Andrew Drummond was in Alaska visiting his brother when he had his epiphany. Prior to 2012, the 37-year-old native of Conway, N.H., already had plenty of alpine experience as a member of the Attitash racing program, in nearby Bartlett, and the Eastern Slope Ski Club. He raced as a member of the … [Read more...]
Crash courses at Loon, Fenway
Thomas Missert really just wanted a Red Bull jersey. It’s the reason why he originally tried out for the Red Bull Crashed Ice pre-qualifiers in December, a chance for ice skaters to showcase their speed and technical skating skills by racing around a series of flat-ice obstacles at a rink in … [Read more...]
The advantages of shopping local for ski gear
Here’s a classic example of the many differences between browsing the web and shopping for ski equipment online and visiting your local alpine shop. As the owner of Massachusetts-based outfitter Country Ski & Sport, Ray Stenson has seen it. "Every day," he said exasperatedly. "Every … [Read more...]
With Mikaela Shiffin, Killington momentum not slowing anytime soon
Herwig Demschar had every right to figure Killington could pull this off. When I spoke with the former head coach of the U.S. women and Austrian men’s alpine teams back in 2016 in preparation for the first World Cup skiing event to be held on the East Coast in a quarter-century, Demschar said he … [Read more...]
Wachusett Mountain: Starting with a flurry
Despite living only 90 minutes away in southeastern Massachusetts, Wachusett Mountain was never really part of my youth. In fact, the only real connection I ever had to the Princeton, Mass., area during my teen years was the ubiquitous jingle ("Waaaaaa. Wa. Wachusett"), born from one of the most … [Read more...]
Must-visit spas in New England’s ski country
My wife and I have had a long-standing commitment to how our skiing culture ultimately would evolve in our family: I get lost with the kids on the slopes while she loses herself in the relaxation of the nearest spa. While the downhill bug thankfully filtered down to each of my three offspring, it … [Read more...]
Elevated experiences: 2018-19 is shaping up as a season to cherish
Season pass aren’t necessarily a new phenomenon. In this case, at least the players are. Last year it was the Epic Pass that infiltrated New England with Vail’s purchase of Stowe Mountain Resort. This season, the Ikon Pass enters into the competition aiming to give skiers and riders the … [Read more...]
Target Golf: New England’s resort embrace upcoming sport
Cool breezes, a kaleidoscope of autumnal color and discounted green fees are three of the primary reasons that golf might be at its peak during the fall in New England. Like the season itself, there is a more prevalent calm that lingers on the greens during the fall, morphing a course that might … [Read more...]
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island offer unique charms
If it’s fall in New England, then one thing is inevitable — the northern half of the region is going to be on the receiving end of all the accolades for the eruption of color in the mountains that define the landscape. Meanwhile, we who live in the lower trio of New England properties will be … [Read more...]
Mother Nature’s grandest hotspots to see foliage
Despite the fact that you’ve probably noticed pumpkin spice varietals of every food and drink imaginable invading your favorite grocery stop since mid-August, the fall season glosses over New England for only a limited time. In a seasonal calendar of special offers, autumn has a more defined … [Read more...]
Music in magical settings
No matter what brand of music it is that perks up your eardrums, summertime in New England is awash with opportunity to relax — or rage — during an evening of composing bliss. The same roadways that bring you to dance with the mountains in the winter also can deliver you into another realm of … [Read more...]
10 memorable food, drink havens in New England with a view
A handful of the choices are obvious — the unparalleled summer vibe at The Lobster Pool in Rockport, Mass., the energy at the Beachcomber in Wellfleet, Mass., wherever your scents may lead you during a weeknight stroll within Boston’s vibrant Seaport District, or even an island oasis such as the … [Read more...]
