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We're looking for a cheap place to crash in Lake Placid, ideally walking distance from somewhere to grab a beer. Any suggestions? Thanks!

My friend needs to rent skis this weekend, and we are looking for a ski shop between Albany and the exit for Gore (so that we could rent him skis Saturday morning on our way to Gore and return them Sunday afternoon on our way back from Whiteface). Any suggestions that would be convenient to the...

My wife got me a bench made from recycled skis for Christmas, so I thought I'd show it off and make a plug for Green Mountain Ski Furniture (http://www.recycledskis.com/index.html). My wife--whose style does not ordinarily include eclectic ski furniture--was incredibly impressed with the time...

Pretty funny analysis: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/12/babbage_hits_slopes

I'm trying to find out more information about the terrain and snow conditions at Greek Peak. My inlaws live in Central New York, so we usually drive right by a few times a winter. I've been to Toggenburg, which is right near where they live, but it seems like Greek has a little more to offer...

I have a somewhat random question. I have a mountain bike that I'm only able to ride occasionally. For the past two years, I've stored it in my sister's apartment, because she she has an unused storage area with easy access. She's moving next month, and I'm trying to figure out whether I can...

Date(s) Skied: Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 Resort or Ski Area: Pico Mountain, VT Conditions: Sunny and warm Trip Report: Spent an outstanding Easter morning at Pico on Sunday. Had to drop off my sister at the airport in the afternoon, so we got ourselves out of bed in time to get on...

Date(s) Skied: Saturday, April 3, 2010 Resort or Ski Area: Killington, VT Conditions: HOT and slushy Trip Report: Amazing day of spring--scratch that, SUMMER--skiing at Killington on Saturday. According to my friend's iphone, temps got up to 80 in the afternoon. We skied all over, and...

Anyone know of anywhere in Southern Vermont offering super-cheap tickets for Easter Sunday? We have to drop my sister off at the Hartford airport Sunday afternoon, so we're hoping to get a cheap morning+ of skiing before she leaves. We're thinking of Pico for $39, but I thought I'd ask if...

Date(s) Skied: Sunday, March 7, 2010 Resort or Ski Area: Bromley, Vermont Conditions: Beautiful spring day Trip Report: After skiing Magic on Saturday, we decided to take it easy and head to Bromley for the $29 Sunday afternoon special (best lift ticket-window deal I've seen in a long...

Date(s) Skied: Saturday, March 6, 2010 Resort or Ski Area: Magic Mountain, Vermont Conditions: Spring skiing at its best Trip Report: Made our first trip to Magic on Saturday -- thanks to everyone for the advice and encouraging me to check it out. Awesome mountain, some of the most...

Thinking of venturing to Magic this weekend with my wife. Two questions: 1. How are the groomed options for intermediate skiers? My wife's a pretty decent skier, but she likes to take it easy on the groomed. Are there good options for her? 2. Any lodging recommendations nearby? Doesn't...

Date(s) Skied: Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 Resort or Ski Area: Stowe, VT Conditions: Mixed Trip Report: After skiing Jay on Saturday, we headed to Stowe on Sunday. My first time at Stowe as well. Wasn't as pretty of a day, but the mountain was fairly empty with the Super Bowl...

Date(s) Skied: Saturday, February 6, 2010 Resort or Ski Area: Jay Peak, VT Conditions: tracked and packed powder, bluebird skies Trip Report: First time at Jay Peak on Saturday. We stayed down in Stowe, where we skied on Sunday, and drove up to Jay on Saturday morning. Cool drive --...

I'm heading to Hunter this weekend, when they'll be having their demo days. Not really in the market for new sticks, but I enjoy checking out what's out there. I'm interested in skiing the Line Prophet 90 and 100 (I know its been out for a while, but I hadn't really taken Line that seriously...

Just got an email announcing the start of snow-making: Same info on the website: Plus a nice pic:

Does this amount to much? http://www.plattekill.com/winter/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=69

My wife and I are looking to spend New Years weekend in Lake Placid. Any recommendations on a place to stay? Willing to spend around $200/night. My wife would really like for the place to have a hot tub. Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

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Date(s) Skied: Saturday, March 28, 2009 Resort or Ski Area: Mount Snow Conditions: WARM and sunny, perfect spring conditions Trip Report: Amazing spring day at Mount Snow on Saturday. Short of an epic powder day, its tough to have more fun skiing than sixty, sunny, and slushy...