Soak in winter with Okemo snowcat tour
Feb. 15: Snowcats, torchlights and fireworks, Okemo, VT: Okemo is all in for vacation-week fun. Join a guided snowcat tour from 6:30-8:45 p.m. that takes you mountaintop and back with a short stop up top to get out and soak it all in ($59 pp). Just prior to that at 6:15 p.m. at the Clock Tower Base you can take in a torchlight parade winding its way down the mountain, followed by fireworks. Want to give your kids a thrill? Beginning at 5 p.m. they can join in on the Tiny Tots parade (kids 5 and up who can turn and stop independently on a green trail are welcome) and be a star. www.okemo.com
Feb. 15: Vertical Challenge, Bolton Valley, VT: Race to beat family members, for bragging rights or, if you are really into it, to earn a spot in the Vertical Challenge Championships come March at Jay Peak. Saturday at Bolton Valley the Vertical Challenge race is free (with a lift ticket) to all takers. www.boltonvalley.com
Feb. 15: Torchlight Parade and Dance Party, Suicide Six, VT: Few base lodges rival the historic and super cool feel of the Suicide Six lodge. Right after sunset you can view a torchlight parade winding its way down this classic mountain. Then, you are welcome to join a dance party (cash bar) in the lodge. https://www.suicide6.com
Feb. 16: Sports Thoma Demo Day, Ragged Mountain, NH: A free demo day during holiday week? Bonanza! Head up to Ragged this day and you can sample the newest and coolest gear from all the big names. Lift ticket needed. www.raggedmountainresort.com
Feb. 17: Sunrise Snow Coach, Great Glen Trails, NH: The Snow Coach is a great way to see the world — on a clear day from where it brings you (4,200 feet up Mount Washington) it feels like you can see forever. This day the coach invites you on a sunrise trip up that famed peak. You’ll head out at 5:45 a.m. and it will be worth it. The morning light and the way it plays with the peaks is glorious and photo-worthy. https://greatglentrails.com
Now-Feb. 29: Shred It To Edit, Wachusett Mountain, MA: Get your friends and combine your shredding and filming skills to win big. Participants are asked to film their action on Wachusett Mountain and in their terrain park, edit it into a great film and then post and tag it — there will be winners! Prizes and glory will be awarded at a March 6 premier event for the entered films. www.wachusett.com