Chances are you’ll be seeing more of New England native Jeff Mechura — a longtime ski industry pro — out and about in New Hampshire now that he’s taken over as president and CEO of Elan Sports USA. Mechura, a University of New Hampshire graduate, joined Slovenia-based Elan Skis in 2016 to … [Read more...]
Thinking about a ski academy? It might be time to get serious
It’s November, which means all is perfect in our world. It’s the time when optimism reigns, when promises of a robust winter shower down on the skiing and snowboarding community like the fruits of a massive low-pressure system moving in from the southern Atlantic and colliding with a jet stream … [Read more...]
Check out what’s new in skis for the 2019-20 season
From asymmetrical sidecuts to hybrid cores to carbon builds and varied rocker profiles, ski manufacturers are dialing in design and performance to meet the needs of any and every consumer out there. Here is a sampling of what’s new for the 2019-20 season: K2 Mindbender By implementing Torsion … [Read more...]
The Vail factor means more change in New England
I’ll never forget the first day I skied at Vail. March 27, 2009. Blue skies and sunshine make any ski day memorable, and the soft snow that was piled up in Vail’s vast, seemingly-endless Back Bowls, legendary by any standard, provided the icing on the cake. It was as if I had traveled to another … [Read more...]
Courtney DiFiore: Work, play can coexist at Killington Resort
Courtney DiFiore, Killington Resort’s communications/PR and social media manager, still pinches herself from time to time to make sure it’s all real. Having grown up, played and worked in the mountains of the Northeast, the prospect of making her living at “The Beast” always was something she … [Read more...]
Highland Games, largest celebration of Scottish culture, a must-do
A family picnic gone wild. What else could explain how a simple gathering of the Murrays, who invited a pipe band to their first official reunion at Loon Mountain back in 1975, could turn into a three-day festival drawing 35,000 people each year in what has become the largest celebration of Scottish … [Read more...]
From Seacoast to valleys, check out these auto tours in high country
We’ve all seen that bumper sticker. Minivans, pickup trucks, compact cars. It doesn’t matter. Pretty much any vehicle that passes a state inspection is capable of earning the popular “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” sticker. It’s the driver who deserves the real credit, having to successfully … [Read more...]
Chase trestles or savor leisurely train journeys through Foliage Central
If there is a prime time to embark on a scenic railroad ride in New England mountain country, then fall is that time. Enthusiasts have plenty of options to choose from, too, as scenic operators have tapped into the rich history of railroading in the region to offer an experience for riders that … [Read more...]
Paddle perfection: New England is your water playground
From whitewater to flat water to swimming holes, lakes and streams, New England is a water playground in the summer months. Make safety a priority. Then make fun your destination. You don’t need to travel to the north country to get your river fix on. In 1989, Zoar Outdoor pioneered whitewater … [Read more...]
New England’s Best Hassle-Free Hikes
With accessibility and amenities, ski resorts are terrific options for family-friendly hikes during the warmer months. Sugarloaf is one of four 4,000 foot peaks in the Carrabassett Valley region, and with plenty of gentle trails through the foothills, there’s something for every hiker. The … [Read more...]
Stowe sizzles as summertime hub of leisure, challenge and exploration
I often do my best thinking under stress, which explains why my thoughts were crystal clear on this particular Saturday afternoon last summer as I was making my way slowly back to Stowe, Vt. On my road bike, I was finishing up a long loop that was ending on Route 108 with a 1,600-foot climb up … [Read more...]
Purity Spring Resort is an all-encompassing mecca for watersports
A family trip to your favorite mountain lake in the summer is supposed to be stress-free and should include all the water activities that will keep everyone happy. That would mean packing up kayaks and canoes, fishing boats and sailboats, tubes and wakeboards. And did someone want to go … [Read more...]
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