No surprises: This gold medal wasn't a surprise- it was practiced by Randall, Diggins, and the others for years. They just needed the right opportunity. I don't generally go in for over-hyped events like the Olympics, but I'll admit the medal ceremony made me a bit misty-eyed. They so earned it. Credit: @FasterSkier Commentariat: I …
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Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Feb. 24 weekend ski conditions
Wednesday outlook: The big melt is on with temps in the 50's and 60's all the way to upstate NY and VT. Hope rides on fumes again for Thursday and Friday, as somewhat colder temps return along with a possible snow squall. See infographic below. Prospect Mountain, Timber Creek, Garnet Hill, Wild Wings are closed. …
Got glitter?
F' Yeah. Gold glitter. Articles: NYTimes: "U.S. Shocks Cross-Country Field With Sprint Gold Medal" TeamUSA.org: "Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins Win Team USA’s First Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Olympic Medal - And It’s Gold!" Washington Post: "Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall win United States’ first-ever medal in women’s Olympic cross-country" NPR: "Kikkan Randall, The Only Mom …
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President’s Day weekend ski conditions
Summary: Hope rides on fumes this weekend for a couple of small snow squalls (see infographic below). In the meantime there's spring skiing in southern VT and southern Adirondacks. Lapland Lake and Osceola are reporting good snow base so those are the best bets based on drive time. Gore, Okemo, Garnet Hill, the Lake Placid …
Across the Snow Line 