Join ORO and East Coast Avalanche Education for Avalanche Level 1, February 6-9, 2020.

• Level 1 is a 24-hour class with at least 60% field time. Students can expect to learn the following:
  • How to interpret the avalanche forecast and how to develop an appropriate travel plan based on current conditions.
  • How to travel in the backcountry while observing key red-flag signs and being able to identify avalanche-prone terrain.
  • How to use appropriate snowpack tests, and where and why avalanches occur.
  • Risk management tools for identifying problems associated with human factors.
  • How to confidently conduct a companion rescue.
• Thursday, Feb 6 & Friday, Feb 7: 6pm-9pm classroom sessions at ORO
• Saturday, Feb 8 & Sunday, Feb 9: 8am-5pm in Smugglers’ Notch
• Backcountry skis, poles, skins, or snowshoes are available to rent through ORO.
• Cost $450.00
• For all communications and registration, contact [email protected]eastcoastavalancheeducation.com
• https://www.eastcoastavalancheeducation.com/

FROM THE TOP TO THE TOWN, STOWE DERBY SET FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Ski & Fat Bike Race from Summit of Mt. Mansfield to Village Marks 75th Anniversary
Attracting professional skiers, adventurous newcomers, and families alike.
Known as much for good-spirited camaraderie and entertaining costumes as it is for its thrilling terrain, this year’s long course will follow tradition with a start at the top of Mansfield’s Toll Road and the finish 20 km later in town. Kids Course too!

Après Ski Party to kick off the 10th Annual Hope On The Slopes at Jay Peak Resort.

Join us for LIVE Music, Giveaways, early check-in, registration for last minute team members or individuals, turn in fundraising dollars, and a SNOCRU app tutorial to track your vertical feet for the main event on Sunday, March 1st.

Dig out your wooden skis, bamboo poles and pine tar for a 5km tour on the picturesque trails and carriage roads in the Park. The adventure begins before you even start racing with a 3km ski from the parking lot to the race start at the Nordic Center’s Mt Tom cabin! Categories for best vintage gear and vintage outfit. Finish with a pancake brunch and awards!

All ages welcome, but skis must pre-date 1990, the older the better!

Register here: https://www.skireg.com/woodstcok-antique-ski-race

This challenging event takes place at Great Glen Trails and the snow covered Mt. Washington Auto Road. Long referred to as “North America’s Toughest 10K”, the Ski, Shoe & Fatbike to the Clouds course has an average grade of 12% over the last 6K as you climb the final 2,200 vertical feet. While there will be competitors who are seeking to make or break a record, for others it is the ultimate way to personally test themselves in one of nature’s most spectacular environments.

After covering 4k on the Nordic system, racers will have the historical Mt. Washington Auto Road to themselves as remarkable views of the Presidential Range and beyond are revealed. On race day, there will be a mass start of cross country skiers at 10 am, followed by the snowshoe start at 10:05 am and Fatbikers at 10:10 am. Ski, Shoe & Fatbike to the Clouds is considered a true freestyle event, there will not be separate classes for classic and skate skiing. This is NOT an event for inexperienced fatbikers, skiers or snowshoers!

Described as an event designed for snowboarders, by snowboarders, participants can register for the Roots Package, and be entered into the Rail Jam, Retro Pipe, All Snow and the new two-day Banked Slalom. Single event registration is also available starting Feb 1st.