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McFellon
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Bolton is opening Dec. 10 I am super excited
I'll be skiing there saturdays and sundays for the early part of the season, and then every sunday after MRG opens.
post if you have a pass or go there a lot, I'm always looking for more people to ski with
Nov 22 2010 5:40PM
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atomic1824
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15 degrees is pretty cold If you're not looking at NOAA, are you even looking? Bonsai that was stupid to say, dont forget your swim floaties Joey.
Mar 25 2011 2:00PM
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NWilkins
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If only I could give you more karma.........hahahahahaha

good to see you back.....how's the knee feeling? surgery yet?
Mar 25 2011 6:12PM
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.Max.
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Haha this made me laugh.

I for one will not be participating in any such event. What does it look like up there? Is everything ice? Or is it just like the middle of winter (slightly less ice)?
Mar 25 2011 6:34PM
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NWilkins
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Snow is great up here, for real! The trees are nuts......we have been getting 2-3 inches a night all week, it's like mid-winter!

We will re-open the step-down after grooming on sunday [hopefully with (a) new wedge(s)].....and the Sam/DFD rail is up to next to the down bar.
Mar 25 2011 6:45PM
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ski@jaypeak2
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Yeah i was there yesterday and it was like mid-winter. Lots of snow still left in the trees, some crusties but you cant complain for late march. The jungle jib set up is nice but what were they thinking with that pond? People are going to have to hike half the park just to watch. And you wont be able to see it from the deck. I thought the whole point of the pond skim was for spectators?
Mar 25 2011 6:59PM
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atomic1824
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Yesterday. New ACL graft from my knee cap and some stitching and trimming to both meniscus. Dr. said it went well. Apparently 30% stronger - that must mean 30% bigger jumps. I am psyched my healing process is well on its way.
Mar 25 2011 9:08PM
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NWilkins
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Homegrown Edit from Nick Wilkins on Vimeo.

Mar 27 2011 2:45PM
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McFellon
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great day up there today, the new stepdowns are really fun.
what was with the his/ her? the looked enormous. also, what was going on up by the windmill? there seemed to be a run-in built up behind it with some ski tracks on it.
Mar 27 2011 9:58PM
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NWilkins
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I have not seen the park....I was enjoying my only day off skiing trees at t-line (yes waterfall is still droppable). I had asked the his/her get re-pushed in a larger/poppy way, so that we can all learn some new stuff this last week (supposed to be really nice weds and thurs).....so I hope they are in good shape. And if not, I'll spent as much time on them today as I have to.

The huge piles of snow at the top of vista were moved so that maintenance crews could have access to the wind turbine........we may try and do something up there, but it would be ninja style on saturday or sunday (mtn management don't like us messin' around with that there windmill).
Mar 28 2011 7:33AM
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NWilkins
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But........they didn't really turn out how I had hoped. They will be re-pushed for the final weekend, maybe weds.
Mar 28 2011 5:46PM
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NWilkins
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So, the park is just starting to look nice again after the pond incident. We have asked that the groomer push the his and hers together to make one wide 35-40ft stepdown......hopefully it works out.

Anywho.....it's gonna snow, the trees have been unreal all week and are just gonna get better.

Oh yeah.....3 dollar bill was hiked and skied on tuesday. claim.
Mar 31 2011 7:21AM
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McFellon
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is that the chute on the face of ricker peak? pics or it didn't happen.
Mar 31 2011 9:04PM
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NWilkins
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Hoping to get the mtns gopro tomorrow for some hike only BV tomorrow, it'll be in there. But here's what I've done with my past two afternoons (a few hours).

Mar 31 2011 11:34PM
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NWilkins
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why are not embed work........(an edit by other nick!)

Mar 31 2011 11:36PM
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.Max.
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Is the park going to be open tomorrow? Thinking of coming up just want a jump to hit.
Apr 1 2011 4:16PM
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NWilkins
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park will be open....big jumps may not be.......but the new ones (boys and girls) and the top right one will definitely be open
Apr 1 2011 5:08PM
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NWilkins
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Butters is in great shape for tomorrow......everything's open and looking good, including two totally redone wedges for the his and hers. Come session, tomorrow's the last day for the park!
Apr 2 2011 5:54PM
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abkozar
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Last day of the season for Bolton Valley parks.  It was a great one, and I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did.  Make sure to get your pass for next year for future stunting.
Apr 3 2011 12:23PM
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McFellon
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no one's looked at this for a while, but i'm thinking of heading up in search of the last snow tomorrow. it is also quite possible that it snowed there last night and this morning, not sure though. anyway, if anyone else wants to ski, i'll be there
Apr 20 2011 5:37PM
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NWilkins
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just found this run going through footage from the year at bolton......I'm not going to use it, so I thought I'd post it here. Nothing special, just a mellow end of day run.
Courtesy of Newschoolers.com

Apr 20 2011 5:37PM
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McFellon
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nice! hope cali's been sick. it sucks not having the daily report anymore but i guess you're in a better place haha
Apr 20 2011 9:53PM
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abkozar
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The Labor of Love Rail Jam

September 02, 2011

Vermont's first ski and snowboard rail jam of the season.

Bolton Valley will host the first ski and snowboard rail jam of the season on Friday, September 2nd. The tennis courts next to the Sports Center will be covered with "snow" collected from a local hockey rink, rails will be set up and skiers and riders will be turned loose for about an hour to jam. We'll have some prizes for the best skiers and riders at the end of the jam and some extra prizes to toss to all competitors.

Please register between 5 and 5:45pm. Registration is $10. Space is limited so pre-register online to secure your spot today.

All competitors must wear helmets and sign this form prior to competing. You can print, sign and bring the form with you to registration. Competitors under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the form with them. Helmets are required.

Schedule: (all events at the Sports Center)

5:00 – 5:45pm Bib pick up and day of registration (based on space available)
6:00-7:00pm Rail Jam
7:00pm Awards


Full line up of events on Labor Day Weekend at Bolton Valley:

Aug 19 2011 10:46PM
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Shenanigans
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Registered!
Aug 20 2011 10:55PM
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NWilkins
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bump for rail jammmmmms
Aug 25 2011 7:50AM
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abkozar
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bump?  Is that a campaign slogan or something?
Aug 25 2011 8:41AM
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abkozar
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Awesome news everyone!  Ian Compton has agreed to judge at Friday's rail jam.  So come to the Bolton Valley Tennis Courts at 5:PM on September second to have a good time.
Aug 28 2011 11:32AM
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Shenanigans
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Any word on what features are going to be up?
Aug 31 2011 3:37PM
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dunkaroos
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I'm probably going to register but just wondering...how many spots are left?
Aug 31 2011 8:32PM
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wesley.
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Is there going to be more then one flat box this time?
Aug 31 2011 11:16PM
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abkozar
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Unfortunately it probably will be just the flat box again.  We have holes drilled into the tennis court which support the legs, so that's why its the go-to box.  There are plenty of spots still open, so make sure you register sir.
We will also have a box for the Vermont Food Shelf and will be taking donations to help our families, like mine, still trapped in Southern VT.
Sep 1 2011 11:28AM
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thedawg
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anyone going to the jam coming through burlington and could give me a ride? id help pay for gas and everything just lemme know!!
Sep 1 2011 7:03PM
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Lemuel
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Why does online registration always close at retard times? I hope there are still spots......
Sep 1 2011 9:03PM
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dunkaroos
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I'll be there, regardless of open spots. There better be though...
Sep 2 2011 7:48AM
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abkozar
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I don't set up the online registration, so unfortunately I can't really help.  Last year not many people pre-registered, so I am pretty sure there will be open spots.  Registration starts at 5:PM.
Sep 2 2011 8:24AM
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dunkaroos
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today was fun. thanks bolton
Sep 2 2011 8:54PM
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Lemuel
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Thanks again Bolton! That was tons of fun, especially since I wasn't expecting a railjam anytime soon. Great way to start the season.
Sep 2 2011 8:59PM
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dunkaroos
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and anyone know if there will be pictures?
Sep 2 2011 9:04PM
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Shenanigans
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there has to be some hilarious ones considering all the falls everyone had
Sep 2 2011 9:59PM
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dunkaroos
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definitely. anybody know anything?
Sep 2 2011 11:35PM
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Meases_Pieces
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quick edt up tomorrow probably from max
Sep 3 2011 1:11AM
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.Max.
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I'm gonna touch it up before I upload it to Vimeo. We missed a couple minor details.
Sep 3 2011 8:16AM
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dunkaroos
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like forgetting to DJ about exposure?
Sep 3 2011 10:04AM
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NWilkins
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there are only a few pics I've seen......but I'll ask Allison to put em up on shred boltannn and the blog. And big thanks to everyone that showed up!
Sep 4 2011 7:31AM
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dunkaroos
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*like forgetting to TEACH dj about exposure
Sep 4 2011 4:20PM
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.Max.
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Bolton Rail Jam from Max Erickson on Vimeo.




There's a quick little edit from the rail jam.
Sep 4 2011 7:44PM
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abkozar
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Nice edit Max, short and sweet.  All the photos that have been given to me are on the Shred Bolton facepage.  I haven't been able to update the blog for a while (some technical nonsense I certainly don't understand), so any and all Bolton related stuff is on facebook.  I'm trying to see if I can talk the establishment into hosting another jam, maybe opening day.
Sep 7 2011 9:18AM
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McFellon
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Some old footy from last season
Sep 7 2011 8:02PM
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McFellon
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disregard previous
Sep 7 2011 8:03PM
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NWilkins
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I forgot about that day...it was super fun!
Anywho....it's official I'll be back at Boltannn this winter!
short edit soonish.....like when it finishes converting.
Sep 9 2011 12:32PM
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NWilkins
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Courtesy of Newschoolers.com

Sep 9 2011 1:20PM
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