Well this looks like it will be a lovely spring skiing weekend here in Vermont. If you look at the weather report, you see a bright sun smiling back at you day after day. Very nice.
We'll probably go to Stowe, Vt., to do some nordic skiing at one of their cross-country ski centers. (There are a handful to choose from!) I'll be sure to pack sunglasses and sunscreen, and some snacks to enjoy in the sunshine somewhere. Doesn't that sound great?
Have you noticed that sleds have become more high-tech recently? There are a couple of sled-makers here in Vermont, and some were profiled recently in an <link http: www.boston.com travel explorene specials ski articles its_childs_play external-link-new-window>article in the Boston Globe.
The Vermont sled companies include Hammerhead and Mad River Rocket. Nice names! They are geared toward adults, rather than youngin's. People who are serious about sledding have several choices for their ride today.
Burke Mountain hosts a Hammerhead Sled Race on the afternoon of March 20. Prizes will go to the top three finishers and a registration fee of $5 includes access to the J-Bar lift.
Do you think the days of the plastic red sleds and round saucers are numbered? Perhaps not, as the high-tech sleds will run you $100 to $300 or so! With a little plastic slider for under $8, a hill, and a hand-shoveled jump, any kid will be as happy as a clam.
