Given the game’s origins along the windswept landscapes of Scotland, golf and the seaside seem to be a natural marriage. And in New England, where the seashore is such a wonderful attraction from northeastern Maine to southwestern Connecticut, myriad golf opportunities offer a chance to mix ocean … [Read more...]
The top mountain golf courses in New England
What makes ski country special? The mountains, of course. Those same hills also make for some fabulous golf outings. As will become obvious (if you read this article start to finish), selecting “the best” is a fool’s errand. So we’ll just highlight a few favorites. Sugarloaf Golf … [Read more...]
The Club at New Seabury gives new meaning to ‘cape escape’
The Club at New Seabury in Mashpee, Mass., on Cape Cod’s southern shore features two tremendous golf courses, but to limit a discussion of the club to just its golf courses would be an injustice to this wonderful property. Though a private club, New Seabury, sandwiched between the Mashpee … [Read more...]
Set your summer cycling calendar with these local races and rides
So, you’ve got a new bike, and you’re eager to share it with some like-minded folks. Awesome. By and large, the cycling community will welcome you with open arms, and there’s no better way to improve your riding than sharing time in the saddle with others who share your passion. Sure, it’s … [Read more...]
Sifting through your bike options for New England’s robust pedaling season
With a history dating back more than a century, the bicycle has proven to be a remarkable adaptable mode of transportation. Relatively simple in design, and human powered, they are the epitome of elegant engineering. Still, bikes have changed dramatically in the past 40 years. More to the point, … [Read more...]
The best golfing experiences in New England
In my estimation, golf is only “a good walk spoiled” if you concentrate too much on the game itself and not your surroundings. I’m sure that’s sacrilegious to some diehard duffers out there. But I prefer an adage from one of my celluloid heroes, Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry: “A man’s got to know his … [Read more...]
The lure of Tuckerman Ravine is as strong as ever
If the choice was mine, I’d write about New Hampshire’s Mount Washington every spring. The Northeast’s tallest peak holds an unquestioned moth-to-the-light attraction for me. I’ve hiked the Rockpile, I’ve biked it, and I’ve skied it. I simply never tire of this hulking granite knob. Of course, … [Read more...]
New Hampshire’s Inn at Ellis River is a comfortable escape with an unparalleled location
Call me a wimp, but I'm a proud and unapologetic adherent of the “play hard, rest easy” construct. That's especially true for strenuous activities such as mountain biking or, during the early spring months, backcountry skiing. Hours in the saddle or carving turns on ungroomed hillsides can leave me … [Read more...]
The joys (and rules) of ski weekends with your pals
Though it’s far from an exact science, spring seems to be the ideal time for that great American bacchanal — the Boys Weekend. Or Girls Weekend. Seriously, the gender doesn’t really matter. Regardless of how active we are during the winter, we’re all bound to feel a little antsy once the … [Read more...]
Convenience is the tipping point at Burke Mountain Hotel
One of the best things about skiing is that the sport offers something for everyone. Beginner or expert, steep and deep or rolling, gentle terrain, big bumps or groomed corduroy. Whatever you want, skiing provides. Ski lodging should offer the same range of experiences, places that help you start … [Read more...]
You’re never too old to have ski heroes
Like most kids, I had my share of sports heroes. Juan Marichal, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Carl Yastrzemski in baseball. Daryle “The Mad Bomber” Lamonica, Big Ben Davidson, Fred Biletnikoff and Gale Sayers in football, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Dollar Bill Bradley and Willis … [Read more...]
Skiing in a pure sense is the calling card of Burke Mountain Resort
Much like its broad-shouldered neighbors to the west and east — Vermont’s Jay Peak and Sugarloaf in Maine, respectively — Burke Mountain in Vermont’s stunning Northeast Kingdom requires a commitment simply to get to the hill. If you’re particular about who you’re rubbing elbows with on the slopes, … [Read more...]
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