And then there was one: conditions as of April 12, 2025 (with off-topic commentary)

Bolton Valley reporting something skiable. The White Mountains may get a couple of inches of snow today, but it might not be enough to make Bear Notch open the office or fire up the grooming machine. Boltaon Valley Nordic reports a dusting of snow on Thursday, and XC skiing possible despite water bars. Bear Notch …

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Is global conflict good for the ski business?

Skiers in North America may know of 'Snowshoe' Thompson and 'Jackrabbit' Johannsen (photos from Wikipedia), two people of Norwegian origin who became known for pioneering skiing in this continent. The history of skiing here is peppered with the exploits of expatriate Norwegians, most of them peaceful purveyors of a perfectly pleasant pastime. Jon Torsteinsson Rue, …

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…elsewhere in the U.S., a couple of races happened

If the US skiers and the team keep this up, I may have to eat rice and beans so I can donate to NNF ahd US Ski and Snowboard; maybe the Loppet and Birkie too. Fortunately I like rice and beans. https://www.instagram.com/p/C303MZdrhY1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3gujrtR66B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3dveWdLLGT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/C3d8iLOvPh4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==