Mad River Glen hosts Stark Mountain Foundation’s StorySki on Feb. 22

February 8, 2025  |  By Waterbury Roundabout 

Picture book pages line the trail at Stark Mountain Foundation’s StorySki event. Courtesy photo

The Stark Mountain Foundation’s 7th Annual StorySki event for young skiers and their families happens on Stark Mountain at Mad River Glen on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The annual event allows Mad River Glen skiers to enjoy the printed pages from a children’s book installed along the sides of a ski trail meandering through the woods. This year’s literary selection is the children’s picture book, “Wake Up Moon!” by children’s author/illustrator Lita Judge.

‘Wake Up Moon’ by Lita Judge will be along the trail at the StorySki.

StorySki showcases books by New England authors that celebrate winter and the joy of playing in the snow. Judge’s book tells a story about animal friends who spend a memorable night romping in the snow. Born in Alaska and now residing in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Judge leans on her firsthand experience of snowy winter nights for this tale.

By celebrating community, the outdoors, and the joy of reading, StorySki aims to be more than just a day on the slopes. The event is free but lift tickets are required to participate. Children 12 and under will receive a stuffed animal and hot chocolate. Organizers encourage attendees to register in advance. Sign up using this online link. The activity begins at the Kent Thomas Nature Center at the Snail and Slalom Hill junction at Mad River Glen. 

The StorySki panels are set up at Mad River Glen the week before and after the event so skiers can enjoy the story even if they can’t make it on the 22nd.

Based in Waitsfield and founded in 2000, the nonprofit Stark Mountain Foundation’s mission is to preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of General Stark Mountain, including its recreational access and historic value. It supports programs that promote and sustain that environment for people now and in the future. More information: starkmountain.org