Share for Mer

Please join us to ride, learn, laugh, and share.
February 19th, 2010

Share for Mer- Meredith McFarland is a long-time Sugarbush snowboard instructor battling Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Share for Mer is a three-part fundraiser, with proceeds going to Meridith to assist with her medical bills.

Silent Auction: Stop by the Sleeper Room in the Gate House Lodge to bid on a variety of items donated by the community. Big-ticket items include NY Giants tickets, massages and more. Auction begins at 9:00 AM ends at 6:00 PM.

Raffle: Enter to win gear, artwork, gift certificates, lift tickets, lessons and more. Tickets are available in advance at the Ski & Ride School front desk or the Adventure Den, or day of on the lower level of the Gate House Lodge. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20.
Raffle drawing is at 6:00 PM.

Ride Share Women’s Snowboard Clinic: Clinic is recommended for beginner to intermediate snowboarders and includes instruction and lunch. Proceeds to benefit Share for Mer. Cost: $110 per person. Lift tickets and rentals available at reduced rates. For more information on the clinic, call the Ski & Ride School at 888.651.4827.

For more information, call Tracy Wright at 802.583.6872 or email twright@sugarbush.com.

Not bad for a snowboarder!

Happy Holidays!

And now that the Christmas rains have come and gone, it's dumping! Yesterday my intrepid Blazers headed to Mt. Ellen in the rain and hubby Drew and I followed with shouldered skis. The skiing was pretty good, albeit heavy where the 2 inches of wet granular had not been skied in. We quickly determined that, while the skiing was not bad, the boarding would be better! So off we went to trade in our gear. We spent the afternoon cruising maple butter (that's the consistency, not the flavor!) groomers at ridiculously high speeds, and stopping frequently to swipe the rain streaked goggles. What a great way to spend a rainy day. And today it's dumping. Snow.

Be flexible, be resilient, be here, be ready.....Be better here.

Have you seen my cover shot? Not bad for a snowboarder, eh?

Don't forget........W's Ski Discovery Camp, Jan. 13-15 and our Allyn's Lodge Ladies Night, Jan. 16th. Plan a long weekend and join us for both! Spots are limited in both, so sign up soon.

All the best,

Bear

Confessions of a ski-bum Mom.

My house is a mess and likely will stay that way until the end of April.

Though the snowblower is still broken, my skis are tuned.

While I'm president, the PTA has a powder clause.

My kids don't know it, but when it's dumping I'm hoping that school will not be cancelled.

Any of this sound familiar? I thought so.

Friday the 11th was my first day on skis and it snowed the night before and all morning. Lower mountain trails like Lixis Twist and Moonshine were opened for the first time this season and the skiing was great! I was ebullient and sore and smiling and stiff that night. What a way to start the season!

I'm quite convinced that once it starts snowing again, it won't stop, so consider joining us for our W's Ski Discovery Camp, January 13 -15. Also, Saturday January 16th is our first annual Ladies night at Allyn's Lodge. Hike up or ride the cushy cabin cat, wine and dine, then ski or ride down in the dark! Super fun and delicious.

See you on the mountain!

Bear

Lady Riders!

Hey, where are you? I know you're out there. Do you ride? Do you want learn to ride? Let me know! We have a great lineup of programs for the 2 plankers, but we don't want to leave snowboarders out in the cold. We're all sisters in the PowderRoom. So let me know if you're a shred betty (that's really old school, I'm dating myself) looking for a posse. I just came back from th Burton Super Clinic. This is a three day conference Burton hosts for resort employees. One whole day was devoted to Women's programs and I came away jazzed to ramp up what we offer. So let me know what you're looking for!

Join us on the 12th for our PowderRoom Social, 4-6 in Timbers, and at the Sugarbash for some late night boogie woogie.

Bear

Are you ready for the ride? Are you doing your snow dances and your required 8-10 hours/week of Snow God honoring? Whatever form it takes....do it! Perhaps you didn't see it in the fine print, but this is an important aspect of Sugarbush PowderRoom membership. The month of November is "Northern New England Honor the Snow Gods Month". Participation could take the form of washing that musty smell out of your ski wear, or shopping for new, attending an area Ski & Skate Sale (Yay, Sue! Thanks for coming!), getting your skis out of the rafters, and swapping with the neighbors for stuff that fits your kids. I figured out a formula for quickly growing children and ski gear and clothing.....a season and a half. That's all you get. Mid-February of season two you'll find gaposis (uncomfortable gaps at wrists and waist), pinched cold toes and helmets that no longer fit with the neckie. There is no solution. Just be glad that shops start to have sales that time of year!

Are you joining us on Dec. 12th for our Powderoom Party? 4-6 in Timbers. Free munchies, good company. Also plan on the Sugarbash!

See you there,

Bear

White Hot Fever!

Ramping up for the 30th annual Waitsfield Ski & Skate Sale! Nov. 14 & 15, 9AM -3PM, Waitsfield Elementary School. Ski, snowboard, tele, nordic, skate, snowshoes. Door prizes for every 30th person through the door while supplies last on Saturday. Happy Birthday to us!

Check out our SBPowderRoom lineup for Winter '09-'10. We'll be kicking it off on Dec. 12th with W's Turn opening day, Pairing of the Passions, PureStyle Rail Jam, and Sugarbash '09...White Hot Fever! If we're lucky, our favorite retro disco babe and PowderRoom member will be there again to set the pace!

SUGARBUSH POWDERROOM

WINTER '09 - '10

Women's Turn Club - Dec. 12th - March 27th, from 9:30 - 12:30. Seasonal instructional ski club, every Saturday, . Great instruction, video analysis, and fun. Every 4th Saturday is a full day of instruction with lunch discounts.

W's Ski Discovery Camps - January 13 - 15, and March 8-10. 3 day instructional vacations. Breakfast and lunch daily, instruction, video analysis, wine and cheese social, ski demos, discounts, gift bags, and more.

PowderRoom Social - Dec. 12th, 4-6 PM Timbers restaurant, Lincoln Peak. A season opener social. Ladies and their peeps enjoy après ski snacks, good company and raffle. Learn about our W's programs and meet some other SugarBabes.

Allyns Lodge Cabin Cat Dinner - Jan. 16th 5-9PM Ladies Night! Nighttime Cabin-Cat ride or hike to Allyns' lodge, amazing candle lit dinner with wine and fondue. Ski/ride down to Timbers for desert.

Yoga, Wine & Cheese - The last Wednesday of every month starting Nov. 25th...enjoy a 1 hour yoga class followed by a wine tasting social.

W's Demo Day - Sunday, March. 14th. Try out all the amazing W's specific gear out there. Alpine, Tele, Snowboard. Discounted group lessons and a PowderRoom Party.

PowderRoom Social - March 27, 4-6 PM Lincoln Peak Wrappin' it up! Come celebrate a great season and plan for summer!

OK, so it's not the most romantic vision of the mountains and what's to come...but just know these guys are already out there, crusting over and freezing in odd hours of the day so that we might ski at odd times of the year. Yay for them and hooray for us! Here's hoping that these efforts will be assisted by mother nature to produce.....

POW!