350!

350 - for all we love.

Frost is on the Pumpkin!

Yes, indeed. First hard frost here in the MRV. No doubt there are some hard cores out there skiing it! Carpe skiem applies to a hard frost, too! The colors have been amazing, though the weather has been somewhat grim. Last week as I ran on the Mad Path I had to stop and take in the freshly mown corn fields, the colors all around, the beautiful river, and the honking geese. All that on a cold, and drizzly day. Amazing how this place has so much to offer, even at it's worst. If you've never enjoyed the Mad Path on your visits to the MRV, I highly recommend it. My favorite run starts at the Tremblay Rd. Mad Path parking lot. It's great for kids starting out Mt. Biking; pretty flat, but super fun. Also great for x-c skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. FYI - the mad path does close for most of the month of November for hunting season.

The sun did come out for our Sugarbush Community Day, just in time for Pumpkin Carving!

I saw Julie & Julia at the Big picture this weekend and was inspired on several levels. First, to cook...more and better. Second, to blog......more and better. I launched this blog as a landing site for all our Sugarbush women's programs, information, etc., but I'm realizing it has to be more than a sales pitch. So now you'll be treated to all the random thoughts in my head as they pertain to the SugarbushPowderRoom...lucky you!

We are working hard to get our Ski & Ride winter programs on the website (Seasonal Programs are already up). We have lots of changes and additions to our Ski & Ride menu, so stay tuned. One of the most exciting changes in our world involves the W's Turn Ski Club. This has turned into a Saturday only program, and by the looks of the #'s signing up, that is a popular change! The more members we have, the more levels of skiers we can accomodate!

Stay tuned for more info on this and other SBPowderRoom programs. Please plan to join us for our Season Openning Social, December 12, from 4-6 at Timbers.

See you there!

Bear

Way hard core!

How could I have forgotten this shot??

Wrench & Ride! Blood, sweat, and cheers!

What an amazing weekend we had for our Womens' Wrench & Ride Mountain Bike Camp! The trails were in great shape and the sun shining. Many smiles and cheers and a few bumps and bruises, all well earned. From the terrain park to the woods, you all did such a great job!

WOMEN'S WRENCH & RIDE Mt. BIKE CAMPS

September 19 – 20, 2009.

Offered to beginner and intermediate riders ages 17 and up.

Campers are schooled in basic riding techniques and mechanics, and try out what they’ve learned on the great cross-country trails surrounding Sugarbush. A lift ride up the mountain gives us an introduction to downhill riding, with terrain available to a wide range of comfort levels. Our goal (beyond having fun) is to enable women mountain bikers to relax, enjoy and excel at what they love best, increase their comfort level, improve their riding skills and bike handling, and gain an understanding of basic bike mechanics so they can hit the trail with confidence. Great coaching and good company! Price includes breakfast and lunch each day, coaching all day Sat. and ½ day Sunday, lift ticket, zip-line ride, gift bags and a raffle with great prizes. $350 per person.

Wrench & Ride signs on Audrey Huffman

The Sugarbush Powder Room welcomes Audrey Augustine Huffman to our Wrench and Ride coaching team. Audrey is a Waitsfield resident and mother of two boys. She also happens to be a former World Masters Champion, US team member, and Olympic alternate. She might have a thing or two to teach us! Join Audrey and the rest of the team for our Women's Wrench & Ride Mt. Bike Camp, July 25 & 26 and Sept. 19 & 20. Ride on, Sister!