I walked through the sliding glass doors at The Hythe, a recently-renovated, upscale hotel in Lionshead Village in Vail, Colorado, greeted by a sense of luxury seldom found around my more modest hometown of North Conway, N.H. A towering, 360-degree gas fireplace stood in the center of the lobby, … [Read more...]
Western Mass. Backcountry Alliance aims to expand state’s skiing options
The excitement grew as I pulled into the parking lot of the Maple Villa ski zone in Bartlett, N.H. A fresh coating of snow from the night prior enveloped the landscape, creating the perfect opportunity to grab a quick pre-work lap at a new backcountry ski zone established by nonprofit organization … [Read more...]
Backcountry courses aim to keep both newcomers and experienced safe this winter
Our group of four skiers and riders stood at the base of New Hampshire’s famed Tuckerman Ravine, discussing the options for our first ski line of the day, when the word every skier dreads most reverberated through the cirque: “Avalanche!” Moments later, a cascading wall of snow pummeled toward … [Read more...]
6 brewpubs we love in New England
When I first moved to North Conway, N.H. in 2015, I was immediately told to “Check out the Moat — it’s where all the climbers and outdoors people go to hang out.” Coming from Philadelphia, the concept of going out to bars with friends and meeting new people wasn’t new to me. But now that I was … [Read more...]
The craft beer scene in New England is booming and is here to stay
The smell of freshly-picked hops greeted me as I arrived at Paul’s house, located within walking distance of North Conway’s newest brewery, Ledge Brewing Company. It was a crisp and sunny afternoon in September, and Ledge’s two owners, Ian Ferguson and Silas Miller, along with head brewer Cody … [Read more...]
New Hampshire’s White Mountains offer the most rugged, challenging terrain for hiking
I reached upward to a protruding rock, perfect for helping keep my balance on the wet granite slab that served as my gateway to the highest point in New England. Huntington Ravine — a cirque formed by glacial activity nearly 50,000 years ago — was enshrouded in a thick fog, hindering our ability to … [Read more...]
