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2013 Mad River Glen to Sugarbush Randonee Race

Now in its seventh year, the Mad River Glen to Sugarbush randonee race, sanctioned by the US Ski Mountaineering Association, returns to Vermont’s Mad River Valley this coming Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 to challenge adventurous skiers of all abilities on a beautiful course connecting the two ski areas, via the Long Trail and Slidebrook areas. …

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Upcoming Events to Support VT’s Bolton Valley Backcountry

It seems as though the winter calendar is still filled with some great skiing adventures this season, and two events coming up are no exception. These events are also important fundraisers for the conservation of Vermont’s Bolton Valley Backcountry and Nordic Lands – an incredible opportunity for Northeastern skiers that, if successful, will secure some …

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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 …

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Photo(s) of the Week: Marquette Season

After struggling to keep Superstorm Sandy from interfering with the lives of millions in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions (and dumping historic amounts of snowfall over the Central Appalachians in his attempt), Old Man Winter was finally able to shoe Sandy away this weekend. He also had enough energy remaining to deliver several inches of …

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Photo(s) of the Week (Updated): Fresh Snow… First Turns!

Thanks to fresh snow falling across the highest elevations of the Northeast on Sunday night, snow sliders enjoyed some of their first turns of the season on Monday. And while Old Man Winter welcomed us back with only a few inches of snow at the highest elevations (4-6″ atop the porch railing of a cabin …

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