When my editor suggested a story based on a "one-day road trip" across northern New England, I just laughed. "One day?" I replied incredulously. "You’re kidding, right?" Fortunately, I have a good relationship with my editor, and he didn’t take offense. But I was serious — I couldn’t imagine why … [Read more...]
Brewfests: Festivals abound in New England’s high country
Some things were just meant to go together — spaghetti and meatballs, Lennon and McCartney, Key and Peale, Tom Brady and Super Bowls. I’d add craft beers and autumn to that list. Sure, some people will argue (and with merit), that a good craft beer really has no seasonal allegiance. Fair point. … [Read more...]
New England’s top lodges to stay at ski country during fall
The "work hard, play harder, then rest easy" mantra is a favorite in my house, especially after Labor Day. My wife and I, and our two daughters, all love to get outside and explore, especially once the temperatures start to cool off and the hardwoods begin their annual fireworks … [Read more...]
Let spring be your boost: March, April bring diversity of weather
Variety, as the old saying goes, is the spice of life. That applies to the "perfect" learning environment for snowboarding. Different conditions present myriad advantages and disadvantages. And few months produce quite as much variety in terms of trail conditions as March and April. "Every … [Read more...]
Getting back to the slopes bolsters family bonds, enriches skiing
Years ago, my younger brother Mike was sporting a fun bumper sticker that said, simply: "Skiing = Life." At the time, Mike was living just outside Snowmass, Colorado, so I’m sure he had many like-minded folks nodding in agreement when they saw the "Ski = Life" mantra plastered on the back of his … [Read more...]
Spring’s best bets: ‘Fab Five’ for late-season slope satisfaction
Perhaps it's my heritage, but I think of spring skiing in the same way I look at a traditional "Irish wake." It’s a time of mourning, when the inexorable march of time brings my favorite season to a close. But it’s also a great opportunity to celebrate everything that we skiers and snowboarders are … [Read more...]