New England offers an abundance of scenic tram and chairlift opportunities, and while the pandemic has shuttered some of the lifts this summer and delayed others, a handful of options are open. At Loon Mountain Resort, you can take New Hampshire’s longest scenic Gondola Skyride to the summit of … [Read more...]
The perfect pint is closer than you think
Hoisting a pint at your favorite New England brewpub is a summer tradition, and there is no shortage of offerings across all six states. Here is just a sampling in the Bay State and northern New England. Massachusetts Newly built and opened in the autumn 2017 by the father-and-son team of Gary … [Read more...]
Paddle to a new perspective this summer
Seeking a perfect detour from the crowds and the chaos in this most challenging of summers? Water is the remedy. You don’t need to travel to the north country to get your river fix on. In 1989, Zoar Outdoor pioneered whitewater rafting trips on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. The company … [Read more...]
Hit the tracks for some of the best views in New England
The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world and the only cog railway still in operation in the United States, celebrated 150 years of business in 2019. After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 crisis for the first half of 2020, the Cog is back in operation, … [Read more...]
Connecticut has a surprise around every bend
Full of urban dash and natural appeal, Connecticut is an antidote for a winter and spring spent indoors. Summer is where the Nutmeg State shines, from the coastline to riverways, casinos to pristine state parks. When it comes to nature, Connecticut is probably best known for its beautiful but … [Read more...]
Super Sessions at Sugarbush
Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a brewery, taproom and retail store in Waitsfield, Vt., invites all skiers, riders and industry professionals to join them for the inaugural Lawson’s Finest Liquids Super Sessions, slated through March 8 at Sugarbush. Session ski events are a new phenomenon in the ski … [Read more...]
Leave the jackets, goggles, and ski pants at home; Sunday River has you covered
Arrive Outdoors and Sunday River have partnered to take ski rental service to a new level. While skis, boots and poles are standard rental items at resorts across the country, Sunday River — through the partnership with Arrive — is now offering guests who visit the resort the option to rent pants, … [Read more...]
Sugarbush fundraiser to support injured athletes
Sugarbush Resort will host the High Fives Foundation’s Fat-Ski-A-Thon fundraiser on Sunday, March 1 to support outdoor athletes who have suffered from a life-altering injury. Organizers of this event hope to raise $200,000 for the cause. Through outreach to family, friends and other contacts, Fat … [Read more...]
Sunday River announces new 10-year plan for growth and development
Sunday River has big plans scheduled for the next decade. On Wednesday, the resort announced "Sunday River 2030," its 10-year plan for growth and development focused on new infrastructure, enhanced experiences for year-round adventure, and reaching a net-zero carbon impact. Improvements in … [Read more...]
Waterville Valley launches new alpine touring program
Waterville Valley launched a new six-week program in 2020, “Out of Bounds,” designed for skiers and riders interested in learning about the equipment, technique and terrain that comes with uphill enthusiasts on the mountain looking to earn their turns. “With alpine touring growing in popularity … [Read more...]
NBC extends deal with Team USA
Stamford, Conn.-based NBC Sports Group will televise more than 40 hours of skiing and snowboarding events across its broad network of outlets after renewing its media rights agreement with U.S. Ski & Snowboard through the 2021-22 season. Under the agreement, events will be featured on NBC, … [Read more...]
New Englanders fortify U.S. freestyle team
Several New Englanders are among the 32 athletes who will represent their country in aerials and moguls competitions around the world as members of the 2019-20 U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. These athletes will compete in 19 World Cup events spanning three continents this season, including stops at an … [Read more...]
