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EVENTS, SPECIALS & DEALS

Events
CT: Mt. Southington Feb. 18 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
CT: Mohawk Feb. 26 Wild West Day

MA: Catamount 2012 Ongoing Events
MA: Jiminy Peak 2012 Ongoing Events
MA: Nashoba Valley Feb. 5 USASA Slopestyle
MA: Nashoba Valley 2012 Ongoing Events
MA: Ski Butternut 2012 Ongoing Events & Competitions
MA: Ski Ward 2012 Season Long Events

ME: Lost Valley Jan. 30-Feb. 5 Auburn Winter Festival
ME: Shawnee Peak Ongoing Mountain Events

NH: Arrowhead 2012 Events
NH: King Pine Ongoing Saturdays Audobon Snowshoe Tour
NH: Black Mountain Ongoing Winter Events
NH: Ragged Feb. 4 Winter Wild

NJ: Hidden Valley 2012 Ongoing Events

NY: Whiteface Feb. 2-5 Empire State Winter Games
NY: Belleayre Feb. 4-5 ASIA BumpFest
NY: Labrador Feb. 4-5 Lab Fest

VT: Magic Mountain Feb. 4 50 Years of Magic & Retro Party
VT: Mount Snow 2012 Ongoing Events
VT: Smugglers' Notch Season-Long Mountain Events
VT: Middlebury College Snow Bowl Season-Long Mountain Events

Specials
CT: Mohawk in Jan. & Feb. Fab Fridays for Ladies

Deals

MA: Berkshire East Season-Long Deals
NH: Granite Gorge Season-Long Deals
NH: Pats Peak Pic-a-Pac Tickets / POP Saturday Nights
VT: Killington Season-Long Killington Ski & Stay Packages



Stratton, VT
Jan. 22, 2012

Photo by Ski Watch Reporter Brendan

This is the place for exclusive Ski Watch Reporter comments all season long. Ski Watch Reporters ski and ride at mountains all over the Northeast and tell it like it is. See below. Keep in mind, their comments and observations are valid for their day on the mountain only.

01/31/12: PAT'S PEAK: FUN SKIING TO BE HAD
Ski Watch Reporter Anson
went skiing at Pat's Peak in New Hampshire on Tuesday, January 31. Anson said he nearly had the slopes and lifts to himself, and despite the lack of natural snowfall this season, there is still fun skiing to be had. Anson's Full Pat's Peak Report

01/30/12: MOUNT SNOW: AWESOME OPEN TERRAIN
Ski Watch Reporter Brendan
went boarding at Mount Snow in Vermont on Monday, January 30. Brendan said Mount Snow groom crews are working hard to keep the 45 of 80 open trails going and nicely groomed. He enjoyed 3 inches of natural from the night before and said it left a nice layer of pow over the icy crust. Brendan's Full Mount Snow Report

01/29/12: SKI SUNDOWN: DESPITE RECENT RAIN, VERY IMPRESSIVE SNOWPACK
Ski Watch Reporter Jennifer
skied at Ski Sundown in Connecticut on Sunday, January 29. Jennifer was impressed that Friday's (1/27) rain and mild air really didn't do too much damage, as she found a substantial base depth and no bare spots. As the day warmed up, conditions became "creamy." Jennifer's Full Ski Sundown Report

01/26/12: STOWE: HATS OFF TO SNOWMAKERS & GROOMERS
Ski Watch Reporter Marsha
skied at Stowe in Vermont on Thursday, January 26. Despite the lack of natural snow this season, Marsha says Stowe is close to 100 percent open with decent base depths and amazingly good trail coverage. Marsha's Full Stowe Report

01/25/12: SKI BUTTERNUT: DOING BEST THEY CAN
Ski Watch Reporter Terry
skied at Ski Butternut in Massachusetts on Wednesday, January 25. Terry confirmed what we all know...it's been a rough season for ski areas across the region. Ski Butternut is doing what it can to keep things in shape. Terry's Full Ski Butternut Report

01/22/12: STRATTON: GREAT DAY, GREAT WEATHER, GOOD CONDITIONS
Ski Watch Reporter Brendan
skied at Stratton in Vermont on Sunday, January 22. Brendan said his ride day started off super cold, but it warmed up nicely as the day went on. He found good conditions, but like most Vermont ski areas, it could use some more snow. Brendan's Full Stratton Report

01/19/12: MT. SOUTHINGTON: IMPRESSIVE, CONSIDERING LACK OF NATURAL SNOW
Ski Watch Reporter Jennifer
skied at Mt. Southington in Connecticut on Thursday, January 19. Jennifer said she was catching snowflakes on her tongue as a gentle fluffy snow fell from the sky. She was impressed with conditions, especially with the lack of natural snowfall this season. That's about to change! Jennifer's Full Mt. Southington Report

01/19/12: SKI BUTTERNUT: DECENT OVERALL, NEW SNOW WILL HELP
Ski Watch Reporter Harris
skied at Ski Butternut in Massachusetts on Thursday, January 19. Harris said conditions are decent overall, but more snow is needed. He found the "Applejack" trail from the upper mountain to mid-mountain the best run of the afternoon. Harris' Full Ski Butternut Report

01/18/12: SKI SUNDOWN: FAST STRAIGHTAWAYS, CARVABLE TURNS
Ski Watch Reporter Anson
skied at Ski Sundown in Connecticut on Wednesday, January 18. Anson said despite frigid nighttime temps, he found overall good conditions and a fresh layer of corduroy laid out by Sundown's evening groomers. Anson's Full Ski Sundown Report

01/08/12: OKEMO: TERRAIN STILL LIMITED, EXCELLENT JOB BLOWING SNOW
Ski Watch Reporter Brendan
skied at Okemo in Vermont on Sunday, January 8. Brendan realizes this is not a typical January 8 day for Okemo. The lack of natural snowfall not only reduced crowds, but Brendan found limited terrain, even though the mountain is doing an excellent job of making snow. Brendan's Full Okemo Report


01/05/12: MOHAWK: DESPITE LACK OF NATURAL SNOW...SWEET!
Ski Watch Reporter Anson
skied at Mohawk in Connecticut on Thursday, January 5. Anson was pretty amazed that he had such an enjoyable night of skiing. After all, there's hardly been any natural snow at Mohawk this season. Anson's Full Mohawk Report

01/01/12: BOUSQUET: ENJOYABLE MIX OF TERRAIN
Ski Watch Reporter Harris
skied at Bousquet in Massachusetts on Sunday, January 1. Harris said despite the recent mild weather, he found a nice mix of enjoyable terrain. Harris' Full Bousquet Report