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From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Northeastern Slopes are Turning White

October 17, 2009
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The 2009/2010 season is off to an early start across the Northeast. Below average temperatures have permitted the start of early season snowmaking, and a weekend storm dusted much of the region with a few inches of natural snow.

Salomon Lord Review

October 17, 2009
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Introduced in 2008/2009, the Salomon Lord is an able all mountain ski that tries to do everything well. A mid-fat ski with decent sidecut, the Lord is fairly forgiving on harder snow, but has enough width in the tip and tail to occasionally venture off-piste.

2010 Trends: High-End Outerwear

October 16, 2009
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Last season, we covered high end outerwear manufacturer Nau in our lineup of budding brands. Nau’s slightly formalized, but still technically competent outerwear represents a new class of clothing that both looks great in town and actually performs well out on the hill. We also love their commitment to use environmentally friendly materials.