Angus

I drove up and hiked to the summit this AM. Funny, there was a dusting of real snow that was protected from the sun. They made snow today until about 930ish. Went into the lodge afterwards and tried to purchase my uphill pass but it's not for sale yet.

I saw that this AM. I figured they hadn't even started making snow. I think I heard they plan to have the new summit lift online by December 8. I guess that took pressure off making snow to summit.

@mreaves thanks for posting that story. As much as I love skiing - and Bolton Valley is pretty unique b/c of combo of nordic, backcountry and lift-served all from the parking lot - I would never want to be in the ski business (put my capital at risk!). Been watching the webcams at Killington - pretty impressive rollout of terrain. They are now making snow in the beginner area (Snowshed).

My parents live in Norwell, I live in Concord (MA) - was visiting there last week. Crazy difference.

Hiked Red Hill in Moultonborough this afternoon. Easy hike with good views of Winnipauskee, Squam and Southern Whites. Tomorrow plan is to hike Willard in Crawford Notch. Swam for 20 min in lake in the morning - still pretty comfortable. You can tell the foliage is suffering from drought. Very, very dry.

Road the Northern Trail yesterday from Franklin up to Danbury and back - lots of leaves on the ground with many others looking they will soon be on the ground.

Getting back to Aosta Valley, IKON announced today... IKON Pass holders will now have access to Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Cervino Ski Paradise, La Thuile Espace San Bernardo, Monterosa Ski, and Pila, all of which are located in the Valle d’Aosta region. I skied Courmayeur, Pila, La Thuile (& the connected French resort) and Cervino which is the Italian side of Zermatt and interconnected. All were outstanding.

That's a good deal for NYC Metro folks.

On my bucket list.

renewed both my IndyPass and Ikon. Planning maybe two trips out west - Palisades again for a week and ?. And then another trip to Europe with a tour maybe this time along the Austrian-Swiss border - Silvretta Alps Traverse. I need to get my back situation under control, re-injured it in early June and was in bed for almost a week.

IndyPass just posted they have added Pila!

Have driven by the affected area a couple of times over the past few days and the damage is quite impressive. Lots of mature oak trees broken 30-40' above the ground.

Ripping good now. Dog is a basket case!

Yup. sitting on the shores of Thompson Lake and the dog is panting and becoming dishevelled! Can hear the the approaching booms!

On my ski trip, we did Aosta Valley, Chamonix and Zermatt. Fell in love with Aosta Valley. Beautiful valley with middle age ruins and vineyards. Friends are mountain biking there next month. I've been thinking of going back at some point and renting an apartment for a few months. By car, you can hit 15 or so ski areas within 90 minutes or less.