Feb 23

Now That’s a Forecast – Part 3

Although backcountry snow conditions recovered remarkably well after this winter’s January Thaw, there’s no doubt that our northeastern mountains could use a little bit of fresh snow. With southern New England picking up much needed some snow last week, and the rest of the northeast picking up varying amounts of snow over the last several days, the snow gods seem to coming around again…

The image below was taken from a recent forecast for the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Keep up on the latest snow and weather conditions at our Forecasts and Conditions page.

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Feb 20

Photo of the Week: Birches

There’s nothing like skiing through a beautiful birch glade in our northeastern mountains. Here’s a snap from one of the largest birch glades in the state of Vermont, in the Killington/Pico region.

Feb 16

Powder Day! Earn Your Turns at Magic Mountain

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It’s a powder day for southern Vermont and New Hampshire skiers. Many mountain areas are reporting 6-10+” of fresh snow, so get out there and enjoy it!

Magic Mountain in southern Vermont is one of the few ski areas in the country that is really embracing the growing interest in human-powered skiing and riding. Skiers with AT, telemark or splitboard equipment are welcome to climb Magic, ski the front or back side of the mountain, and do it again and again – free of charge. With the lifts spinning only four days a week (Friday through Monday), Magic is all the more enticing. If you haven’t check out Magic, it is a beautiful southern Vermont mountain with plenty of charm and some really fun terrain. It is currently working to develop a cooperative of skier/rider-owners by selling shares in the mountain. So if you enjoy skiing at Magic enough, please consider owning a piece of this great Vermont ski area.

Feb 14

Photo of the Week: “Snowbow”

We spotted a subtle and beautiful snowbow along the Green Mountain Divide earlier this week, and it lead us to a great big pot of white gold…

Feb 10

1st Annual “Bolton to the Barns” Ski Tour

On Saturday, March 6th, the 1st Annual Bolton to the Barns Ski Tour will present backcountry skiers with a great opportunity to spend a day in the hills of Vermont, while helping the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps create opportunities for young Vermonters wishing to play an active role in conserving the Vermont landscape. At the end of the tour, warm food will await hungry, triumphant, and deserving skiers. Other festivities will include the showing of classic ski movies, a warm bonfire, and libations. Spend a day skiing new terrain and then relax amongst friends, new and old!

If you can’t make the tour, but would like to support the event and the VYCC, please head to this link. Please help spread the word, too. Thanks!

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