It was the middle of August, the Saco River was running dry, and Kevin and Leigha Cleary were attempting to drag their grounded kayaks out of the mud. This was how the young couple happened to find themselves stranded a few years ago along a stretch of river that passed the property of the former … [Read more...]
Brodie Mountain sold, but new owners are ‘tight-lipped’ on what they have planned
Earlier this year, commercial real estate investors NAI Norwood Group placed Mt. Whittier up for sale. The abandoned ski area, located in Ossipee, N.H., hasn't been in operation since the mid-1980s. The price tag: $3.2 million. So just how, exactly, was a group of Florida-based investors … [Read more...]
Attitash’s winter revolution: New lifts and embrace of culture suggest Vail recognizes resort’s importance
Attitash finished 13th in Ski Magazine's annual reader resort rankings for the Eastern region, lauded for an experience that was both "quaint New England and comfortably modern." "Good mountain, great people," one reader wrote in praise of the culture at the mountain. "Outstanding friendliness," … [Read more...]
Check out what’s new this season at ski areas in Vermont
Whether it's a new, multi-million dollar lift or a unique wrinkle to the cafeteria lunch menu, the offseason is a busy time for getting work done at ski areas and resorts across New England. Here's a roundup of the additions and projects that skiers and riders can expect to see at their favorite … [Read more...]
Here’s what skiers will find new (and improved) in New Hampshire for the 2023-24 season
Sometimes, capital projects come with great fanfare, like Attitash's debut of its new summit quad lift to replace the infamous Summit Triple. Some, like Saddleback's seven-megawatt solar farm, you might never see. Whether it's a new, multi-million dollar lift or a unique wrinkle to the cafeteria … [Read more...]
Here’s what’s new in Maine for the 2023-24 ski season
Killington will be getting some company this week. Sunday River announced on Sunday that it plans to open on Tuesday morning with more than 50 acres of terrain, top-to-bottom, serviced by the Jordan 8 chairlift. The Maine resort will join Killington as the only two resorts open for skiing and … [Read more...]