Archive for May, 2010


TR: Superstar Super Schuss
May 17th, 2010 | By:  Greg


Click to read article.

With the remnants of the Mother’s Day storm flowing away toward the Atlantic, we decided to schuss over to Killington to see what was left of Killington’s legendary base. We were optimistic despite the fact Powdr (the vowel-deficient corporate head of Killington) issued a decree that there was no more ... ...Read more


Leftovers
May 16th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 2 Comments


Click to read article.

If it snows again, you can thank us. We've been offering our due praise of Ullr. This was the Friday before the Mother's Day storm: This was the reward of our sacrifices and praise. We got to schuss Starr trail (and at least part of ALL the other Front Four) in ... ...Read more


TR: The Great and Improbable Mother’s Day Mother Load
May 12th, 2010 | By:  Greg


Click to read article.

We thought for sure the powder skiing was finished for this year after the April 28th storm. We were wrong. On May 9th 2010–Mother’s Day–it dumped snow at elevation in northern Vermont. Temperatures at 3000 feet were in the low 20s during the storm, and at the top of Mount ... ...Read more


Elevation Dependence
May 11th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 8 Comments


Click to read article.

I had a chance to shoot some scenics of Mount Mansfield on Monday. The air was crisp and super clear, and the contrast of the mountain and the valley was astonishing. The most striking thing this time of year is how elevation dependent our late season snow falls are, in ... ...Read more


May 10th Powder Schuss
May 10th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 4 Comments


Click to read article.

What is going on? I don't care. Thank you Ullr! If you haven't heard, a surprisingly potent upslope snow storm ravaged northern Vermont Mother's Day, and gave skiers a fresh playground to enjoy. The stake on Mount Mansfield officially picked up 10.5", but in reality I'd say the new snow ... ...Read more

  1. Older Stuff:
  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 3
Stay in touch: Click here to follow us on Twitter. Click here to subscribe for updates to be delivered via RSS. Click here to become a fan on Facebook. Click here to read and share real time weather observations. Learn more over at the account. It's awesome. We promise!