Break in the new year with brand new (or slightly used) ski and snowboard gear. Including all skis, boards, boots, poles & bindings for alpine, nordic and snowboard. Ice skates and snowshoes too! Swap drop-off will be January 5-9 between 10am & 7pm. No clothing or helmets will be accepted.
The Swap will be held at Skirack in Burlington on January 10, 2009 from 9am to 6pm.
Teaching downhill skiing to kids has become a passion for me, as seeing a child’s ear-to-ear smile out on the slopes is a delight. Instructing kids to ski requires a healthy mix of knowledge, enthusiasm, creativity, and patience. Chris Saylor, director of the children’s ski program at Okemo Mountain Resort, reminds parents that patience is key when teaching kids to ski.
On January 31st, Stratton Mountain Resort will host the Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer. Choose from a 3K or 5K benefit snowshoe walk or 3K fun run on Stratton's beautiful Sun Bowl cross country trails. 100% of the event proceeds and participant fundraising will go directly to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
Celebrate New's Year at Stratton. Dinner, family-friendly events in the base lodge, a party at Grizzly's and Stratton's annual torchlight parade and fireworks display highlight the evenings activities. *Reservations are required for the dinner and Grizzly's party. To learn more call 1-800-Stratton or visit www.stratton.com
This winter Stratton will host a series of freestyle compeititions dubbed the "Cold Wars." Open to the public, these contests will be held under the lights in the Tyrolienne terrain park. All events are set to begin at 5 p.m. with registration beginning an hour earlier in the Main Base Lodge. Advanced online registration will be open on active.com.
FamilyFun and Wondertime magazines team up with Smugglers' to bring you this special Winter Carnival. Enjoy music and live entertainment on The Village Green. Join in the fun of face painting, interactive games, snow games, clowns, magicians, bonfire, giveaways and goody bags, plus an outdoor barbeque - all as part of your Vacation Package!
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course where every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.
Saturday, January 3rd and
Sunday, January 4th
FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course where every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline. Presented by Campbell's Soup.
Saturday, December 20th
GRAVITY CONTROL RAIL JAM - It's time to dust off the shred sticks and throw down some early season tricks. This is the first of three Gravity Control events; come check out what Smuggs has in store! $15.00 entry fee gets you in to compete for cash and prizes! Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Base Lodge and the event starts at 10:00 am.
At first glance, the towns of Chamonix, France, and Carrabassett Valley, Maine, don’t appear to have much in common. Sure, they’re small mountain towns whose residents have a love for the peaks that rise up above their villages. But that’s where the parallel seems to end.
