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TGR's Lost and Found

TGR's Lost & FoundYes, I know it's only October 13, but I'm ready for the ski season. You see, I just made my annual…

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Look now for ski pass deals and ticket discount programs

One of the conundrums you face as a skier in northern Vermont is deciding where you purchase a…

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Snowy view of Mt. Mansfield's western slopes

Today I donned my longjohns, grabbed my ski hat and gloves and headed not for the mountains, but for…

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Ah, skiing at Solitude looks lovely!

Nothing like checking out <link http: www.skiloveland.com themountain reports snowreport.aspx external-link-new-window>western Web cams to get you thinking about winter. Arapahoe Basin in…

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Booths are full at the Toronto Ski Show

Well hunting season is upon us here in Vermont (wear that orange out in the woods!), but it's also…

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"I smell stuffing!" says this Stowe skier on Nov. 20

'Twas the day before Thanksgiving, and all through the house, people were looking for their winter…

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The handiwork of a couple of stupid, stupid skiers

I'm hot under the collar. I'm perturbed. I'm just plain miffed.

It's like when you were a kid…

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There's snow in Vermont. How scrumptious!

This just in: I earned my first turns of the season today!

There were about 12 inches of fluffy…

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Wintry photo of Mt. Mansfield

If you've never visited the <link http: www.greenmountainclub.org external-link-new-window>Green Mountain Club website, I will offer you a fun reason to do so now.…

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A Snowflake Bentley flake

This week the temperatures have been dropping, making for some great snowmaking weather and natural…

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On Bolton Valley's backcountry skiing trails.

On Bolton Valley's backcountry skiing trails.What a way to start the ski season. The Skimeister and I went up to Bolton Valley's backcountry…

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Before hitting the road for Christmas, I clicked into skinny skis and had an enjoyable cross-country…

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A view from the Stowe View lookout

We had a view from Stowe View today at Bolton Valley!It's days like today that I praise the snowgods, and my parents for buying me my favorite pair of…

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Heading for the 19th hole at Burlington Country Club

Heading for the 19th hole at Burlington Country ClubFore!

When the Burlington Country Club (BCC) turns from green to white, the members-only rules are…

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Bolton Valley Resort's downhill skiing trails

<link http: www.boltonvalley.com documents alpine-trail-map.pdf external-link-new-window external link in new>PDF of Bolton Valley's alpine trail mapToday I buckled into my aging, but lovable, Tecnica ski boots (this is the year that I'm getting new…

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Sweet turns in Honey Hollow, near Camel's Hump

Sweet turns in Honey HollowI've been wanting to ski Honey Hollow from Huntington for a couple of years. It's located near…

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It was much too nice of a day to pass up the chance of taking runs at Smugglers' Notch Resort today.…

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Views of Camel's Hump from Catamount touring center in Williston, Vt.

Who says you can't get something for nothing?

Just this afternoon I was able to ski for free at…

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There's snow in them hills!

There's snow in them hills!Don't you love it when the National Weather Service reports:

  ...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO OCCASIONAL…

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Snorkeling at the Beav'

If those twits at Heavenly, Vail and Beaver Creek send me one more e-mail ...

Their…

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Skate skiing at Bolton Valley

Fast-paced nordic skiing at Bolton on SundayWith a warm, rainy week behind us at last, we headed for some groomed cross-country trails today.…

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Show-stopping nordic form on Broadway

Show-stopping nordic form on BroadwayI'm happy to report that there is some fresh snow up in the mountains of northern Vermont!

The…

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NH's Bode Miller is on the podium--again

Miller of NH is most successful US racerA tip of the ski hat to Bode Miller of New Hampshire, who took this weekend's combined trophy at the…

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Nice ice at Stowe Winter Carnival

Nice ice at Stowe Winter CarnivalWhen you live in the north country, winter is something you embrace. This weekend in Stowe, Vt.,…

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The soleil fades on Mt. Tremblant

The soleil fades on Mt. TremblantI traveled to the Great White North this weekend to have some winter fun at Mont Tremblant, Québec.…

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Exiting the forest at Mt. Tremblant nordic center

Leaving the forest at Mt. Tremblant nordic centerOn Sunday, I found a nordic center that's serious about nordic skiing. We enjoyed a sunny day of…

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Snow is on its way this weekend, but not before a potential mix of precipitation on Friday.…

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Middlebury College squeaked by the University of Vermont to win the UVM Winter Carnival in Stowe,…

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I smell discounts!

I smell discounts!I recently found a little treasure in my mailbox. The Skimeister and I received our Catamount Trail…

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Saturday dawned with clear, sunny skies and the Skimeister and I cemented our plans for the day over…

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A snowy afternoon at Okemo base

I'm spoiled rotten. I got to stay slopeside at Okemo this weekend.

My friends, Jennifer and Dan,…

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Fresh Vermont snow; all you can eat!

Fresh Vermont snow; all you can eat!With all this snow falling here in Vermont, kids of all ages grab their sleds and head for the…

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A view from Mountain Top nordic center

Snow was the word of the day. We were headed this morning for Mountain Top Nordic Center in…

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Fun trails and glades at Burke Mountain in Vermont!

Burke Mountain in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont used to have a jingle that went something like…

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Lovely meadows and high views from Highland Lodge, Vt.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Highland Lodge is no longer a ski center. However, neighboring Craftsbury Outdoor…

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Hot damn! Hot chocolate and skiing are the perfect pairing.

Hot cocoa and skiing are the perfect pairingI was in emergency mode the other day after spending some time on the slopes. I thought I had gone…

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[<link post warm-weather-and-easter-sunrise-services-at-vermont-ski-resorts external-link-new-window>For Easter 2010 sunrise service information, follow this link.]

Well it seems really early this…

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This weekend is Maple Open House Weekend in Vermont. That means that you can combine skiing with a…

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Cross-country skiing in Craftsbury, Vt.

Sunday morning brought more blue skies to Craftsbury, Vt., and cold temperatures at 7 in the…

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Did you know that Burlington has the largest Mardi Gras celebration in New England? Yes, snowy and…

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