Snow, more snow, and even more snow has fallen throughout northern New England over the past week. And more is predicted for Tuesday of this week. Another 6-8 inches of that delicious fluffy white stuff! Ski areas throughout the northeast are, finally, at 100% open. There is even enough snow in the woods to make
Today I took the opportunity to dash up north to check out conditions. I stopped in at Stratton figuring it would be a good gauge for what conditions are like at least through the lower and central portion of Vermont. This was not done with the intent of having fun. I did this so that
The ski season is well underway. Fresh snow drapes the slopes to the north and conditions are looking great. Now is a great time to think about that new pair of skis you’ve been wanting. And that you deserve. Todays skis are remarkable works of engineering and technical knowhow. Clicking boots into bindings atop a
I was at Stratton taking another lap down Lower Downeaster, the trail you see pictured above. My feet were tucked into a pair of Dalbello DS 110 boots. Those boots were clicked into a pair of Volkl Kanjo skis. And I was loving life. The Past Towards the end of last ski season I found
I had the pleasure of attending the dealer 2020 On Snow demo convened at Pico Mountain in Vermont this past week. This consists of two days of trying out the new ski and ride gear that will hit the market next season. And an opportunity to familiarize oneself with existing product. The bottom line is
If you go on the Avie’s Ski / Sports ski and ride trip this coming Sunday, the 19th of January, you will be playing in powder on the slopes you see across the valley in this image. That’s Bromley ski resort. The Forecast The weather forecasting folk are predicting a couple of inches of fresh
Matt Knittle, the Avie’s Ski / Sports representative for Nordica skis and boots, sent an invite to join him at Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire. The invitation included a day on the slopes trying Nordica gear. It was a great invitation, so I accepted. The last time I had been to Mount Sunapee was on
There was great snow on the ground up north in early December, and I readied my gear to head up there. Then work got in the way. Life got in the way next. A four letter word (rain) befell the north country. The holidays were on the doorstep. So despite great early season conditions—and intentions—I
Avie’s Ski / Sport wishes you the vey happiest of New Year’s and the very best for 2020. Avie’s will be closing today, New Year’s Eve, at 5:00 PM and will be closed New Year’s Day. Thursday the store will be open regular hours, ready to help you get fitted out for a weekend of
