Maine has the most awesome CDC Director, just a level headed cool cat. Dr Nirav Shah today on Maine calling was asked for the millionth time about mask wearing. His answer- at this point if you’re not wearing a mask you really need to ask yourself why.
I certainly don’t agree with Phil Scott on all matters but I was very impressed when he said this. He was clearly directing this at the true north reports wing of the vt Republican Party.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boreas
Where you stand on state guidelines and Covid really seems to come down to how you feel about unnecessary death. I’m sure we can all agree with Phil that needless deaths should be minimized...
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I on the other hand am in a different situation ...... shut down for two weeks but preparing til after Christmas in my mind. Just a few kids and staff here and there in our district.but the amount that needs to quarantine cause of one is huge. Sports being shut down as well...Hoping for all to stay safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by BC.
BC we should chat sometime.
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Dear VARA Clubs,
Since the Goventer's new mandates last Friday we have been trying to get clarification on some questions. We understand that this is confusing and difficult but hang in there as we try and fully understand what this means for ski programs in VT. VARA simply passes information and hopefully provides clarification of what comes from the Governor's office onto clubs and members. We do not, and are not responsible for enforcement or creating any of the policies or mandates coming from the state. At this point it appears that all club, league, and recreational activities are on hold.
Below you'll find communication from Julie Moore from
VT.Gov
on questions asked just after the mandate came out on Friday. Please note we are following up with some more questions which went to Julie today. They pertained to clarification on clubs operating under ski school/resorts, vs 501 c 3's, VS clubs who are affiliated with their academy program. I will let you know what the response is.
Please remember and please let your program members know that VARA does not create or have any role in mandates coming from the state other than passing the info along, advocate for programs and we will continue to operate as best we can.
This is from Julie Moore VT Dept of Nat Resources - (she has been communicating with the state, VPA, club, league, and rec program communications)
Thank you to the many of you who have reached out today to ask questions and clarify understanding of what the Governor’s directive means for recreational sports. The
updated guidance is now available on the Agency of Commerce and Community Development’s website
. Below I endeavor to answer the myriad questions I received:
Q:
What does today’s announcement mean?
A:
All recreational sports activities - practices, games, and tournaments - are suspended until further notice.
Q:
What sports are covered by today’s announcement?
A:
Today’s announcement applies to all organized sports and competitive recreational sports activities, including youth and adult offerings, held in both indoor and outdoor venues. Specifically, organized sports include, but are not limited to: running meets and races; soccer and indoor soccer/futsal; softball; baseball; lacrosse; basketball; ice hockey; broomball; volleyball; tennis, ball golf and disc golf play with anyone outside your immediate household; equestrian events; bass fishing tournaments; cheerleading;
alpine ski racing
; freestyle skiing competitions; snowboard racing and freestyle competitions; nordic ski racing; track and field; field hockey; ultimate frisbee; football; crew and double scull; rugby; competitive swimming; bowling leagues; gymnastics; figure skating; team dance; and, wrestling.
Q:
When do these changes take effect?
A:
At 10p tomorrow
, Saturday, 11/14.
Q:
Are there athletic activities that are NOT covered by today’s announcement?
A:
Yes. Outdoor recreation and fitness activities which require do not require physical contact with anyone outside your immediate household. This includes, but is not limited to biking, hiking, walking, running and other outdoor fitness activities; horseback riding, boating and paddle sports, fishing, hunting, photography and nature walks.
Q:
How does this comport with the guidance recently released by the
Agency of Education related to school-based winter sports programs
?
A: Fall school-based sports have ended and winter sports programs may not initiate coach-led practice sessions (e.g., skills and drills work) and inter-squad scrimmages (within a school program)
before Monday, 11/30
. This date may be revisited if rates of infection and health trends do not show significant improvement between now and later this month.
Q:
The Executive Order says it is to remain in effect
until 12/15
, will there be weekly updates or should we be planning to close until at least
12/15
?
A:
Addendum #8 to Executive Order 01-20
, issued earlier today, extends the declared State of Emergency until at least
12/15
. As the Governor indicated in his remarks today,
he is committed to reviewing several of the specific measures identified in the addendum, including recreational sports, weekly in order to determine whether and when the data support a return to play, which may be sooner than
12/15
. Please keep in mind, the suspension may also be extended beyond
12/15
if there is little change (or further deterioration) in the rate of infection and other health trends.
If I have missed anything or if my responses beget more questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. I am grateful for your immediate attention to these unfortunately necessary and extremely important public measures.
With appreciation,
Julie Moore
VT Dept of Natural Resources
We were doing great with the "hybrid" learning model - kids on alternate days and were only in the building 8 hrs a week along with health screenings, masks, etc. but now we're shut down again due to a few staff contracting it. I thought our admin had a solid plan for keeping the COVID out but we didn't even make it until Thanksgiving. Now we are scheduled to go back on 12/2 but then how long until we get another case? Our county is currently blowing up and it will get worse with the holidays coming and people traveling. I'm happy I'm not the one making these decisions about schools.Quote:
Originally Posted by BC.
I'd like to be stoked for ski season but its concerning where we'll be in a few weeks and how the Governor will handle it.
At least we got a bit of snow last night.......
Doing the hybrid model here in Western Mass for a couple months, it sucks. Not really helping those who need it and it’s burning us edumacators out quickly. Feel like we are WW1 soldiers in the trenches and disposable.Quote:
Originally Posted by HankScorpio
Only bought an Indy Pass this year and that was too minimize the $$ loss that I’m anticipating this year. Touring setups ready to rock though.
Can’t see how ski areas can responsibly open to the masses at this point.
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15º w/ light flurry action bob accumulating an inch or so. Looks like snowmaking is continuing on the upper mountain today w/3" of natural the last couple of days. Looks like "get fit" time is upon us with the current restrictions.
Another possible lockdown feeling like......
Love me some SOAD.
Long time lurker. An avid upstate NY towny. Got me some rookie backcountry setup for the Adirondacks because VT doesn't want me at the moment.
Cool blog.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnClendon
I'm going to start running socially distant, skin 2 win classes for the upcoming 6-8 week lock down where we all rage for bc turns:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel
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I asked Ikon why Killington lists skiing on the Parking App for this weekend, but you can’t book- not a good sign...
I checked this morning and Stowe reservations were still available for opening day and thanksgiving. I thought they all would have sold out yesterday.
I am surprised you aren't there in person to ask [emoji6]Quote:
Originally Posted by AyoBeng
Thanks for the text, Laps
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^^^Nice work gentlemen.
As Linc on the Mod Squad used to say...
Solid.
excellent work
I caught a shark on Election Day and torqued my ankle a bit too hard so I’ve been taking it easy. I’m starting PT tomorrow so hopefully no serious dent in the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by FussyDutchman
Strong work out there!
Nice work Gs! Would have loved to join. Some day....
Damn, hope the PT works quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by AyoBeng
solid indeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by MyNameIsAugustWest
ha! you reminded me of the episode when the kidnapped kid, at linc's urging, used the word 'solid' describe how he was doing talking to his parents on the phone - as to signal that linc was with him, posing as part of the kidnap gang...
thanks for unearthing that ancient memory ;0]
snow depth looks seriously legit, tele or not:fmicon:
^^ hey fussy D
What's happening Bucket, hope to see you a few times this season!
indeed though doubtful that can happen in VT in the short (or not-so-short term)
hoping for lots of snow and a persistent snowpack all over the NE!
things are looking grim in the vermonts.... seems like benny called it right.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/t...gtype=Homepage
Even eyore was right and poo was wrong. Once.Quote:
Originally Posted by m2711c
“Online ski chat rooms and social media erupted with rumors and angst, including worries that ski areas might not open at all.“
^he certainly did. and all ya'll thought he was just trying to be negativo for the sake of being negative
........and the NYT didn't even quote the ECRC thread from TGR? What a bunch of hacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Core Shot
Manchester inn was packed all summer. Just like all the other ones in that end of town. He was more concerned about his bottom line all summer long.... now it’s really gonna hurt his trust fund.
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Seems I have seen more Vermont plates in Maine than before the pandemic. Guess is 98% of them are not quarantining as State of Vt says when they return.
Echoing others nice pow pics Laps and Peruvian
I would venture to guess you are spot on cat.
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Not when compared to the summit at Big Bromley this morning (from a friend)Quote:
Originally Posted by MyNameIsAugustWest
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Break out the skates.
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And it's on!
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Bill Gates was on my TV last night telling me that Jan. and Feb. will bring peak cases and deaths. He's a smart nerd and can do math in his head. Good luck, y'all! Happy Holidays!Quote:
Originally Posted by m2711c
definitely a grim outlook indeed - thinking about the financial side of it all; the VT relief fund of $75M for the hospitality sector (+$2.5M for ski areas) is less than 5% of the normal $1.6B out-of-stater ski season revenue they mention. I really can't see how a lot of places will survive this; there's just no way they'll be able to make enough money to stay open/operational.Quote:
Originally Posted by m2711c
Nice stoke pics Laps and Peruvian, great to see some folks out there gettin after it in any case.
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Originally Posted by cat in january
we've had to do that trip twice for family matters. I agree that most havent, but I cant imagine most we are only of the 2% of people following it properly. We litteryl bought 2 weeks of trader joes before getting to NH.
From my annecdotal evidence, mainers have the same issues with not following the rules.