It’s Not Over Til It’s Over – Spring Skiing in Vermont

By Brian Mohr & Emily Johnson

Are you ready for corn o’clock? One of the many wonderful things (albeit frustrating to some) about a ski season in Vermont is that spring skiing conditions can play out any time between November and April. Be it the Christmas Curse, January Thaw or simply a random kink in the late-February jet stream, we’ve learned to embrace these balmy episodes as a comfortable break from the cold, a good chance to catch up on chores, and ultimately, just really fun skiing. They also remind us that there’s more to winter than bluebird powder days, and with some luck, we will eventually get to enjoy a few good weeks of delectable spring skiing before it all melts away. READ MORE

Lake Placid Hosting World Cup Cross-Country Finals – And a Festival of Nordic Sport

By Olympic Regional Development Authority

In a village where Olympic history lives on nearly every street corner, the world’s best cross-country skiers are preparing to write another chapter.

The Stifel Lake Placid World Cup Finals, March 19-22, will bring the FIS Cross-Country World Cup season to a dramatic close at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Crystal Globes will be awarded. Overall titles may be decided by seconds. And some of the sport’s biggest names – including American icon Jessie Diggins – are expected to take their final World Cup laps. READ MORE

Jack Jumping – Vermont’s Homemade Adrenaline Sport

By Riley Momenee

People’s reactions when they first see someone on a jackjumper are often the same. “What the heck is that?” and then shortly after, “How can I get on one?”

Jack jumping is often referred to as “Vermont’s newest old pastime” or a “Vermont secret tradition.” In reality though, any jumper would happily share with you the best spot to shred or the very humble makeup of their rig. That’s what’s special about the sport – it’s scrappy, homespun, and community-driven. READ MORE

Early Spring Races

By Mona Kulkarni Caron

Vermont’s early spring races feature a mix of trail and road events that offer scenic, challenging courses for runners, joggers, and walkers looking to kick off the season. They symbolize the beginning of the outdoor racing season. Whether you’ve been training all winter or just getting started, there’s a variety of distances and locations to choose from to get you out there this spring. READ MORE