We have important news to share with you, Stokely Creek Lodge is in the process of welcoming new owners, the third in its 44-year history. Gaylen and I of course have mixed feelings about selling. We love Stokely and have loved our time as its stewards. But we are also thrilled to welcome Bruce and […]
This winter we’re putting new meaning into “cross-country” skiing, by challenging participants to cross the country in a new, collaborative event: Ski Across America. Proceeds from the event support CXC’s Nordic Rocks youth grass-roots program. During Ski Across America, participants will choose a distance goal to cross the country on one of five routes—from 45 […]
We recently announced the completion of our stunning wedding and events pavilion, but there have been even more projects going on here at Garnet Hill Lodge. One of those that we’re thrilled to introduce is our brand new conference room, which is ideal for everything from shorter meetings to corporate retreats. The Details Make The Space […]
We are super excited for the 2022 edition of the CTA’s largest fundraiser of the year. It’s going to be a good one, and we hope you’ll join us in running, biking or hiking up Vermont’s highest mountain, celebrating together as a community, and in supporting the Catamount Trail. Switchback Brewing, the Sustainable Kitchen, and […]
Best Nordic Ski Great Escapes is an exciting quality travel resort guide featuring 20+ fabulous cross-country ski getaways across the USA and Canada. From 5-star to rustic this beautifully designed and unique publication, produced during the 2020 season, covers trails, lodging, dining, events, amenities, and attractions for a romantic or adventurous escape this winter. Featuring […]
The Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center is excited to introduce former Olympic silver medalist, World Champion, and Colorado-born local. The Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center is excited to introduce former Olympic silver medalist, World Champion, and Colorado-born local, Todd Lodwick, as the new Nordic Director. Before accepting the role at Snow Mountain Ranch, Lodwick was […]
Who needs a city bike in the winter when you can ski? The Finnish city of Lahti is rolling out the world’s first urban ski-sharing program. Lahti, the reigning European Green Capital, wants to encourage people to reduce their transport-related carbon emissions. Finns are no strangers to snow, but when the roads get icy and […]
Winter is just not winter for me unless there’s snow on the ground. Mostly because snow means sledding and cross country skiing downhill skiing and snow forts and all the fun you can do only in colder temperatures I have loved cross country skiing for most of my life, and I love seeing my own […]
You are interested in cross-country skiing: nothing more normal to appreciate the joys of winter! Practiced for 3 to 5000 years in the Scandinavian countries, cross-country skiing is one of the flagship sports of winter and its benefits are similar to those of hiking, and even more, because it uses all the muscles of the body: […]
The sport of cross country skiing is booming this winter when getting outdoors, exercising and social distancing has never seemed so desirable reports Forbes. In many places in the U.S. and Canada, it’s already hard to find new equipment or even good used gear. “There’s a new degree of general interest nationally in the outdoors […]
