As the days get longer, the temperatures warmer and the sun higher, an air of springtime celebration and silliness takes over the mountain resorts. Across New England special celebrations herald the end of the season. In northern Vermont at Jay Peak, the Easter celebration on April 12 starts … [Read more...]
New GM Tracy Bartels ensures Mount Sunapee will maintain community vibe under Vail umbrella
Arriving from Colorado, Tracy Bartels worked for Vail Resorts for the past 20 years before assuming the role of general manager at Mount Sunapee just prior to the start of this season. Coming from the West with an impressive list of credentials both within and outside of the ski industry, she brings … [Read more...]
Winter sports camps offer unique experiences for both young and old
Maybe you’ve sent your kids to a summer sleepover camp, but how about a winter one? King Pine Ski Area in Madison, N.H., offers a unique winter ski camp experience for youngsters ages 8 to 16. Ski & Snowboard Camp at Purity Spring Resort, the longest-running ski camp in the country, began in … [Read more...]
Pats Peak, Ragged at forefront of unique ski school offerings
Just about every ski resort operates a ski and ride school where never-evers can get a start or more advanced skiers and boarders can hone their skills. From the basic hour-and-a-half lesson, to an all-day adventure, a onetime class or a season-long program, there’s a huge variety of options. Let’s … [Read more...]
Check out these holiday events in vintage ski towns
There is no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to visit a quintessential New England town in December. One such community is Woodstock, Vt. Nestled in the Green Mountains just 2½ hours from Boston, three hours from Montreal and four from New York City, the town offers pure charm in all … [Read more...]
Discover the payoff of enrolling in a season-long ski program
Parents, children, beginners, racers, freestylers, cruisers and everyone in between can enjoy the benefits and fun of a season-long program at resorts throughout New England. Perhaps you’ve just rented a home in ski country for the winter, or maybe you live near a local hill or large resort, … [Read more...]
Corn mazes, orchards and pumpkin patches take center stage in autumn
The fall ushers in New England’s most colorful season with hues from bright red to blazing orange to mellow yellows and subtle browns. The crisp, clean air invites people to get out and experience the foliage, cooler temperatures and simple pleasures of immersing oneself in the beauty of the season … [Read more...]
Thomas Prindle: Purity Spring Resort’s man of many hats
Now in his fourth year as director of marketing at Purity Spring Resort, Thomas Prindle brings a unique background well-suited to the many facets of marketing a four-season resort that revolves around both snow-covered ski slopes and a pristine mountain lake. New England Ski Journal caught up with … [Read more...]
Characters come to life in Glen, N.H., at Story Land
Whether you’re planning a family trip around New England this summer or just looking for a day’s outing with the kids, there’s plenty to do all over the region. Story Land, in Glen, N.H., started out as a concept where storybook characters could come to life. Opened in 1954 (even before … [Read more...]
Weddings: Venues for cherished moments
The Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the smaller peaks to their south offer snowy vistas and great skiing during the winter. But when the slopes turn green, the scenery is lush and the vistas become colorful while remaining spectacular. Ski resorts, with their … [Read more...]
Take the plunge on a ski house
Does your family commute to the mountains every weekend? Do you spend early morning hours each Saturday and/or Sunday getting the family organized to be at the slopes for the start of the day? Many families opt out of this weekly hassle by renting a house or condo near their favorite resort. Ski … [Read more...]
Gear up, ladies: Clinics and camps abound across the region
Women in snow sports sometimes might feel left behind by their husbands, kids or male friends. The men might be naturally more daring or perhaps started out at a younger age. The kids might have been in school programs or taken up racing. Some women might languish at the intermediate level, … [Read more...]
