It’s that time of year — Best of New England time! We are undertaking Year 2 of our annual survey of the best of the New England ski scene. This time, we want you — our New England Ski Journal readers — to help us determine the winners. (If you missed last year's project, we formed a panel to … [Read more...]
At Country Ski & Sport, the kids’ lease program helps families save
This story is sponsored content There are no two ways about it; skiing is expensive. From the skis to the boots to the lift tickets, the costs involved can rack up quickly. Now, mix in season passes (do you buy one, or two?), breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on the go, gasoline, and hotel … [Read more...]
5 of the best beaches in New England you should try this summer
The New England beach scene has a diverse array of sand to appease all appetites. From the adventure-seekers to partygoers to sunbathers, there are beaches to make everyone happy. You can find cliffs, sandbars, coves and inlets to explore. And there will be endless options for dining and … [Read more...]
Mountain biking: 10 destination trails in New England
Five A.M. alarms. Waking up the kids. Packing some snacks and all the ski gear into the car. Another sip of coffee before confirming that everyone has their helmets. The kids fall quickly back asleep moments after pulling out of the driveway, and you’re off toward the mountains. This is our life, … [Read more...]
Podcast: How to stay safe in summer hiking season
The nice weather is here, and along with it comes opportunities for hiking in the mountains of New England. The use of hiking trails across the region has exploded in the years since the 2020 pandemic. Some of those hikers arrive well-educated on hiking safety. But many of those hikers are new to … [Read more...]
Inside what makes the New England Ski Museum a gem to visit
You may hear the word “museum” and think: stodgy and uncomfortable. And you can’t touch anything, like Cameron Frye’s house in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” But that’s not what the New England Ski Museum is about. “People should just come and hang out,” says Tim Whiton, the museum’s executive … [Read more...]
