Women's Demo Day a no-go.

Sorry to say our Women's Demo-Day is a no-go due to scheduling conflicts. We will put it on our schedule for earlier in the season next year. In the meantime, if this is a program you are interested in, please send me a note. I would love to know what you would expect from such an event and what elements appeal to you? The demos? the lessons? the raffle? the beers?

For that matter, if you have comments and/or requests on any of our programming I would love to hear it! E-mail me now and tell me your thoughts.

W's Ski Discovery Camp

We have snow! And lots of it!

We also still have spaces left in our W's Ski Discovery Camp, March 8-10. So come join us and find out why our campers keep coming back!

Click here for more details.

Women's Turn dives into Slide Brook

On Saturday, Feb. 20th, before the big dump, the Women's Turn Club jumped into Slide Brook! We were accompanied by guest coach and mountain guru John Egan. Though this was the first time for many in our group, I'm sure it won't be the last! And now with some new coverage, the temptation is even stronger. Great job WTC!

For more information about the WTC please see side bar or click here.

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