Author Greg Morrill

Trivia 2023 Week 4

What ski area has a trail named Spiral Stairs?

Look Ma!

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 →

Trivia 2023 Week 3

What ski area has a signature trail called Look Ma?

The First New England Chairlift – Revisited!

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 →

Trivia 2023 Week 2

What ski area had the first chairlift in New England?

When Parking Was a Quarter!

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 →

Trivia 2023 Week 1

In 1941 the state of Vermont started charging Stowe skiers to park in the Mansfield lot. What did the state charge for parking? Bonus points for the year the state stopped charging! Take the “Are You a Retro-Skier Quiz?”

Let the 2022-23 Ski Season Begin!

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 →

Every Day is a Great Day for Skiing!

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 →

Trivia 2022 Week 20

The Easter Sunrise service on Mount Mansfield returns on April 17th after a two year hiatus due to COVID. What year was the first sunrise service held on Mount Mansfield?

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