Matt Boxler, Author at New England Ski Journal

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Custom and comfort define the 2024-25 alpine boot line

It’s never been a better time for your feet — or for your skiing — as developments in ski boot technology continue to provide unparalleled levels of customization, performance and comfort. This season’s latest boot innovations have you covered, as cutting-edge materials like carbon and Grilamid are … [Read more...]

Skis for 2024-25: Carve your own path

Skiers seeking the perfect blend of maneuverability and performance — whether they are freeride adventurers, front-side speedsters or playful park lappers — will have plenty of options when shopping for new skis this season. From Black Diamond’s newly fortified Impulse Ti to Scott’s 3D tip and tail … [Read more...]

5 great New England mountain biking trails to try

Riders of all ages can participate in racing at Great Glen Trails.

Whether it’s exhilarating downhills you seek or the seemingly endless miles of technical singletrack, or perhaps it’s the serene forest paths that put a smile on your face, New England is the place to find it all. Rugged landscapes and scenic beauty — in the mountains, along the coastlines and in … [Read more...]

Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is a mountain biking mecca. Here’s why

Mountain biking is wildly popular in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. (Jeb Wallace-Brodeur)

It is difficult to fathom the time back when Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom was a hidden gem for mountain biking enthusiasts. Hidden no more, thanks in large part to the immense popularity of the expansive Kingdom Trails network, mountain biking in the NEK today generates more than $30 million in … [Read more...]

‘Skimo’ is making waves ahead of 2026 Olympic debut

Skiers heading uphill in "skimo" will be a new sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (International Skimo Federation)

Dan Romano, the former middle-distance and distance track standout from Mansfield (Mass.) High School and Northeastern University, pulled away from the field at Bromley Mountain in February to win the competitive category of “The Sun” ski mountaineering race. Sanctioned by the sport’s national … [Read more...]

In Maine, new West Mountain expansion has ‘totally changed’ Sugarloaf

With a summit elevation of 4,237 feet, Sugarloaf has the highest peak elevation of any ski resort in New England.

The Bucksaw IPAs were flying off the shelves at Bullwinkle’s this winter, and why not. There was a lot to celebrate at Sugarloaf’s on-mountain restaurant perched above the resort’s west side. The beer (6.2% ABV) was specially crafted by Orono Brewing Company to toast the opening of Sugarloaf’s … [Read more...]

Ski goggles check list: New gear that can work for you

Close-up portrait of a skier in ski goggles holding on to ski goggles in the reflection of which the skier does a backflip trick. against the backdrop of snowy epic high mountains.

With warmer temps and elevated sun angles creeping in to extend our New England ski days during March and April, it is the perfect time to assess our eyewear and ensure that we’re dialed in with performance, protection and style. Keep your springtime turns on the slopes and in the courtyard on … [Read more...]

At Stowe, Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol has been keeping slopes safe for 90 years

Another day at work for Declan Scannell, a supervisor on Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol at Stowe.

The Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol at Stowe, the nation’s longest-operating patrol that pre-dates the resort itself, has just turned 90 years old. The milestone will be celebrated with gusto when the resort concludes ski and ride operations this season, but for now, patrol focus is centered on the … [Read more...]

A ski jumping revival mission is alive in New Hampshire

Ski jumping is a sport advocates are trying to keep alive. (Alan MacRae/Nansen Ski Club)

It’s the heart of ski jumping season in New England where, weather permitting, events for a wide range of experience levels are scheduled at hills across the region, including the upcoming interscholastic championship meet in New Hampshire, the only state in the country that still sanctions high … [Read more...]

How Whaleback keeps moving its small, independent New Hampshire mountain

Whaleback is a gem of an independent mountain serving the area along the New Hampshire/Vermont border.

For thousands upon thousands of skiers and riders racing north in their cars along I-89 on a typical Friday evening during ski season, Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, N.H., serves as little more than a reference point marking progress to a much larger resort destination farther up the road in … [Read more...]

Ski bag buying guide: How to find the right holder for your equipment

Finding the right ski equipment holders can be an important part of your trip.

Getting the most out of our Ikon, our Epic, our Indy or whatever other partnered-resort season pass product we own gives us plenty of reason to travel. When venturing out to ski a new resort destination via plane, train or automobile, the last thing we want is to struggle with our most important … [Read more...]

Strong advice: Former Olympian’s channel has become THE go-to source for YouTube instruction

Two-time Olympian and 1984 gold medalist Deb Armstrong describes herself as an athlete, an educator and a ski enthusiast to her core. Add YouTube creator to the list. Over the past four years, the former racer-turned-professional ski instructor has gained an audience of more than 65,000 subscribers … [Read more...]

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