Sergey was born in Belarus and came to the U.S. ten years ago. He graduated from New York University and attended Columbia University. After graduation, he worked as an investment banking analyst at M.C. Alcamo & Co., a NYC based media investment bank. Sergey is an editor at vertexpress.com
Tweet this!In my last post I uploaded photos taken around Stowe, Vermont. Today, I am putting up a couple pf pictures taken at the top of Mount Mansfield. Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont. If you are not up to a physical challenge I suggest taking a scenic drive up the Toll road [...]
Tweet this!I was just browsing through my photo collection and stumble upon these photos. Stowe might far, if you live in the Tri-State area, but it is still worth a five-hour drive. This village is known as a home to a well-know winter resort, but even in summer there are plenty of things to do: [...]
Tweet this!Ok, just some selected brands but still: they offer plenty of good stuff at 20% off. It seems that you do not need to add any coupons – the discount is already applied. I particularly like 20% off Marmot Power Stretch jackets: you can get men’s half-zip for $76. Unfortunately, they are almost out [...]
Tweet this!Here is a 20% coupon for Eastern Mountain Sports. It excludes a bunch of companies and items, but seems to work fine with the EMS gear. The coupon has to be printed out if you want to visit a local EMS store. Leave your comment (your email will not be published) in the comments [...]
Tweet this!I always try to round up a group of friends whenever I go for a ski or hike trip. I am a very social person and believe that there is nothing better than to hang out with close friends in a mountain house after a long day of skiing. And it also helps to [...]
Tweet this!In the previous post we went over the Arcteryx Rho LT, a lightweight, though some refer to it as a midweight, base layer. And now, it is a turn for its heavyweight cousin – the Arcteryx Rho AR. What stands behind this fancy name? Polartec Power Stretch. And in case if you have never [...]
Tweet this!In the previous article we gave a high level overview of the available Arcteryx gear lines. We went over what some abbreviations and intended use of some more popular clothing items and now, it is time to get down to details. Perhaps, we will kick off our Arcteryx gear review with the Rho line. [...]
Tweet this!There are plenty of options if you are thinking about upgrading your gear. There are dozens of different waterproof, windproof and fleece materials, hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of different models. Gone are the times when manufacturers were making just ski jackets, waterproof pants and wool sweaters. Things are more complex nowadays: a ski [...]
Tweet this!One day we were driving to one ski resort in Vermont hoping to catch what a morning snow report labeled as “All lifts are up and running. Conditions are very good…” Upon arrival we learned that most lift were shut down and advertised “packed powder with occasional icy spots” turned into solid frozen granular [...]
Tweet this!Come on, it’s only an hour and a half drive!” I tried to persuade my friends to drive with me to Sugarbush ski resort. They hesitated, and I understood why—who wants to squander time when three ski areas lie within a 25-minute drive from our place in southern VT? “They have fresh natural snow—just [...]
Tweet this!What is so special about Jay Peak ? An answer is simple – glades and backcountry skiing. Jay Peak allows skiers and snowboarders to venture anywhere on its vast territory. They have what can be described as most liberal ski policies in the East, and it sure attracts folks looking for hidden stashes of [...]
Tweet this!“We call it breeze!” yelled a ski patroller, commenting on the bone-chilling bitter wind at the top of Jay Peak resort. “And we call it severe-weather-please-stay-home in NYC. Gee, a forecast did not say anything about the breeze!” I thought, trying to adjust my gear and shield myself from the blustery Jay Peak weather. [...]
Tweet this!Earlier in the morning, we received a comment from a reader who pointed out that Magic Mountain resort will only be open on weekends, holidays and after major snowstorms in the 2009/2010 season. That got me thinking – if they change hours of operation, why not change an image. I often hear comments such [...]
Tweet this!Smugglers Notch resort is among top ski destinations in Vermont. Voted number one for family programs by a Ski Magazine’s reader survey, this resort offers great terrain, including the only triple black diamond in the East, unbeatable views, great deals on lift tickets, and a variety of programs so that everyone can have plenty [...]
Tweet this!It was neither a well-organized Vermont ski trip, nor a good time to take one when we visited Okemo Mountain during the Christmas week – one of the busiest and most expensive periods for a ski vacation in Vermont. Although it was five years ago, I can still remember the huge crowds clearly, and [...]
