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...]