Have you ever ski biked? I have — and it’s a blast!
I’m willing to bet that most of you haven’t heard of ski biking. Well, until...
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Tag: Killington
A Day at the Races: The 2016 Audi FIS World Cup
I think my ears are ringing. It’s no surprise, since it’s just two days after the 2016 Audi FIS World Cup at Killington Mountain Resort, and I think every cow bell on the planet was there. And why not? This was the best of the best in ski racing, only half an hour from home. How could I not attend? This was the first World Cup Alpine race in New England since 1991 (Waterville Valley, NH), and the first in Vermont since 1978 (Stratton Mountain). And oh yeah, it was the first World Cup I’d ever attended, too.
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Learning to board: Yes, really, I gave it a try.
How is it possible — the Ski Diva, standing on the lip of a half-pipe (albeit an extremely mini one), strapped into a snowboard and getting ready to ride? Has the world gone crazy? Has she lost her mind? Is she going over to the Dark Side? And what’s next — baggy pants pulled down to her knees? No, no, no, and not a chance. I was simply doing research for my blog.
Read MoreLearning to ski, new style.
In case you didn’t know, January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. There are great deals all over the place for anyone who wants to learn, and prizes for those who help someone sign up for beginner lessons. You can...
Read MoreAnd so it begins: My two first days.
At long last. Like all of you, I’ve been waiting, waiting, and waiting some more for ski season to begin. After all, my last ski day was April 17. It’s been far, far too long. This week I finally got my turn with not...
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