TWO SPORTS. TWO COMPETITIONS. ONE BIG PARTY.

Join us Saturday April 5th for the revival of the Bolton Valley Spring Thing! It’s our first time doing a pond skim in 10 years, and the first time we’ve ever had mountain bike racing on snow the same day. We’re excited to send the ski season off with a bang and have a big old Bolton Beach Themed party. In addition to the Mountain Bike Dual Slalom and the pond skim, there will also be snow volleyball, a vendor village, prizes, plus live music by DJ Johnny Utah and bluegrass pickers Tallgrass Getdown. This is not a day you want to miss!

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Ski season is one week away and winter prep work is happening all over the resort. Additionally, there’ve been some really fun developments taking place behind the scenes this past off-season. Walking us through some of these updates is President Lindsay Deslauriers, it’s Letters from Lindsay Vol. 17!

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Peak foliage season is approaching rapidly! The trees are donning their autumn coats all over the valley, it’s a great time to go for a hike, bike, or scenic lift ride. Here’s a check in from the 21st of September.

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Our mountain bike trails don’t get much better than this… and to celebrate we have a couple of DEALS for you:

50% off Mountain Bike Rentals
Offered through Sunday, August 4, 2024

Full day only, through this Sunday, July 28 – cannot be combined with other offers/promos. No advance purchase/reservation required – first come, first served at the rental counter in the main base lodge, but we have plenty of downhill bikes all tuned up and ready to go for ya. More info on BV Mountain Bike Rentals

20% off food at the James Moore Tavern & Village Cafe
Through September 18, 2024

for Summer Season Passholders (Sports Center &/or Mtn Bike Park) AND Anyone who purchases a lift ticket (bike park/scenic lift ride) &/or mountain bike rental or lesson. Not valid on drinks OR at the Mountain Market/Miso Hut. More info on dining options HERE

And while we’re at it – how about a winter promo…

Early Bird Winter Hotel Special

Book now and enjoy 15% off winter hotel and suite rates (not the Evangeline suite, though) – discount does not apply to some restricted room types or holiday dates and is subject to availability. Use code earlybird to unlock your winter savings at time of online booking. Check hotel pricing & availability HERE

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The hike up to the firetower is about 1,100′ of elevation gain, up the Vista or Wilderness work roads. Today I followed the Wilderness route up until the intersection near Waterfall gap. From there I continued up the vista workroad to the top of the chairlift, and admired the beautiful day from atop the lookout tower. From this 360° vantage point, hikers can take in views of Bolton and the windmill, Camel’s Hump, Mount Mansfield, and Waterbury’s Little River State Park. In my opinion you would be hard pressed to find a VT hike this short with such a great lookout (honorable mention to Nichol’s Ledge in Cabot).

The trees are budding at a very rapid rate, and the wildflowers on the ground are coming in hot as well. Although ramp and fiddlehead season has come and gone, there are plenty of short-lived blossoms that are worth seeking out if you find yourself with the time. Early spring on the mountain is a great time to take in the natural scenery, and each time you go the plantlife is a little farther along!

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UR organizes a series of Community Ski & Ride days in partnership with some local mountains like BV, for new and seasoned members to experience the wonder of sliding on snow. These partners support UR’s mission by providing a private indoor space for members to gather, discounted rental equipment, as well as lift tickets and ski/ride instruction at no cost. The cherry on the sundae here is their ‘Winter Gear Closet’ initiative which collects hundreds of donated items from gloves to ski jackets for all for members to take home and recreate in. These are prime examples of how collectively as an industry we can pull together our resources to create a more equitable and inclusive outdoors.

In the 2022/2023 season UR expanded on their goals to include community leadership development, to empower and embolden members. As of last winter, they offered 29 scholarships across an array of outdoor instructional courses. Per their ‘Impact Report’ there were 15 Unlikely Riders who became PSIA-AASI certified to instruct level 1 Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding and in turn they have enhanced accessibility for current and new members to come. It’s a great privilege to support Unlikely Riders in their mission to instill a sense of belonging for all skiers and riders. 

Interested in donating gear? Check out their guidelines here. Or support the cause by making a holiday donation here!

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Meanwhile, in nearby lower lying locales it’s been mostly rain and grass throughout including yesterday when we were blanketed in over a foot of fresh snow, but it was all rain from Burlington to about halfway up our access road. Check out Adam DesLauriers dash cam from his Monday drive up the hill if seeing is believing:

Come on up to higher ground… it’s cooler up here!

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