It was a weird summer at Gunstock Mountain Resort. The Gilford, N.H., ski area found itself in the headlines back in July when the entire management team resigned due to an ongoing feud with the Gunstock Area Commission — a five-member board appointed by the Belknap County Delegation with the … [Read more...]
New England Ski Journal debuts ‘Basecamp’ podcast
New England now has a go-to ski podcast. Eric Wilbur, the editor of New England Ski Journal, and Mike Specian, a ski industry veteran, have launched the Basecamp podcast from New England Ski Journal. Wilbur and Specian will deliver authoritative and entertaining coverage of the New England ski … [Read more...]
Connecticut hiking: 5 trails you should try
If Connecticut is the gateway to New England, its options for hiking fit the state well. The Nutmeg State offers hikers an array of not-too-challenging options, while mixing in some more strenuous trails in the state’s northwest corner that offer hints of the hikes available in northern New … [Read more...]
Despite heat wave, ’24 Hours of Great Glen’ draws more than 400 endurance racers
Jeremiah Macrae-Hawkins, one of the Mount Washington Valley’s most avid bikers and racers, took the top spot in last weekend’s “Moat Mountain 24 Hours of Great Glen” at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road, completing 24 laps (216 miles) in just over 24 hours. More than 400 endurance … [Read more...]
Rhode Island hiking: 5 trails you should try
Rhode Island is the nation’s smallest state, but that doesn’t mean it lacks for quality hiking options. The Ocean State, while lacking some of the elevated hiking trails of its New England neighbors, offers many colorful options for hikers throughout the year. Whether it’s scouting the mansions in … [Read more...]
NEMBAfest to celebrate all things mountain biking at Sugarloaf
What started as “FlowState” in Ascutney, Vt. late last month will blossom into “NEMBAfest" this weekend in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. Along the way, and across three states, the New England Mountain Bike Association’s “Flow2Fest” links the two mountain biking festivals with a number of group … [Read more...]
Maine hiking: 5 trails you should try
The biggest state in New England also offers some of the best — and most challenging — hiking in the region. Maine, with its 35,385 square miles, is home to trails that will make beginners and veteran hikers happy. So we’ve offered five trails that should satisfy hikers of all skill … [Read more...]
Massachusetts hiking: 5 trails you should try
If you're into hiking, Massachusetts has a lot to offer. If you're close to Boston, the Blue Hills Reservation offers 125 miles of trails topping out at 635 feet in elevation. But if you drive outside the 495 belt, there is some fantastic hiking in higher elevations that the Bay State … [Read more...]
Vermont hiking: 5 trails you should try
Vermont is known for great skiing in the winter. But when you’re not skiing in the Green Mountain State, hiking is a great alternative. And Vermont offers fantastic options for hiking. The Northeast Kingdom has become a mountain biker’s paradise, but it also is a haven for hikers. The state … [Read more...]
New Hampshire hiking: 5 trails you should try
If you’re not skiing in the mountains of New Hampshire, then you might as well be hiking. Looking for the right trail to start with? We’ve got you covered. From the White Mountains in the northern part of the state down to Mount Monadnock and throughout the Lakes Region, New Hampshire offers … [Read more...]
Ski Journal’s Eric Wilbur honored with national ski writing award
Our New England Ski Journal editor, Eric Wilbur, never likes it when the ski season ends. But this year, as the final runs are taken in New England, the close of ski season comes with a pleasant surprise for Wilbur: He’s won an award that recognizes him as one of the foremost ski journalists in … [Read more...]
A Laconia Motorcycle Week tradition returns to Gunstock Mountain Resort
One of Laconoia Motorcycle Week's most popular traditions is returning to Gunstock Mountain Resort later this month. The Gunstock Hillclimb, taking place on June 15, is an adrenaline-packed day when amateur-level riders try to scale the steep runout of Gunstock’s historic, 70-meter Torger Tokle … [Read more...]
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