(No Ratings Yet)May is a great month.
Winter — generally — is a distant memory while the humid heat of summer is still around the corner.
Outdoor enthusiasts love May because it brings perfect temperatures to get out and about.
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Representatives from a newly formed cycling group in central Vermont will be speaking to students at the Cabot School next Friday, drumming up interest in Cabot Roamers On Tour, a grassroots organization devoted to promoting cycling and bike touring among kids. These activities build towards the late-summer goal of a two-night tour in August: a Montreal/Quebec Route Verte ride and a Vermont East/West traverse are being considered. Though touring is the primary focus, Mark Bromley anticipates an interest in mountain biking and plans to meet a demand for offroad events as well.
(No Ratings Yet)Bottom line? It’s a tradeoff. If you’re going to put all that thought, training, planning and effort into running 13.1 miles, wouldn’t you like to pass cheering crowds or at least get a finisher’s medal? On the other hand, who knows where the medals will ultimately end up. This race is clearly one among friends. The finish line resonated with cheers and everywhere one turned there were smiling members of the Vermont running community. (Oh, and the optional tech T-shirts are awesome!) What more do we really need?
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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)It isn’t the guarantee of a stringer of fish that pulls the typical Vermont angler out on the opening day of trout season. Rather, it’s the “opportunity” to get out there, the chance to shake your gloved fist at winter, to fish in Vermont’s pristine — and very cold — waters and, yes, to even have the chance to catch a few cold-weather trout.
The season opens on April 12 for brook, rainbow and brown trout.
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)Hiking back along the road toward the shelter of my vehicle with the rain pelting my right eardrum and wind threatening to blow me into the farmer’s field, I couldn’t help but wish I had somehow found an extra half hour to hit the trail a little earlier.
I had already cut a short hike even shorter and was now taking the road back rather than complete the loop as a storm that had been threatening for some time finally hit.
See Full Story > (2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)If you’re anything like me, the snow, ice and cold are finally starting to grate on your nerves. Actually, it started grating on my last nerve weeks ago. I’m now ready for spring to finally spring.
Don’t get me wrong. I love winter. I enjoy the cold and relish the snow. I even put up with the ice.
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The leaves are starting to come out and stick season is behind us. Many departments have been working hard cleaning up from the winter be it either inside or outside. Spring-cleaning takes on a completely new meaning after the winter season.
Many of you are probably wondering what is going to be happening around the mountain this summer. I am here to tell you we are planning many projects. The capital budget will be in excess of $1.2 million with many of the enhancements directly affecting our resort guests both summer and winter. Now while these have been approved, there is still the “subject to change” clause depending on permits, cost estimates as well as timing during the summer.
There will be two new ski trails in Jackson Gore. These trails were laid out during the initial Jackson Gore construction, but never fully completed. The Mountain Operations staff has begun clearing the trails and will have them ready for the winter ski season.
Adding a loading and unloading carpet to one of the South Ridge Quad Chairlift. This will help with the loading and unloading for our newer skiers.
New HKD snowguns to be added to some of the snowmaking trails
Remodeling of the ski shop cashier locations. There will be a cashier island located near the front door to make for a smoother cashing out experience.
Adding some kitchen equipment and hood space to allow more culinary options in the Coleman Brook Tavern.
Addition of almost $150,000 in ski & snowboard rental equipment to our existing rental fleet.
Addition of new Nordic rental equipment to the rental fleet.
Add sprinkler fire suppression system to the Icehouse so it can be used for concert events.
Miscellaneous other items in many departments.
So look for these projects beginning around the mountain.
Bruce Schmidt
Vice-President & General Manager
Wow, things are really starting to green up around the resort. Yes, there is still a bit of snow on the mountain (it is amazing how much there really was!) but the golf courses at Okemo Valley and Tater Hill are both open for business!
I'm also excited that my favorite summertime restaurant is back open for business as of Friday. Willie Dunn's Grille at the Okemo Valley Golf Course is the perfect escape from the office on a warm day. You can sit out on the patio and enjoy a great view of the 18th hole, and the food is always amazing. My favorite? The Mulligan - a pannini style sandwich with roasted turkey, melted provolone cheese and pesto. It is awesome. In fact, I'm headed there today for my first lunch of the season!
Jeez, Louise! You turn off a few lifts and people stop going skiing and snowboarding. You'd think it's summertime already. Well, now that you mention it, it is 65 degrees outside...and sunny.
Despite the lack of people this week, did you see the press release the mountain put out?....regarding skier days this winter?...huge, huge, huge. Thanks to Mother Nature and dedicated Okemo fans (like yourself), the mountain had an awesome winter. We even beat our own record from back in 2002-2003. big, big, big!
So instead of reminiscing about what has been, get out there and do your part to reduce (or even reverse) global warming, so that winter 2008-2009 will be just as good or even better than 2007-2008. And remember to do your snow dance at least once a week. You can never start too early for next season.
BTW: I walked up around the base lodge yesterday, and they've already plowed the Mountain Road...wonder if I can get to the top yet? hmmmm.....
Have a good one!
Another bluebird day and temps in the 70's. What a way to end a great winter. I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the last few days on the snow at Okemo.
I was out this week and discovered a little gem known as Solitude. The trails at Solitude were groomed everyday this week, but the lift is closed for the season...so you had to ski out and go down to the base of Jackson Gore. But let me tell you, the spring corduroy was sweeeet! I had so much fun. I will admit, if I had been on my snowboard, the flat parts would have been less than pleasant (maybe even downright crappy). But otherwise the snow was tons of fun.
Sadly, it is Sunday April 20th, which means no more skiing at Okemo after today....for winter 07/08. Then we have to wait another 210 days (my guess) until the lifts turn again.
Have a fun summer and keep stopping by the blog, to see what we're up to.
Now I have to go outside and enjoy a nice afternoon on the Okemo Beach and have fun at a BBQ.
See you on the snow!
-Dex
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