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...]
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...]
