Bolton Valley
When do Vermont ski resorts open in 2013?
Posted 11/7/13
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE 2018-2019 OPENING DATES!>> Updated 12/17/13 For the 2013-2014 ski season in Vermont, here's a list of opening dates. These may change according to weather patterns, of…
What’s New? Central and northern Vermont ski resort improvements for 2013 / 2014
Posted 10/14/13
As a skier or rider, it’s good to know about the changes you can expect at Vermont ski resorts this winter. Here’s a look at on-mountain improvements that have been announced at northern and central…
More springtime fun: Spring skiing at Jay Peak & pond skimming!
Posted 3/29/13
Had a great spring skiing day at Jay Peak today. The snow was soft and plentiful, and the weather turned out to be much better than predicted! We enjoyed a mix of sun, snowflakes and clouds. We…
Snowy and springy up high
Posted 3/29/13
I took a short backcountry ski up at Bolton Valley on Wednesday. It was around lunch time and the sun was shining brightly. There is still a lot of snow up on the trails! I stuck my pole in the snow…
Springtime rituals include Easter sunrise services (and first tracks!) & egg hunts
Posted 3/26/13
Easter is hopping closer! This year it falls on Sunday, March 31. Vermont ski resorts often have Easter-themed events to get families out on the snow. Some ski areas also hold mountain-top sunrise…
An extra-special day to ski in the nearly-conserved Bolton backcountry trail network!
Posted 3/21/13
Isn't life funny sometimes? Just as I started my climb up the Bryant trail on the Bolton Valley backcountry trail network today, an email was received and waiting on my iPhone in my backpack. The…
Sweet day of spring skiing at Bolton Valley today
Posted 3/9/13
Wow, it was a nice day to be on the slopes! I needed sunscreen, shades and just a few layers. It was so good to see the sun and the snow softened up to allow for sweet spring turns. At Bolton…
A powderific morning at Bolton Valley
Posted 2/22/13
The sun was supposed to show itself this morning, but it didn't and I didn't care. I was skiing in powder and packed powder at Bolton Valley Resort! They were reporting that the mountain had received…
Fresh powder — and exploding grouse — in the Bolton backcountry
Posted 2/10/13
What a lovely, cold winter day to be out in the Vermont woods! When the temperatures dip down low, we like to stay warm by earning our turns. So we went to the Bolton Valley backcountry trails to…
Five inches or so of powder this morning!
Posted 1/29/13
I keep an eye on the forecast, so I was able to rearrange my schedule to get out to Bolton Valley this morning. Area ski resorts were reporting 4 - 6 inches of snow and I wanted to play in it! I took…
Slideshow, skiing & snowshoe tours on tap for campaign to save Bolton backcountry
Posted 1/14/13
The Vermont Land Trust and Friends of Bolton Valley Nordic and Backcountry have planned some fun events this winter as part of the campaign to save the Bolton backcountry land from development. Two…
Skiing into the new year
Posted 12/31/12
We're going to be skiing into the New Year in style! The snow's great for all kinds of skiing and riding. Plus, there are torchlight parades and/or fireworks at resorts such as Burke Mountain, Jay…
Merry, snowy Christmas to you!
Posted 12/24/12
Hope you got out to play in the fresh snow today! All I wanted for Christmas was some snow, and we got it! We enjoyed a ski tour today on the cross-country trails at Bolton Valley. A few trails were…
A winter wonderland up high
Posted 12/21/12
Moose tracks, bunny tracks and ski tracks. What a great combo! I wanted to get myself into a winter wonderland today, and I found it up high in Bolton, Vermont's backcountry trails. While it looked…
Blue-sky Saturday skiing. Nice!
Posted 12/15/12
Today was a day to get out into the sunshine! Clear blue skies beckoned to me and I decided to head over to opening day at Bolton Valley Resort. Bolton had its Vista Quad and Mid-Mountain…
Tentative opening dates for 2012 - 2013 at Vermont ski resorts
Posted 11/1/12
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE 2013-2014 POST ABOUT OPENINGS>> Updated 12/22/2012 PM When are Vermont ski resorts opening? Ski Vermont has released a list of the tentative opening dates for Vermont ski…
Farmers’ markets in Vermont's ski towns
Posted 7/16/12
It’s veggie time in the mountains of Vermont! Vermont's ski towns are among those that have weekly farmers' markets when the snow is not flying. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture produces a handy web…
Summer events highlight some very special skiing terrain in Bolton, Vermont
Posted 5/17/12
As part of the fundraising campaign to purchase the exceptional Nordic and backcountry terrain next to the Bolton Valley resort, the Friends of Bolton Valley Nordic & Backcountry (FOBVNB) and Vermont…
With whacked-out, summer temperatures, the season is winding down
Posted 3/23/12
Vermont has experienced summer-like temperatures over the last week. We've been wearing shorts and t-shirts. The sun has shone brightly as well, and while this makes for lovely weather to recreate in,…
Ridiculously blue sky day; Might be my last nordic ski
Posted 3/18/12
The Skimeister and I did a mellow tour up on Bolton Valley’s backcountry trails today. You’ll see that it was so sunny and warm that he was in a t-shirt. Snow is melting very fast in the lower…
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