By Karen D. Lorentz The Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) recently announced that Vermont’s ski resorts recorded 4,670,903 skier and snowboarder visits for 2015, topping last year’s 4,503,269 and setting a record since VSAA began directly tallying visits in 1992. […]
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George William “Bill” Jenkins, Jr., age 90, ski pioneer
By Karen D. Lorentz George William “Bill” Jenkins Jr. By Karen D. Lorentz The Vermont ski industry lost a dedicated ski pioneer and teacher with the passing of George William “Bill” Jenkins, Jr., on May 25, 2015, at age 90. […]
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Killington wins NSAA Conversion Cup award
Courtesy of SAM Rob Megnin, Dave Beckwith, Mike Solimano, and NSAA President Michael Berry are shown with the Conversion Cup awarded to Killington Resort. Recognized for innovative instruction for first-timers By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON–The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) […]
Sports
Early birds ski cheaper
Partnership trends launch M.A.X. Pass giving east coast skiers access to 22 resorts nationwide By Karen D. Lorentz Once upon a time there was just one season pass rate for two age groups, adults and children. They came in two […]
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Remembering Gordon Robbins, aka “Grandpa Shred”
Courtesy of Okemo archives Obituary By Karen D. Lorentz There will be a celebration of the life of Gordon Robbins at Okemo Mountain Resort on March 13 at 7 p.m. in the main base lodge. Robbins died suddenly on Feb. […]
Local News, Sports
Demo tips for finding your perfect match
By Karen D. Lorentz Last year, I happened to ride a chairlift with a man demoing skis that I had read about. But when I asked him how he liked them, he answered, “I guess they’re ok, but I really […]
Featured
Drones to aid ski area operations?
One of many topics discussed at NSAA Winter Conference By Karen D. Lorentz Ski areas need to have a drone policy and offer a culture of friendliness and helpfulness to ensure their futures. These were just two of the important takeaways […]
Featured
Patience and prudence in an era of climate change and high-tech
By Karen D. Lorentz Patience and Prudence were a sister duo in 1956, hitting the top of the charts with songs like “Tonight You Belong to Me” and “Gonna Get Along Without You Now.” Most skiers and snowboarders won’t remember […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Creating those glorious vacation memories
By Karen D. Lorentz Killington is famously big and has an abundance of terrain that offers skiers and riders of all ability levels a huge choice of wide, groomed cruisers, narrow classic New England runs, moguls, steeps, all manner of […]
Local News
Ski Country celebrates 25 years
By Karen D. Lorentz Twenty-five years is a long time, but in reality it goes by fast. For agents at Ski Country Real Estate, it means having seen an amazing cycle of relationships with customers that has often come full […]