Greg Maino News Today

The start of the winter season has been difficult for snow sport enthusiasts across Vermont. Save for a few December inches of snow — including one storm that brought rain, a flash-freeze, near-record wind and lightning — the floor of the earth has...

Scientists in Vermont have documented the state’s rapidly warming winters. As snowmakers hustle to keep pace with the changes in weather conditions, skiers are feeling the impacts.

Heavy, wet snow could knock out electrical power, especially in the Champlain and lower Connecticut River valleys, the National Weather Service has warned. Higher elevations, particularly in southern Vermont, will have the most accumulation.

Some resorts delayed opening due to lack of snow.

Have you ever wondered what other people carry in their backcountry pack? Or maybe you’ve wondered what socks they’re wearing, which ski they prefer or what’s in that thermos. If so, it’s time for some backcountry show and tell. Show and tell, it turns out, hasn’t changed much since we were in kindergarten. It’s still a great opportunity to see other people’s stuff, especially their outdoor gear. One of the best applications for adults of the age-old sharing a...