The clock had yet to reach 10 a.m. one Saturday in October when David Hausman broke his single-day bagel sales record. Even it was over the busy Columbus Day weekend, with New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley filled with leaf-peeping tourists, Oct. 8 wasn’t your typical sort of day at Hausman’s … [Read more...]
Okemo offers something for everyone, even if you’re not skiing
It’s the “Oh my Gosh” corner at Sugarloaf that gets all the — rightful — accolades for boasting the most-impressive approach to a ski area in New England. Indeed, it’s a view that’s earned after what seems like an endless drive through Maine, navigating winding roads that lead motorists through … [Read more...]
Dream big. It is, after all, the month of November
Warren Miller always warned us, “If you don’t do it this year, you’l be one year older when you do.” But with all due respect to the legendary ski filmmaker, last season left for much to be desired. In many cases, New Englanders couldn’t do it last year. Aside from a few stretches here and … [Read more...]
Here’s what’s new at Maine ski areas this winter
Improvements in snowmaking, faster chairlifts, and refurbished base areas highlight the many new wrinkles being added to ski areas and resorts across New England this season. Here’s a rundown of everything new to expect this winter when you make your first turns in Maine. Sugarloaf Mountain … [Read more...]
Killington gets the green light; World Cup is on for Thanksgiving weekend
As if Killington needed another reason for people to show up over Thanksgiving weekend. Not only will the Vermont resort once again welcome the world’s top female slalom and giant slalom racers for the latest edition of the wildly-popular Killington Cup (the resort received the official go from … [Read more...]
Vermont skiing sees many changes, updates for the 2022-23 season
Improvements in snowmaking, faster chairlifts, and refurbished base areas highlight the many new wrinkles being added to ski areas and resorts across New England this season. Killington will debut its long-awaited K-1 Lodge, while Saddleback will open its new mid-mountain lodge. Stowe, … [Read more...]