Ski the Whites' Andrew Drummond announced earlier this month that he was changing the name of his business to "White Mountain Ski Company," due to a trademark conflict with Ski The East. "This wasn’t the path we planned but it’s an opportunity to move forward and continue serving our community … [Read more...]
Vermont’s Skida strikes a deal with U.S. Ski and Snowboard
Vermont-based Skida Headwear and Accessories and the U.S. ski and snowboard team announced a multi-year partnership on Tuesday, extending through the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. As part of the partnership, Skida and U.S. Ski & Snowboard are launching a … [Read more...]
50 years, 50 chairs, 50 causes: Bretton Woods’ fundraising initiative kicks off Giving Tuesday
Bretton Woods kicked off its 50th anniversary over the weekend, but the celebration will continue throughout the season while also helping out 50 organizations in New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley area. As part of its “Lift Up Our Community” campaign, the resort has selected 50 chairs from … [Read more...]
What’s new this season at Massachusetts ski areas
Wachusett opened for the 2023-24 winter season on Friday, becoming the second ski area in Massachusetts to run its lifts. That's because a ski area located in a town more noted for being home of the late Spag's beat it -- and everybody else. On Oct. 22, Ski Ward, a small ski area in … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: Skiing legend Glen Plake talks legacy and the enduring appeal of ‘Blizzard'”
Glen Plake skyrocketed to skiing stardom with his appearance in Greg Stump's "Blizzard of Aahhh's," the 1988 film widely considered to be the benchmark of extreme skiing movies. With his trademark mohawk in tow, Plake, Scot Schmidt and Mike Hattrup tore up Chamonix, France, and gave American … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: ‘Live’ from the Country Ski Expo in Hanover, Mass.
The Country Ski Expo, billed as New England's largest ski and snowboard clearance sale, has become the unofficial start to the ski season in New England. It's easy to see why. "Apart from saving a ton of money on everything you need, head-to-toe skiing, it's always just a great way to kick … [Read more...]