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November 2019

Photo of a Nordic skier skiing away surrounded by frosty trees

Frosty trees and a thin crust layer at 1,800 feet

Posted 11/29/19

Today the Skimeister and I drove up to about 1,800 feet elevation here in northern Vermont to see…

Photo of classic ski tracks and the tips of skis

Some nice cross-country skiing for November

Posted 11/18/19

I took advantage of another sunny day today. I took my skinny skis and went to Catamount Outdoor…

Photo of skier and her tracks through the snow

November 16: Scenes from a sunny Saturday on snow

Posted 11/16/19

We went to our local ski hill here in northern Vermont, which isn't open yet, and we skinned up to…

Photo of base area of Sugarbush Resort with ski runs in the background

Sugarbush Resort is sold to Alterra Mountain Company

Posted 11/14/19

Another Vermont ski resort has been sold. This time, the buyer is not Vail Resorts. Alterra…

Photo of skier making turns at Smugglers' Notch in sunshine with mountain view

When do ski resorts open in Vermont for 2019 - 2020 season?

Posted 11/13/19

Updated 12/14/19 Please check our direct links to Vermont ski area snow reports before you make…

Photo of red skis in fluffy, white snow

Sliding on snow in November in Vermont

Posted 11/10/19

On Saturday morning I headed up to about 1800 feet in elevation here in northern Vermont. I found…

Photo of a skier on a snowy trail with a wintry view at Smugglers Notch, Vermont

Updated Vermont lift ticket deals post for this ski + ride season: 2019 - 2020

Posted 11/3/19

Each year we compile a list of some of the best skiing deals, discount days, resident discounts and…

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