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SkiMaven's posts about downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and backcountry skiing in Stowe, Vermont. And don’t forget the après ski, too!
Vermont ski season coming to a close
Posted 4/7/10
Updated 4/21/10 Vermont's ski season is winding down -- way down -- this week. Here's an idea of which Vermont ski resorts are open, which have closed, and when the others are expected to close. Be…
Warm weather, and Easter sunrise services at Vermont ski resorts
Posted 3/31/10
After some wet weather (and some snow at higher elevations) we are heading into a really warm and sunny stretch of weather in Vermont. In the coming days you'll want to ski in the morning because it…
Soft snow for nordic today: Stowe Derby & Trapps XC
Posted 2/28/10
What a gorgeous day it turned out to be in Stowe, Vermont, today. I headed to Stowe with two goals in mind: check out some of the 2010 Stowe Derby race action and then take a ski myself. The 16km…
Stowe Derby recon mission, and race on February 28
Posted 2/11/10
On Friday, eager skiers will take a test run on the Toll Road of Stowe ski resort. It's a reconnaissance mission for those who will ski in the Stowe Derby later this month. Most will be wearing skinny…
Fresh snow today & UVM Winter Carnival this weekend
Posted 2/4/10
Vermont ski resorts are reporting between one to 8 inches of fresh snow this morning — the farther north you go, the higher the total. Some resorts have been getting a little bit of snow every day…
Cold, scenic ski tour in the woods in Stowe, Vermont
Posted 1/31/10
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…
Surprise snowfall in northern Vermont mountains
Posted 1/27/10
Well surprise, surprise! Northern Vermont ski resorts are reporting up to 12 inches of snow has fallen on their slopes in the last 24 hours. Yippee! We knew there was going to be light snow this…
Tiff between Trapps and Stowe resort affects nordic skiers
Posted 12/21/09
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…
We're off and skiing in Vermont; and women's nordic event approaches
Posted 12/7/09
We're off and skiing in Vermont! Have you hit the slopes yet? I plan to go on Tuesday; I'll be sure to let you know how it is. It's nice to see that occasional snow is in Vermont's forecast this…
Snow comes to Vermont—especially in the higher peaks!
Posted 11/28/09
Now this is more like it. I'd like to welcome winter to Vermont. Oh, how we've missed you! This morning Vermont ski resorts are celebrating new snow and the return of seasonably cold temperatures on…
Stowe Film Fest approaches; and a fun video
Posted 11/20/09
Have you seen a ski film yet this fall? There are several making the tour around the country this year. Good pickin's. The new Warren Miller film is in Burlington, Vermont, this weekend. You can…
Darn those warm temperatures! Ski resorts push back opening dates
Posted 11/17/09
Stowe, Okemo and Sugarbush ski resorts are all pushing back their opening dates. The resorts had planned to open November 21, but Mother Nature let them know that was not in the cards. While we had…
Killington to open again; and 10 scary ski trails
Posted 11/12/09
Killington resumes its sporadic early-season skiing on Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Sunday’s operational status is on hold pending weather and snow conditions. An interesting top-10 list…
Vermont lift ticket discounts, skiing deals in 2009 & 2010 for Vermont residents and everyone!
Posted 10/13/09
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE 2014 - 2015 POST ABOUT VERMONT LIFT TICKET DISCOUNTS!>> I've been scouring the Internet, Facebook, Twitter and more for you (you can thank me later) in search of the…
When do Vermont ski resorts open?
Posted 10/9/09
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE 2018-2019 OPENING DATES!>> I received a list of Vermont ski resort opening dates in my email, as reported by Ski Vermont. Of course, these may change, depending on the…
News reports on Vermont ski resort improvements
Posted 8/27/09
We've hit a spell of cool, fall-like weather here in Vermont. Gets you in the mood for what's to come! While I've been concentrating on passing along any info I get on on-mountain / skiing…
Vermont season pass deals: Seize best deals on ski passes and discount programs in early fall
Posted 8/13/09
<<FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE 2013-2014 SEASON PASS DEAL DEADLINE POST!>> I’m sitting at my computer in a tank top and shorts, sipping a half-and-half (half lemonade and half iced tea). At the same time…
UVM and NCAA skiing news
Posted 5/27/09
Vermont skiers are one fast bunch.This month, University of Vermont freshman David Donaldson of Toronto was named the Male Collegiate Skier of the Year by Ski Racing Magazine. Donaldson is the 21st…
Psst, wanna buy a Vermont ski resort?
Posted 5/14/09
Well they've been talking about this for sometime in the Stowe area, and now it's been confirmed: AIG will sell off its venerable Vermont ski resort, Stowe Mountain Resort. Investors are making bids…
What to do when Stowe ski resort is closed ... go biking around town!
Posted 4/28/09
The recent extraordinarily warm weather in Vermont has been great for biking and yard work, but not so good for skiing. This past weekend I packed up my gear and headed to Stowe. No, not for skiing,…
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