Four individuals with New England ties are among 10 named to the newest class of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in Lake Placid, N.Y. Those from New England include: Seven-time Paralympic gold medalist Sarah Billmeier of Yarmouth, Maine 2010 Olympic women’s moguls gold medalist … [Read more...]
Podcast: Justin Koski on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
The signs that summer is fading have started to pop up as the kids have gone back to school, trees up north are starting to show their fall colors and sunsets are getting earlier and earlier. Another sign that winter will be here before you know it will be on Sept. 11 as the U.S. Ski and … [Read more...]
Basecamp Podcast: The Daleys bring Northland Skis back to life
Rossignol. Atomic. Noridca. Volkl. These are just some of the names a skier might see frequently when checking out other peoples’ gear while cooped up in a lift line. To those of an older generation, Northland was that brand. The Minnesota-based company was an early ski manufacturer and shortly … [Read more...]
RFID, new maintenance garage highlight Pats Peak upgrades
Nothing builds excitement for the upcoming season quite like hearing about what mountains have been busy doing over the summer to make the experience better than last year. Pats Peak in Henniker, N.H., recently announced what kind of projects they have been up to. Skiers and riders will … [Read more...]
The Highland Games at Loon highlights things to do
With kids heading back to school, Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of daily operations for summer activities at most ski resorts. Weekends are still busy for the next few weeks for those looking for scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking and disc golf. Be sure to check your favorite … [Read more...]
10 great New England hikes that can please all ability levels
One of the greatest things about living in New England is the seasons. We would prefer if winters were longer, but we still like all of the seasons. The vast majority of us are never too far from either the mountains or the coast, and often both are easily accessible. When the snow has stopped … [Read more...]
