Ski season in New England is short and sweet. It sure does leave a lasting impression, however. In the non-skiing months, I find myself thinking about skiing all the time, like when I ride my mountain bike or drive around or just let my mind wander. With some beach time coming up this summer, … [Read more...]
How a spring day at Jay Peak saved my season
The pain of the first steps of the day after my last ski trip of the season felt like straight fire in my quads and calves. There was also a small amount of pleasure to be had in the muscle memory evoking actual memories of what went down the day before. I thought my ski season was over on March … [Read more...]
A few takeaways from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame induction
BRETTON WOODS, N.H. -- After a picture-perfect day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a gathering of ski and snowboard community members and industry insiders took place at the Mount Washington Resort to celebrate the 2019 and 2020 inductees into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. It … [Read more...]
Midseason review: Observations from a few ski trips
I’ve now been able to get out for several ski trips, and this has been an interesting season. I’ve gone to Saddleback for two days, and spent one each at Berkshire East, Jay Peak and Bolton Valley. It was a bitter cold day on the drive to Saddleback — the temperature hit minus-14 on the car’s … [Read more...]
Ghosts of the forest: NELSAP founder is hoping his passion won’t be a ‘lost’ cause
Worried about the future of skiing in New England? You’re not alone. There are many signs to point to as reasons for concern. “Where is winter?” asked one recent headline in The Boston Globe. “New England is warming faster than the rest of the planet, new study finds” another one read. I also … [Read more...]
What’s in a name? Plenty when it comes to these local ski destinations
The uptick in ski talk that coincides with the holidays and the steady turn of fall to winter always is a welcome prelude to my ski season. With only a few exceptions over the years, I’ve never really been one of those skiers who has to get on snow as soon as possible. It was fun to kick off one … [Read more...]
