More Snow Than Utah: Remembering Vermont's Epic Ski Season of 24/25

This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.

Our Deep Little Secret

“You need to get up here. Now.”

My friend Greg was texting me. I was still in bed. I checked the time: 6:30 a.m. 

I checked the Stowe snow report: 4 inches. 

Seriously? Did he really think I would cancel work, postpone meetings, and move deadlines for a mere 4 inches? 

“See you at the quad at 8,” I replied reflexively.