Today was all about fast, cruising ski runs at Sugarbush’s Mount Ellen. I headed over to spend some time on my alpine skis on a cloudy morning turned partly sunny midday.
I zipped down the stiff corduroy snow in the morning and stayed on the snowmaking trails, which had a solid base. At the top of Vermont's highest chairlift (top station is perched at over 4,000 feet), the trees were encrusted in natural snow and the views were great. I saw both of Vermont and New Hampshire’s highest peaks, and I checked out Whiteface Mountain across the lake in New York. There are nice views to be had at Sugarbush.
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At the ticket booth this morning, skiers were chatting it up about a possible snowstorm for Thursday and Friday. I had been hearing about this possibility for a few days but when I got home the National Weather Service forecast was actually talking about accumulation amounts. We could get 6 inches or so around the spine of the Green Mountains in northern and central Vermont; perhaps less in southern Vermont but it depends how the storm tracks. We'll take it! Of course, it may come with some sleet or a “wintry mix” as well. Either way, we need more snow for the natural snow trails and the backcountry.
Bring it on!
My visit to Sugarbush ended with a yummy late-lunch stop at the Mad Taco in Waitsfield. They have taken over some more space since I was last there so now there is some additional modest seating available (picnic tables!). The soft tacos and variety of inventive salsas are delicious!
Zippy skiing followed by a lunch with a lot of zip!
