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Part 2 Besides boasting of a Senator who can still hit a jump (sorta) shot via GIPHY source bostonmagazine.com -the beautiful green state of Vermont offers up outdoor destinations for all budgets and desired experiences (alpine -nordic skiing, ice skating, snow shoe adventures, antiquing,  shopping, reviving spa treatments)  ..and tasty culinary choices too. For going with a crowd of party hearty friends ( Killington Resort ,   Mad River Glen ),  active kids ( Okemo , Sugarbush , Bromley , Smugglers Notch ), independent minded teens ( Mt. Snow , Stratton , Magic Mountain ), going solo-or with a special someone-( Stowe Mountain Resort, The Hermitage Club  Suicide Six Ski Area/ Woodstock Inn )...the variety of mountain resorts packed with serious snow making trails, plus daring or relaxing off trail fun...beckon all- with sweetened up enticements of mid week bargains, learn to ski/ride options, and night-time on slopes activities. Some ideas: ...

WHAT: A press event that introduced (and reaffirmed) the wonders of the great state of Vermont...that serves up a lot of beautifully scenic, fun outdoors, user friendly destinations for snow pursuits, gourmet dining and laid back good times...! From the northern Jay Peak Ski Resort -near the Canadian border-to the more southerly-   Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain -a private forested-mountain oasis with a 90,000 sq foot slope side lodge with numerous facilities-and easy to get to from NYC and Boston,   Mt. Snow.  home to the largest freestyle terrain east of the Rockies...there was plenty of new exciting ventures planned for the upcoming 2016-2017 season-year round. Kudos to Killington's score of the  first WORLD CUP races to touch down on the east coast-Thanksgiving weekend. Very cool. Other top spots that beckon... Stratton,  (major thanks for our 2 bedroom condo+lift tickets-raffle win-CANNOT WAIT)  Okemo  (top rated snowmaking covering...

SLC/NYC Unless one lives in a self-contained bubble, thinks like one -or maybe-is running for public office, there's no denying climate change. It's why it is SOP that tech materials' trick out performance -outdoor footwear and apparel for wearers' comfort in all kinds of weather...multi-tasking for Spring like Decembers and winter like Springs. There are many textile companies with measurable thermo-regulating products-aimed at keeping wearers cooler -or warmer-by getting rid of the wet/sweat-helping to maintain real comfort when active or at rest. FYI: The ideal body temp of 37.5Cº happens to be the descriptive name of a Colorado based company-who has a patented tech that works to - enhance fabrics by capturing and releasing moisture vapors away from  fabrics-via active particles permanently embedded in the yarn captures heat from the body's infrared energy to speed evaporation, cool itself...and dry faster too.

Though it is SO tempting to put that strong USA$ to work overseas...nearby mainland ski/snow resorts have made outdoor adventures that much more affordable and easier to get to.

Armada -shows off a retro varsity style jacket-for upcoming season Fall/Winter 2015...waterproof/breathable-all the attributes of techy snow jacket...looks a lot cooler! In style -and performance-team rider Henrik Harlaut. Bonus points: this company uses the best fabrics and seam tape (Gore-Tex, Schoeller) and zips (YKK Aquaguard), RECCO Avalanche System. 4 way stretch powder skirt, lycra wrist gaiters etc. SMART  ARMADA, VOLCOM DENIM JEANS Fuuuunnnnn....Armada-collab with Metallica---meeting up on the slopes with the legendary band's drummer...led to this terrific assortment of winter ready jackets and gloves obsessed-ARMADA x Metallica snow gloves... VOLCOM -in our inbox-this pic could of have been taken when we were growing up-reminds us of the iconic-1995 film by  Larry Clark:"KIDS"----shows off the skate -lifestyle's brand of new functional denim --- $55-$75-interesting timing -considering joggers are the 'it ' silhouette of 201...

DC SNOWBOARDING, ROXY, QUIKSILVER, ROXY Quicksilver Travis Rice Polar Pillow Jacket-upper left (details below)…on right +middle=DC Snowboarding jackets/pants/boots featuring Travis Rice Signature Model snowboard boot in middle black w/ red pop-most techy of DC's boots-Boa closure w/ H3 Collar Reel-w/ Boa black aces, SuperFabric™for durability+performance, anatomical 3D tongue shape, Aerotech Ventilation System™ moisture wicking for dryer/warmer feet, internal ankle harness w/ locking system, snow performance insole, Unilite+rubber outsole-durable, lightweight and shock absorbing, =comfort+durable, and shorter Peary SPT middle-lower right for snowboard park-more like the flex/soft boots we learned in- back in 1990-w/ Cordura tongue +collar (padded w/ foam), reinforced toe cap+heel counter, welted construction, stacked EVA midsole, all terrain rubber outsole, quilt stitching detail, internal tongue gussets, metal eyelets and hooks. Jacket on right part of new City Series--Tick is ...

NYC PREVIEW: SEIRUS , TRANSPACK At the hottest time of the year can be an odd time to focus on northern hemisphere winter needs…but the recently past coldest season -was that COLD…that we had no trouble seeing/wanting insulating/warming options ahead of time. Highlights: pictured-Seirus HeatTouch Ignite Mitten $374.99-Ladies S-M-L Seirus the company resides in sunny San Diego…but manages to conjure up cold weather essential solutions where it's needed-for face, neck,  hands and feet, New for 2014…HEATTOUCH™ rechargeable mitts and gloves…with 3 settings offering between-2-6 hours of warmth….fired up with a tiny sliver of a battery that is barely noticeable-an advantage over other heated products in the market. tiny sliver of a battery…credit card size HEATTOUCH™ INFERNO™ leather insulated glove available now--the HEATOUCH™ IGNITE delivers soon---one hand pull cinch and cuff and buckle adjustment at wrist, Flexible Fusion™ back panel warms the entire back ...

adult DSQUARED2 snowboards-with black/red tartan pattern on base Snowboarding makes strange bedfellows sometimes…so we thought when in our inbox arrived Italian based fashion label  DSQUARED2' s take on vehicles to surf the snow- in collaboration with Rough Snowboards.  Usually we kinda ignore-take a pass on--- fashion label efforts when it comes to the technical performance wear and gear we review…but the designers-brothers Dean and Dan Caten's Canadian heritage and Rough Snowboards rep --make it all seem legit. A children's version (2 sizes) and adult (5 sizes) all mountain/freeride boards are available at Dsquared2 stores beginning  December 2013. Children's camo snowboard-DSQUARED2 Construction details for the adult boards…quoted from press release... Built with modern techniques, the snowboards are built for ease of use, fun and performance in every snowboarding situation. Bamboo sidew...