Oct 29

Octobah Powdah…Weekend Nor’Eastah

10/31 UPDATE (Look below for a few more photos from skiing in central VT over the weekend. The historic October snowstorm produced over two feet of snow in some parts of Western MA and southern NH. Closer to home here in central VT, we picked up a bit less than that, but the skiing was still extra sweet. We got out for some early morning turns on Sunday, and then spent the afternoon helping some neighbors rebuild their home after it was badly flooded by another big storm recently – the infamous Tropical Storm Irene.)

10/29 – Although Thursday’s glorified grass skiing was a real treat closer to home in Vermont’s Mad River Valley, Friday’s skiing adventure just a bit farther south left us feeling like we had traveled through time – right into the dreamy depths of winter, and back. Now, with an early season nor’easter preparing to drop a nice blanket of snow across the much of interior south/central New England (check out our weather page for details), we’re looking forward to a very memorable Halloween around here. – Brian

Last flowers of fall?

Morning powder near Mt. Killington.

Fresh tracks in the sun.

Exploring some old stomping grounds…

Beauty.

October?

Fall giving way to winter…

How it all shook out…

(Image Courtesy The Weather Channel)

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Oct 27

October Snow: The 2011-12 Season Is Here!

Our good buddy OLD MAN WINTER is back! He’s been throwing snow at us since Wednesday in many mountain areas of the northeast, and currently, the mountains of southern Vermont are likely scoring the deepest snows in the region, with more than 6-8″ falling in the Killington/Pico zone. Although the snowfall close to home in Vermont’s Mad River Valley was considerably lighter, our first turns of the season on snow were as sweet! as can be – thanks in part to our trusty Marquettes. With more snow falling tonight, we’re looking forward to venturing farther afield on Friday, where we know it’s only getting deeper as we write this. For those of you heading out there – take it slow, make lots of turns on the thin cover…and pray for snow. We’ve got a long winter season ahead of us. And stay tuned!
– Brian

Old Man Winter rolls out the carpet…

October Freshies…

Letting it ride near snowline…

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Oct 25

Photo of the Week: PRAY for Snow

Our good buddy Old Man Winter finally seems to be heading our way again. And after he dusted our mountains with some real live snowflakes this morning, forecasts are in good alignment with respect to some fresh snow falling in the mountains on Thursday into Friday, and then again later in the weekend. Anywhere from 2″ to 20″ seems to be possible out of this cycle in the mountains, and given the ski conditions out there right now, we’ll take whatever we can get. Sure, it’s still October, but is it too much to ask for just a little bit of white stuff before stick season really kicks in? Better yet, remember last October? Still, whether the coming days bring us a good powder dump or not, we’re stoked to see Old Man Winter around here again. – Brian

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Oct 17

Photo of the Week: This Time, Last Year

With snow falling in the high elevations of the White Mountains as we write this, and with reports of mountaintop snowflakes streaming in over the weekend (thanks to Dave Bouchard for the first-hand evidence from the Green Mountain spine on Sunday morning), it’s likely just a matter of days before at least a few of us will be skiing again. By this time last year, thanks to a beautiful 6-8″ snowfall in the mountains, we were already into our third good day of skiing in some parts of the northeast…(Photo was captured at 3500′ in the Greens on Oct. 16, 2010.) And having enjoyed some very memorable skiing in October over the last ten years, we expect this October to be no different.
Here’s to another snowy winter season ahead. -Brian

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Oct 10

Photo of the Week: Ski Towns Need Your Help

Update: A fun triathlon/fundraiser for the flood-ravaged towns of White River Valley is planned for this coming Sunday, Oct. 16. This is another great way to pitch in. Check it out HERE.

It should be no news by now that historic rains from Tropical Storm Irene nearly devastated many homes, businesses and farms, as well as infrastructure, throughout the northeast’s ski country – especially in central and southern Vermont and in New York’s Adirondacks. And while most communities have come together and made great progress cleaning up and moving on, there is still an ongoing need for help.

With winter fast approaching, many families, farmers and businesses are coping with several more weeks – and months – of clean up and repairs. Many would greatly appreciate any help you can pitch in – even if it’s just an hour or two of your hands-on time (insurance rarely covers the full extent of flood damage.) Towns need help with repairing community facilities (rec fields, gardens, paths, etc…) with buy propecia nhs cleaning up debris/garbage along river and stream banks, and much more. Many ski and bike clubs, like the Catamount Trail Association, also need help repairing damaged trails, bridges and other key features in the networks they maintain for the ongoing enjoyment by the rest of us.

To support your favorite ski town, please browse the websites below (please let us know if you have suggestions for this list) or simply swing by or contact the town hall in any town – and ask around for whomever is coordinating volunteer efforts. There are also a variety of ways you can pitch in financially, too. Look for the donation links on the websites. (Perhaps the snow gods will reward you for your generosity and kindness.) (Photo: Flood-ravaged home in Pittsfield, Vermont, near Killington. Click on thumbnail below for larger image.)

Thanks!
-Brian

Mad River Valley, VT region
Killington, VT region
Adirondacks/Keene Valley/Lake Placid
region
Southern VT/Wilmington region
Southern VT/Stratton region

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