First runs on another achingly, bright blue Vermont morning.  The rest of the Northeast Kingdom may have lost 95% of its snow cover, but Burke Mountain remains 100% open.

The view at the transition from Upper to Lower Willoughby, named after the Willoughby Gap, that giant glacial gouge you see way off in the distance. The gap is a place of amazing energy, and a must-visit when you come to the NEK.

Last runs, with temperatures in the mid 40′s, packed powder turning to corn and memories to last a lifetime.

It’s better here.