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This ski season is off to a slow start here in the Northeast. In some respects it reminds me of the winter of 1971-72. One reason for that is that much like the winter of 71-72, we made a decision… Continue Reading →

I received a call this week from Alan Kovacs who provided more details on the new parking program at Stowe. The deal that was negotiated between Vail Resorts and the Vermont Departments of Natural Resources and Forest and Parks treats… Continue Reading →

Wow! It was a busy weekend at the Killington World Cup! The local favorite may not have made the podium, but the event was still a success! On Saturday Killington found out that its new K-1 Base Lodge couldn’t handle… Continue Reading →

What a difference a week makes! The weekend of Veteran’s Day had people wandering around the main street of Stowe in shorts! But then last week Mother Nature remembered this is Vermont, and turned the landscape white. So now let… Continue Reading →

A couple weeks back I solicited reader’s input on their favorite ski graphics from the Retro-Ski era. I have received some input from that request. Ivan Spector remembers the Dynastar S430 with its purple and gold motif. I have to… Continue Reading →

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s current exhibit is “The Art of the Graphic” and features the work of graphic designers for skis and snowboards. It’s a beautiful exhibit worthy of an art museum. If you haven’t seen it, you… Continue Reading →

“The longer you ski, the longer you live!” That is Klaus Obermeyer’s mantra as I wrote earlier this season. Klaus is 102 years young and going strong! He swims a half mile daily, practices Aikido, and still skis. COVID caution… Continue Reading →

This season marks 85 years of lift-served skiing on Mount Mansfield! Stowe Mountain Resort will hold a community event celebrating its 85th anniversary on March 26 from 12 – 4 p.m. at Midway Lodge. This season also marks the 90th… Continue Reading →

A few seasons back, in a lift line at Whistler someone noticed the Stowe stickers on my skis and commented that he heard we were getting good snow back in Stowe. Indeed right after we left for Whistler, Stowe had… Continue Reading →

This week’s trivia asked what ski area had a trail named Tourist Trap. Bob Lefsetz and Kitty Coppock both identified Vail as the home of Tourist Trap. Kitty says, “A deliciously moguled part of Riva Ridge at Vail. It trapped… Continue Reading →