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New snow makes skiers & riders happy this weekend!
Posted 1/27/14
Did you get out on the snow this weekend? There was fresh snow at most Vermont ski resorts, and people were loving it! We had time to ski on Sunday, and with the cold temperatures and strong wind we…
Night skiing under the lights at Bolton Valley Resort
Posted 1/16/14
Work was done and there was some fresh snow on the ground. It was the right time to hit night skiing at Bolton Valley. The resort had been reporting a couple inches of fresh snow today and after some…
January deals in Vermont for learning to ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski
Posted 1/3/14
Vermont has enjoyed some fresh snow over the last couple of days, so it's time to get EVERYONE out there — even the newbies! Here are a couple of deals that may help you convince a friend or relative…
Good snow at the top of Sugarbush's Mt. Ellen on a cold winter's day
Posted 1/1/14
Today was all about elevation. The Skimeister and I made our way over to ski at Mt. Ellen at Sugarbush on this first day of 2014. Mt. Ellen is the northern half of the ski resort. I wasn't…
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 exclusively off the Madonna I chair, which ascends to the highest point of the ski resort: 3,640…
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 and rain, and even an ice storm up here in northern Vermont. Now that temperatures have fallen back…
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 Sugarbush today. The Skimeister and I made turns off the Super Bravo quad and the Gate House quad…
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! It was a great day to get out of the office and take some runs during the midday. We've been in the…
Still snowing...
Posted 12/15/13
The National Weather Service reported 4 to 14 inches of snow around Vermont this morning, and it's still snowing. Keep an eye on snow totals here, and here for the two southernmost counties in…
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 Snow Bowl open today (Friday) and Pico opens to passholders today. Pico's public opening is…
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 mountains by Monday night), the Skimeister and I hit Smugglers' Notch Resort for some lift-served skiing.…
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 of snow in anticipation of Thanksgiving weekend, as well as some December opening days. (Who's open?…
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 to enjoy a choice of nine Vermont ski resorts this weekend. Here’s who will be open: Okemo…
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 season in Vermont, here's a list of opening dates. These may change according to weather patterns, of…
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 find a good deal once in a while and skiers and riders are no different. We've taken a look around the…
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 season. Now up: ski areas in southern Vermont. Here are some changes you can expect this winter. Br…
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 this week. After making some snow last night, Killington announced today it will offer some very…
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 winter. Here’s a look at on-mountain improvements that have been announced at northern and central…
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 you ready? It’s time to consider whether you are buying a season pass this year and if you are, the…
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 skiing in the southern hemisphere! Has anyone out there actually skied south of the equator? If…
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