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	<title>Snow Zone &#187; Jim Shay</title>
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		<title>Mt. Snow deals; $29 next Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/22/mt-snow-deals-29-next-wednesday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mount Snow]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a lift ticket deal worth taking a day off next week. To celebrate Leap Day &#8211; Feb. 29 &#8211; NEXT WEDNESDAY &#8230; Mount Snow in southern Vermont will be selling lift tickets for $29. That&#8217;s a great deal when you consider the regular price of a weekday ticket is $75 for adults and $58 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Death by avalanche</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/21/death-by-avalanche/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/21/death-by-avalanche/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What are your chances of being killed in an avalanche at an Eastern ski resort? Not very likely, according to national avalanche accident statistics. But after hearing the news of three skiers being killed in an avalanche in Washington State on Sunday, it got some skiers and snowboarders thinking: can it happen to them? In [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow expected &#8230; in W. Virginia</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/17/snow-expected-in-w-virginia/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/17/snow-expected-in-w-virginia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3168</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looks like another strikeout in the seventh inning of winter for the Northeast League. The latest computer models show the likely path of a winter storm missing New England and wasting perfectly good snow in the Atlantic Ocean. At best we could pick up a few snow showers. If the storm does get its act [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big snowstorm looming?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/16/big-snowstorm-looming/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/16/big-snowstorm-looming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3136</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning, WTNH New Channel 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons was talking about the possibility of a major winter storm that COULD affect the Northeast Sunday. At this stage, Gil said it&#8217;s a &#8220;tough call&#8221; to forecast whether the storm would actually develop or whether most of the precipition would be offshore. NBC Connecticut&#8217;s weather team [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skier dies at Mount Snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/11/skier-dies-at-mount-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/11/skier-dies-at-mount-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mount Snow]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3119</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old New York State man died Monday after hitting a tree at Mount Snow in southern Vermont, the Associated Press reports. Michael Schroeter of Highland Mills, N.Y., died of injuries he suffered when he fell and slid into a tree on the Ridge trail at Mount Snow in Dover, AP reports. According to the Brattleboro [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ready for snowy, cold weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/10/ready-for-snowy-cold-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/10/ready-for-snowy-cold-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3099</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looks like we&#8217;re finally going to get some snow again. Not much, just a few inches, but enough to get people thinking about going skiing and snowboarding. And temperatures will dip into teens at night; in the single numbers farther north. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow across all of New England; no big [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweetheart deals for Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/09/sweetheart-deals-for-valentine-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/09/sweetheart-deals-for-valentine-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money can&#8217;t buy you love, but on Valentine&#8217;s Day it can get you some great ticket deals. At Mount Snow in Vermont, you can get two lift tickets for $49. But you have to buy them online &#8230; in advance. Snow is also offering married couples the opportunity to renew their vows at the the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Super weekend lift ticket deals</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/02/super-weekend-lift-ticket-deals/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/02/super-weekend-lift-ticket-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3053</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hate football?  Don&#8217;t plan on watching the Super Bowl? Love to ski or snowboard? Save money? You&#8217;re in luck because this is your weekend; better yet make it a long weekend. Because ski areas expect many people will be staying home and watching the Big Game, they have rolled out some great deals. Some stretch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kid saved after dangling from chairlift</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/01/kid-saved-after-dangling-from-chairlift/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/02/01/kid-saved-after-dangling-from-chairlift/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3040</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes getting up the mountain can be as dangerous as skiing down it. Riding a ski chairlift is very safe, but the accidents do happen. Very horrible accidents; like the case of a 7 year-old who died after falling more than 50 feet from a lift at the Sugar Bowl ski area in California last [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Okemo offering deals for Super Bowl Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/25/okemo-offering-deals-for-super-bowl-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/25/okemo-offering-deals-for-super-bowl-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3013</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Planning to watch the Super Bowl or go skiing or snowboarding? With both the New York Giants and New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, there should be fewer people at ski resorts on Super Sunday. Still if you want to do both, there&#8217;s a solution. Okemo in Vermont is offering a two-day lift pass [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s a powder day &#8230; in Connecticut</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/21/its-a-powder-day-in-connecticut/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/21/its-a-powder-day-in-connecticut/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=3005</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t get to say this often:  POWDER ALERT IN CONNECTICUT The National Weather Service forecast calls for up to 7 inches of dry, fluffy powder to fall in the state. Snow is expected to end by mid-afternoon. Give the road crews a few hours and then head to one of Connecticut&#8217;s four ski areas for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s a play in the snow weekend!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/20/its-a-play-in-the-snow-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/20/its-a-play-in-the-snow-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2976</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s nothing like fresh snow in the backyard to get people thinking about winter sports. And Saturday predicted snow storm will make people feel even better because most people don&#8217;t have to drive to work. The moderate snow forecast to fall in southern New England Saturday is just what ski resorts are looking for. Yes, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Check out these classic rock skis</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/19/check-out-these-classic-rock-skis/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/19/check-out-these-classic-rock-skis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rolling Stones]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2961</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new pair of skis to Get Yer Ya Yas Out? Then check out these classic rock skis&#8230;. Rolling Stones K2 Side Show Skis. The cost? $875 &#8230; probably the price of a VIP ticket for a likely Stones tour later this year.  And that cost does not include bindings. Here are the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finally, a powder day!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/14/finally-a-powder-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/14/finally-a-powder-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2951</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finally. We&#8217;re skiing and snowboarding on &#8220;pow pow&#8221; today!!! And just when we were starting to think winter wasn&#8217;t going to return to New England. This weekend is probably the best one, condition wise, this season. But as we all know with skiing in New England, there&#8217;s always something. This time it&#8217;s bitter cold temperatures. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More ski terrain open for the weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/13/more-ski-terrain-opens-for-the-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/13/more-ski-terrain-opens-for-the-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2924</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to some fresh snow (and more still coming down), trail counts are increasing across Ski County. Video was shot Thursday at Sugarbush in Vermont. Up to 10 inches of snow fell across northern New England allowing most resorts to open up about half their trails. That&#8217;s a big improvement from a couple of weeks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend outlook: Fresh snow, very cold</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/12/weekend-outlook-fresh-snow-and-very-cold/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/12/weekend-outlook-fresh-snow-and-very-cold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2888</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t be fooled by that miserable cold rain that fell in Connecticut. There&#8217;s snow falling up in Ski Country that should set the stage for a very good &#8230; but C-O-L-D &#8230; Martin Luther King skiing/snowboarding weekend. Monday is the pick of the long weekend with sunny skies and temps in the upper teens to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big snow looming for MLK weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/11/big-snow-looms-for-mlk-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/11/big-snow-looms-for-mlk-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2868</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hopefully the Snow Gods, and the meteorologists, aren&#8217;t playing any games with us this time. But &#8230; there&#8217;s significant snow in the forecast for upper New England Thursday into Friday.  I&#8217;m trying not to get too excited, but it&#8217;s possible that more than a foot of snow could fall in the higher elevations, maybe more. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stupid things skiers and snowboarders do</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/10/stupid-things-skiers-and-snowboarders-do/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/10/stupid-things-skiers-and-snowboarders-do/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Next week is National Ski Safety Week, the time to remember the &#8220;Skier&#8217;s Responsibility Code.&#8221; You know that code that is often printed on napkins or cafeteria tray liners are ski resorts. It includes: Always stay in control &#8230;  People ahead of you have the right of way&#8230; Stop in a safe place for you and others &#8230; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enjoying a snow-stingy winter</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/06/enjoying-a-snow-stingy-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/06/enjoying-a-snow-stingy-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The other day I read a tweet by Thomas Cooke on the Ski Utah blog about the &#8220;6-inch rule.&#8221; It read in part: &#8220;Seth Godin, a best-selling author, a well-known and admired guru to marketers, and an entrepreneurial visionary once said not to underestimate the value of positive cashflow when starting up your own new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good conditions, great deals</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/04/good-conditions-great-deals/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2012/01/04/good-conditions-great-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve finally hit the mark &#8211; the coldest day of the season so far. Ranging from -9.5 degrees on Mount Washington, to the single digit and teens in ski country. All we need now is some significant natural snow to get the winter in high gear. Temperatures are expected to moderate across the East the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>$40 tickets at Jiminy Peak on Monday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/31/40-tickets-at-jiminy-peak-on-monday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/31/40-tickets-at-jiminy-peak-on-monday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2805</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! If you got Monday off (and many people do), here&#8217;s an offer worth considering if you want to do some bigger mountain skiing and snowboarding and don&#8217;t want to drive too far. Jiminy Peak, in Hancock in northwestern Massachusetts, is offering a $40, eight-hour ticket, on Monday.  The catch? You have to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Powder day in northern Vermont</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/29/powder-day-in-northern-vermont/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/29/powder-day-in-northern-vermont/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2795</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Northern New England got a belated Christmas present Wednesday &#8230; some fresh snow &#8230; that makes it one of the season&#8217;s first powder days. Here&#8217;s a quick rundown from northern Vermont: Bolton Valley Resort: 5&#8243;-7&#8243;  &#8230;. Jay Peak Resort: 6&#8243;-8&#8243;&#8230;.  Killington Resort: 10&#8243; &#8230;. Pico Mountain: 10&#8243;&#8230;..Smugglers&#8217; Notch Resort: 10&#8243;-12&#8243;&#8230;.Stowe Mountain Resort: 4&#8243;-6&#8243; &#8230;  Sugarbush Resort: 9&#8243;-12&#8243;. A post [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A bit of a slideback, but we&#8217;re still skiing</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/28/a-bit-of-a-slideback-but-were-still-skiing/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/28/a-bit-of-a-slideback-but-were-still-skiing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What have we done to annoy Ull, the Norse god of snow? Who also supposedly invented skiing and of all things, yodelling. Another moisure-rich storm that brought us dreaded rain, instead of snow. That&#8217;s created variable conditions across the East, which can mean pretty much anything; frozen granular at the summit, loose granular mid-mountain and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some snow ushers in holiday week</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/26/some-snow-ushers-in-holiday-week/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/26/some-snow-ushers-in-holiday-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2769</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Nearly a foot of snow has fallen in northern Vermont, giving the Christmas-New Year&#8217;s vacation week a needed boost. Stowe was the big winner with up to 10 inches, bringing the total up to 17 inches in the past 72 hours. The fresh power helped pushed Stowe&#8217;s trail county to 30. Other northern New England [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top picks, deals for the weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/15/top-picks-deals-for-the-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/15/top-picks-deals-for-the-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2728</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the weekend when you don&#8217;t have to travel hundreds of miles to go skiing or snowboarding. Areas in southern New England, including our own state, will be open. Don&#8217;t let this dreary drizzle get you down, the weekend forecast calls for colder temperatures that should set up some good sliding conditions. Sunday is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski/ride for $39 at Okemo Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/14/skiride-for-39-at-okemo-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/14/skiride-for-39-at-okemo-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2716</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Okemo in southern Vermont will be holding its annual Shares and Cares Food Drive on Sunday. That means if you bring five non-perishable food items, you can buy a lift ticket for $39. Today Okemo has 14 trails including  Buckhorn, Countdown, Double Dipper, Drop Off, Fairway, Jolly Green Giant, Link, Lower Arrow, Lower Mountain Road, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowmaking opens up more trails</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/09/snowmaking-opens-up-more-trails/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/09/snowmaking-opens-up-more-trails/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2700</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Look for trail counts to grow at northern New England ski areas this weekend and the days ahead. Cold temperatures are allowing ski resorts to expand terrain in preparation for the upcoming Christmas/New Year&#8217;s week. Already Okemo in southern Vermont posted on its Facebook page today that it plans to have top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow falls up north; cold temperatures arrive</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/08/snow-falls-up-north-cold-temperatures-arrive/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/08/snow-falls-up-north-cold-temperatures-arrive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2670</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finally &#8230; some good news from Ski County &#8230; snow. And to top it off cold temperatures for snowmaking! Sweet! No it wasn&#8217;t a large snowfall &#8230; between 4 and 8 inches across New England &#8230; but it was just enough for skiers and snowboarders to get excited that the early season seems to have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stratton to start season Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/03/stratton-to-start-season-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/03/stratton-to-start-season-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2662</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Stratton mountain in southern Vermont will open its 50th season at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. &#8220;Word. Sunday, 12/4. 8:30 am. Let the skiing and riding begin,&#8221; Stratton announced on its Facebook page this morning. There will be advanced upper mountain skiing and riding on Frank’s Fall Line (North American) and Ursa Access on machine groomed packed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ups and downs of the weekend outlook</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/02/ups-and-downs-of-the-weekend-outlook/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/02/ups-and-downs-of-the-weekend-outlook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2651</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is not the best time to be a snowmaker. The skiers, snowboarders and resort owners are all itching to get their season off in full swing. But cold, then warm temperatures have thrown a big monkey wrench in their plans. That means many areas have put their openings on hold until they can make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowmaking resumes at ski areas</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/01/snowmaking-resumes-at-ski-areas/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/12/01/snowmaking-resumes-at-ski-areas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Things are looking up for the weekend now that ski areas have resumed snowmaking in northern New England. Video above is from Stratton Mountain in southern Vermont. After days of above-freezing temperatures many resorts are taking advantage of cold temperatures to lay down a base. If cold temperatures continue, more areas could be open this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to ski, snowboard on the cheap</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/30/learn-to-ski-snowboard-on-the-cheap/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/30/learn-to-ski-snowboard-on-the-cheap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2624</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Got a buddy, family member or significant other who wants to learn how to ski or snowboard? Well, here&#8217;s a few inexpensive &#8230; some free &#8230; ways to start sliding. Normally, these packages can cost more than $100! So if someone has been talking for years about learning to ski or snowboarding, turn them on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vermont&#8217;s Pico offers $39 lift tickets</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/26/vermonts-pico-offers-39-lift-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/26/vermonts-pico-offers-39-lift-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2616</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a deal worth considering: $39 discounted lift tickets for Pico Mountain in Vermont that are good all season long &#8230; including holiday periods. That means THERE ARE NO BLACKOUT DATES. That&#8217;s a savings of up to $26 off the one-day adult lift ticket price. The s0-called &#8220;P39&#8243; tickets are non-refundable and limited to 10 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hey it&#8217;s small, but Woodbury&#8217;s open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/25/hey-its-small-but-woodburys-open/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/25/hey-its-small-but-woodburys-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although it&#8217;s extremely limited, you can ski and snowboard in Connecticut. That is at the Woodbury ski area that has one slope open, mainly for snowboarders with tabletops, jumps and rails. Check out the live cam here. Across New England, more ski areas opened today including Jay Peak in Vermont (with only 1 trail) and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Okemo, Sugarbush now open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/24/okemo-sugarbush-now-open/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/24/okemo-sugarbush-now-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving! And so it is &#8230; because you can now add  Okemo and Sugarbush to the list of ski resorts open for the season. They join Killington (with 20 trails today) and Stowe (7 trails). The two Vermont areas kicked off the season at 9 a.m. with lots of sunshine and blue skies. Unfortunately, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heavy snow in northern New England</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/23/heavy-snow-in-northern-new-england/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/23/heavy-snow-in-northern-new-england/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2544</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to some fresh snow &#8230; the real stuff, not machine made &#8230; Stowe in northern Vermont kicked off its season in style today. Up to 7 inches fell last night allowing it to open Upper Lord, Lord, Upper Ridgeview, Ridgeview, North Slope, Lower North Slope and Centerline for a total of 2.6 miles and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski areas shooting for Turkey Day opening</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/18/ski-areas-shooting-for-turkey-day-opening/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/18/ski-areas-shooting-for-turkey-day-opening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2510</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Snowmaking has kicked into high gear at several resorts with the goal of opening some trails by Thanksgiving Day. That goal, of course, is temperature and weather dependent. The long-range forecast for the upper peaks of New England call for nighttime temps into the 20s. Unfortunately, it&#8217;s also going to be much warmer during the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski resorts&#8217; projected opening dates</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/04/ski-resorts-projected-opening-dates/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/11/04/ski-resorts-projected-opening-dates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2500</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With Killington in Vermont and Sunday River in Maine already open for skiing and snowboarding, several other resorts are getting ready to start their seasons in the next couple of weeks. Look for Connecticut ski areas to open in early December. Catamount and Butternut in Massachusettsm about a week earlier. It&#8217;s a good bet that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Killington, 2 other resorts start seasons</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/10/28/first-snow-pushes-us-to-get-ready/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/10/28/first-snow-pushes-us-to-get-ready/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2448</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Killington Resort opened its winter season today with skiing/snowboarding on two trails. Hey it&#8217;s not alot, but The Beast is the first to start the New England ski season. Or are they? Mount Snow in southern Vermont opened Launch Park, a small terrain park on its lower mountain. And in Maine, Sunday River started its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Want to buy a used chairlift?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/10/18/want-to-buy-a-chairlift/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/10/18/want-to-buy-a-chairlift/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2433</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The South Ridge chair at Killington is history. After 34 years of knocking around skiers and snowboarders with a quick jerk turn at mid-station, Killington is retiring the triple chair. At this point Killington has no plans to replace the chair, but South Ridge trails will remain open, accessed by the K2 summit gondola. In [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It won&#8217;t be long</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/10/06/it-wont-be-long/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/10/06/it-wont-be-long/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2424</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It may be all the way in the Sierra Nevada, but it&#8217;s nice to see photos of the first snowfall. That means our time for snow will be coming in the weeks ahead, maybe sooner. The Farmer&#8217;s Almanac winter forecast for the Northeast calls for &#8220;average temps, very stormy and snowy&#8221; for the northern half [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New at Mount Snow: a fast &#8216;bubble lift&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/09/23/new-at-mount-snow-a-fast-and-bubble-lift/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/09/23/new-at-mount-snow-a-fast-and-bubble-lift/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mount Snow]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2399</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is something skiers and snowboarders have been waiting for years to happen at Mount Snow in Vermont: another faster chairlift to the summit. It&#8217;s finally going to happen this season when Snow replaces the seemingly ancient Summit Local Triple Lift. Better yet: the new lift will be first six-person bubble chairlift. And the ride [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Killington selling $57 lift tickets online</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/09/16/killington-selling-57-lift-tickets-online/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/09/16/killington-selling-57-lift-tickets-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2393</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the first chill in the air, now&#8217;s the time to think about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. And one of the best ways to start planning your season is by snaring  some early season discount deals. And here&#8217;s one of the better ones: $57 lift tickets for Killingtonm Vermont that could be used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Killington summit lodge demolished</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/07/29/killington-summit-lodge-demolished/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/07/29/killington-summit-lodge-demolished/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2365</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Killington, Vermont summit lodge is now history. This week demolition crews drove up snowless ski trails to level the building that served as the terminus of the 3.5-mile gondola since 1970. The Summit Restaurant was added in 1971. The building, made of steel, concrete and wood, was the highest lodge in the East. About [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski for 10 bucks at Jiminy this weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/04/07/ski-for-10-bucks-at-jiminy-this-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/04/07/ski-for-10-bucks-at-jiminy-this-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2351</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite the warm &#8211; and sometimes rainy &#8211; conditions in the flatlands of New England, there are still plenty of ski areas open for the season. Among them is Jiminy Peak in northwestern, Mass., about a two and half-hour drive from southern Connecticut. Jiminy has reduced tickets to $30. It&#8217;s the only area in Massachusetts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More snow improves weekend conditions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/04/01/more-snow-improves-weekend-conditions/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/04/01/more-snow-improves-weekend-conditions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2330</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s fresh snow in northern New England today, not the kind of snow that&#8217;s the fluffy, powdery kind. Snow that&#8217;s heavy and good for filling in any bare spots on trails. Unfortunately, Connecticut and southern New England got mostly rain. That means the days are numbered for southern New England ski areas. In fact, Ski [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski for $10 at Okemo on Friday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/31/ski-for-10-at-okemo-on-thursday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/31/ski-for-10-at-okemo-on-thursday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2322</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is no April&#8217;s Fool joke: you can ski/snowboard at Okemo in Vermont for just 10 bucks on Friday. That&#8217;s right, one sawbuck. The catch? You have to also donate three non-perishable food items when you buy a ticket. The food will be donated to a local food bank in Ludlow, Vt. Today Okemo has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend outlook: Great conditions, cheap lift tickets</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/25/weekend-outlook-great-conditions-cheap-lift-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/25/weekend-outlook-great-conditions-cheap-lift-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2311</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Another awesome weekend is in store with great snow conditions, cool temperatures and sunny skies. If you want to get in one more ski/snowboard day this is the weekend to do it! Incredibly, ski resorts in Vermont still have nearly all of their trails open. That&#8217;s because they have been spared from warm temperatures, damaging [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski/snowboard for FREE at Mohawk Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/24/skisnowboard-for-free-at-mohawk-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/24/skisnowboard-for-free-at-mohawk-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2301</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[OK, you can&#8217;t get a better deal than this: FREE skiing or snowboarding at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall this Sunday. All you have to do is go to any ticket window and ask for one. That&#8217;s it, no tricks or gimmicks. Why? Because Sunday is Mohawk&#8217;s last day of the season and is the owners&#8217; way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One more time?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/18/one-more-time/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/18/one-more-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2289</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve been itching to get another day or two of snowboarding and skiing, this weekend looks like a winner. Sunny skies and mild temperatures are forecast across the Northeast. In upper New England temps are expected to peak in the mid to upper 30s. Now, that&#8217;s about the most perfect temperatures you can get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flooding forces Mohawk shutdown</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/10/flooding-forces-mohawk-shutdown/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/10/flooding-forces-mohawk-shutdown/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2278</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall had to close for a few days because water has flooded the lower level of its lodge. Mohawk is putting a good news/bad news spin on the situation saying there&#8217;s still a ton of snow from a record year and it will reopen on Saturday. Saturday, once the heavy rains end [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A washout and powder day</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/07/a-washout-and-powder-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/07/a-washout-and-powder-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2274</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunday&#8217;s rain and warm temperatures caused a backslide for southern New England ski areas. Connecticut ski areas are temporarily closed today, as are Butternut and Catamount in southern Mass. They shoud be back in business in a couple of days. But there&#8217;s good news central and northern Vermont got snow. Jay&#8217;s the big winner with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweet deals already popping up</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/02/sweet-deals-already-popping-up/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/03/02/sweet-deals-already-popping-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite some rain in southern New England, ski areas remain in great shape. In fact resorts in Vermont and New Hampshire have picked up considerable snow in the last week with more expected today as a cold front roars through. When it comes down to months, March is one of the best times to ski [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March deal: $39 online tickets at Okemo</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/28/march-deal-39-online-tickets-at-okemo/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/28/march-deal-39-online-tickets-at-okemo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2255</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to March, one of the best months to ski or snowboard. And it&#8217;s not only deep bases, but great price breaks. On Thursdays in March at Okemo in Vermont eveyone can buy a $39 lift tickets if they do it in advance online. The price is normally $74. Women get the added bonus on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What washout? Northern ski areas get lots of snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/26/what-washout-northern-ski-areas-get-lots-of-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/26/what-washout-northern-ski-areas-get-lots-of-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2251</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Connecticut&#8217;s four ski areas took a hit Friday when heavy rain and strong winds forced many to close for the day. Unlike previous seasons when rainstorms, warm temperatures and fog ate away at bases, the state&#8217;s ski areas remain in good shape with significant bases. All four are open this weekend, tapping into the last [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bromley, VT: affordable and family friendly</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/23/2209/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/23/2209/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunny times at Bromley]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last Sunday when I arrived at the Bromley ski area in southern Vermont, I knew it would be a matter of time before legions of families and kids would be swarming on the mountain. Afterall, it was the start of Presidents&#8217; Week, one of the biggest ski weeks of the season. A day earlier, strong [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sliding into Presidents Week</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/18/sliding-into-presidents-week/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/18/sliding-into-presidents-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2204</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The last big ski holiday week is already here with naturally, peak ticket prices kicking in. What do you expect? This is the last big week for ski resorts to improve their bottom line. Not that it&#8217;s been a bad season for resorts. In fact, it&#8217;s just the opposite with Connecticut ski area that have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use your Big Y card to get cheap lift tickets</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/16/use-your-big-y-card-to-get-cheap-lift-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/16/use-your-big-y-card-to-get-cheap-lift-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2196</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Who would ever think that a grocery store can give you a break on the price of lift tickets? Well think again because the grocery chain Big Y is offering discounts by flashing your Savings Express Club card. This is the free card that shoppers use to get discounts at Big Y supermarkets. But you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A kiss can get you a free lift ticket</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/11/a-kiss-can-get-you-a-free-lift-ticket/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/11/a-kiss-can-get-you-a-free-lift-ticket/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2185</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you need an excuse to go snowboarding or skiing with you&#8217;re Valentine how about reduced lift ticket prices? It&#8217;s happening on Monday &#8211; Valentine&#8217;s Day &#8211; at a number of ski resorts across New England. Mount Snow in southern Vermont is offering two lift tickets for only $49 on Monday. And if you stay [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sliding from Vermont</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/09/sliding-from-vermont/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/09/sliding-from-vermont/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Been skiing in the Green Mountain State and conditions are awesome. The summits have been covered in clouds, but fade away quickly after a few hundred feet. There aren&#8217;t many people here and all trails are open. It looks like southern Connecticut has as much snow as Vermont, but they don&#8217;t dirty it up as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s going to be a Super Weekend!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/04/its-going-to-be-a-super-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/04/its-going-to-be-a-super-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mohawk Mountain ski area]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ski apps]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2156</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If your Super Bowl plans don&#8217;t get in the way, this weekend will be one of the best times to go skiing and snowboarding. And it doesn&#8217;t matter if you go to Connecticut or Vermont because everything is open; all trails and terrain parks. Just awesome! And it will not be an overly crowded weekend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skiing in Alabama? Sure enough</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/03/skiing-in-alabama/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/03/skiing-in-alabama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alabama skiing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winter of 2010-11 will go down as one of the best seasons for ski conditions in years. The generous snowfall has allowed areas to open nearly all of its terrain &#8211; including Cloudmont &#8211; in Alabama. Located Mentone in northeastern Alabama, Cloudmount is just a few miles from the Georgia border. On average, Cloudmont [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting accurate road conditions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/01/getting-accurate-road-conditions/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/02/01/getting-accurate-road-conditions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2128</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just in time for Ground Hog Day, it looks like Wednesday is going be a powder day across much of New England. Up to two foot of snow is expected across southern and central Vermont as the massive storm rolls across the nation.  Heavy snow is also expected from northern Connecticut to New Hampshire and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend outlook: awesome</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/28/weekend-outlook-awesome/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/28/weekend-outlook-awesome/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2118</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Go ahead, pick a ski area, any ski area and you&#8217;ll find excellent snow conditions from Connecticut to Maine. While Connecticut has gained the most attention for heavy snowfalls, northern New England areas have been steadily picking up snow. Vermont, New Hampshire. Massachusetts and Maine areas are all in prime shape with most  reporting 100 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State ski areas 100 percent open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/27/state-ski-areas-100-percent-open/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/27/state-ski-areas-100-percent-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2107</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With all the snow we&#8217;ve  been getting this should not come as a surprise: All four Connecticut ski areas have 100 percent of all their trails open. This has not happened in years. So get out and enjoy it, including the glades at Woodbury. Mohawk got 8 inches from this storm; Mount Southington, 10 inches; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The stupid things people do in winter</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/26/what-stupid-things-people-do-in-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/26/what-stupid-things-people-do-in-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2086</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you seen what&#8217;s been happening with the series of snowstorms Connecticut has been getting this winter? People &#8230; for the most part &#8230; are dealing with it. Sure there&#8217;s lots of complaining going on, but most people it seems have gotten into the rhythm of this classic New England winter. That means fewer mad [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contest: Free Sunday River getaway for 50 students</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/25/contest-free-sunday-river-getaway-for-50-students/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/25/contest-free-sunday-river-getaway-for-50-students/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just got this release from Sunday River. OK kids start writing Newry, Maine (January 25, 2011) – Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, is inviting students from middle schools and high schools throughout the country to compete in its ultimate Get Schooled Giveaway. Undoubtedly the coolest homework assignment out there, this competition will allow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dew Tour comes to Killington</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/21/dew-tour-comes-to-killington/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/21/dew-tour-comes-to-killington/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2076</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you head up to Killington  this weekend, there&#8217;s a good chance you&#8217;ll be sipping some dew. That&#8217;s because the Mountain Dew Tour is at the central Vermont resort through Sunday. Some of the best snowboarders and free-style skiers will be competing in events at Bear Mountain where up to 30,000 people are expected. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prime conditions everywhere for MLK weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/13/peak-conditions-for-mlk-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/13/peak-conditions-for-mlk-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2054</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While Connecticut got the lion&#8217;s share of snow from this week&#8217;s nor&#8217;easter, most northern New England also picked hefty amounts of snow. That means those heading up north for the Martin Luther King weekend will find prime conditions with most trails open. That&#8217;s a big change from a week ago when trail counts dipped below [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Go ahead, enjoy the snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/12/go-ahead-enjoy-the-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/12/go-ahead-enjoy-the-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2043</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s about time. Connecticut ski areas got up to two feet of snow from this nor&#8217;easter. That hasn&#8217;t happened in years. The totals: Woodbury is reporting 25 inches. That should not only improve the skiing and snowboarding, but its snow tubing park. Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall starts the day with 24 inches. Ski Sundown in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where the snow will fall</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/11/where-the-snow-will-fall/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/11/where-the-snow-will-fall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=2036</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The snowfall accumulation forecasts are all over the map; 6-8 inches in Vermont, 10-15 inches in southwestern Connecticut, 12-16 around Boston and southern New Hampshire. And for ski areas, if the forecast holds, the big winners should be Wachusett (outside Worchester, Mass.), southeastern New Hampshire areas like Ragged and most areas in Maine. Southern Vermont [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow brings prime weekend conditions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/07/snow-to-bring-a-prime-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/07/snow-to-bring-a-prime-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a great day to go out and enjoy winter! More than a foot of snow has fallen in some parts of Connecticut. And it was the nice, dry kind of snow that won&#8217;t break your pack while shoveling. And the big winner with the highest accumulation? Mount Southington that reports a foot of fallen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The joys of midweek skiing/snowboarding</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/05/the-joys-of-midweek-skiingsnowboarding/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/05/the-joys-of-midweek-skiingsnowboarding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sunny times at Bromley]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[best early season ski deals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mohawk Mountain ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski New Hampshire]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1983</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a new year and that also means people (who are fortunate to be working) have a full bank of vacation and personal days, not to mention those mental health days. So why not take a day or a few days off and enjoy the pleasures of midweek skiing and snowboarding? Just look out your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids pay their age at Mount Snow Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/04/kids-pay-their-age-at-mount-snow-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2011/01/04/kids-pay-their-age-at-mount-snow-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best early season ski deals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mount Snow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1973</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to take your kids skiing or snowboarding but are a little short on cash? Well here&#8217;s a deal for you &#8230; on Sunday at Mount Snow in southern Vermont, the price of a kid&#8217;s lift ticket is equal to their age. Meaning, a 13 year-old only pays $13 for a ticket. The normal price [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sliding into 2011</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/30/sliding-into-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/30/sliding-into-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[southern Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1962</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s one way to bring in the New Year: skiing or snowboarding. And you you can do it close to home at two Connecticut ski areas. Ski Sundown in New Hartford will have its lifts turning until midnight &#8211; that&#8217;s two extra hours for the price of night ticket ($35 for adults, 15-64; $31 for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chair lift accident raises concerns</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/29/chair-lift-accident-raises-concerns/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/29/chair-lift-accident-raises-concerns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski New Hampshire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[southern Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For beginner skiers and snowboarders, getting on a ski lift is one of the firsts fears of learning the sport. But Tuesday&#8217;s chair lift accident at Maine&#8217;s Sugarloaf ski resort also shook the nerves of veteran snow sliders. At least eight people — including three children — were were injured after the double-chair lift derailed during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The perfectly timed storm</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/28/the-perfectly-timed-storm/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/28/the-perfectly-timed-storm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stowe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Edd Hendee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mount Snow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vermont skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1924</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The East finally lucked out with a major snowstorm that dumped nearly four feet of snow on some New England ski resorts. And it could not have come at a better time for ski resorts &#8211; and the people who paid big bucks to go there this holiday week. In just one day, The Big [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowmaking to save the holiday week</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/22/snowmaking-saves-the-holiday-week/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/22/snowmaking-saves-the-holiday-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[southern Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1904</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Worried about the quality of snow conditions for the upcoming holiday week even if there&#8217;s no snow in your backyard? Relax, it&#8217;s going to be fine &#8230; just a little crowded. After spending a few days skiing in Vermont, it was again proven that without snowmaking we&#8217;d be looking at brown ski trails. Sure there&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend outlook: Waiting for the snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/17/weekend-outlook-waiting-for-the-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/17/weekend-outlook-waiting-for-the-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stowe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berkshires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mohawk Mountain ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski New Hampshire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1890</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While it&#8217;s still early to tell exactly how much &#8211; if any &#8211; snow we&#8217;ll get from a weekend nor&#8217;easter, anticipation is building. That&#8217;s because if we get a significant snowfall it will guarantee a White Christmas. If the storm does not go out to sea, ski areas that would benefit include Wachusett in eastern [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saving your skin on the ski slopes</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/15/saving-your-skin-on-the-ski-slopes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/15/saving-your-skin-on-the-ski-slopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ski]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skin cancer]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1881</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the season still young, now is the time to maintain good habits on the slopes. And here&#8217;s one area I think many skiers and snowboarders are guilty of: not wearing sunscreen.  I got this e-mail from the Skin Cancer Foundation on Tuesday. It has so much wise and useful information I&#8217;m posting it here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski/ride Okemo for $35 this Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/14/skiride-okemo-for-35-this-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/14/skiride-okemo-for-35-this-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best early season ski deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mohawk Mountain ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[winter forecast]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1868</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s good to see a dusting of snow on the ground after Sunday&#8217;s rainstorm pushed ski conditions downhill a bit. And thankfully cold temperatures have allowed ski areas to resume snowmaking that should greatly improve conditions. Last Saturday, there were packed powder conditions on two top-to-bottom runs at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall. There  was great, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend pick: Go Saturday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/10/weekend-pick-go-saturday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/10/weekend-pick-go-saturday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stowe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cheap lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ski]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski New Hampshire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Sundown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1836</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This weekend brings additional ski areas opening, some fresh natural snow and, unfortunately some rain Sunday. So Saturday will be the pick of the weekend with sunny skies in southern New England. I don&#8217;t think crowds will be too bad since many people are in the midst of holiday shopping, etc. The biggest crowds are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski Butternut opens Friday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/09/ski-butternut-opens-friday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/09/ski-butternut-opens-friday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1828</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Butternut ski area opens at 9 a.m. Friday morning with nine of its 22 trails covered in snow. The area, located in Great Barrington, Mass., is located about two hours from southern Connecticut. On Friday, ticket prices will be $25 for Adults (14-69 years), $20 for seniors (ages 70+), $20 for juniors (ages 7-13 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to buy lift tickets at half price</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/08/how-to-buy-lift-tickets-at-half-price/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/08/how-to-buy-lift-tickets-at-half-price/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stowe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best early season ski deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski New Hampshire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vermont skiing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1793</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you really want to pay $89 for a lift ticket this season? You will if you blindly walk up to the ticket window at Stowe, Vermont on a Saturday. And you&#8217;ll have to fork over $79 if you do the same thing at Mount Snow in southern Vermont. Today I&#8217;m going to give you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to ski or snowboard for free</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/07/learn-to-ski-or-snowboard-for-free/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/07/learn-to-ski-or-snowboard-for-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[best early season ski deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[southern Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1776</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What a difference a week makes. Cold temperatures, days of snowmaking and the best yet- some fresh power!!! Northern New England ski areas have received  nearly two feet of snow in the past two days. The tallies in Vermont:  Stowe, 19&#8243;;  Smugglers, 18; Jay, 15&#8243;; and Killington  14. As you would expect, trail counts have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mohawk delays opening</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/04/mohawk-delays-opening/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/04/mohawk-delays-opening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berkshires]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1772</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looks like we have to wait another week before Connecticut&#8217;s ski/snowboard season gets in gear. Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall had hoped to open today, but the it needs more time to cover its trails. Mohawk&#8217;s now plans to open at 8:30 next Saturday, Dec. 11. It also looks good for two other state ski areas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The weekend&#8217;s looking good</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/03/the-weekends-looking-good/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/03/the-weekends-looking-good/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1745</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After this week&#8217;s heavy rain soaked the Northeast, things are definately looking up for improved snow conditions this weekend. You can thank the cold temperatures that have allowed ski areas to lay down a fresh layer of machine made snow. And there&#8217;s a good chance that northern New England areas could pick up a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let the snow cannons roar!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/02/let-the-snow-cannons-roar/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/02/let-the-snow-cannons-roar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1732</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday&#8217;s miserable rainy and windy weather is now a memory. It looks like we&#8217;ve finally turned a corner for a long stretch of cold temperatures that will allow ski resorts to bounce back and more to open. Bromley in Vermont plans to open this Saturday. They will be charging midweek rates this weekend: $44 for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow report: Don&#8217;t bother</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/01/snow-report-dont-bother/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/12/01/snow-report-dont-bother/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1720</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s be honest. Today is a dreadful day to go skiing or snowboarding. And at this moment, there&#8217;s very little sliding going on in the East except for some lower elevation trails. Why? It&#8217;s not the rain, but strong winds. In fact the National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont issued this warning Wednesday afternoon: &#8220;Strong [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No wonder they call it Snowbird</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/29/no-wonder-they-call-it-snowbird/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/29/no-wonder-they-call-it-snowbird/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1713</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Jealous Eastern skiers and snowboarders probably don&#8217;t want to hear this, but already 100 inches of snow has fallen at Snowbird in Utah. Since this video was taken, up to three more feet has fallen. That&#8217;s about a third of the amount the snowiest Eastern areas receive all season. We&#8217;ll at least it&#8217;s cold in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stratton, Jiminy Peak, Smuggs now open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/27/stratton-jiminy-peak-smuggs-now-open/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/27/stratton-jiminy-peak-smuggs-now-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1702</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Now we&#8217;re on a roll! More Eastern ski resorts are open today after cold weather allowed them to fire up the snow guns. Stratton in southern Vermont, Smuggler&#8217;s Notch in northern Vermont and Jiminy Peak in northwestern Massachusetts have their lifts turning today. In New Hampshire, add Waterville Valley, Cranmore and Pat&#8217;s Peak to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend looks good for skiing/snowboarding</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/26/weekend-looks-good-for-skiingsnowboarding/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/26/weekend-looks-good-for-skiingsnowboarding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1687</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s some snow &#8211; and ice &#8211; in ski country today as northern New England makes the quick transition to winter. The National Weather Service has posted winter weather advisories until noon today throughout most of northern New England with periods of snow and freezing rain. It&#8217;s not a big storm; just a few inches [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thankfully, the ski season has begun!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/24/thankfully-the-ski-season-has-begun/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/24/thankfully-the-ski-season-has-begun/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1665</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We&#8217;ve finally turned the corner on this warm weather nonsense and are NOW in the season where the serious skiing and snowboarding season has begun. Yeah, yeah, I see those  snow condition reports from out west from snocountry and naturally, I&#8217;m really jealous. Heavy snowfalls, dry powder, lots of trails and terrain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mount Snow opens on Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/24/mount-snow-opens-on-thanksgiving/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/24/mount-snow-opens-on-thanksgiving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1639</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Thankfully, cold weather has returned. And that means  ski resorts can again fire up their snowmaking arsenals and open trails &#8230; just in time for Thanksgiving. Mount Snow in southern Vermont is the latest area to announce its opening on Thanksgiving Day. The Grand Summit Express, Canyon Express, Nitro Express and Discovery Shuttle will all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Okemo opens season</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/23/sliding-into-turkey-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/23/sliding-into-turkey-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1627</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is opening day at Okemo in Vermont! Okemo will have two lifts, Northstar Express and the Glades Peak Quad, servicing four trails on the upper mountain; Buckhorn, Drop Off, Countdown, and Upper World Cup. This terrain will be open for advanced skiers and riders only. There will be shuttle service from the bottom of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Warm temps delay ski area openings</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/19/warm-temps-delay-ski-area-openings/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/19/warm-temps-delay-ski-area-openings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1605</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looks like we have to wait a little while longer for more ski resorts to open for the season. The reason? You guessed it. It&#8217;s been a little too warm to have non-stop snowmaking that will turn brown trails into white carpets. But things are looking up for Thanksgiving weekend thanks to several days of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow sliding and a BBQ</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/13/snow-sliding-and-a-bbq/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/13/snow-sliding-and-a-bbq/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1593</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you plan to head to the only ski area open in Vermont this weekend it should be a fun &#8211; yet crowded &#8211; good time. There&#8217;s even a barbeque at the base of the chairlift, although personally it looks like the guy has cooked the burgers too long. At Killington they have only eight [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski resorts set opening dates</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/12/ski-resorts-get-ready-to-open/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/12/ski-resorts-get-ready-to-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:29:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/12/ski-resorts-get-ready-to-open/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Several ski resorts are on the verge of throwing out the first snowball of the ski/snowboard season! Killington in Vermont and Sunday River in Maine remain the only ski areas now open. But that will change next weekend with the projected opening of several more. Many more are shooting for a Thanksgiving weekend opening. While [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s new at Vermont ski resorts</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/06/whats-new-at-vermont-ski-resorts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/06/whats-new-at-vermont-ski-resorts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1520</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the Vermont skiing and snowboarding season underway (Killington opened earlier this week), now&#8217;s a good time to take a look at  some of the changes at Green Mountain ski resorts. First, you won&#8217;t see Ascutney Mountain on this list because it&#8217;s doubtful it will be open as a ski area this season. The resort [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Opening ski day video</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/03/opening-ski-day-video/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/03/opening-ski-day-video/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1516</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a video from Killington&#8217;s opening day on Tuesday]]></description>
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		<title>Killington kicks off season</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/02/killington-kicks-off-season/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/02/killington-kicks-off-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1495</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Now it&#8217;s really starting to feel like the ski/snowboarding season. Killington in central Vermont began its season today with four trails under the North Ridge chair. The first runs of 2010-11 season began shortly after 10 a.m. The upper elevation trails can be accessed by taking the K1 gondola to the summit and riding down [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mohawk opening day</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/02/mohawk-opening-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/11/02/mohawk-opening-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1866</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A great opening day for Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall. Two top to bottom runs, packed powder and sunshine. No lift lines and it seems more ski instructors more than guests. They are charging 20 bucks for a half-day tickets; well worth the price. Trails are covered with packed powder. Not bad for CT in early [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sliding through Indian Summer</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/26/sliding-through-indian-summer/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/26/sliding-through-indian-summer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1487</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we bask in the warmth of an Indian Summer, eastern skiing and snowboarding is on hold. Sunday River, the first and only area to open, temporarily suspended skiing on Sunday. The good news: we&#8217;re starting to see our first snowstorms of the season. Granted they&#8217;re out west, but it&#8217;s a good indication of what&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow farmers go to work</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/23/snow-farmers-go-to-work/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/23/snow-farmers-go-to-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1480</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I guess you can make a video on just about anything if you have some decent music to go along with it. It also helps if you know how to shoot a video. Well here&#8217;s one shot earlier this week in Loveland, Colorado. Yeah I know Sunday River in Maine was the first ski area [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sunday River first to open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/22/sunday-river-first-to-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1468</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunday River Ski Resort in Maine, became the first resort in the country to open as of 3:30 p.m., Friday with skiable terrain including its T2 trail accessed by the Locke Mountain triple, skiing from the top of the mountain to its midstation. This marks the fourth year in a row that Sunday River can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two ski areas sold</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/22/two-ski-areas-sold/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/22/two-ski-areas-sold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1424</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Two New Hampshire ski areas &#8211; Wildcat and Waterville Valley &#8211; are about to get new owners. The Wildcat ski area, which had its first trail carved by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933, will be sold to Peak Resorts. The Missouri-based company has entered into a purchase agreement with Wildcat&#8217;s private owner Pat Franchi to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowmaking begins at ski resorts</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/20/snowmaking-begins-at-ski-resorts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/20/snowmaking-begins-at-ski-resorts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Killington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1426</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It looks like we&#8217;re days away from the opening of the ski and snowboard season in New England. Both Killington in Vermont and Sunday River are ahead of the pack by blowing snow on its higher elevation trails. Killington is concentrating on the North Ridge area making snow on Rime and Great Northern. Unlike the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s a start &#8230; ski areas pick up some snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/16/its-a-start-ski-areas-pick-up-some-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/16/its-a-start-ski-areas-pick-up-some-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1409</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Several New England ski resorts picked up a few inches of snow from Friday&#8217;s nor&#8217;easter, although it&#8217;s not enough to get the 2010-11 season going. Wait at least a couple of weeks. But the good news is we&#8217;re starting to see  cold nighttime temperatures that may allow some areas to start their snowmaking operations. Any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discounted Killington tickets end today; it&#8217;s snowing too</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/15/discounted-killington-tickets-end-today/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/15/discounted-killington-tickets-end-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discounted ski lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1395</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is the last day you can buy discounted $55 lift tickets for Killington in Vermont. The price  is up to $29 lower than the cost of a one-day window ticket price. This season, Killington&#8217;s ticket prices will be $79 midweek and $84 on weekends. The K55 tickets are valid everyday of the season except the following [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow is in the air!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/13/snow-is-in-the-air/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/13/snow-is-in-the-air/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1370</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While it&#8217;s still too early to pull out the boards, anticipation is building evey day as a new ski season nears. Already, Sunday River in Maine started blowing snow last weekend. Sure, it was more of a &#8220;test&#8221; of its snowmaking system (and to blow out a few mice). But it was also a good motivator [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Would you pay $899 for a parking space?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/05/would-you-pay-899-for-a-parking-space/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/10/05/would-you-pay-899-for-a-parking-space/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1356</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most major ski areas are just days away from jacking up prices for season passes. Wait until after the deadline and you can end up paying hundreds of dollars more. To some, it  doesn&#8217;t matter because &#8230; they&#8217;re rich. So why not buy a season pass for a reserved parking spot at a ski resort? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski areas raising age for &#8216;senior&#8217; discounts</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/29/ski-areas-raising-age-for-senior-discounts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/29/ski-areas-raising-age-for-senior-discounts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1325</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t be surprised if you&#8217;re standing at a ski ticket window when an older skier tells the cashier:  &#8221;Don&#8217;t forget my senior discount.&#8221; No this isn&#8217;t a coffee shop or a WalMart, but a ski area where seniors expect to see a few dollars knocked off the price of their lift ticket. But things are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sikorsky helicopter helps build new ski lift</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/24/sikorsky-helicopter-helps-build-new-ski-lift/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/24/sikorsky-helicopter-helps-build-new-ski-lift/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1277</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A Sikorsky S61 helicopter is being used to help construct a new ski lift at the Mitterskill backcountry ski area near Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire. The Stratford, Conn-made chopper is carrying 6,000 pound payloads of concrete that are being used to create footings for new lift towers for the ski area’s new double chair. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The $5,000 season pass</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/17/the-5000-season-pass/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Saddleback]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1257</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Would you shell out $5,000 for a season pass that&#8217;s good for 10 years? That&#8217;s the offer that the Saddleback ski resort in Rangley, Maine is trying to sell as a special deal. With the Decade Pass, you get to ski/ride Saddleback until the end of the 2020-21 season with no restrictions. Saddleback has a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sugarloaf ski resort to become East&#8217;s largest</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/15/sugarloaf-ski-resort-to-become-easts-largest/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/15/sugarloaf-ski-resort-to-become-easts-largest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1232</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An expansion at Sugarloaf in Maine will make it the largest ski area east of the Rockies. Once the tree thinning is completed in three years, it will eclipse Killington in central Vermont, as having the most acreage for skiing and snowboarding. The key word here is acreage, not more trails and more lifts. Sugarloaf&#8217;s expansion is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A cold and snowy winter? We&#8217;ll see.</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/09/a-cold-and-snowy-winter-well-see/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/09/a-cold-and-snowy-winter-well-see/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1221</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here we go again &#8230; the annual predictions of what kind of winter we could get. We get these forecast every year from the Old Farmers&#8217; Almanac and its rival, the Farmer&#8217;s Almanac. The Farmers&#8217; Almanac is predicting a colder than normal winter from New England down to Florida. It&#8217;s rival, the Old Farmer&#8217;s Almanac is pretty much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-season discount on Killington tickets</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/08/pre-season-discount-on-killington-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/09/08/pre-season-discount-on-killington-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best early season ski deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap lift tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1208</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you plan to ski/ride Killington in Vermont this season, here&#8217;s a deal worth considering. Killington recently posted an online offer selling &#8220;K55 tickets&#8221; for $55. That&#8217;s $29 off the price of a weekend ticket, $24 midweek. On average it&#8217;s a savings of 33 percent off the regular price. So how much will &#8220;The Beast&#8221; charge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting a jump on the ski season</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/08/25/getting-a-jump-on-the-ski-season/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/08/25/getting-a-jump-on-the-ski-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1187</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it&#8217;s still summer, but not too early to start planning for the 2010-11 ski season. Why? By getting a head start before most skiers and snowboarders, you can snare the best deals, find the best equipment/rentals and book lodging on the dates you want &#8230; at substancial savings. BOOKING A ROOM FOR A SKI VACATION:You can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skier visits down in NE, except VT</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/06/10/skier-visits-down-in-ne-except-vt/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/06/10/skier-visits-down-in-ne-except-vt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski New Hampshire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1179</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The numbers are now in for skier visits during the 2009-10 season. And with the exception of Vermont and other regions of the country, they&#8217;re  not pretty. Overall, skier visits in the Northeast declined 2.7 percent from the previous year, according to the National Ski Areas Association. The most likely reason? Below average snowfall in northern [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2010-11 season pass deals ending soon</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/04/28/2010-11-season-pass-deals-end-friday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/04/28/2010-11-season-pass-deals-end-friday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1161</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[  If you&#8217;ve been thinking about buying a season pass for next ski/snowboard season, now&#8217;s the time to act quickly if you want to same money. Why? Because the end of April is the time ski resorts end their discounted season pass rates. Waiting will mean paying hundreds of dollars more if you decide to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski season melting away</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/04/09/ski-season-melting-away/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/04/09/ski-season-melting-away/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1145</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, there is skiing and snowboarding in New England, but not for long. A total of 15 areas still have their lifts turning, but as you would expect terrain is limited, conditions variable and often times wet &#8230;  like today. This dreary rain and warm weather pretty much sums up the state of ski conditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jiminy closes Saturday with $25 tickets</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/31/jiminy-closes-saturday-with-25-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/31/jiminy-closes-saturday-with-25-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1142</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak in northeastern Massachusetts will end its season Saturday with $25 lift tickets. Jiminy will be selling the discounted tickets all week, but you have to go to its Web site to print out the discount coupon. Here&#8217;s the link. Jiminy still has 20 trails open. Look for many areas to be closing this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski for 10 bucks at Okemo</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/30/ski-for-10-bucks-at-okemo/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/30/ski-for-10-bucks-at-okemo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1138</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[OK, OK, I know it&#8217;s raining hard, flooding is some areas, but I&#8217;ll still be passing along some special deals as long as ski areas are open. Most in southern New England have already packed it in for the season, but resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine will be hanging on for a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FREE skiing at Mohawk Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/25/free-skiing-at-mohawk-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/25/free-skiing-at-mohawk-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1123</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to get in a few final runs of the ski season and do it for free? Well then, head up to Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall for a free lift ticket on Sunday - its final day of the 2009-10 ski season. All you have to do is show up, go to the ticket window where they will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Awesome spring skiing/snowboarding; do it now!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/19/awesome-spring-skiingsnowboarding-do-it-now/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/19/awesome-spring-skiingsnowboarding-do-it-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1107</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While there&#8217;s still plenty of snow at northern ski resorts, time is ticking down on the ski/snowboard season. So why not head to your favorite area one last time and experience some of the best spring conditions in years? Even ski areas in Connecticut and Massachusetts will have their lifts turning this weekend. This week [...]]]></description>
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		<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day ticket deals</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/15/st-patricks-day-ticket-deals/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/15/st-patricks-day-ticket-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1100</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to save a little green, cash that is, and celebrate St. Patrick&#8217;s Day with some ticket discounts. One of the better ones is at Mount Snow in southern Vermont when lift tickets are only $17. This sounds like the best party day going &#8230; here are the details: CUZZINS will open at 8AM [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rain shuts down state&#8217;s ski areas</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/14/rain-shuts-down-states-ski-areas/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/14/rain-shuts-down-states-ski-areas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1098</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Saturday&#8217;s heavy rain did a number on Connecticut ski areas. Because of that they&#8217;re closed. Ski Sundown plans to be open Monday, Southington on Wednesday and Mohawk on Saturday. Up north they got some rain and snow. Places like Killington and Stratton picked up about 5 inches. Bretton Woods in New Hampshire reports 9 inches. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good and bad news</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/11/good-and-bad-news/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/11/good-and-bad-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1093</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Good news and bad news. The good: most ski areas still have about 100 percent of the terrain open. In fact, today very well may be the last time it happens this season. That&#8217;s because of the bad news: heavy rain and above freezing temperatures will send conditions (and likely) trail counts downhill. Looks like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski to win Red Sox tickets</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/10/ski-to-win-red-sox-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/10/ski-to-win-red-sox-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1090</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You know it&#8217;s getting near spring with this promotion. Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire will be giving away a pair of tickets to a Boston Red Sox game Mondays through Fridays through April 2. To be eligible for the drawing you must make a cash or credit card transaction for a lift ticket at Mount [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jiminy ticket discounts</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/09/jiminy-ticket-discounts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/09/jiminy-ticket-discounts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1082</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With spring like temperatures and people&#8217;s thoughts starting to turn to baseball and golf, ski areas try their best to bring people to the mountains. And the best ways to do that? Lower prices. Jiminy Peak in northwestern Massachusetts has loads of new coupons on its web site for discounted tickets, including Wednesday. Better yet, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some areas offering free skiing</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/07/some-areas-offering-free-skiing/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/07/some-areas-offering-free-skiing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1071</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[OK, OK, there&#8217;s still plenty of time to enjoy great snow conditions. But this is the time of year that ski areas are already thinking about next year by selling 2010-11 season passes. To tempt you to spring for a pass, many areas are offering free skiing and snowboarding until they close THIS SEASON. Some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Through the trees</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/05/through-the-trees/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/05/through-the-trees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1066</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week&#8217;s big storm storm created the best powder conditions of the season, especially in northern Vermont. This video from Smuggler&#8217;s Notch was shot on Wednesday, Feb. 24, the day of the biggest snowfall. The video captures the feeling of skiing through the trees. This weekend, don&#8217;t expect to find lots of powder. Just nearly 100 percent of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AccuWeather slammed for hype</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/04/accuweather-slammed-for-hype/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/04/accuweather-slammed-for-hype/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1061</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m not the only one who thought AccuWeather has been over hyping winter storms. Here&#8217;s a a story from the Associated Press. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) &#8211; The snowmenclature smackdown among meteorologists started with &#8220;snowmageddon&#8221; and &#8220;snowpocalypse.&#8221; When the latest snow event &#8211; laden with flakes and whipped by heavy winds &#8211; headed for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding speed traps on ski trips</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/03/avoiding-speed-traps-on-ski-trips/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/03/avoiding-speed-traps-on-ski-trips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[skiers speeding tickets]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1043</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Traveling down I-91 from Vermont last Sunday, state police were having a field day nailing speeders. It was the proverbial shooting fish in a barrel as many drivers returning from a weekend of fresh snow, were stopped by cops for exceeding the 65 mph limit. Those who were pulled over were generally traveling a few miles over 70 mph, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski with Bode Miller</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/02/ski-with-bode-miller/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/02/ski-with-bode-miller/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1038</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s your chance to ski with Olympic medalist Bode Miller. Well, maybe just meet him. It happens on Saturday, April 3 at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire. But registation for the race with Bode opens Wednesday. Cannon is located just a short distance where Bode grew up. Here&#8217;s the details: Olympic Medalist Bode Miller will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marching into the season</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/01/marching-into-the-season/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/03/01/marching-into-the-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1024</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to March, one of the most fickle months of the year when it comes to weather.  It&#8217;s a time when just about anything can happen ranging from temperatures in the seventies to blizzards. Last week&#8217;s series of blessed snowstorms was one for the record books with epic snowfall. Vermont ski resorts were the big [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Texting on the slopes</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/28/texting-on-the-slopes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/28/texting-on-the-slopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/28/texting-on-the-slopes/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The days of writing a message on the sign near the chairlifts seem quaint now that most people are texting friends and family. People can track down lost members of their party and make plans to meet. If you got a good signal the days of losing people at a ski area are reduced. I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More lifts open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/26/more-lifts-open/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/26/more-lifts-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1021</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Things greatly improved at The K. More lifts opening every hour. Awesome snow and skiing.]]></description>
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		<title>Beyond the epic snowfall</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/25/beyond-the-epic-snowfall/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/25/beyond-the-epic-snowfall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stowe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=1003</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[OK, I&#8217;ll use the word to describe Wednesday&#8217;s snowfall: EPIC. Often overused, but I think this time the word fits. The photo above taken Wednesday at Jay Peak helps tells the story. Big winners from Wednesday&#8217;s impressive snowfall: Vermont areas and some New York State areas like Whiteface and Hunter that got up to two feet. New [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Killington woes</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/24/killington-woes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/24/killington-woes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electrical problems and some wind has shut down many of Killington&#8217;s lifts. Only Ramshead, Smowshed and Northbrook running. Hope to open more ASAP.]]></description>
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		<title>Vermont hits snow jackpot</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/24/vermont-hits-snow-jackpot/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/24/vermont-hits-snow-jackpot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a Pow Pow Day! The photo above was taken at Killington, Vermont this morning that already has 23 inches! About an hour up Route 100 from Killington, Sugarbush is reporting 31 inches as of 4 p.m.  In the ticket section of The Bush&#8217;s Web site: &#8220;Today&#8230;PRICELESS! But, if you&#8217;re keeping track, an all-mountain adult ticket costs $77.&#8221; Now, I gotta tell [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow all week, at least up north</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/23/snow-all-week-at-least-up-north/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/23/snow-all-week-at-least-up-north/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is what we&#8217;ve been waiting for all season, snow falling every day this week. At least in northern New England, not necessarily Connecticut. Check out this forecast for central Vermont and you&#8217;ll see what I&#8217;m talking about. So start making your plans and start using those vacation days. It&#8217;s going to be a pow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>So, how did Bode get so good?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/21/so-how-did-bode-get-so-good/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/21/so-how-did-bode-get-so-good/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With one bronze and a silver medal AND NOW A GOLD in the 2010 Winter Olympics, what did Bode Miller do to make this all possible? Was it training in the gym? In his van? Working hard on or off the slopes? His diet? This video may provide some answers on how the former Bad Boy [...]]]></description>
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		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/20/943/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/20/943/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This video from Mad River Glen shows that the big bad &#8220;Ski It if You Can&#8221; area in central Vermont can be lots of fun, especially for intermediate skiers. This video shows the Antelop trail and the skier is Eric Friedman. Now, I&#8217;ve skied with Eric and I can tell you he is really holding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheap lift tickets at Jiminy on Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/19/cheap-lift-tickets-at-jiminy-on-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/19/cheap-lift-tickets-at-jiminy-on-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berkshires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap lift tickets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[skiing. snowboarding]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=931</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for some good skiing and snowboarding this weekend, but don&#8217;t want to spend a fortune? Well then, you might want to head up to Jiminy Peak in northwestern Massachusetts on SUNDAY, about two hours from southern Connecticut. The deal: $39 tickets for an eight-hour ticket or $29 for skiing/riding from 3 to 10 p.m. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanks to family, better than gold</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/19/thanks-to-family-better-than-gold/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/19/thanks-to-family-better-than-gold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was great that snowboarder Shaun White won an Olympic gold medal Tuesday night. What was even greater? He thanked his parents. The morning after his win in the half-pipe competition, the 23-year-old White went on the Today show and credited much of his success to his parents, saying he couldn&#8217;t never done it with out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh snow freshens slopes</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/18/fresh-snow-freshens-slopes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/18/fresh-snow-freshens-slopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those up north this week skiing and snowboarding, got some freshies this week. The big winners from Tuesday&#8217;s storm were resorts in central Vermont including Stratton, 8&#8243;; Okemo and Bromley 6&#8243; and a much needed 7&#8243; at Magic Mountain. Southeastern New Hampshire areas like Granite Gorge and Crotched picked up to 10 inches. It was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Another tragic death on the slopes</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/17/another-tragic-death-on-the-slopes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/17/another-tragic-death-on-the-slopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edd Hendee]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every season it happens: skiers and snowboarders die on the slopes. Unless it&#8217;s a celebrity like Sonny Bono, Michael Kennedy or Natasha Richardson, most people rarely hear about these deaths. Yet on average, according to the National Ski Areas Association, about 39.8 people die skiing/snowboarding each year in the United States. That&#8217;s not a high fatality [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bromley video</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/16/bromley-video/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/16/bromley-video/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this video at Bromley in southern Vermont. It was a pretty good day; the weather was generally clear, but a tad windy at the summit. Conditions were very good; packed powder over hardpack. From the summit you can see several ski areas including Stratton, Killington, Okemo, Magic and Gore Mountain. To the west [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Presidents&#8217; Week</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/15/presidents-week/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/15/presidents-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The holiday week is off to a great start. Most ski areas have between 80 and 100 percent of their terrain open. I&#8217;m in southern Vermont and there are only a few inches ps snow on the ground. The great thing is that the mountains have a great base. It&#8217;s mainly a packed powder surface [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sunny times at Bromley</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/13/sunny-times-at-bromley/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/13/sunny-times-at-bromley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yeah it&#8217;s the start of President&#8217;s Week, but the skiing is so good to pass up. The trick was getting here when lifts started at 8:30. What I got was perfectly groomed surface and no crowds. That&#8217;s a different story now.I&#8217;m in the base lodge and it&#8217;s madness. Getty ready to head out Made plenty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skiing the legendary Thunderbolt trail</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/12/ski-race-on-the-legendary-thunderbolt/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/12/ski-race-on-the-legendary-thunderbolt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sponsors are calling this ski race 75 years in the making. An organized ski race on the Thunderbolt ski trail on Mount Greylock, Massachusetts&#8217; tallest mountain. For the first time in decades there will be a ski race held on Thunderbolt on Feb. 20. Like racers did in the past, all skiers have to WALK three miles up the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Snow-verblown&#8217; indeed</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/11/snow-verblown-indeed/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/11/snow-verblown-indeed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The front page headlines in the Connecticut Post and The Advocate said it all Thursday: &#8220;Snow-verblown.&#8221; Yes we fell for it again Thursday when the unrelenting hype of a crippling nor&#8217;easter brought only a few inches of snow instead of the foot or more forecast. Employees called in saying they were &#8220;working from home,&#8221; schools [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should we name snowstorms?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/10/should-we-name-snowstorms/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/10/should-we-name-snowstorms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[naming snow storms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our prayers to Ullr the Snow God have been answered. At least for southern New England that could receive more than a foot of snow from this nor&#8217;easter. Watch the storm on radar. The only downside, apart from the people who have to drive anywhere, southern Vermont ski areas should get just a few inches. But for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love and snow in the air</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/09/love-and-snow-in-the-air/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/09/love-and-snow-in-the-air/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It looks like we may luck this time and see some significant snowfall. Here&#8217;s the latest forecast for southern Connecticut It&#8217;s good news for Connecticut and southern Massachusetts areas like Catamount and Butternut, but unfortunately northern New England areas shouldn&#8217;t get too much. Here&#8217;s the southern Vermont forecast. But one thing is certain this weekend: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Playing the Devil&#8217;s Fiddle</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/08/playing-the-devils-fiddle/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/08/playing-the-devils-fiddle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Devils Fiddle from Andrew Weyl on Vimeo. It&#8217;s been a few years since I skied Devil&#8217;s Fiddle on Bear Mountain at Killington, Vermont.  The main reason? It was rarely open or had very little snow on the trail. Well, it&#8217;s good to see they are making snow again there, according the K-Man, Tom Horrocks.  Here&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remember the Snow Bowl?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/07/remember-the-snow-bowl/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/07/remember-the-snow-bowl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, the Patriots and the Raiders are not in the Super Bowl this year. But they did play against each other in the now famous Snow Bowl in Foxboro, Mass. on Jan. 19, 2002. Quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots to an 16-13 overtime win. The win helped lead them to the Super Bowl in New Orleans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Super Bowl score = cost of Okemo ticket</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/06/super-bowl-scorecost-of-okemo-ticket/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/06/super-bowl-scorecost-of-okemo-ticket/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okemo]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=769</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With most people staying inside to watch the Super Bowl, or at least attending game-day parties, Super Sunday is always a good day to go skiing and snowboarding. But actually Monday will be a better day to go to Okemo in southern Vermont because it&#8217;s basing the price of their lift ticket on the final [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We got ripped off, again</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/05/we-got-ripped-off-again/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/05/we-got-ripped-off-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It could have been a super weekend, but again we&#8217;re getting ripped off on another big snowstorm. At most we may get a few inches, a dusting or flurries. What are we going to do with a dusting? Nothing. No cross country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. Nothing. We&#8217;ve must have done something wrong to annoy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski jumping weekend in Connecticut</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/04/ski-jumping-weekend-in-connecticut/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an event that will get you in the mood for the Winter Olympics that begin Feb. 12.   The best ski jumpers in the East will be coming to Salisbury, Conn. when the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) hosts the 84th annual ski jumping championships this weekend.   Along with ski jumping, weekend events [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Return to Mount Snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/02/03/return-to-mount-snow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[  Sooner or later most Connecticut skiers and snowboarders visit Mount Snow in southern Vermont. For most,  it takes under three hours to reach the West Dover area, making it reasonable for a day trip. With a 1,700-foot vertical drop, four different mountain faces, and the East&#8217;s only freestyle area: Carinthia, it makes the drive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to ski/ride New Hampshire</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/31/how-to-skiride-new-hampshire/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/31/how-to-skiride-new-hampshire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bretton Woods ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Granite State skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loon Mountain]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click here to the piece I wrote this weekend.]]></description>
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		<title>Ski areas bounce back</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/30/ski-areas-bounce-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What a difference a few days make. Many resorts including Stratton Mountain in southern Vermont again have 100 percent of their terrain. That&#8217;s remarkable considering the damage from Monday&#8217;s torrential rain. Several days of cold temperatures provided the salvation allowing snowmakers to cover the slopes again. Photo above is from Ascutney in Vermont that is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A promising weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/29/a-promising-weekend/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s going to be a great weekend for skiing and snowboarding. Sure, it will be a little cold, but it&#8217;s a lot better than that miserable rain and warm temperatures earlier this week. Since Monday, ski areas have worked overtime making snow and grooming after heavy rains did a number on trails. Expect between 80 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Will Powder Ridge rise from the dead?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/28/will-powder-ridge-rise-from-the-dead/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/28/will-powder-ridge-rise-from-the-dead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gov. M. Jodi Rell today announced improvements to the long-closed Powder Ridge ski area in Middlefield. While there remains some uncertainty on The Ridge&#8217;s return as a true ski area, it does offer some hope. Here&#8217;s Rell&#8217;s official announcement:  Governor Rell: State Assisting Middlefield with Utility Upgrades at Powder Ridge Property   Improvements Will Create 25 Full-Time, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heading into the Olympics</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/28/669/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[New England snowboarders are well represented on the U.S. Olympic Team. Among them is Mount Snow, Vermont native Kelly Clark, left, who will be heading back to the Winter Olympics after being selected to the U.S. team earlier this week. Clark won a gold medal in the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake. The 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>And you thought you were good</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/27/and-you-thought-you-were-good/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Think I&#8217;ll stay on the groomed trails.]]></description>
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		<title>Ski areas in recovery mode</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/26/ski-areas-in-recovery-mode/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After Monday&#8217;s drenching rain and warm temperatures, ski areas will be trying to recover lost ground (and snow) today. Grooming will be the first order of business followed by a new round of snowmaking once the temperature dips again. Across the Northeast trail counts have dropped because everyone just smacked with this rain. Snow conditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski conditions all wet</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/25/getting-all-wet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pretty depressing news today in Ski Country as heavy rains soak Eastern ski areas. Many ski areas, like Mohawk, Ski Sundown and Southington in Connecticut, Catamount and Ski Butternut  in Massachusetts  didn&#8217;t even bother to open today. The big reason? To cut their losses because who would bother to show up anyway. Major northern New [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You can ski for just $3.50 this Tuesday, but &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/24/ski-for-just-3-50-this-tuesday/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/24/ski-for-just-3-50-this-tuesday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to ski for only $3.50? Just be at Mad River Glen in Vermont this Tuesday. That&#8217;s skiing, because MRG is one of the last areas in the country that does not allow snowboarding. Here&#8217;s the details: The last Tuesday in January is always an important day at Mad River Glen. It’s the day the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You ought to be outside!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/23/you-outta-be-outside/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re viewing this post during the day, there&#8217;s something wrong. You should be out skiing and snowboarding because this is truely an awesome day! Photos are from Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire taken yesterday when conditions and weather were  just the same. For Sunday, looks like most of the day will be rain free. Just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best picks for the weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/22/best-picks-for-the-weekend/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Berkshires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jiminy Peak]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Man, I wish I was out skiing today instead of being in the office, but what can you do. Looks like a blue bird day with prime snow conditions everywhere. My pick of the weekend: Jiminy Peak in northwestern Massachusetts on Sunday, but make sure you get there when lifts open. Why? Because it looks like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympic gold medalists coming to Ct.</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/21/olympic-gold-medalists-coming-to-ct/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/21/olympic-gold-medalists-coming-to-ct/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of the greatest names in United States skiing history &#8211; Olympic gold medalists Bill Johnson and Phil Mahre &#8211; will be coming to Connecticut at Ski Sundown in New Hartford on Saturday. Both Johnson and Mahre brought home the gold in the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo. Mahre&#8217;s total of 27 World Cup race wins is second among [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skiing with the right apps</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/20/skiing-with-the-right-apps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m new at trying to figure out this app thing with my iPhone. And more specificially, how I can use them for skiing. So far I&#8217;ve downloaded a few free ones like the one from skireport.com; it&#8217;s got the basic info like number of trails open, lifts turning and weather forecasts. Also a place where people post comments about conditions. But I&#8217;m not very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special savings</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/19/560/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a deal that most people miss &#8230; use an American Express card and get some savings including  $10 discounts off lift tickets, 2-for-1 tickets and breaks on lodging and learn to ski or snowboard lessons. Offers are here.]]></description>
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		<title>$9 lift tickets at Wildcat in New Hampshire</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/19/9-lift-tickets-no-joke/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/19/9-lift-tickets-no-joke/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a reason to take an early weekend getaway and head up to New Hampshire&#8217;s Wildcat ski area THIS FRIDAY, which in my opinion &#8230; and many others &#8230; has the most awe-inspiring views in New England, rated Numero Uno by Ski Magazine readers. After all, how can you go wrong when Mount Washington (bang!) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcoming fresh snow and a superpipe</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/18/welcoming-fresh-snow-and-a-superpipe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It wasn&#8217;t the biggest snowfall of the season, but the several inches ski areas received from the lastest storm pushed trail counts up to the 100 percent level.  Areas in southern New Hampshire got the most snow with Pat&#8217;s Peak getting 10 inches; perfect timing for the area&#8217;s Diversity Day held each year on Martin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some ski areas could see a foot of snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/17/some-areas-may-luck-out-with-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/17/some-areas-may-luck-out-with-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep your fingers crossed; the Berkshires and southern Vermont could be big winners if a developing winter storm turns the right way. It&#8217;s looking good for Mount Snow and Stratton in southern Vermont that could pick up to a foot of snow. Photo above is from Mount Snow on Saturday. Connecticut&#8217;s Northwest Hills with such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Want a cheap room for a ski trip?</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/16/cheap-hotel-rooms-for-skiers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m always amazed that people pay way too much for a hotel room when they take a ski trip. The highest prices are always the places closest to the mountain. Sure, I&#8217;d love to stay in a slopeside condo, but the price is always too expensive. That is, unless you pack the condo at maximum occupancy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Okemo opens new terrain park</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/15/okemo-opens-new-terrain-park/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/15/okemo-opens-new-terrain-park/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s some news from Okemo Mountain Resort in southern Vermont. It&#8217;s opened a new terrain park named Broken Arrow – a gladed park with all-natural features made from fallen timber. &#8220;Combining the challenges of a gladed trail with a terrain park is the next natural progression in the sports of skiing and snowboarding,&#8221; said Dennis [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On Friday, take the day off</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/14/on-friday-take-the-day-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=499</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m going to put a little thought in your head &#8230; on Friday how about calling in sick (a.k.a. &#8220;mental health day&#8221;) or use a vacation day because snow conditions and the weather will be in a rare perfect alignment. After a long stretch of cold temperatures, often accompanied by brisk winds, Friday and Saturday will see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting kids ready for the slopes</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/13/getting-kids-ready-for-the-slopes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/13/getting-kids-ready-for-the-slopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smugglers’ in northern Vermont has prepared two videos that show the basics of how to dress children for fun on the slopes and how to prepare young children for Winter snowsports. They are easy to find on Smuggs YouTube Channel. Snow Sport University director Harley Johnson and TREASURES Child Care Center director Shelley Schaffer share [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowboard stunts</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/12/snowboard-stunts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/12/snowboard-stunts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like the look and the feel of this video, but I&#8217;ll tell you &#8230; I&#8217;m not going to do any of this stuff.  That&#8217;s if I really could. For the most part, I like to keep my boards on the ground. OK, OK, sometimes I get airborne, but it&#8217;s usually by mistake.]]></description>
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		<title>Killington video</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/11/killington-video/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/11/killington-video/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a video I shot last week at Killington.]]></description>
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		<title>Best lift ticket deals for today</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/10/best-lift-ticket-deals-for-today/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/10/best-lift-ticket-deals-for-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=469</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a great day to go skiing or snowboarding! Bright sunshine, reasonable weather and fresh snow. Better yet, here some of the best deals that are happening today. At Mount Snow in Vermont, kids, ages 6-18 years old, pay their age for a lift ticket, meaning those 16 pay $16 instead of the $64. Now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Off the beaten track</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/09/off-the-beaten-track/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/09/off-the-beaten-track/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:24:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it&#8217;s true, you can get whiskey, guns and ammo at Singleton&#8217;s Store in Proctorsville, Vt., just outside Ludlow. This isn&#8217;t a kind of red-neck general store when you feel out of place  just by walking in. No strange looks from the locals staring at the flatlanders wearing ski jackets. No, this is a great store [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh snow and January weather</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/08/fresh-snow-and-january-weather/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/08/fresh-snow-and-january-weather/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:55:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=433</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It looks like a good weekend for skiing and snowboarding. And since it&#8217;s January expect a mix of cold temperatures, fresh snow and sunshine. In the North Country, daytime highs should be in the upper teens, falling to below zero at night. The only downside are strong winds (gusting up to 25 mph) forecast for Saturday, which leads [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AIG sells Stowe to AIG spinoff</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/07/stowe-sold-well-kind-of-sold/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/07/stowe-sold-well-kind-of-sold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=418</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[American International Group has sold Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont to a spinoff company of the financially troubled insurance giant bailed out by U.S. taxpayers. It was sold, kind of, to one of its spinoffs &#8211; Chartis, which deals with AIG&#8217;s property-casualty and general insurance businesses, according to the Burlington Free Press. AIG owned the mountain through [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scenes from Okemo</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/06/scenes-from-okemo/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/06/scenes-from-okemo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a video I shot yesterday at Okemo in Vermont. While it was cold and windy on the summit, the kids had fun learning to ski or snowboard on the lower mountain. More ticket deals are being offered by Killington. While Tuesday&#8217;s limited tickets may be sold out, there are other times to save. Here&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hey, it&#8217;s January&#8230; deal with it</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/05/hey-its-january-deal-with-it/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/05/hey-its-january-deal-with-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s 6 degrees at the summit of Okemo. A tad cloudy and a stiff breeze. But the skiing is very good with generally a very fast packed powder surface Trails are also nearly deserted. I waited 5 minutes for anyone to go down the Jolly Green Giant I. the hope os snapping a photo. I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An A day at the K</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/04/an-a-day-at-the-k/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/04/an-a-day-at-the-k/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[After days of snowing, peak ski conditions have finally arrived. Here at Killington they got nearly four feet in the last 72 hours. It&#8217;s no wonder that they have 128 trails open; 68 which are groomed. Mainly a packed powder surface with still plenty of &#8220;pow pow&#8221; in the trees The Beast, that&#8217;s Killington&#8217;s other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You had to be dedicated</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/you-had-to-be-dedicated/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/you-had-to-be-dedicated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we sat huddled in the relative warmth of the wind-rocked gondola, one skier said something that was all so true: not many people would like a day like this Strong winds, cold temperatures and, honestly, not the best of conditions. But what do you expect; it comes with the territory &#8230; being a New [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gondola saves the day</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/gondola-saves-the-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/gondola-saves-the-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Conditions are improving and the wind is less fierce.Better yet, we&#8217;re not as cold thanks to the now running gondola. The surface varies from packed powder to hard pack, found on lower Black Bear. There is no crowd here unlike the past holiday week. Temperatures remain in the teens.]]></description>
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		<title>A cold and windy day at Stratton</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/a-cold-and-windy-day-at-stratton/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/a-cold-and-windy-day-at-stratton/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Strong winds have shut down several lifts including the gondola. Blowing snow and temps in the teens have kept many people away. Those who are here are taking frequent breaks. Not the day for those who like groomed trails. A lot of the surface is wind blown.Hopefully things will improve.]]></description>
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		<title>A new day dawns: skiing in an iPhone world</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/a-new-day-dawns-skiing-in-an-iphone-world/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/03/a-new-day-dawns-skiing-in-an-iphone-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yeah, I know it&#8217;s a tough job, but I&#8217;ll be slaving on the ski trails of  Vermont for the next few days. Yeah, I know somebody&#8217;s got to do it. But to my faithful blog readers, I promise  you useful information that hopefully will  make your trips to the Green Mountain State more satisfying and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Another free chance to learn to ski/ride</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/02/another-free-chance-to-learn-to-skiride/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/02/another-free-chance-to-learn-to-skiride/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=365</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s some more chances to learn to ski or snowboard for &#8230; free! The first offer comes from Ski Vermont. Here&#8217;s the details: The Vermont Ski Area&#8217;s Association wants to help you and your family have more fun in the snow this winter by providing FREE LEARN TO SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS for first time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/01/happy-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2010/01/01/happy-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 2010 bring heavy snow, great conditions, good and safe times on and off the slopes.]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping your head on resolutions</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/31/keeping-your-head-on-resolutions/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/31/keeping-your-head-on-resolutions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s one New Year&#8217;s resolution worth considering: getting a helmet. If you&#8217;re one of the hold outs, you&#8217;re probably between 18 and 24 where helmet usage is only 32 percent according to the National Ski Areas Association. According to the 2008/09 NSAA National Demographic Study, helmet usage by skiers and snowboarders nationwide increased 12 percent over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A peak day to enjoy</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/30/a-peak-day-to-enjoy/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/30/a-peak-day-to-enjoy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sure it&#8217;s cold, but today promises to be one of the best days of the season, so far, for skiing and snowboarding. Even in the North Country temperartures will rise into the twenties with bright sunshine and fresh snow. Overnight lows dipped below zero. And best of all Tuesday&#8217;s strong winds are but a memory. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Act fast to grab these deals</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/29/ski-resort-prices-fall-in-january/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/29/ski-resort-prices-fall-in-january/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=284</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a powder day in the North Country. Ski resorts in Vermont and New Hamsphire are reporting up to 14 inches of snow! The big winners were in central and northern Vermont. The downside were strong winds that affected lift operations at some areas including Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall which closed at 3 today because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making plans for New Year&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/28/making-plans-for-new-years/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/28/making-plans-for-new-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Stratton]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=273</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to ski or snowboard into the New Year? You can have that chance on New Year&#8217;s Eve when Ski Sundown in New Hartford extends its hours to midnight. That&#8217;s two additional hours after its normal closing time. While the deadline has passed for a New Year&#8217;s Eve buffet, skiers and snowboarders who purchase a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surviving the holiday crowds</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/27/surviving-the-holiday-crowds/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/27/surviving-the-holiday-crowds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=264</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After Saturday&#8217;s washout, at least in Connecticut, we&#8217;re heading into some real winter weather in the days ahead. No not snow, but some cold temperatures that should hang in the rest of the week. Northern New England areas will see soft surfaces on Sunday with mixed conditions. Today will be a day that you will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Off into the holiday week</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/26/off-into-the-holiday-week/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/26/off-into-the-holiday-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=256</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[  It&#8217;s not the best weather to start the holiday week, but it could have been a lot worse if the original weather forecast turned out to be true. I&#8217;m talking about fog &#8230; fog eating snow that can strip ski slopes bare. Mount Southington didn&#8217;t bother to open today because of the threat of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/25/233/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/25/233/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a reason why Santa likes skiers &#8230; he&#8217;s one of them.]]></description>
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		<title>Stowe giveaway</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/24/holiday-survival-on-the-slopes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/24/holiday-survival-on-the-slopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=246</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Here&#8217;s your chance to win a free trip to Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont. Starting at noon TODAY  and ending at midnight on Christmas morning, Stowe Mountain Resort wants you to send a &#8216;New Year&#8217;s Resolution&#8217; to them on Twitter (StoweMtResort) and Facebook (StoweMountainResort). Twelve winners will be selected at random to receive complimentary lift [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mad River, other areas, looking sweet</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/23/227/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/23/227/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ride Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/23/227/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yeah Vermont didn&#8217;t get much from last weekend&#8217;s storm, but the all natural, non-machine made snow at Mad River Glen looks so sweet. Today MRG is reporting 82 percent of their trails open. That&#8217;s a lot better than last Christmas when a Christmastime thaw closed MRG for awhile. It doesn&#8217;t look like much snow will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-holiday savings</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/22/pre-holiday-savings/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/22/pre-holiday-savings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=217</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One thing is certain this holiday season &#8230; ski resorts and lodging places will be charging premium prices. Lift ticket prices will reach their highest levels of the season and lodges will not only be jacking up their prices, but setting minimum stay requirements. Hey, you can&#8217;t blame them because they count on the Christmas-New Year&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A great way to jump into winter</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/21/a-great-way-to-start-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/21/a-great-way-to-start-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Vermont skiing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=202</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Winter is officially here arriving at 12:47 p.m. today with a suitable backdrop of  fresh snow and cold temperatures!!! The only downside is it&#8217;s a little windy which could affect some lift operations on the upper peaks in the Northeast. That would have been a problem Sunday during the Nordic Combined International Cup at Lake [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beautiful snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/20/beautiful-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/20/beautiful-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=192</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve got some significant snowfall from the nor&#8217;easter, but it no way compares to the blizzard in March 1888 that dumped up to 50 inches across New England. What a waste, there were no ski areas then.]]></description>
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		<title>Waiting for the snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/19/waiting-for-the-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/19/waiting-for-the-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vermont]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Berkshires]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[southern Vermont]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=188</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cape Cod looks like it&#8217;s going to be the winner with snowfall accumulation from this nor&#8217;easter. It will be great for snowshoeing and cross country skiing, but there are no downhill areas there. Weather forecasters say some parts of Connecticut could get nearly a foot of snow later today into Sunday, which is good news [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Living in Vermont</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/18/181/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/18/181/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=181</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cutting tracks in Vermont.]]></description>
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		<title>Bring it on!!!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/18/cold-and-maybe-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/18/cold-and-maybe-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut ski area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mohawk Mountain ski area]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=164</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[. Man it&#8217;s cold out there. But that&#8217;s OK, afterall it&#8217;s supposed to be this time of year. The lows in Connecticut hit 14 degrees at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, 9 in Oxford and 11 in Danbury. For extremes it was -24 at Saranac Lake, N.Y. and on top of Mount Washington, N.H. , [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowboard or ski close to home</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/17/rideski-close-to-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/17/rideski-close-to-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ski Sundown ski area]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=139</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, the snow conditions look real tempting in northern New England this weekend, but unfortunately for many &#8230; holiday plans and commitments will get in the way of making that trip. So why not spend a free hours on Connecticut&#8217;s ski slopes this weekend for some quick, close to home turns? And if we&#8217;re lucky, say our prayers and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trail counts double</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/16/trail-counts-double/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/16/trail-counts-double/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you skied or snowboarded last weekend, you&#8217;re in for a pleasant surprise: the number of open trails at ski resorts across the Northeast has more than doubled since then. That&#8217;s not to say it wasn&#8217;t bad last week, as seen from the above video at Okemo in Vermont. But this weekend, it&#8217;s going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free ticket to ride</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/15/free-ticket-to-ride/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/15/free-ticket-to-ride/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=115</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you own a hybrid vehicle, you can ski or snowboard for free this Friday at Jiminy Peak in northwestern Massachusetts. All you have to do is show up in the parking lot before 10:30 a.m. and those driving a hybrid will be given a lift ticket. Only one freebie par car. Jiminy says it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free lift tickets for fifth-graders</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/14/free-lift-tickets-for-fifth-graders/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/14/free-lift-tickets-for-fifth-graders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=106</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know there are several ways to get FREE lift tickets for fifth-graders, sometimes even fourth-graders? Why? Ski areas are always looking for ways to start the next generation of skiers and snowboarders. And it seems that around the age of 10 is one of the best times to maybe hook them for life.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sliding forward</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/13/sliding-forward/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/13/sliding-forward/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=102</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sure there may be some rain and freezing drizzle in the forecast, but&#8217;s it&#8217;s been a great week for ski resorts across the Northeast. Saturday saw more areas open for the season including Mohawk in Connecticut and Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts. But the big news has been a steady stream of snowfalls that dumped up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On the first run &#8230; be safe, cool</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/12/on-the-first-run-be-safe-cool/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/12/on-the-first-run-be-safe-cool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=93</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yeah, yeah, I know the temptation of blasting down a trail on your first run is well,  tempting &#8230; pent up &#8230; explosive&#8230; But, you &#8230; and me &#8230;need  to play it safe and cool. Lord knows I&#8217;ve violated this advice too many times (thank you Lord!). And like the video above &#8230; are you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The first real cold day of the season</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/11/the-first-real-cold-day-of-the-season/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/11/the-first-real-cold-day-of-the-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/?p=88</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looks like a perfect day to go skiing and snowboarding &#8230; blue skies, bright sunshine, some fresh snow. But there&#8217;s one problem: strong winds. On top of Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the wind is blowing at a steady 70 mph. Add a temperature of minus 4 and you&#8217;ve got a wind chill of minus [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best deals this weekend</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/10/best-deals-this-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/10/best-deals-this-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several northern New England ski areas picked more a foot of snow from this week&#8217;s storm creating the best conditions of the season &#8230; so far. Big winners in Vermont were Killington (15 inches) photo right, Okemo and Sugarbush (14) and Stowe (13). Over in New Hampshire, Mount Sunapee got the most with 14 inches. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend skiing looking good</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/09/weekend-skiing-looks-great/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Things have greatly improved since by my earlier post today. Here&#8217;s a blog from Smuggler&#8217;s in Vermont, photo from today above. In Connecticut we got some snow too. Better yet,  it&#8217;s going to get cold very soon so Connecticut&#8217;s  four ski areas will be have their lifts turning shortly. Besides, this wet heavy snow will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stratton opens</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/08/stratton-opens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stratton Mountain in southern Vermont kicked off its season this morning with 13 trails open. Open trails now allow for top-to-bottom skiing and riding for Stratton&#8217;s full 1,872 vertical drop. Stratton says the upper part of the mountain remains foggy, but clears half-way down from the summit. The best riding is found off the Ursa chair [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weathering the anti-snow people</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/07/weathering-the-anti-snow-people/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time to start making some plans .. this weekend looks good. We&#8217;re starting to see trail counts double by the day as resorts take advantage of cold temperatures  increasing base depths and expanding terrain. They&#8217;ve got lots of work to do to prepare for the holiday hordes that will descend on resorts in a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finally some snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/06/finally-some-snow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most ski areas like Catamount in South Egremont, Mass, above, got some snow Saturday. It wasn&#8217;t a lot of snow, but enough to get us itching for skiing and snowboarding. But don&#8217;t go rushing off to Catamount or any other southern New England area just yet;  most aren&#8217;t open. Again, the big thing here is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More ski areas open</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/05/more-ski-areas-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Bretton Woods in New Hampshire today, ski instructors get ready to take their first run of the day. In Connecticut, we&#8217;re waiting for the snow to fall. Finally. It probably won&#8217;t amount to much, but we&#8217;re take it anyway. Here&#8217;s the forecast for the Northwest Hills which should see the most snow in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Things are looking up!</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/04/things-are-looking-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[    Snowmaking continues at  major ski areas, as shown on the video taken Tuesday at Mount Snow, Vermont. While cold temperatures have returned to northern New England ski areas, snowmakers have their work cut out for them. The good news? Cold temperatures will give them many hours, especially at night, to lay down a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We&#8217;re off &#8230; slowly &#8230; to a new season</title>
		<link>http://blog.ctnews.com/snowzone/2009/12/03/were-off-slowly-to-a-new-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Shay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome the SnowZone snowsports blog! For years I&#8217;ve written about snowsports with a weekly column and frequent stories on some of the best ski areas in the East, the West, Canada, even Europe. But this year I wanted to try something different to provide more timely information on what’s happening with skiing and snowboarding in [...]]]></description>
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