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Extensive network of Nordic and back- 2.375 CM
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country trails. Maps and trail pass info at CLEAR SPACE
After a long summer, we’re always boltonvalley.com/the-mountain/nordic- Runs on 1 AA alkaline battery UPGRADABLE software.
looking to find some early season ski- and-backcountry.
= 250 hours in transmit
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check out the snow, how about we help through the Bolton backcountry. See list- Bleeds:When logo is placed near an edge of a canvas, the side of the red box that bleeds must be extended out, making sure that the RECCO® logo mark remains 6mm in from the edge.
each other out. If you find early snow, ing below.
Check websites for trail information COLORS
post here and let everyone know. Pictures In addition to white, the following RECCO® branded colors are suggested.
are welcome, but a short description is and closures.
RED GREY BLACK
enough. Where were you, when did you PMS 185 C=0, M=100,Y=100, K=0 PMS 425 C=5, M=5,Y=5, K=75 PMS Black C=60, M=40,Y=40, K=100
ski, how was it? Use the tags to specify the catamount trail
R=237, G=28, B=36
R=95, G=96, B=98
R=0, G=0, B=0

state.
Locations across the state from Jay, north,
Many of the ideas for early ski spots to Danby, south. Details at: catamount-
that follow came from the xcearlysnow. trail.org/trail/sections.
com site and from a conversation with

Hollenbach and Tremble.
Quebec, canada
Travel north to the trails at Mont-Sainte-
sweet sPots for
Anne—a long-time early ski destination
early sNow
for Vermonters.

be PrePared
Early season skiers are resourceful. Lots

of general locations will work, like rec-
reational fields with frozen grass, golf n Take your rock skis. Equipment will
courses with a 6-inch minimum, and rec- get scratched up.
n Layer up. you’ll likely get hot and cold.
reation paths nestled near mountains.
Take a pack for clothes, and for food and

closed Notch roads
water.
n Going up is easier than coming down.
Hazen’s Notch, Montgomery Stick to the flat sections unless you’re an
Smugglers Notch, accessible from Jeffer-
advanced skier. As one friend said about
sonville and Stowe Smugglers Notch, “The pavement can
Whiteface Notch, New york
throw you down.”
Take pictures. People won’t believe you
state forest/
n BC 70
skied on Oct. 28, unless they see proof.
Rossignol’s Nordic Backcountry collection delivers the comfort, durability, and
forest service roads
warmth for exploring off the beaten path. Ultra-lightweight skis with full-metal
Mount Mansfield Toll Road, Stowe edges and wax-less bases ensure both the up and the down go smoothly, while
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Forest Service Roads, Stratton Heidi Hill is a freelance writer and au- and women specific fits ensure you stay comfortable and warm until you make it back home.
Willoughby State Forest, CCC roads near thor of Fit Family. She writes about BC X6
Mount Bartlett and Mount Hor. The sports, fitness, and family from her home
in Waterbury.
Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation
www.rossignol.com

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