It’s no secret that skiing burns a lot of calories. Which means after a day on the slopes, there’s no shame in replenishing all those lost calories with a burger and a few beers. And while you can find them at almost every ski resort and in every ski town bar, not all burgers are created equal. … [Read more...]
Evolution of the party scene is intertwined with skiing’s history
As we drove along Park City’s Main Street toward the High West Distillery, we were surrounded by historic brick buildings containing dimly lit restaurants and trendy boutiques. Inside the distillery, a tall post-and-beam ceiling gave off an “Old Western” ambiance. Visitors sipped cocktails while … [Read more...]
Five party weekends to plan your skiing around this spring
Spring is approaching faster than a forecasted New England snowstorm turns to rain. With that, many skiers’ minds shift from cold powder and après by an indoor fireplace to sunshine, warm weather, corn snow and, of course, outdoor music at their favorite ski mountain. Throughout ski season, … [Read more...]
Black Mountain embraces backcountry during annual Wild Corn festival
If you’ve looked on social media, read online articles or have been involved with an outdoor community of any kind over the past few years, the increasing popularity of backcountry skiing shouldn’t be a new concept. In fact, it’s not just the backcountry — but skiing uphill, or “skinning,” that’s … [Read more...]
Twelve healthy snacks to keep you hanging on the slopes
We all know après ski really is an excuse to get together with friends and celebrate a day on the slopes with burgers, deep-fried wings and pints of New England’s finest IPAs. But when it comes time to keep up with your fastest friends on the uphill or even the downhill (and still feel good), it … [Read more...]
Find an open mic night at a ski area near you
In addition to the deepest days and lightest snow imaginable, a sense of community is something that keeps diehard skiers sliding on snow until their knees can no longer take it. And après ski — where skiers and riders alike gather at their favorite watering hole, sharing stories from the slopes … [Read more...]
Seven great spots to enjoy wings after skiing
For the majority of skiers, skiing itself is only part of the equation determining where we’d like to end up after packing our cars for the weekend. Of course, there is an elite class of diehard skiers who care more about snow density and vertical drop than anything else — the ones who are unwilling … [Read more...]
Eight tips for backcountry skiers, by backcountry skiers
There’s no denying it — for the first time since lift-accessed terrain became popular, human-powered skiing is making a comeback. Maybe it’s rapidly increasing lift ticket prices, the progressive technology aimed at backcountry travel, motivation to become physically fit or simply all of the … [Read more...]
Five cocktail recipes to enjoy after those cold days on the hill
With some of the best beer in the country, New England’s ski country serves up ample opportunity for snowriders to savor a craft IPA after a day on the slopes. But there is something to be said about sipping on a warm, booze-filled cocktail on the bitterest of days. Those on a budget might … [Read more...]
Trail-cutting dream on Maine’s Whitecap Mountain becomes a reality
For years, Jeff Marcoux stood on the true summit of Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford, gazing at Rumford Whitecap Mountain off in the distance. “That’s where I want to be,” he thought. Marcoux founded the Angry Beavers — an organization dedicated to cutting and maintaining glades on Black … [Read more...]
Here’s a look at January’s aprés-ski music schedule in New England
Ski season is in full effect in New England, with resorts throughout the region expanding their open terrain, and the backcountry filling in nicely. But of course, we all know skiing is only part of the equation. Music was once the main focus of the aprés-ski scene, with ski bars striving to … [Read more...]
How Red Parka Pub became Mt. Washington Valley’s premier ski bar
A wooden sign that read “Red Parka Pub” dangled on the side of a rundown, maroon-colored building in Glen, New Hampshire. Inside, six stools clustered around a small bar, accentuated by mismatched decor. Vinyl shower curtains, hand cut to fit the tables, served as easy-to-wash tablecloths. In the … [Read more...]
