For decades, the Mount Washington Valley has been touted as one of the East Coast’s most renowned ski destinations. But until recently, the region has been off the radar for those searching for craft beers, wines and spirits. In December, Cathedral Ledge Distillery opened its doors in North … [Read more...]
A welcoming vibe helps ski/snowboard brand Weston emerge
Leo Tsuo didn’t anticipate working behind the counter at a small snowboard shop when he was offered a job for Weston in Minturn, Colorado. He had recently returned to his home state after an eight-year stint in New Jersey working on the financial side of a solar start-up and was looking for a more … [Read more...]
How short-term rentals are changing mountain towns
On Jan. 21, 2020, I sat in a gymnasium in North Conway, New Hampshire, listening to resident after resident speak out against short-term vacation rentals in their town. “This used to be such a quiet community,” said one gentleman, echoing what five before him had said. Most who spoke seemed to … [Read more...]
At 83 years old, Cranmore Mountain Resort continues to evolve
When I arrived at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire, I stared in awe at the peak, which seemed to tower above the Mount Washington Valley. As a 14-year-old southern New Jersey native who spent most days skateboarding with the neighborhood kids, I had never tried skiing or … [Read more...]
Ledge brews up excitement in Mount Washington Valley
Compared to its counterparts in Vermont and Maine, rural New Hampshire isn’t exactly known for being a culinary or craft beverage destination. Hidden in Vermont’s rolling hillside are renowned breweries like Hill Farmstead, The Alchemist and Lawson’s, while Maine has Allagash, Foundation and … [Read more...]
New England’s mountain railways are your windows into autumn
When the newly constructed Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad arrived in Gorham, N.H., in July 1851, the future of the Mount Washington Valley and White Mountains charted a new trajectory. Prior, the region catered largely to commercial traffic and the occasional visitor traveling by stagecoach. And … [Read more...]
