Category: Fresh Tracks

Adirondack High

As we shared a couple of weeks back (link), the late-winter snow pack in the Adirondacks has been luring us to explore some of the many new landslide paths created by Tropical Storm Irene last August. And after several recent adventures in the Dacks, it’s become clear that Irene has dramatically expanded the scope of …

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This Weekend: Bolton to Barns, MRG Tel/Ski Fest and more…

With March’s longer and warmer days upon us, it’s a great time to get together with friends on skis and celebrate. Several events coming up this weekend will make this especially easy and fun to do, so get out there and make the most of another great winter season, before it’s time to plant the …

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Vermont’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle Wins Gold at World Junior Chamionships

Vermont’s Cochran Family, which operates Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond, VT, made history again on Friday, March 2 when Ryan Cochran-Siegle of Starksboro – the 19 year old son of 1972 Olympic gold medalist Barbara Ann Cochran – skied away with the downhill title at the world junior championships in central Italy. His skiing is …

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POSTPONED til March 3: SKI THE THUNDERBOLT!

****UPDATE 2/3**** Due to lack of sufficient snow on the course, the race has been postponed until Saturday, March 3, 2012. :FOR RELEASE: January 12, 2012 CONTACT: Jonathan Butler, Town Administrator, Adams, MA, 413-743-8300 The Thunderbolt Ski Race Offers a Wild Ride on a Historic Trail (Adams, Mass.) On February 11, one hundred intrepid backcountry …

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New Date TBA: Camel’s Hump Challenge Backcountry Tour

UPDATE 2/3: In order to provide a better experience for skiers, event organizers have postponed this event until Sunday, Feb. 12. Let’s hope we pick up some more fresh snow before then, and stay tuned to the links mentioned below for more details and updates. We can’t say enough about this wonderful opportunity to enjoy …

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