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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It's going to be an amazing classic day and maybe a little bit of extra work for skaters. We just can't seem to make it stop snowing and we're sorry about that. IAN CULLISON, NORDIC DIRECTOR AT WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT Despite that, spring temps are on the way back, so bring the Maxiglide and get …
Continue reading No Fooling: one last weekend for skiing Apr. 5-7 2024
Forecasts are predicting a significant winter storm across a swath of the north country and higher elevations starting Friday night and lasting through most of Saturday. This will be heavy wet snow. Some areas of freezing rain or ice in the region between I-90 and the Green Mountains, with heavy rain expected in the flat …
If I were rich I'd be in Scandinavia right now. Less well-off I'd head to California. But there's no hiding from Mom Nature either way. "Snow and ice are a way of life here. See how a lost winter upended that." You’ve got to figure out how to make winter fun Finisher at this year's …
Rapid and significant snowstorm to leave snow in the northeast from nighttime Monday 2/12 through Tuesday 2/13. Periods of freezing rain or heavy snow may impact Tuesday morning commute in the NYC metro area and lower Hudson Valley. 4-8" of 'plowable' snow could accumulate in the area, more in certain locations. Bonus: keep an eye …
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Across the Snow Line 