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Feb 20
Chickering-Ayers Boys, Vermonters, Win US Extremes
Update 1/21am: Head to this link for some highlights from the final day at the event. Brothers Lars and Silas Chickering-Ayers, who were raised skiing Vermont’s Mad River Glen, skied away with first and third place finishes, respectively, at this year’s US Freeskiing Extremes in Crested Butte this past weekend. Their wins follow Lars’ first …
Feb 18
45 Days of Powder Skiing!
As much as it is always a wee-bit sad to see our deep and powder-coated snow pack at the mercy of the warm air upon the northeast right now, we have much to celebrate. First, leading up to this 36-hour warm up, conditions off-piste and in the backountry, especially in sheltered higher elevation zones, have …
Feb 16
2nd Annual “Bolton to the Barns” Ski Tour
On Saturday, March 5th, the 2nd Annual Bolton to the Barns Ski Tour will present backcountry skiers with a great opportunity to spend a day in the hills of Vermont, while helping the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps create opportunities for young Vermonters wishing to play an active role in conserving the Vermont landscape. At the …
Feb 13
Photo of the Week: Sweet Steeps
From peak to creek, and thanks to a relatively dense and well-bonded snowpack, much of the steepest terrain we can safely ski here in the northeast is wonderfully skiable right now. Here are a couple of images from the weekend, captured in the wilds of Washington County, Vermont. (Skiers: Justin Beckwith and Ian Forgays)
Feb 11
Camel’s Hump Ski Challenge – Sunday, Feb 13th
Don’t miss this great opportunity to circumnavigate Vermont’s Camel’s Hump on skis, raise funds for Vermont’s Alzheimer’s Association, and enjoy a beautiful day in the powder-coated mountains with others. Below is some information provided by the Camel’s Hump Challenge website. The Hump is home to a lifetime of skiing adventures, and if you haven’t been …
