It’s been quite some time since Killington Mountain Resort has been able to welcome throngs of spectators to its base in Vermont. That, mercifully, changes this month. Killington will host its first event since pandemic restrictions were lifted in Vermont later this month when it hosts the … [Read more...]
Rhode Island is a summer haven
I grew up in Massachusetts, but I suppose you could say I spent the bulk of my summers in Rhode Island. From where I lived in the southeastern part of the commonwealth, Newport was just an easier drive than Hyannis. Block Island was a notoriously less busy island than Massachusetts counterparts … [Read more...]
Vail’s latest move helps make skiing more affordable than ever…is that a good thing?
Way back in 2016, a year before Vail purchased Stowe, skiers and riders could purchase a season pass at the Vermont resort for $2,313. With a daily window rate clocking in at $124, it would take nearly 19 days at the mountain in order to get your money’s worth. Today, you could make a season … [Read more...]
Insider Q&A: Meet the man behind Sugarloaf’s Outdoor Center
When Tom Butler first visited Sugarloaf while attending the University of Maine, little did the New Jersey native realize that it would be the beginning of a lifetime affair with the Maine ski resort. His father had some doubts, especially when Butler’s plan of taking off “one year” to teach … [Read more...]
New England’s spring scene rolls out the welcome mat
There is, quite simply, nothing I enjoy more than spring skiing. Some of my most-cherished memories of my favorite activity come when the sun is shining just a bit brighter, the temperatures are just a bit more friendly, and the scents of sunscreen and charcoal filter throughout the base area. I … [Read more...]
Resorts are springing into action for the ski season’s stretch run
It’s the middle of March and some New England ski areas might not be open past this weekend, calling an end to the 2020-21 skiing and riding season. Meanwhile, up in Maine, Sunday River made snow. It’s not all that usual to see resorts blowing a new surface onto their trails while in the … [Read more...]