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Wasatch Wanderings

After an incredible streak of skiing fresh tracks in the northeast backcountry, it was time to head west this week to work on a few assignments. Apparently, we have brought our Vermont snow with us! Here are a few quick snaps from our first full day out here in the Wasatch…

Blue Skies and High Fives

Thanks to Vermont skiers, Rachel Wood and Tyler Cohen, for sharing a few words and images from their skiing adventures in Vermont’s Green Mountains earlier this January…. In Northern Vermont, it’s a rare occurrence to find blue skies and fresh snow in the same day, but we came upon this perfect recipe in early January …

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Now that’s a forecast – Part 2

Only this time, it’s not for the northeast… But it’s a good reason to be excited anyhow, as 1) this same snow could be headed our way soon, 2) our good friends in the Wasatch could really use a little snow (you know it’s got to be “rough” for them when the snow stake on …

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MRG Skier: Silas Chickering-Ayers

Seventeen year old Silas Chickering-Ayers, and his older brother, Lars, are some of the most talented skiers we’ve ever come across. With dad the head of ski patrol at Mad River Glen, and mom a talented skier and athlete, too…it’s not hard to imagine how these brothers ski. Lars has been out west for a …

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MRG/Sugarbush Ski Mountaineering Race

Now in its fourth year, the Mountain Hardwear Ski Mountaineering Race returns to Vermont’s Mad River Valley this Feb. 7, 2010 to challenge backcountry-oriented skiers of all abilities on a beautiful course connecting Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas, via the Long Trail and Slidebrook area. After the “race”, the event organizers bring skiers …

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