Cross-country skiing
Photos from a lovely nordic ski at sunset
Posted 2/7/09
Great snow, ski racing and romantic ski trips in Vermont
Posted 2/5/09
The snow remains in great shape here in Vermont. Yesterday the Skimeister and I took a quick cross-country ski nearby and the coverage was excellent. It was very chilly, however, so we retreated to…
Skiers to fly off of Harris Hill ski jump in Brattleboro once again
Posted 2/3/09
This is cool. I didn't know there was such a long history of international ski jumping in Brattleboro, Vermont. And now a community effort has brought an aged ski jump back to life. On February 14…
Well-covered cross-country trails at Vermont's Catamount Outdoor Center
Posted 2/1/09
The Skimeister and I had some work and house chores to do this weekend. We felt a bit guilty about skiing on Thursday, so this was our penance. But all work and no play makes the Skimaven cranky, so…
Skiing the lower Steeple Trail, a classic backcountry trail near Mt. Mansfield
Posted 1/25/09
Saturday dawned with clear, sunny skies and the Skimeister and I cemented our plans for the day over breakfast. Despite the expected drop in temperatures during the day, we would head over to Stowe,…
Winter Carnival time in Vermont, and a backcountry skiing event on Sunday
Posted 1/23/09
Friday afternoon update: The Skimeister and I took a longish lunch and did some cross-country skiing at Catamount nordic center in Williston, Vt. The coverage was good. My poles punched through about…
Ski a Dam: Enjoying a ski tour at Vermont's Little River State Park
Posted 1/19/09
The temperatures and snow were perfect for a nordic ski tour today, so after considering a few options, the Skimeister and I decided to explore Little River State Park. This park abuts the Waterbury…
Catamount nordic center has decent snow coverage
Posted 1/13/09
You know how some people go to the gym at lunchtime? Well I prefer clicking into some skis when I have the time. I took a late lunch today and headed over to the Catamount cross-country center in…
A lovely day in Stowe at Trapp Family Lodge cross-country center
Posted 1/12/09
I thought I'd share a few photos with you from Stowe and the Trapp Family Lodge cross-country center. I had a really fun and informative day of nordic skiing on Saturday as part of the first-ever…
The snow's been falling here in Vermont; 51 inches now at the stake
Posted 1/9/09
OK folks, while our economic recession is still trying to find its bottom, here in Vermont we're in a rebound of sorts. After a warm-up around Christmas time, we've cooled off and enjoyed some…
January 10: Free cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at several resorts, and a Ladies Nordic Expo
Posted 1/5/09
Freebies don't come along every day, so this is one to take advantage of this weekend. Several Vermont nordic centers are offering free or discounted trail passes, cross-country skiing lessons and…
Fluffy powder falls, but we need more of a base!
Posted 1/3/09
Friday night brought some snow our way in northern Vermont. As it was before Christmas, this stuff was super light and fluffy. Sugarbush resort reported seven inches of snow, Stowe says 5, Ascutney…
Bring on the snow! Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Vermont
Posted 12/19/08
Check out this weather forecast for Stowe, Vermont. It's a thing of beauty. Flakes, flakes and more flakes! Yes, snow is on its way again after a weird week where we lost a bunch of snow on one day…
Trying to avoid the wild wind while cross-country skiing at Catamount
Posted 12/15/08
On the way to Catamount Outdoor Center in Williston, Vermont, today, we saw about four cars off the road. It was quite unexpected. However, we had strong winds today and the main road that takes you…
Opening dates for Vermont ski resorts—where will you ski first?
Posted 11/10/08
I got an e-mail from Ski Vermont and it included a run-down of opening dates for Vermont ski resorts. Yay! These are listed in chronological order. Please visit my Vermont Ski Resorts page and…
Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships to be held on DRY land
Posted 10/10/08
Very interesting...a traditional snow sport is holding a dry-land championship in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend. It makes one wonder if this a sign of global warming or of desperate marketing?Ac…
Beat the Heat: Check out Vermont's top 10 winter events
Posted 7/9/08
Skiing marathons, ice harvesting and a Wassail Weekend are all on the list of Vermont's Top 10 Winter Events for 2008/2009. The list is issued by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce after judges comb…
Your vote could deliver $50K to Vermont's Catamount Trail
Posted 6/17/08
This news just came into my inbox... The Catamount Trail Association (CTA) is one of five finalists for a $50,000 grant that could help secure some 90 miles of unprotected sections of the…
Catamount Trail Assoc. wants your opinion — yes, you!
Posted 4/15/08
I got an e-mail from the Catamount Trail Association, the caretakers of the 300-mile-long ski trail that covers the length of the state of Vermont. They are asking people to fill out their online…
Cross-country skiing at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe on a gorgeous, sunny afternoon
Posted 3/31/08
What a difference a day makes. On Saturday I was bundled up against the wind and cold while backcountry skiing, and by Sunday afternoon I had no hat and only wore a midweight fleece as I…
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