Mother Nature has been cooperating with Vermont ski resorts by allowing for some serious snowmaking to take place recently. And, some snow squalls added a bit of natural snow to the mix today. Eight…

Last week we were in the midst of a freak spring snowstorm, while the last few days have been warm — almost too warm as we hit around 80 degrees. Things are looking very green in northern Vermont. And…

Here's a peek at what things looked like at higher elevations today in northern Vermont. I messed around on the Bryant and World Cup trails on Bolton Valley's nordic system this afternoon. Yesterday's…

Yes, that is one - zero - two. 102 inches at the stake on Mansfield. Check out the graph: http://www.uvm.edu/skivt-l/?Page=depths.php That's all. Just wanted you to know.

This storm has dropped about two feet of snow on many Vermont ski resorts thus far — some are reporting more. The weather is affecting lift operations here and there today, so check my Vermont ski…

Well the winter storm warning has delivered. Several Vermont ski resorts from Okemo to Jay Peak are reporting a foot or more of new snow this morning. And it continues to snow…

I'd say it was about 5 degrees (F) on Saturday when we clicked into our skis in the Sterling Valley area of Stowe, Vermont. Needless to say, it was not a day for dallying about. We selected a…

Are you BC-curious? Two upcoming events in northern Vermont will get skiers out into the backcountry to introduce them to backcountry skiing or improve the skills they already have. The venue for…

Judging by the "groomed" nature of the Overland Ski Trail this afternoon, I'd say it was a busy weekend on the west side of Mt. Mansfield! This backcountry trail is accessed from Stevensville Road in…

How many ways do you know how to say "snow"? Perhaps la neige (French)? la neve (Italian) śnieg (Polish) der Schnee (German) снег (Russian) sněhu (Czech) la nieve (Spanish & Portuguese) 雪 名…

Several Vermont ski resorts are reporting about 10 inches or so of new snow over the last 24 hours. Yee-ha! But with all this snow has come quite a bit of wind, so check with your favorite resort to…

The two largest cross-country centers in Stowe, Vermont, are in the midst of a tiff over a forest trail that connects the nordic centers. Because of the falling out between the Trapp Family Lodge and…

A bluebird day. Darn cold, but blue! The trees on the ridges around Bolton Valley looked like they were frosting  decorations on a cake. We went for an end-of-the-afternoon ski on the backcountry…

As if trying to make up for the tropical weather we experienced in November, Old Man Winter is really putting the chill on this week. It will be cold again tomorrow but I'm hoping to get out in the…

If it's not wintry in your neck of the woods, then you have to head to higher ground. It was down-right snowy up at Bolton Valley's backcountry trails today in Vermont. The Skimeister and I went for…

Been in your basement or barn lately? Trying to figure out what to do with all that old ski equipment? Two small companies in Vermont can help you turn some of your skis into some very cool…

In Vermont, fall brings cool mornings, apple picking, colorful foliage and trail work! Over the next couple of months, skiers will meet up in small work crews to prepare Vermont's cross-country and…