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From Big Flood to Big Snow

Winter in the northeast…what a world of contrasts! While skiing in the pouring rain on Sunday morning here Vermont’s Green Mountains, it was hard to imagine that we would be skiing in some of most unforgettably deep and beautiful snow just twenty fours later. Then again, we are not the least bit surprised. The first …

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In Memory of Ryan Hawks (Updated 3/12)

Updated with photos 3/12: It might still be news to many that the mountains claimed the life of a wonderful person, son, brother, step-brother, grandson, a friend to many and a very talented skier this past week – twenty-five year old Ryan Hawks. Ryan grew up in South Burlington, Vermont, graduated from UVM, and honed …

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This Weekend: Adirondack Backcountry Ski Fest / Bolton to the Barns

It seems as though the winter calendar is filling up with more great skiing events each season, and two events coming up this weekend are no exception. Whether you are looking to develop your backcountry skiing skills, meet up with other skiers or explore some new terrain, check out one of these upcoming buy cheap …

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Photo of the Week: Hut-to-Hut Skiing, Vermont Style

We often wonder why we ever leave the northeast. And the more we ski in this incredible part of the world, the stronger our conviction that we live in a skiing paradise grows. This past weekend drove home these feelings more than ever. With a crew of half-a-dozen friends, we embarked on a three-day, hut-to-hut …

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Weekdays: Friday’s Storm Delivers

Although the backcountry and nordic crust-cruising has been in its element recently, today’s snow was a welcome treat from our good friend Old Man Winter. A good 6-8″ of fresh snow has piled up across the north country as we write this on Friday evening, and it looks like several more should be awaiting us …

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