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12-13 Junior Ski Season Wrap

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sheldon

Coach, groomer, and parent Eric Hanson shared this photobook he made covering the past Junior season. Click through for a fun way to remember the season.

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Juniors: Offseason Spring 2013

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sheldon

Several CNSC Juniors and BKL skiers made the spring pilgrimage to Tuckerman’s Ravine this past weekend. While they may spend more time on skinny skis, the kids acquitted themselves more than admirably! It wasn’t just Craftsbury skiers on Sunday, former … Continue reading →

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Spring Time Bustle

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sheldon

While it’s quiet in terms of guest numbers, campus is full of hustle and bustle. Here’s a slice of the projects underway yesterday.

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Best of times, worst of times

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sheldon

While the groomer’s lot has its perks, it’s not without it’s more annoying moments too. Example:  when the tracks on the machine break. Not only do you have to figure out a way back home, you have to fix it. … Continue reading →

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Craftsbury in the Times

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Sheldon

The New York Times is covering our snowy beltway here in Craftsbury. Find the story here.  

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East Yellowstone?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Sheldon

It’s been great having so many members of the New England and Quebec ski communities join us the past several weeks, and gratifying to read and hear positive feedback. Another example of this comes from Cambridge Sports Union’s Thanksgiving visit … Continue reading →

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Snowmaking from afar

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Sheldon

On a frosty early morning ride this Tuesday, I looked up from the Creek road to see this: My cold-addled brain quickly scanned the horizon, trying to locate landmarks trying to determine what that plume was coming from. Where’s Elinor’s? … Continue reading →

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Three Silvers in Seven days

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Sheldon

Craftsbury groomer and athlete extraordinaire Keith Woodward has had a great week. The Stowe, Vt resident garnered three silver medals in only seven days. His haul started across the ocean, in Nancy, France at the ITU World Duathlon Championships on … Continue reading →

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Woods Art

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Sheldon

The woods crew is at it again, with some building projects, but a new twist:  chainsaw art! This little guy greets visitors to his corner of the trail system.   In the spirit of whimsy that gave us this art, … Continue reading →

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Scenes from South of the Albany Border

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Sheldon

Another month, another fun and FULL local dinner! The South of the Albany Border Mexican themed night went swimmingly. GRP Rower Jamie Chapman shared these pictures of the night with us. Next up? Our Oktoberfest celebration, October 6th, at 6:30pm. … Continue reading →

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