Snowflakes have been in the air again for 11 straight calendar days over AdventureSkier headquarters (at some during either the day or night). This is the second longest snow cycle of the season thus far, with more than 40″ of fresh snow piling up in this time in some areas of the Northeast. For how …
Category: Skills
Feb 03
Video: Pasture Ripping in Vermont – Vol. 1
After a mid-winter thaw leaves us with a crusty snowpack close to home, pasture skiing (aka field skiing or crust cruising) reminds us how simple, beautiful and fun skiing can be. It’s also a cool way to connect with the local landscape and a great excuse to enjoy a fine sunset session after a long …
Sep 24
Photo of the Week: One Inch Rule
The last couple of weather fronts and rain storms have ushered in the beautiful fall season in classic form. It’s amazing how Mother Nature, with the flick of a her switch, can take us out of a distinctly summery weather pattern right into the cooler, crispier and breezier days of fall. At least a few …
Jan 29
Video: DUST ON CRUST
January Thaw has been going at it with Old Man Winter this past week, leaving our snowpack coated in varying degrees of crust, fresh snow and everything in between. Although the latest winter storm on Friday put down up to 8-10″ of fresh snow in parts of the Northeast (northern Maine and Quebec scored best), …
Oct 07
Photo of the Week: Dirt Road Skiing
There’s no better way to get in shape for the upcoming season of skiing adventures, than to go skiing. And if you haven’t before rocked a pair of dirt-road friendly roller skis on your favorite back roads, they are worth checking out. Known to most as a pavement-based training tool for serious and competitive nordic …

