It is quite relaxing to watch falling snowflakes. I usually zoom out, stop thinking about student loans, credit card bills and other daily crap that tends to pile up just like powder. So, on that early and snowy December evening, none of that back-to-earth stuff was crossing my mind. I was sitting behind my computer [...]
Who said that you need to fly out West to rent hi-end and expensive ski vacation homes? Sure, there is plenty of real powder and dollar bills floating around plush ski resorts in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and many other states and resorts. But it does not mean that you have to fly out there to [...]
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 have [...]
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 surface. [...]
This ski season is almost over. We can argue that late snow showers might hit us with another snow storm, however, let’s assume the worst-case scenario – 50+F, sunny days, and summer inventory in your local sporting goods shop. <&^*%> happens… But before you pack you winter gear, consider spring skiing and understand that no [...]
It looks as if Spring has arrived: today’s snow report is generously sprinkled with words such as “corn snow” and “variable conditions.” The temperatures are forecast to be around 50 degrees or so, and perhaps it is time to start slowly wrapping up this ski season. It does not mean that we need to pack [...]
We have received a number of emails from readers asking us about things that we like and don’t like about Vermont ski resorts. And so we decided to post short Q:A sessions. The first post in this category is about Stratton resort. And to be more precise: “What is so cool at Stratton Mountain?” We [...]
Looks like there is still enough of powder left in VT. So take a day-off and enjoy it while you can – after all, it is already March, 1st. Here is today’s snow report from Ski Vermont: Jay Peak Trails Open: 77 Lifts Open: 8 Current Temp: 31 degrees New Snow past 24 hours: 1-2 [...]
Looks like it is New York’s turn for powder/wet snow. It is snowing hard in NY while Vermont got somewhere between 1-3″ of new snow last night. If you decided to make it a long powder weekend, make sure to be prepared for a long drive from the tri-state area. Jay Peak Trails Open: 71 [...]
When there is a foot+ of fresh snow, stay away from green trails. Stick to black diamonds or intermediate trails. Or if you do ski/ride green trails – have a shovel ready! (No joking around – we actually saw one snowboarder riding with a shovel!)
Just got back from Mount Snow in Vermont. At least 20″, and in all likelihood, even more than that. Similar conditions are reported from all ski resorts in VT.
It might rain in NYC right now, but things look quite bright in Vermont as of February 23. Just received some snow reports from Ski Vermont: Jay Peak Trails Open: 77 Lifts Open: 8 Current Temp: 29 degrees New Snow past 24 hours: inches Last Snow: Feb 22 1 2 Base Depth: 20-36 inches Primary Condition: [...]
Have your ever thought about trying telemark skiing? Here is your chance: on Sunday, February 21, Bromley Mountain will hold an annual telemark race, provide demo gear and clinics for all skills. A forecast calls for some snow on Saturday and Sunday, so it seems that conditions will be favorable to explore – read: fall [...]
Stowe village is a natural choice for skiers and snowboarders going to northern Vermont. It is conveniently located right off I-89 and within a reasonable drive from all ski resorts in northern VT. The best part, however, is a choice of lodging available in Stowe village. Chances are you can find lodging options for any [...]
If you ever debated between leaving to Vermont very early in a morning and squeezing a half-day of skiing, or driving later in a day and spending the rest of it chilling in a hotel, here is an alternative – night skiing at Bolton Valley resort. They have 12 trails open up for night skiing [...]
