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...]
Our peak performers: Find out who scored big in our first ‘Best of New England’ survey
Everybody has a specific need when it comes to skiing. That could be a dependable child care service or access to Wi-Fi. It also could be gnarly glades or hot soup in the cafeteria. By design or happenstance, all ski areas and resorts in New England have their own identities, reasons why they … [Read more...]
10 of the best places to grab breakfast before skiing in New England
We get it. In the rush to secure first tracks, the best parking or a spot in the lodge, a skier’s breakfast often might consist of quick-grab items like a granola bar and coffee, maybe a lukewarm breakfast sandwich if we’re lucky. But part of the delight of being in a ski village is taking time … [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...]