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...]
A New Englander’s guide on how to approach spring aprés options
Aprés ski — commonly shortened to “aprés” — literally translates from French to “after ski.” The origin of aprés is unclear — some say it dates back to the mid-19th century when Norwegian skiers would gather at each other’s homes after a day in the mountains, while others trace it back to the … [Read more...]
New app could change the face of the professional guiding industry
There are 57 hours between 3 p.m. on Friday and midnight on Sunday. That’s 57 available hours for adventure before having to prepare for Monday’s day at work. Perica Levatić, a founder of an app called “57 Hours,” is very familiar with making the most out of that time. “After college, I was a … [Read more...]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at these ski town events
After one season abruptly came to a halt, followed by another with capacity restrictions and limited aprés events, skiers are anxiously waiting to see what’s in store this season. As much as we hate to admit it, the pandemic is far from over, and as a result, this ski season won’t be filled with … [Read more...]
Ski the Whites has created uphill fever in Jackson, N.H.
Uphill skiing has gained an edge in the ski and snowboard community in recent years. While riding the lifts and getting the most possible downhill laps is something most every skier and rider loves, an increasing number of them are choosing to use human power to reach the top of their … [Read more...]
Hold the ABV: Non-alcoholic craft beer has found its place in the outdoor industry
There has been a push toward living a healthier lifestyle in recent years, especially among millennials and Gen Z-ers. Healthier meat alternatives like the Beyond Burger and Impossible Burgers have made appearances at major fast-food chains, and social media feeds are filled with constantly changing … [Read more...]
Game (back) on for the après scene this winter
As skiers and riders pulled their gear out of storage ahead of last ski season, no one really knew what to expect. A new and wildly unknown pandemic had stopped the previous ski season in its tracks and upended what we had come to know as “normal.” Rumors of reservation systems, limited lift and … [Read more...]
Castle in the Clouds maintains the grandeur it was always intended to have
Built by a successful shoe manufacturer named Thomas Plant in 1913, the Lucknow Estate was situated on a 6,300-acre property in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, overlooking the Ossipee Mountains. The original estate was extravagant — it featured a 16-room mansion, stables, six-car garage, tennis … [Read more...]
Ripple effect: How and why to join a paddling club
Paddling can be a broad term. For some, the word “paddling” brings to mind a high-energy, fast-paced sport on turbulent rivers — the perfect activity to replace skiing during warmer months. For others, paddling induces thoughts of a more relaxing day on one of Maine’s lakes, watching bald eagles … [Read more...]
Five great off-the-beaten-path hikes in New England
If last summer is any indicator of what this summer might look like, the odds of having to wait for a parking spot to open at New England’s most popular trailheads are high. As social distancing and remote work took hold as the new normal last spring, people throughout the Northeast and nationwide … [Read more...]
Discover 10 family-friendly hikes in New England
As hotter days descend upon the Northeast, many begin to seek refuge in more desirable conditions. For some, this may mean packing up the kids and heading to an air-conditioned movie theater or to your favorite swimming hole — six-pack in hand. But for a majority of die-hard New Englanders, this … [Read more...]
Night skiing options in New England present socially-distant, unique experiences
It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic took hold of the American economy, way of life and ski season. When lifts nationwide stopped spinning in mid-March, many skiers were filled with uncertainty, and to an extent, denial. “We just need to wait this out for a few weeks,” many of us thought. “I’m … [Read more...]
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