Nothing on North Ridge, they’re getting into crunch time.



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They’re all too busy ultrarunning or doing double centuries to do any trail maintenance in the summer.


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Some stoke from this morning.

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Less than expected (I think?) at Stowe but dense and sweet on fat skis. Wind was ripping. Zero complaints.

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ETA: I checked the report after and 10” is pretty realistic based on...

Ditto to all of this, except the second lap unfortunately. Chin Clip was in dream-mode. Didn’t regret taking the fat boards out.

Prime fastgrass this morning at MRG. Some of the turns on Cat Bowl resembled real skiing (if you used your imagination). A good time was had by all.

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FWIW I bought a pair of skis from a light-and-fast buddy that he Frankenbinding’d a Speed Radical tow and Plum Race 170 heel. I was skeptical but gave it a try and really love the setup. Retention is...

Laps beat me to the post, but echoing his turns (possibly literally).

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Legitimately fun skiing out there today! Here’s to a snowy winter!

Got snowed on with the pup on our run in the Worcesters this morning.

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Is Killington doing their early season 2-for-1 again? The overnight temps forecasted makes me think they’ll be open by the end of the week.

Day 100 on 5/6. With the way my work schedule has shifted I’ll be lucky to get 70 this year (though really I’d be lucky to ski 70 days under any circumstance).
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Ranch Camp has rentals and there’s a trailhead for Cady Hill in the parking lot. MtnOps is an easy ride to Haulapalooza to get into Adams Camp. Not sure of other options close to trails other than...

Used for a few months this winter. I liked this lens but decided to pair down my lineup and upgraded to the Sony 16-55 and now I need to pay for it. Comes with everything in the original packaging....

Yes, I live in Middlesex and was up early so the lot was empty. I’ve heard it gets really crowded with swimmers later in the day. I rode past the Moss Glen lot later in the route but it was already...

Lovely day to ride.

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Saw the sights.

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Made some questionable decisions.

The North Branch trails in Montpelier opened this week so I got my first ride in for the season. It’s not quite a destination network because it’s on the smaller side but if you’re in the area and...

Confirmed.

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You guys passed by me coming down when I was on my way up just below the upper turns. I had on an orange backpack, black solly helmet and yellow zero g skis. I was listening to baseball on my...

I dried it out and powered it up but no emergency ID. I was hoping that it was someone local out skinning recently but after a few days no luck so I’m going to turn it in to the resort the next time...

I found an iPhone at Stowe yesterday. If you or someone you know lost one let me know. I figured it’s a long shot but I’m casting a wide net.

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Powder-8s practice.
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Sending healing vibes your way, SC.

Big to-do list today including removing the snow tires and getting a car wash. I encourage you all to do the same!

That’s a start but they’re playing just about every aspect of the game poorly right now. Defense has been atrocious, base running blunders, and some less than desirable pitching (though I’m the least...

4/13 vs 4/16

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I decided to risk it and took out the Wailers since I knew where all the rocks were and had a blast.

A weekend packed to the brim with bumps, spread eagles, and even some biking.

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Zero people in Oakes today aside from our group.

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The road is melted out and dry so you can park right at the proper trailhead. At a brisk pace it wasn’t too bad.

Did some wandering around yesterday looking for snow.



https://youtu.be/mzsIL4e00lw

Oakes was lovely today. A touch wetter and heavier than perfect corn but sometimes when you’re skiing in a t-shirt with no wind you can’t tell the difference. Not many photos but if any came out...

I didn’t realize you’re leaving from Montpelier, I’m leaving from Middlesex and usually cut out Montpelier entirely. This route is also really dirt and gravel heavy so I won’t be trying it out again...

I saw the first map before I read the post and was wondering why you didn’t go through Middlesex but the roads have been full-on mud season this week.

The nice weather definitely has me thinking...

It poured overnight at my house and then froze before dawn, which I think kept the crowds away today. Expectations were low and were exceeded several times over

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I have an older Kendo in a 179 and would be fine with a 177 but I’m only 5’7 145#. I’d look for a different shop.

With fat enough skis the crust isn’t really a factor in Northern VT right now. A few clips from today’s tour.



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I opted for afternoon rather than morning which was the wrong call. Instead of surfy sleet it was punchy wet heavy crap with a crust forming on top.

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Still beats sitting on the...

A few of mine from this morning. We stumbled upon absolutely perfect light and bottomless turns.

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Thanks, can’t take credit for the photo but can for the skiing! Looking mine over now and didn’t get anything nearly as good.

Mondays, am I right?

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Solo tour on my lunch break in the northern VT hardwoods.

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Yesterday.
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Today.
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So tired. So fun.

Each day has been better than the last since it started snowing Saturday. Today was no exception!

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Definitely a quiver ski and there are instances when you don’t want them but I have zero reservations taking them out in powder. The V6s are so fun in the deep stuff.

10 miles and 5600’ of deep, supportive snow out in the backcountry today.

2 of mine

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I had some friends up in the bowl that day who saw the whole thing. They said they thought they had just watched someone die.

“Snow totals across northern New York remain consistent with previous
forecasts in the 3-6" range below 2000 feet, and up to a foot at the
highest peaks. Across VT where warmer low levels are now...

2 laps before the lifts spun today were sweet! 5-6” of dense, surfy pow did not disappoint.

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Nice shots!^

I got out for a few photos myself this morning. No pow was actually skied but the groomers were excellent.

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I skinned some laps at Stowe tonight and it was definitely stacking up there. Not close to enough to ski away from snowmaking trails and they’ll groom the whole mountain tonight but it was nice to be...

Magic posted a gut punch yesterday.

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