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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Jan 23
5th Annual Sugarbush/Mad River Glen Randonee Race
Now in its fifth year, the Mountain Hardwear Ski Mountaineering Race returns to Vermont’s Mad River Valley on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 to challenge adventurous skiers of all abilities on a beautiful course connecting Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas, via the Long Trail and Slidebrook area. This is a great event for all …
Jan 07
Photo of the Week: Fluff-on-Crust
We’ve picked up 2-12″ of fresh fluff in the higher elevations of the northeast this week, and as the image here illustrates, there is some beautiful fresh snow starting to pile up in places. However, there’s not much under it…so take it slow, and pray for even more snow. With some luck, we should pick …

