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View of the sunrise during the 61st Annual Sunrise Service at Stowe Mountain Resort   Whoever said Easter Egg Hunts and skiing don’t go hand-in-hand has clearly never been to Vermont in April. This weekend, visitors can celebrate Easter at eight different Vermont resorts, all while skiing or snowboarding. Burke Mountain ResortBring the whole family out for the annual Burke Mountain Easter Egg Hunt!…

Many resorts throughout Vermont have a proud tradition of staying open through April, if not later. Thanks to the help of snowmaking and Mother Nature, many resorts have been able to stay open past projected dates.  Current Open Resorts With Projected Closing Dates: Killington Resort: Projected Closing - June 1, 2017 Current Closed Resorts   Sugarbush Resort: Closed on May 1, 2017 Jay Peak…

2017-2018 season passes are on sale now! There are some great deals to be had when you purchase your season passes now. Don't miss out these special offers from resorts throughout Vermont. Bolton Valley: Ski free for the rest of the season when you buy your 2017-18 season pass. Adult All Access season passes are $489 through April 3, 2017. Check out all of their season passes here. Bromley Mountain:…

Vermont’s scenic routes link downhill thrills with its vibrant local culture. As the number one ski and snowboard state in the east, visitors to Vermont know they’re in for an epic alpine adventure, but the exploration shouldn't end at après. Local culture in Vermont’s mountain communities thrives with diverse art offerings, rich history, and lively performances around every turn—all accessible via…

Love comes in all forms, and this Valentine's Day we wanted to celebrate our love for skiing and snowboarding in the most romantic way we know how- love letters. A Love Letter to Skiing Dear Skiing, It is hard to believe that we’ve been at this for 18 years now. Who knew that an elementary school activity would turn into such a beautiful relationship that has last longer than, well, any other relationship…

by Hilary DelRoss Skiers and snowboarders need to refuel during and after a day on the snow and, lucky for us, specialty food producers in Vermont are eager to share their offerings with hungry snow enthusiasts right at the base of our mountains. Vermont’s thriving community of farmers, chefs, bakers, confectioners, and brewers prepare delicious local agricultural products to nourish visitors and…

By Sarah Wojcik You’ve planned the most amazing Vermont winter vacation. Visions of snow-capped mountains and cozy villages fill your imagination. You and your friends or family have packed up the car with all your warmest gear and are ready for an epic winter getaway. You can’t wait to enter a mountain world where snow steadily falls from the skies and everything is covered in pure white.  Rosy cheeks,…

By Peter Oliver World Cup racing comes to Vermont for the first time in 38 years, and the whole world will be watching. You might think you know who Mikaela Shiffrin is, but you don’t. You know that she is very young and very, very talented – possibly the best slalom racer who ever lived, although three years of beating the socks off of her World Cup competition is too small a sample size to say…

Ski Vermont is hitting the road soon and we want to meet you! If you’re in the area stop by a local ski show to say hello and learn about some of the great programs offered at Vermont ski and snowboard resorts this winter. Ski shows are also great for finding preseason discounts on passes, lift tickets and gear. The best part? If you stop by the Ski Vermont booth, you can be entered to win cool prizes…

Ski Vermont is looking for an intern for fall 2016 with the potential to extend to spring 2017.  Ideal candidates will have a passion for marketing, communications and event management.  They will also be comfortable connecting with consumers about skiing and snowboarding in the State of Vermont.  The core component of the internship will be focused around the Toronto and Boston Ski Shows (See below…

Vermont’s Green Mountains may be best known for their skiing and riding but there is something to be said for spending some time up in the mountains during the summer. One of the best times to visit is the Fourth of July weekend. The mountains glow as firework displays illuminate the northern night sky. Summer adventures await as resorts welcome visitors to explore the nature that surrounds them. From…

 Skiers and Riders enjoying the Tailgate Party at Jay Peak Resort  It’s Goggle Tan Time! Although we are done daily snow reporting for the year, we still have four resorts open for skiing and riding!  Stowe Mountain Resort, Killington Resort, Jay Peak Resort, and Sugarbush Resort are ready for some spring skiing conditions this weekend.  Break out your shorts and t-shirts and get ready to soak up…

April Snow Showers… Well, folks, it looks like spring has decided to be just as fickle as winter. While unseasonably warm weather spurred early ground growth in March, it didn’t take long for a good old polar vortex to swoop in a put a stop to it with a healthy dose of snow. The four remaining resorts open this week received 5-9 inches of snow and more is expected to fall on Friday, as Thursday evening’s…

by guest blogger, Rich Stoner (@allaboutapresski on Instagram) As the weather heated up throughout the week preceding the Vermont Open at Stratton, I have to say, I was a little worried. Record warmth blanketed the northeast with temperatures climbing into the sixties mid-week. This unseasonably warm weather caused great concern for me (and I’m sure the event organizers too) begging the question,…

Surprise powder day at Stowe on Tuesday. More rad images here. Weather Patterns: Lion, lamb, lion, lamb, lion… Like a broken record, we’re here to report crazy roller coaster weather. Again. If you’re lucky and/or a die-hard you might have enjoyed some of the sweet snow that blessed our slopes midweek. Monday rain turned to pow in the mountains and resorts saw several inches of snow on Tuesday and…

Harvesting corn at Killington Resort this week Warmer Temps, Longer Days and Corn Snow We see signs all around that spring is upon us here in Vermont. Sap is running and  sugarmakers are turning it into Vermont’s golden product: maple syrup. We set our clocks ahead on Saturday night and will awake to the chirping of birds. Cruise through our resorts’ social media sites and websites you will find…

Turning Sap into Maple at the Trapp Family Lodge Sugarhouse Spring is sweet for skiers and snowboarders in Vermont as daylight hours become longer, the sun’s warm rays soften the snow and maple sugarmakers fire up their evaporators. When the days gradually get warmer, sap begins to flow through Vermont’s Sugar Maple trees. Vermont is the leader in maple syrup production with more than 1.3 million…

Photo Credit: High Fives Foundation / Weston Walker The High Fives Foundation, which gives grants to mountain athletes with major injuries, raised $150,000 at its fifth annual Fat Ski-A-Thon at Sugarbush Resort recently—a record fundraising amount! Some 175 skiers and riders contributed to a day of celebration and style. Skiers and riders from the Mad River Valley and beyond aimed to get as many…

 Snow and sun await your arrival at Bromley Mountain   Lion vs. Lamb March has arrived, which means our favorite part of the season is rolling in. In the last week, Vermont resorts reported up to 18 inches of new snow while continuing their extended snowmaking efforts. Cold temperatures today are preserving the trails for this weekend’s anticipated sunny days and more comfortable thermometer…

Saturday Night Lights at Stowe Mountain Resort.   I have a confession to make: I’m a recovering ski bum. Ok, maybe it’s not a secret; or, more likely, maybe I’m not recovered at all. At some point I decided to trade a career rolling burritos in a Western mountain town for a more professional way of life back east. As I ease into my new role as weekend warrior, the sound of Howitzers clearing the…

Looking forward to another great weekend on the hill.Photo taken at Sugarbush Resort last weekend.  Take the Leap February 29th only comes once every four years, so let’s make it count this Leap Year. Vermont resorts scored pockets of new snow earlier this week before temperatures rose and the weather pattern turned wet. The rain is turning to snow tonight with 1-3 inches expected to accumulate…

This corduroy is ready to rip, Bromley Mountain, 2/18/16  Roller Coaster Weather Skiers and snowboarders rode Mother Nature’s weather roller coaster at Vermont resorts this week. Resorts across the Green Mountain State saw more than a foot of fresh snow and a bump in open terrain before temps dipped, rose, and then flipped again. The good news is more snow is in the forecast for this weekend…

We’re pretty lucky. It’s not every sport that ends with a trip to the bar.   So while the runners and the tennis players and the spinning class attendees and the yoga folks are heading for the showers, skiers and riders are sitting down in front of a friendly bartender.   With all due respect to golf’s 19th hole, is there any other sport so closely tied to the bar as skiing and snowboarding? Are…

Powder Day, Mount Snow Resort, 2/11/16  Presidential Powder The slopes are pleasantly powdery after multiple storms this week dropped more than a foot of fresh snow at Vermont resorts. All the new natural powder pairs nicely with continued snowmaking from the state’s highly efficient, high-output snow guns which can cover up to 80% of Vermont’s trails with top quality snow. The timing is perfect…

Overnight snow storm Stateside at Jay Peak Resort   Pre-Presidents' Powder   The snow gods have heard your prayers and their answers came in our favorite form. Up to 8" of fresh snow fell overnight, blanketing Vermont resorts and boosting trail counts in time for the Presidents' Week holiday. See the 24 hour totals below then check out the trail counts at skivermont.com.Bolton Valley: 4-5" last…

Friday freshies at Sugarbush last week.  Weird Weather Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this week on Groundhog Day which, according to legend, means spring is right around the corner. While the actual spring equinox is still 6 weeks away, skiers and snowboarders have faith – the next two months are typically the snowiest of the year – and snow is stirring in the upcoming forecast. A…

Bluebird at Mount Snow today  Storm's-a-Brewin' While folks along the southern east coast spent the weekend digging out from Winter Storm Jonas, Vermont skiers and snowboarders enjoyed a beautiful bluebird weekend. Vermont resorts expect a few clippers to pass through on Friday bringing a little more fresh fluff. Some wind and snow is in the mix for the weekend, with Sunday morning predicted…

Dropping ropes at Mad River Glen this week. Powder Picnic   While the middle and southern east coast states brace for an onslaught of wintry mix this weekend, the northeast is delighting in the more than 2 feet of all-natural powder that’s fallen in the last few days. As of today, Vermont’s trail count has once again set a new high mark for the season with nearly 900 trails open across the state.…

Happy Hump Day from Jay Peak Resort *REVISED to show snow totals missing from this morning's report.   Powder Morning If you're lucky enough to head to the hills this morning, you'll find plenty of fresh, fluffy powder. Resorts reported up to 9" of new snow overnight and it's still coming down out there. That's on top of the 20" of snow that Vermont resorts have received in the last three days.24…

...and counting at Bolton Valley this morning   Holiday Powder Alert It's great waking up on an extra day off to see extra snow on the slopes. Resorts in Vermont reported up to 7" of new snow this morning, so be sure to get out and enjoy it.Bolton Valley: 4"Bromley Mountain Resort: 7"Jay Peak Resort: 2-4"Killington Resort: 7"Mad River Glen: 4-6"Middlebury College Snow Bowl: 4-5"Mount Snow Resort:…

Body shots were on served up at Jay Peak Resort this Wednesday  What a Week!   Vermont received up to 14” of new snow in the last three days while snowmakers were busy taking advantage of perfect snowmaking temperatures. Trails filled in nicely and ropes were dropped, further expanding open terrain across the state. Open terrain has expanded more than four fold since the start of the New Year…

Almost a foot of fresh pow fell at Jay Peak Resort overnight.   Powder Day! Our snow dances are paying off! Snow totals at Vermont resorts have risen since yesterday afternoon (see the 24 hours snow accumulation totals below) and will continue to grow as we see intermittent snow fall during the rest of the week. Then another storm is expected to swing through the region this weekend, dumping up…

Are you an avid skier or snowboarder looking to try a new discipline? Perhaps your friend wants to get in on all the fun and join you on the slopes? Or are you trying winter sports for the first time? Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, whether you want to ski or to ride, one thing still holds true: Proper preparation leads to a smoother, more enjoyable experience on the slopes. If you’re…

Jay Peak Freshies Resorts are Dropping Ropes   The New Year is off to a snowy start! A seasonally appropriate cold snap breezed through Vermont this week, allowing resorts to kick snowmaking into high gear and drop ropes all over the state. The amount of open terrain has tripled since this time last week, with resorts reporting over 400 trails open across the state, plus more resorts are opening…

When you head to the hill this winter, you’re bound to see someone sporting a Dale of Norway sweater in the lodge. The brand’s influence on snow sport fashion speaks volumes, as many people identify Dale of Norway sweaters as quintessential, classic winter sports style. A myriad of trends have come and gone in the niche of snow sport fashion; neon, stretchy pants, tall tees to name a few… yet the iconic…

This lucky skier found a sweet stash at Stowe Mountain Resort yesterday. Powder Day! Our New Year's resolution for more Powder Alerts is off to a good start. After this weekend's accumulation, the number of open trails at Vermont resorts has more than doubled since this time last week. Resorts saw upwards of a foot of freshies fall from the sky overnight, and up to two feet since the last Powder…

Rooster tails are back at Jay Peak Resort this week  Golaith Brings Winter Back   Vermont resorts welcomed Winter Storm Golaith this week, which brought up to 14” of fresh snow across the state plus temperatures cold enough to resume snowmaking. The combination of natural snow and high powered snowmaking means coverage on trails that have been open are being refreshed and the amount of terrain…

The numbers are starting to add up at Killington Resort   Winter Storm Golaith Delivers   Your snow dances worked and your snow prayers have been answered! We're dusting off the ol' Powder Alert this morning to let you know Vermont resorts are already seeing the results of Winter Storm Goliath with up to 6" reported. More natural accumulation is expected through the rest of the day and, coupled…

Snowmaking recommences at Smugglers' Notch Resort. Temps Dipped, Triggers Flipped Our dances, prayers and wishes came true last night as snow guns lit up mountain trails across the state. Trigger happy snowmakers were ready to roll – out the hoses – just as soon as the temperatures dropped into the snow zone. With their help on the colder evenings, coverage on the trails is being refreshed. The…

Sunday, December 20 is the 10th annual World Snowboard Day – an event created by riders for riders to revel in their passion for sliding sideways and to share it with newbies in one epic day of simultaneous celebrations around the globe. Vermont resorts are bringing the fun from this international event to our local slopes with special contests and rail jams throughout the day. Plus, new comers to…

Sunshine and snow at Stowe Mountain Resort this week. Patience is a Virtue Whoever said that “patience is a virtue” was obviously not a skier because we don’t sit around waiting for it to snow, we make it snow. By this point in the season, we skiers and snowboarders are pretty much over the spring-like weather – by jeezum, we’re ready for the cold already! – but we’ve been pretty stoked to shred…

The Tram hiding behind a fury of flakes at Jay Peak Resort today.  Winter Weather Wind Up   Winter weather ramps up this week with flakes flying across the state. Since snow started on Wednesday, up to 8 inches of all natural fluff is forecast for parts of Vermont with what looks like more on the way. Paired with more seasonable temperatures in the forecast for the weekend and we’ve got the recipe…

We're in pre-season purgatory right now, that time when few resorts are open, but you can feel that first lift ride can't be too far away (for many resorts it's Thanksgiving weekend). It's a practice of patience, and it's a good time to do all that pre-season stuff you promised yourself you'd do at the end of last year but didn't: get your skis/board tuned, check your gear for hole and waterproofing,…

  Okemo laying on the dressing in time for a Thanksgiving week feast   Welcome Back Winter! We’re open! Killington was the first resort in North America to open for skiing and riding, kicking off the 2015/16 season on October 18th. Since then, snowmakers have been on call across the state and ready to light up their snowguns just as soon as the temperatures allowed. After the epic winter season…

While Jay Peak Resort in northern Vermont has gotten a lot of attention in recent years for expanding its amenities--water park, more hotels, conference center, ice rink--anyone who likes having fun in the mountains should also check out Jay's new Stateside Amphitheater. Built into a slope at the base of the Stateside side of the mountain, the Stateside Amphitheater is a 1,500-person outdoor music…

If you’re feeling like your Badassery Quotient is low (BQ for short), there’s a surefire way to bump that baby up a few points: Go lift-served downhill mountain biking at one of Vermont's alpine resorts. I started out a recent day as an ordinary 30-something doing weekend morning chores, and by lunchtime, thanks to great instruction and Sugarbush’s fun terrain, I had transformed into a berm-shredding,…

by Sarah Wojcik Is it possible for a person uninterested in crowds, sharing feelings and festivals to find inner peace and happiness at an event that embodies all of these things? This was the challenge I accepted as I signed up to attend and write about the Wanderlust Festival at Stratton Resort in southern Vermont. After some thorough planning (read about it here), I attended two days of Wanderlust,…

by Sarah Wojcik “Take your gaze from yoga studio wall to beautiful open blue skies and calm waters. Drift yourself into a floating studio surrounded by the sounds of nature and the smells of fresh mountain air…” Sounds like something recorded on my dad’s stress release cassette tapes from the 80’s, minus the yoga reference. This is the opener for the first class I am signed up for at Wanderlust,…

Ski Vermont photographer, Todd Shapera and his daughter, Emma,  began their Vermont ski journey this season the day before Thanksgiving, skiing and riding Killington. Along the way they logged days at eleven Vermont mountains, including Q Burke Mountain Resort, Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Bolton Valley and Smugglers' Notch Resort. Late in the season, drawn by the deep April snow, the father-daughter…

Soft Spring Bumps at Jay Peak This Week  Corn Snow Send Off The long awaited spring corn snow harvest is upon us and the conditions are ripe for the picking. Eight Vermont resorts are still spinning lifts as we enjoy warm bluebird days on the slopes. Plenty of soft, bottomless snowpack is the cherry on top of an epic ski and ride season. It’s a sweet treat to shed layers and swap goggles and puffy…

JAYpril Powder   April Powder What a week! It’s mid-April and resorts were scheduled to be closing their lifts for the season…but that’s not happening just yet. Vermont resorts reported 5 fresh inches of snow this morning on top of Saturday night’s accumulation and, as you can see from today’s powder shot from Jay Peak Resort, conditions couldn't be better. Easter Sunday was downright epic, and…

Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a Winner! One dedicated skier logged time on each of Vermont’s 19 slopes with Trace Snow and became the very first person to Check In to Win a brand new pair of skis from Rossignol. Congratulations, Jayne!     Jayne had a blast touring Vermont’s 19 resorts and has the lift tickets to prove she’s earned her new Rossi skis.   Jayne Johnson is from Milford, New Hampshire,…

Four inches of fresh snow fell at Stowe Mountain Resort this Tuesday Flakes are Flying Jokes resounded across Vermont yesterday, but this is not one of them. This week at Vermont resorts skiers and riders found both bluebird sunny days and snowfall, often on the same day. Resorts reported up to 9” of new snow this week and, as the ear to ear grins and fresh goggle tans confirm, lots of sunny skies.…

Spring skiing and riding preview today at Mount Snow Resort  March Going Out Like a Lion So much for going out like a lamb - March temperatures mimicked those of February for most of the month save for a few seasonally warmer days. While it’s safe to say we’re ready for corn snow and sunshine, the persistence of cold, clouds and snow this month have ensured the great snow coverage lasts as long as…

Views for miles on this bluebird day at Okemo Mountain Resortmay soon be obscured by more snow  March Roars On Today may be the last official day of winter but, in Vermont, the season is far from over. The Green Mountains received up to another 12 inches of new snow this week and another storm system is slated to move through the region this weekend. Cross your fingers and toes for a refresher on…

Cross country skiing through the woods at Rikert Nordic Center.Do you see any Maples in there?  Spring is Sweet Bluebird days and fluctuating temperatures can only mean spring is right around the corner. We’ve persevered through the cold weather and over 17 feet of snowfall this winter and we’ll reap the reward of a deep base that will soon soften for a long, late season of superb spring conditions.…

The Gondola and Gondolier trail at Stowe Mountain Resort   I spent the weekend at Stowe Mountain Resort, taking advantage of a stay at the Inn at the Mountain I acquired through a silent auction. The location of the inn is fun—right at the base of the Toll Road and the Toll House double chair lift. The inn itself is very different than the modern developments across the street at Spruce Peak in that…

Rise and shine! Today's sunrise from Mount Snow Resort   Refresher Course Since the February storms rolled out of town, it's continued to snow steadily here in Vermont with resorts across the state gaining depth each day. It's all added up to great conditions statewide and, now that normal winter temperatures have returned and we have an extra hour of daylight, it's a great time to get outside and…

The glades looking good at Q Burke Mountain Resort yesterday. Winter's Holding Strong Vermont resorts had a nice but short break from colder than cold temps and grey days with a couple really gorgeous bluebird and, dare we say, warm (over20 degrees) days in the last week, giving us a little glimpse into what will soon turn into a fabulous spring ski and ride season. But with an additional 12” inches…

The bright blue promised a picturesque winter day on Saturday morning as we sipped our coffees driving down route 12 north. We ventured to Smugglers’ Notch Resort to meet up with my sister, her husband and their two children. Anna (8) and Jackson (5) were trying skiing for the first time - something their mother, aunts and uncles have enjoyed since childhood. In the spirit of trying something new,…

Greetings from Powder Paradise aka Smugglers' Notch Resort Update from Powder Paradise Old Man Winter and Mother Nature have been working hard here in the Green Mountains this month and finally took a well-deserved break from the non-stop powder party. While we didn’t report feet of freshies every day this week, Vermont resorts did receive up to 17” of new snow in the last 7 days. Along with…

The new Stateside Lodge at Jay Peak Resort   If you’re a longtime Jay Peaker, you probably spent sometime in the old Stateside Base Lodge. Positioned at the bottom of the Stateside area (near the Jet triple and Bonaventure Quad), the old lodge was well-broken in thanks to 50 years of use, and while it had a level of nostalgia, the building was tired and even a little … on the smelly side. It came…

This is what First Chair looked like at Mount Snow Resort this morning   Checking in from Powder Paradise It's another beautiful powder day here in the Green Mountain State. Powder paradise just keeps getting better with up to a FOOT OF NEW SNOW at resorts across Vermont. Feast your eyes on this morning's snow totals then go grab yourself a hearty helping at your favorite mountain.Bolton Valley…

Mount Snow Resort was Blanketed in Fresh Pow this Month   VT HOSTS FEBRUARY POWDER PARADE The first weeks of February saw a parade of snow storms pass through the region leaving behind up to five feet of snow on Vermont’s slopes already this month. More snow is on the way tonight into tomorrow morning, with a sun break and warmer temperatures on Saturday before another blast of up to 9” of new snow…

Kiddos enjoying the new snow yesterday at Bromley Mountain Resort   Presidents and Powder Presidents' Week is upon us and starting out with free refills with up to 9" fresh inches of snow overnight thanks to the storm system that's tracking over the area through this evening. Do your snow dances then check back at skivermont.com/conditions as flakes continue to fall.Bolton Valley: 2"Bromley Mountain…

Yesterday at Okemo Mountain Resort   Powder Power One storm after after another has plowed across Vermont this month, ensuring no place in the state is left uncovered. The snow totals are increasing daily and the conditions are being refreshed just as often. The latest blast from Winter Storm Marcus brought up to 14" in southern Vermont and up to 6" in central Vermont overnight.The latest refills:Bolton…

Powder piles at Bromley Mountain yesterday. Imagine this with a fresh 6-9" on top.   Powder Paradise Wake up and say hello to another glorious day in powder paradise, aka the Green Mountains. Whether it's the trails or the trees you're getting after at the resort, you are guaranteed to have more than enough snow to play in right now. Vermont resorts have received 3 feet of snow in the last 7 days…

Fresh tracks at Bolton Valley this morning   Free Refills Another layer of fresh snow waits for you in the Green Mountains this morning on top of the already massive 3 feet deep blanket of powder that fell earlier this week. The conditions are absolutely epic today so get out there.Bolton Valley Resort: 7-9" Jay Peak Resort: 6-8"Killington Resort: 2"Q Burke Mountain Resort: 2"Quechee Ski Area:…

POWDER PARTY In case you missed it, we’re having a powder party here in Vermont. The conditions were already fantastic when Mother Nature and Father Winter blasted the Green Mountains with an additional THREE FEET of perfect powder this week. Now it’s safe to say that the skiing and riding is absolutely epic. Check out the totals for yourself on our conditions page or do yourself one better and sign…

Yesterday's tracks at Bolton Valley - and it's only getting better!   A Sick Day Awaits If you haven't called out with the Powder Flu yet, today is a great day to cash in on your sick time. Vermont resorts received so much snow this week, it's starting to get hard to keep track of it all. We woke up to almost another foot of fresh powder this morning on top of the feet that have already fallen…

Faceshots developing during the storm yesterday at Mount Snow Resort. Absolutely Perfect Conditions It's cold and snowy, real snowy, and brilliantly sunny. Up to 15" of light, fluffy powder wait for you in the Green Mountain State on this bluebird powder day. Apply your best layering system and engage in some ridiculously fun skiing and riding. Check the totals below and watch skivermont.com/conditions for…

Bromley Mountain Resort Refresh   Good morning, skiers and riders - and oh, what a good morning it is. Vermont resorts received up to 14" of fresh new snow in the last 2 days, most of it in the last 24 hours, so there is p.l.e.n.t.y. of it out there for you to enjoy this weekend. Bolton Valley: 11-14" in 24 hoursBromley Mountain Resort: 6" in 24 hours, 9" Two day totalJay Peak Resort: 6-9" in…

Okemo Mountain Resort Storm Update Earlier this week, snow totals from Nor’Easter Juno brought up to around 8” of fresh snow to many resorts across Vermont. An incoming Alberta clipper system is slated to touch down bringing even more snow this Friday and again on Monday. We’re anticipating up to 6” on Friday plus another refresh on Monday. Along with the snow comes the colder temperatures, so be…

Suicide Six - January 28, 2015 Nor'Easter 2015 There was a lot of hype to Winter Storm Juno, and while the cities might not embrace big snow totals, the mountains certainly do. Here in the Greens, Vermont resorts reported a range of snow totals from yesterday's accumulation:Bolton Valley: 4-7"Bromley Mountain Resort: 7"Jay Peak Resort: 4-5"Killington Resort: 4"Mad River Glen: 1-2"Magic Mountain:…

Blue skies and ski buddies at Sugarbush Resort   I got a late start on the ski season this year—this past Saturday, Jan. 24 was my first day on Alpine skis. I packed up my car and drove over to the Mad River Valley, about a 30-minute commute to Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak. I’m a late-bloomer skier, in that I tried skiing a few times as a teenager in Connecticut, but didn’t get on shaped skis or link…

Cruising at Mount Snow Resort, January 15, 2015   Compared to this time last year – even this time last week – trails counts are way up at resorts across Vermont. The chilly temps have been ideal for making snow and also for ensuring that it sticks around. Add to that up to 14 inches of natural snow that fell throughout the week and you’ve got a recipe for some fantastic skiing and riding. You’ll…

After a few days off for New Year’s I rounded out the holiday with a well-needed afternoon shred at Killington.  It was 40 degrees, drizzling, and a little windy but I needed to get in a few turns in before heading back to work on Monday.  While I was riding up the Ramshead quad looking down at the tracked out runs below, I asked the kid riding up the lift with me how his holiday was, how his day…

 Bluebird day at Mount Snow Resort - January 8, 2015 HAPPY NEW YEAR! The first week of the New Year has been off to a great start here in Vermont thanks to our excellent base leftover from early season storms, top notch snowmaking, and the fresh snow that fell on Saturday and Wednesday. As we enter the second week, prepare to take a roller coaster ride with Ma’ Nature. Remember that pesky Polar…

View from above the inversion at Jay Peak Resort on December 16th   WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE After an epic start to December with big accumulations, the storm rolled out and beautiful inversions moved in, offering sunny skies up top while base areas stayed socked in. Ropes dropped all over Vermont and the trail counts are still huge as we approach Christmas week. We can expect to see a series of storms…

Jay Peak Resort 12-11-14 WELCOME TO WINTER Winter is off to a strong start thanks to the preparation by our hard working snow makers and groomers, the 10 to 13 inches from the Thanksgiving storm and epic accumulations from this week’s Nor’easter. Winter Storm Damon already brought over 2 feet this week with more expected as it hovers over the region for a few more days. The snow out there is heavy,…

An early morning view from atop Stowe Mountain Resort. Photo by Greg Covello. It’s the beginning of the season at Stowe and the stoke is high.  The Mansfield parking lot filling up on opening day, with cars that have mountain bikes along with skis and snowboards loaded on the roof or in the back of the pickup, early season conditions making it possible for people to take advantage of a multi-sport…