Bombing runs have been taking place at Cochran’s Ski Area since the 1960s. But as far as we know, Ryan Cochran-Siegle is the only Olympian to launch himself through the base lodge window while making one. It’s not that outlandish to suggest that, perhaps, more than one Olympic athlete has managed … [Read more...]
Major storm slated to delight New England skiers and riders over MLK Weekend
Now we’re talking. If you’ve been paying attention to any of the weather-related scuttlebutt this week, there are two big headlines regarding this weekend; Saturday is going to be the sort of day you won’t want to get out of bed. Monday, meanwhile, could be the kind of day when you can’t get out … [Read more...]
Wachusett Mountain president Jeff Crowley: We will never stop improving
The skiing gem of central Massachusetts, Wachusett Mountain has built an image that has lasted decades. With a never-ending emphasis on providing a quality product, the Crowley family has managed to keep reinvesting in the mountain, delivering a ski area that might be among the most profitable … [Read more...]
Chairlift issues cause injuries at Wildcat Mountain, North Carolina ski area
We’ve been conditioned to think nothing of it; willfully grabbing a seat on a metal bench soon to be dangling dozens of feet in the air with no safety net to speak of. The faster, the better, of course, so that we may be able to get as many laps of the mountain as possible. But a pair of … [Read more...]
Vail responds to local criticism after a rough start to the season
It has been a rough stretch for Vail. Well, really, it’s been a difficult start to the ski season for everyone. A lack of natural snow and warm temperatures have limited skiable terrain throughout New England. Some ski areas, like Pat’s Peak and Wachusett, are able to maintain their conditions … [Read more...]
Year in review: Top 10 skiing-related stories for 2021
As far as year-end lists go, it was pretty diverse. Peeking behind the editorial curtain, it can sometimes be fruitless to compile a list of a site’s most-read stories of the year, mainly because one subject matter tends to overweigh the rest of the timeline. But that wasn’t the case in … [Read more...]