See if you can guess where I am: After heading into the resort’s pro shop to pick up the Völkl skis I had reserved, I’m told by a sheepish employee that Dr. McDreamy of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame already had grabbed my planks. Great, I thought. Skunked by actor Patrick Dempsey. So, am I at Vail? Aspen? … [Read more...]
Vermont native balances Ivy League time with life on the U.S. Ski Team
Vermont native Julia Krass might not fit the classic stereotype of the Dartmouth College undergrad. Like her peers, Krass is pursing an Ivy League education, studying economics and environmental studies. But as a 22-year-old junior, she’s a year or two older than many of her classmates, the … [Read more...]
A home away from home in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley
Crowds are part and parcel of the skiing experience. Let’s face it: They’re often unavoidable. There are crowds in the parking lots, crowds in the cafeteria, in the après-ski bars, in the lift lines, and sometimes on the slopes. While we all love the wide-open spaces that the great outdoors promise, … [Read more...]
Get fit to maximize the fun of the terrain this season
A number of preseason forecasts are promising a better-than-average snowfall this winter, which has many of us practically salivating. The question is, “Will we be ready when the snow flies?” One of the undisputed facts about skiing is that it’s work. Not in a “job” sort of way, but in terms of a … [Read more...]
Outfits such as Orvis and Fearless Fly Fishing make it fun for everyone
If there is anyone who can appreciate the highs and lows of the sublime pastime of fly-fishing, it would be the New England skier. Think about it: We head to the mountains, full of anticipation and hopes for a spectacular day on the slopes, without ever being 100 percent sure of exactly what … [Read more...]
Gravel bikes offer an invitation to explore northern New England
Bike tours, when I first started venturing out on my road rig in the 1980s, were all the rage, and for good reason. They followed paved backroads, often gorgeous two-lane routes that wound through New England’s spectacular countryside and quaint villages. Higher-end tour companies provided top-notch … [Read more...]
Kids and adults have a multitude of options for high country fun
From adventure parks to water playgrounds, the New England high country offers endless options for family fun. Things are heating up at Santa’s Village, with the much-anticipated opening of Polar Paradise this summer. This interactive water play area will include spray zones and multiple small … [Read more...]
Loon, Stratton projects enhance an already robust resort fat-tire scene
Mountain bikes have seen ebbs and flows in their popularity since they rolled into the heart of the American recreational mainstream in the 1980s. The same can be said for New England ski resorts, which were quick to initially adopt fat-tire bikes as they branched out into four-season … [Read more...]
O’Connor: Lovin’ the sounds of lake life
Sleep sometimes eludes my daughter Maddi, so my wife bought her a sound machine. I’ll never forget the first time I heard it. It was late at night, in winter. I went to kiss Maddi good night. As I walked into her room, the gentle sounds of water lapping against a shore stopped me in my tracks. I … [Read more...]
More top New England waterfront lodging escapes
MAINE The Cliff House ◼ Ogunquit/Cape Neddick destinationhotels.com/cliff-house Surround yourself with the Atlantic Ocean at the dramatic Cliff House, where every stylish room features an ocean or coastal view, and even the restaurants and spa pay their respects to the sea. Guests can enjoy … [Read more...]
Three amazing days at Okemo Mountain Resort
Being a fan of good times, and things that roll, I have a distinct affinity for Okemo Mountain Resort in lovely Ludlow, Vermont, during the summer months. If there are a few thrills thrown in, then that’s all the better. Consider just one weekend from last August. My wife, Lauri, and I loaded up … [Read more...]
New England serves up waterfont accommodations for all budgets
Perhaps the single biggest difference between winter and summer vacations in New England is where you stay. In winter, my family and I gravitate to the mountains, and ski destinations. And, truth be told, I’m a big fan of mountains in the summer, with all the options today for hiking and mountain … [Read more...]
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