There is perhaps no better motivation to get out on your bike than to build a community of friends who share your passion. Then, all you have to do is fill your respective calendars with fun events. The New England Mountain Bike Association makes it easier than ever to do both. NEMBA hosts more … [Read more...]
Shell game: Factors to consider when shopping for a new jacket this spring
It generally happens at some point during every ski day, when the chairlift ride turns into a moment from “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” “I’m overdressed,” one will say. “I should’ve worn that extra layer,” replies another. “I nailed it,” says the third. Being comfortable on the mountain … [Read more...]
Terracea is aiming to be New Hampshire’s next fashion icon
Take a look around the lift line nowadays and you can’t help but wonder if you’ve stumbled into a branding convention, a competition of sorts to see which outerwear company’s strategically displayed logo stands most prominently — not to mention, self-importantly — against the rest. We all … [Read more...]
Spring skiing: 5 tips to improve your technique
Few things compare to the joy of being out on a snow-covered mountain when the sun is shining and the temperatures climb above freezing, often into the 40s, 50s and 60s. Spring skiing expands the mountain experience simply by enticing people to spend more time outside, rather than making frequent … [Read more...]
Terrain park 101: How to tackle those intimidating features
Maybe you took a wrong turn and ended up there by accident. Perhaps it was intentional, as you wanted to grab some quick pictures of your 12-year-old catching air. You’re possibly even an aspiring intermediate determined to learn some new tricks. No matter the reason, if you find yourself in a … [Read more...]
Iconic ’80s brand CB Sports is back and preparing for the future
When I was 17 in the mid-1980s, I discovered a small burn hole in the front of my CB jacket. It might as well have been a hole in my heart. Here I was, the first time in my life that I actually owned something indisputably cool, and this happens. I didn’t even smoke cigarettes. I wore that … [Read more...]