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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Build it and They Will Come: Skiing the Trails of the CCC
Posted December 31st, 2009 Skiers in New England have it good. When it comes to terrain, just one word applies: varied. There are groomers, glades, steep chutes, alpine bowls. In other words, the works. With the exception of the glacier … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Expeditions, Mountaineering, Skiing
Born to Snowshoe
Posted December 31st, 2009 In 2009 at the age of 70, John Pelton won his age division at the United States Snowshoe Association’s National Championships at Mt. Hood, OR. A modest man, Pelton downplays his achievement noting that he was … Continue reading
Posted in From Vermont Sports, Snowshoeing
That’s The Way The Frozen Death Cookie Crumbles
Posted December 31, 2009 This winter marks my 10th winter living in Vermont. I’m originally from Maine, and I love the place dearly, but I don’t have any plans on moving back. Occasionally, I get a little homesick, and start … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Athletes, Retail Junkie Superstar
Diversify Your (Athletic) Portfolio
By Peter Loescher, MD Posted December 31st, 2009 How many times have you heard financial experts talk about the importance of asset diversification? They preach of the dangers of “putting all your eggs in one basket” and advocate spreading your … Continue reading
Posted in Sports Medicine
The Ice Festivals Cometh
By Peter Bronski Posted December 31st, 2009 New England winters, I find, can be a bit bipolar. Depending on the year, you’ll get one personality… or another. In some seasons, conditions may favor skiers. In other seasons, they may favor … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
Muscles Not Motors: Winter Camping Gear Review
By Ryan James Leclerc Posted December 31st, 2009 I thought I’d throw a curve snowball at you this month and instead of reviewing skis, snowshoes, or warm fuzzy earmuffs, I am reviewing three items that you will need for a … Continue reading
Posted in Muscles Not Motors
The History of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Posted December 26th, 2009 (l to r) Janet Spring, Russell Spring, daughter Abi, who worked at the Center in numerous capacities over the years, and her husband Steve Lacey, with the family dogs. For what it is today—a world-class facility … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Biking, Marathon, Nordic Skiing, Other Snow Sports, Other Trail Sports, Paddling, Snowshoeing
Tagged Craftsbury, Craftsbury Outdoors Center, history, Nordic
Boots and Bindings for the Backcountry
Posted December 26th, 2009 This year’s crop of backcountry boots and bindings is more impressive than ever. On the binding front, most telemark bindings now feature a flip-of-the-switch “tour mode,” offering skiers the same resistance-free uphill performance that AT-skiers have … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Backcountry Skiing, Skiing
Tagged backcountry, bindings, boots, Skiing
Eggnog Needs Eggs, Waxless Skis Need Wax
Posted December 6th, 2009 It’s that time of year again, when, according to Andy Williams or anyone who has received royalties from a beloved Christmas tune, it is the most wonderful. Many others share that view as well, but when … Continue reading
Posted in Retail Junkie Superstar
The Mountains Majestique
By Peter Bronski Posted December 1st, 2009 Looking down on the Mines Madeleine cirque with Mont Albert in the distance. Photo by Peter Bronski. Some landscapes you visit just once in your life. Not because there’s anything inherently wrong with … Continue reading
Posted in Expeditions
