The Big K ski conditions page…
Late October brings snow and controversy
Posted 10/30/08
Is there snow in Vermont? Why, yes! The report from the tippy top of Mt. Mansfield is that there are…
October snow in Vermont
Posted 10/22/08
Ah, the little white flakes are making their first appearance here in the Champlain Valley of…
College season passes in Vermont make me want to hit the books again!
Posted 10/21/08
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO 2013-2014 SEASON PASS DEADLINE INFO>> Did you know Vermont has more…
Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships to be held on DRY land
Posted 10/10/08
Very interesting...a traditional snow sport is holding a dry-land championship in Lake Placid, New…
Ski Vermont 3 Pass is a Vermont ski ticket discount to consider
Posted 10/9/08
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE CURRENT VERMONT TICKET DISCOUNTS POST!>> Ski Vermont, an advocate for the…
Help put a shine on a Vermont winter gem: the Catamount Trail
Posted 10/3/08
Looks like it will be a cool but rather sunny weekend here in northern Vermont. October is a nice…
Northern and Central Vermont ski swaps and ski sales
Posted 9/29/08
<<CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE 2018 LIST OF SKI SWAPS!>> I don't know about you, but I'm looking for…
Action-packed ski films coming to a theater near you
Posted 9/24/08
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE 2012 LIST OF SKI MOVIES IN VERMONT!>> IN A WORLD... where winter…
Snowcat skiing in Vermont? At Sugarbush?
Posted 9/17/08
This is an interesting development. Vermont's Burlington Free Press reports that Sugarbush has…
Guidebook author's advice for Vermont ski vacations: Branch out away from mega resorts
Posted 9/9/08
What's the most common mistake out-of-state visitors make when planning ski trips to Vermont? This…
Stowe Points discount ski card promo in Burlington in September
Posted 9/2/08
Thinking about skiing Stowe this winter? Don't want to pay the full $80-something day ticket price?…
Late summer/early fall deals on Vermont ski discount cards and season passes
Posted 8/27/08
Ah, nearly Labor Day. It's about time to lock in to the best deals available on season passes and…
Beat the Heat: Check out Vermont's top 10 winter events
Posted 7/9/08
Skiing marathons, ice harvesting and a Wassail Weekend are all on the list of Vermont's Top 10…
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