I absolutely love ski films. If I can’t be skiing, give me that vicarious thrill. Not just the Technicolor works of art by Greg Stump, Warren Miller and Teton Gravity Research, which come complete with thumping musical scores, but also the fabulous, black-and-white movies of yesteryear, by film … [Read more...]
With more ski areas than any other state, New York gives plenty of neighborly options
New York ski areas will always have a special place in my winter-loving heart. As a kid growing up in northeastern New Jersey, the Empire State was the land of my family’s day-tripping ski adventures. I remember the Hunter and Gore patches that my mom carefully sewed onto my old brown winter … [Read more...]
Loon Lodge embraces its Rangeley surroundings for a true Maine getaway
Since we’re featuring the resurrection of a classic Maine ski area — Saddleback — in this issue, it seems only fitting that we highlight a classic Maine lodge that has weathered the vagaries of Mother Nature and an unpredictable tourism industry. The Loon Lodge Inn & Restaurant on Rangeley … [Read more...]
Once left for dead, Saddleback’s rebirth helps revitalize the Maine town of Rangeley
I missed Saddleback. I’ve always been a fan of Maine’s “Big Three,” so when Rangeley’s Saddleback shuttered operations in 2015, leaving Sugarloaf and Sunday River to carry the torch, I felt something was definitely amiss in the skiing universe. We understand when small areas close. We even … [Read more...]
Can the Balsams rise from the ashes? Inside Les Otten’s risky venture
For anyone who has followed the checkered career of former American Skiing Company founder Les Otten, there’s only one question regarding his proposed development of the historic northern resort, the Balsams: Does he have one last miracle in his bag of tricks? I, for one, hope he does. My … [Read more...]
Stowe’s Tälta Mountain Lodge gives a contemporary take on the hostel concept
Stowe, Vermont, like most quaint ski towns, is chock full of eclectic lodging options. You’ve got fancy to utilitarian, lodges that harken back to Stowe’s Austrian ski roots, like the Trapp Family Lodge and The Stowehof, traditional spots like the Stoweflake Mountain Resort, the Stowe Inn or Green … [Read more...]
At 88 years old, Stowe is still king of the mountain
Quick, name one thing — anything — that Bostonians and New Yorkers agree on. With the possible exception of a mutual disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers, folks from these two great Northeast cities rarely see eye to eye. Remember how bizarre it was to see Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens in pinstripes, … [Read more...]
Aspen’s power quad promises a spectacular experience
My skiing siblings and I share a rallying cry: “If you’re going to go west, go big!” Of course, it helps to have siblings who actually lived near some of the great ski resorts, including Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Snowmass in Colorado, as well as Park City, Deer Valley, Snowbird and Alta … [Read more...]
Villa Hygge is a slice of Scandinavia in the center of North Conway
With all the eye candy crowding both sides of Route 16 in North Conway, it’s easy to miss Villa Hygge Scandinavian Boutique Hotel and Spa. Suffice to say, if you’re northbound heading toward Glen, and you’ve just passed Delaney’s Hole in the Wall on the left, you’ve gone too far. Trust me, you … [Read more...]
There’s nothing fancy about Cannon Mountain, and that’s just the way its devotees prefer it
My Subaru — a 2017 Forester Premium — says a great deal about me. It’s utilitarian, with all-wheel drive, good gas mileage (30-plus), comfy seats, and plenty of room, especially headroom for my 6-foot-3 frame. It’s also fun, with a nice (but not exceptional) sound system, a big moonroof, and, most … [Read more...]
A $3.5 million renovation spices up one of North Conway’s brightest lodging gems
For years, whenever I visited New Hampshire’s north country, I would blissfully drive or pedal along West Side Drive — connecting Conway and North Conway — to escape the mayhem on Route 16, never knowing about the high-end homes, manicured 9-hole golf course, and sprawling hotel nestled into the … [Read more...]
There’s still time for a quick nine during the shortening days of fall
Ah, fall. My favorite time of the year, with one glaring downside — shorter days. I guess that’s Mother Nature’s way of saying, “You can’t have it all.” But you can have most of it, including more manageable temperatures and, especially in New England, a riot of color. For golfers, autumn offers … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8
- Next Page »
