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Cross-country ski tour at Stowe Mountain Resort Nordic center
Posted 12/28/13
I got a good workout today in a lovely setting. I enjoyed a cross-country ski at the Stowe Mountain…
Skiing on Madonna Mountain at Smugglers' Notch today
Posted 12/27/13
The Skimeister and I got up early today to get some morning runs in at Smugglers' Notch. We skied…
Ski areas blasting the snowmaking after nasty weekend of weather
Posted 12/24/13
Vermont ski areas took a hit this past weekend with nasty weather that included warm temperatures…
Warmer temps, wind and high-speed lifts at Sugarbush Resort today
Posted 12/19/13
As warmer temperatures moved into the region, so did the wind. We had a breezy, easy-going ski at…
Snowflakes and packed powder turns at Bolton Valley today
Posted 12/18/13
I skied in the midst of fluffy, light snowflakes today at Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton, Vermont!…
Still snowing...
Posted 12/15/13
The National Weather Service reported 4 to 14 inches of snow around Vermont this morning, and it's…
A Nordic ski today as the snow clouds start to gather
Posted 12/14/13
I really needed to get out and exercise today, and with temperatures in the single digits, that…
More ski areas opening this weekend, and sounds like snow!
Posted 12/13/13
We should reach a total of 14 open ski resorts in Vermont this weekend. Bolton Valley and Middlebury…
First lift rides and fast turns at Smugglers' Notch today
Posted 12/8/13
On the eve of some expected precipitation (we may end up with about six inches of snow in the…
My lunchtime cross-country ski: Good snow, lots of fog!
Posted 12/3/13
The temperatures got into the 30s today in Stowe and that made for soft snow and — apparently — lots…
Fluffy snow and lots of water to avoid on backcountry trails
Posted 11/29/13
Thanks to very recent cold temperatures, there are several inches of light, fluffy powder up high in…
Thanksgiving week starts with good snowmaking temps — wintry mix to follow
Posted 11/25/13
Snowmakers are earning their keep these recent cold days and nights. Resorts are pumping out a lot…
Nine Vermont ski areas will be open this weekend
Posted 11/21/13
Thank goodness for good snowmaking weather! Hats off to snowmakers who will allow skiers and riders…
Warm weekend includes a walk up less snowy Smugglers' Notch road
Posted 11/17/13
We’re so glad that we took advantage of the fresh snow and cold temperatures earlier this week to go…
First ski of the year — on the Notch road in Stowe!
Posted 11/13/13
The Skimeister and I got in our first ski of the year by cross-country skiing on the road that goes…
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…
SkiMaven's annual Vermont lift ticket discount post for 2013 - 2014. Bring on the skiing deals!
Posted 10/31/13
<<CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT VERMONT TICKET DISCOUNTS POST!>> Updated 3/16/14 Everyone wants to…
Southern Vermont ski resort improvements for 2013 - 2014
Posted 10/26/13
Recently we recapped central and northern Vermont ski resort improvements for the 2013 - 2014 ski…
A few October snowflakes, dropping temps, and Killington will open this weekend!
Posted 10/23/13
It didn't take long for Killington to jump on the cold temperatures that have just arrived in…
Vermont very well represented on 2013 US Nordic Ski Team
Posted 10/21/13
Vermonters Sophie Caldwell, Andy Newell, Ida Sargent and Liz Stephen, and other cross-country skiers…
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…
Ski movies help us get through to winter in Vermont!
Posted 9/23/13
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR FALL 2015 SKI FILMS IN VERMONT>> Updated 12/20/2013 Skiers in Vermont start…
2013 Ski Swaps in Vermont!
Posted 9/5/13
<<CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE 2021 LIST OF SKI SWAPS!>> The air is turning chilly so that means it must…
2013 - 2014 Season pass deal deadlines in Vermont are approaching
Posted 8/28/13
Updated 9/11/2013 The Farmers’ Almanac has spoken, and it said we are in for a wintry winter. Are…
Cool off with frosty snow photos — from the southern hemisphere!
Posted 7/16/13
We're having a heat wave this week in Vermont so it seems appropriate to share some frosty images of…
Vermont farmers' markets in and around ski towns
Posted 6/10/13
Summertime, and the living is easy... Vermont is looking green and lush these days. Fields are…
Freak late-May snow on highest Vermont peaks
Posted 5/27/13
No, this post is not dated incorrectly. It is in fact Memorial Day Weekend and the images you see do…
Fun under the spring sun
Posted 4/22/13
A couple more Vermont ski resorts closed this weekend, but not before skiers and riders hit the…
Which Vermont ski resorts are still open in mid-April 2013?
Posted 4/16/13
So this is what I've got on the topic of which Vermont ski resorts are still open now that it's…
Beaver Creek, Colorado: Spring skiing down memory lane
Posted 4/14/13
Years ago I taught skiing at “The Beav.” That's what the locals called Beaver Creek Resort back in…
Vail powder skiing this week was more like mid-winter in Colorado than April!
Posted 4/12/13
This week SkiMaven continued a Colorado skiing adventure by heading to Vail Resort and Beaver…
Copper Mountain: Bowls, spring bumps, broad cruisers & solid snow coverage in Colorado's Summit County
Posted 4/8/13
SkiMaven took a field trip this weekend to Copper Mountain in Colorado's Summit County! I've skied…
Winter is not letting go — Are you skiing this first weekend of April?
Posted 4/3/13
Winter is resisting the change of seasons, and it’s alright with me! The last couple of days…
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…
Snowy and springy up high
Posted 3/28/13
I took a short backcountry ski up at Bolton Valley on Wednesday. It was around lunch time and the…
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…
Snowy and sunny Friday at Stowe Mountain Resort
Posted 3/23/13
Here are a few shots of a great ski day at Stowe, Vermont, on Friday. I joined some friends at Stowe…
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…
Snowstorm on the last day of official winter
Posted 3/19/13
March 20th is the first day of spring and we're in the midst of a snowstorm today, the 19th. While…
Pretty March afternoon on slopes of Smugglers’ Notch
Posted 3/16/13
Occasional midday flurries made way for clearing skies this afternoon at Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont.…
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