Everyone knows a one-planker is a snowboarder and a two-planker is a skier, but Sno-Go, a Salt Lake City-based ski bike manufacturer, is hoping to see more people riding the mountains on three planks. The Sno-Go is giving riders another way to enjoy the mountains in the winter. The bike has the … [Read more...]
New Hampshire ski areas Pats Peak, King Pine both celebrating 60 years
Not all mountains are blessed with 4,000-foot summits, 2,000 feet of vertical and enough high-speed ochos and quads to move a small city in an hour. The key to a ski area’s success is getting or making dependable snow and seeing to it that the customers come out, have a fun time and want to keep … [Read more...]
Top 10 views from the summit at New England ski areas
Few will deny that New England is one of the most scenic parts of the United States, a status that takes on another identity during the winter months. Whether it be a look at Mount Washington, Lake Winnipesaukee or a wide-open expanse that stretches for miles on end, there are plenty of places to … [Read more...]
Fantasy league: Fulfill your dream of being a ski racer this winter
You might not be able to glide through a Super-G like Ryan Cochrane-Siegle or have the technical ability to turn on a dime like Mikaela Shiffrin, while still possessing the need for speed. But you can also still think of ski racing as bowling night on snow. It’s an opportunity for adults to let … [Read more...]
6 New England hikes to enjoy the fall foliage
The preparations for enjoying winter on the mountain have already begun. Passes have been bought, trips booked, and the skis have been brought to the shop for a fresh tune-up. The same goes for Mother Nature as the days have been getting shorter since the summer solstice. The leaves will soon be … [Read more...]
Six great places to golf this summer in New England
The U.S. Open takes center stage in Brookline, Mass. this summer, but the rest of the region's golf courses are ready and waiting to welcome golfers to their layouts. Here are six of the best -- one from each state in New England -- to put on your list this year. Connecticut — Yale Golf Course, … [Read more...]