Mount Snow is offering some Super Deals during the weekend of the Big Game.

$99 2-day Super Sunday Plus ticket – valid Sunday Feb 5 and Monday Feb 6
$59 Super Morning Ticket – valid from 8am til 12:30pm
$25 I Hate Football Ticket – Sunday afternoon 1/2 day

All deals available at the ticket window. No price changes for Youth / Senior.

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, we are offering 2 tickets for $49! The only way to cash in on this lovely deal is to purchase your lift tickets in advance online! Buy Now!

February 29th is Leap Day. Buy your tickets online in advance and ski/ride for only $29! Buy your tickets NOW!

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It was a “bluebird sky” day at Mt. Snow.  The temps were below freezing but I was dressed in layers & comfortable. My ski boots were fitted and custom set for me at the Mount Snow Boot Works.   I met up with my instructor, Larry, with butterflies in my stomach.  What was I getting myself into?

First Larry took me inside to check that my boots & socks were adjusted correctly.  Then it was time to try out skiing.  We tried the “magic carpet” which is a slow moving platform that takes you up a small bunny hill.  Once at the top we slowly zig zagged down the small hill using “pizza” a turning & braking technique taught to beginner skiers. Once I was comfortable with the small bunny hill, we headed to “Discovery”, a small ski lift designed for beginners at Mt. Snow to learn to ski or snowboard.  Well, it looked small from the bottom anyway!  Once at the top I realized how steep and high up we were in comparison to the small hill I had just been learning on.  Larry held my hands and skied backwards down the hill, back and fourth, using the same pizza technique I had just learned, we slowly and comfortably made our way down the hill.  That was fun!

After a few more runs on the Discovery hill, now able to do it on my own, Larry decided I was ready for a larger lift & longer trail!  We headed to Tumbleweed. It had only been an hour on skis and I was headed to a “real” trail.  On our way down I realized I really liked this. I was going to be a skier!  Another time up and down and the day was over.  Two hours on skis and I was hooked!

The next day I could go skiing was the following week. I had lunch with a friend at Cuzzin’s, then headed to the Clock Tower to change into my ski gear.  I headed back to tumbleweed to see if I still remembered what I was doing.  A few minutes later I was back down at the lift.  This trail was too easy!  But was I ready to go to the top?  I made my way over to the Bluebird Express, the new 6 passenger Bubble Lift. It was mid week so I sat alone in the warm, semi enclosed lift and headed to the top.  Once I arrived I headed for Long John and away I went, slow and steadily down the mountain.

Tips for success, don’t forget a neck warmer & if possible go with a friend.  If you are a new skier or boarder, go to Mount Snow & have a great time learning something new!

Seasons, Glen Run, Bears Crossing & Haystack Highlands Winter Seasonal Rentals!

Winter is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time to book your trailside, ski in & out Mount Snow SkiHome! Only 6 desirable ski in, ski out condos at Seasons still available! See price reductions in red. Other options available at Bears Crossing, Haystack Highlands &  Glen Run.

Glen Run 2S, 1 bedroom, walk to lift! $7,500 plus utilities.

Seasons G22, 1 Bedroom, Ski in, Ski out, $10,500 Price reduced!  $9,500 plus utilities Nov 15- April 15.

Bears Crossing 5A, 2 bedroom plus loft. $11,500 plus utilities.

Seasons I24, 2 bedroom, Ski in, Ski out, $15,500 Price reduced! $12,500 plus utilities Nov 15-April 15.

Seasons N23, 2 bedroom, Ski in, Ski out, $15,500 Price reduced! $13,000 plus utilities Nov 15-April 15.

Seasons N12, 2 bedroom, Ski in, Ski out, $15,500.  New Carpet & Paint.

Seasons I34, 3 bedroom, Ski in, Ski out, $22,000 plus utilities. Nov 15-April 15.

Seasons L32, 3 bedroom, Ski in, Ski out, new paint & flooring. $22,000 plus utilities.  Nov 15- April 15.

Haystack Highlands M2, luxury town home, $24,000 plus utilities.

For a complete list with photos visit us at http://www.skihomerealty.com/proddir/archive/149//sleeps?Search[FullSeason]=Yes

Call (802) 464-2366 or email us at skihome@sover.net to confirm price and availability.

If you think that the economy is lousy, wait till you read this…

Bunk theories

• Acorns and Apples reflect the past, not what’s to come.
• Caterpillars are totally random
• Remember Bruce McCloy?  We could use some of his optimism now!

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

• El Nino is developing, max this winter
  • Warm Pacific water
• Wet in CA, FL and TX
  • Storms that we do get will have plenty of moisture
• Dry in the Mississippi Valley
  • Blocking high pressure
• NE shows average temp and precip.
  • i.e. could go either way, probably both
  • lots of  extremes, including ice

Farmers’ Almanac

• Colder than normal, primarily due to persistent cold temperatures in January, with only brief thaws. Other cold periods will occur in mid-December and mid-February.
• Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal. Watch for a snowstorm around Thanksgiving, with other snowy periods in mid- and late December and mid- and late January

Polar Ice Cap Theory (They’re melting!)   www.OnTheSnow.com

• No significant snow or cold till Jan. due to exposed water preventing atmospheric cooling

www.LongRangeWeather.com

• Wetter than normal through much of the fall season.
• Drier and windy weather is likely in early 2010.
• Snowfall will be near to below normal levels.
• Icy weather is also possible due to the moderate El Nino.

Final Answer…in sum…

• Like the economy, nobody really knows, but it sure makes for good conversation!

Mount Snow first to open in Vermont

Now granted it’s only one run on Discovery, a small hill in the base area but Gaitor and the Mount Snow Park Rangers have been out all week long setting up rails moved over from Carinthia, our all mountain terrain park. Check out Mount Snow’s website for photos of the day.

Lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $10 or 10 non-perishable food items. All the money and food will be donated to the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry. Not only do you have the chance to test out your gear, warm up those thighs, but you’ll be doing it for a great cause.

And while your mouth is watering over the prospects of skiing or riding, check out our website for trailside rentals and sales. We specialize in Seasons on Mount Snow which offers ski in condos, a great Sports center with indoor pool and hot tubs. Check it out:

www.SkiHomeRealty.com

www.MountSnow.com

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