If you’re a skier, I’ll wager that you’ve been mesmerized by a ski race. Whether it was Franz Klammer’s insane gold-medal downhill dash in the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria — still the single most scintillating race I’ve ever seen — or the slashing runs of Ted Ligety or Mikaela Shiffrin, … [Read more...]
Mountain Edge Resort & Spa offers prime location at Sunapee
One of the persistent knocks against Mount Sunapee is that this delightful mid-sized hill in central New Hampshire doesn’t have any slopeside accommodations. Interestingly enough, you rarely hear the same complaints about a place like Waterville Valley. Maybe that’s because the village at Waterville … [Read more...]
Sailing and skiing kept Barry King closest to his natural state
Quick, name two activities that define New England, and the robust Yankee ideal of harnessing the power of nature. There’s no right answer, of course. But if I had my choice, I’d pick sailing and skiing. Which is why Capt. Barry King of Appleton, Maine, to my mind, has the best two jobs in the … [Read more...]
Hostel of Maine in Carrabassett Valley redefines overall experience
I accept the fact that I might be in the minority on this topic, but I personally feel the condominium was the single worst thing to happen to New England’s ski culture. Sure, condos were a convenient, and often less expensive, option to buying a second home in ski country. But what was lost was a … [Read more...]
Experts weigh in on the best skis, no matter the challenge
You might be an absolute beginner, finally heeding the alluring siren’s song of skiing, or returning to the sport after an extended hiatus. Maybe you’ve finally decided to upgrade from those banged-out Salomon X-Scream skis after 14 years of loyal service. Or maybe you’re the type who simply must … [Read more...]
Mission for U.S. Ski Teamer Sam Morse goes beyond hunt for podiums
My skiing brothers and I often joke among ourselves during early Sunday turns that, while we might be missing Mass, we’re well aware of how fortunate we are. We were raised by devout Catholics, but none of us has followed the "letter of the law" of the church. Still, despite our somewhat agnostic … [Read more...]