Ski resorts and snowsport enthusiasts rejoice By Evan Johnson Winter storm Stella came down hard on the northeast dumping up to two feet of snow by early Wednesday. The fast-moving storm caused thousands of flights across the northeast to be […]
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Snow buntings: nomads from the north
By Susan Shea Driving to town on a winter day, I occasionally see flocks of white birds where the wind sweeps across fields, blowing snow across the road and exposing the grass. Rising and falling, the birds look like giant […]
Vermont Flurry snow sculptures wow crowds
WOODSTOCK—On Saturday, Feb. 18 artists were putting final touches on their sculptures carved out of ice blocks on the Woodstock Green as part of the Vermont Flurry Snow Sculpture Contest. The winter festivities on the Green took place over President’s […]
Snow crews undaunted
By Stephen Seitz Some may have been lulled by the mild winter last year, but when winter returned with a vengeance this year, Vermont’s towns were ready for it. “I think we’re on track,” said Killington Town Manager Deborah Schwartz. […]
Killington 100 Day Club
On Saturday, Feb. 11, Killington loyalist Jackie Nimal and Rob Kovalesky (center of photo in red and pink jackets) celebrated their 100th day on the slopes with family and friends. The day marked personal milestones for them in the Killington […]
Ladies invited to snow-venture weekend at Killington Resort
Feb. 3-5—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort hosts a ladies-only, resort-wide snowventure Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5. The event is an all-mountain instructional weekend designed to empower and inspire women snowboarders to take their riding to the next level in the park […]
Plymouth Notch Ski Club a best-kept secret for family skiing
By Karen D. Lorentz When it comes to mountains, Vermont has them all—world class, family fun, and some gems people know little about. Plymouth Notch, located in Plymouth on Route 100 between the giants Killington and Okemo, is one of […]
Pico hosts skiteering competition, a new challenge for snow enthusiasts
Saturday, Jan. 28—KILLINGTON—This season a new challenge awaits skiers and snowboarders alike. There is a new form of competition on the hill—skiteering. Head to Pico Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 28 to compete in this true challenge for backcountry enthusiasts and […]
Lifts and Trails Report – Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Lift and Trails Report for Killington Peak – Tuesday, January 10th K-1 Express Gondola – EXPECTED – 9:00 – 16:00 Anarchy – OPEN Bear Trax – GROOMING Blue Heaven – GROOMING Cascade – Headwall – OPEN Cascade – GROOMING Catwalk […]
Winter tree identification workshop offered in Woodstock
Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The leaves have fallen and identifying the trees in the backyard can be challenging. Learn how to identify trees and shrubs during our Vermont winter, focusing on their twig, bud, needle and bark structure in […]