Jon Schaefer’s father purchased Berkshire East Ski Area in the mid-1970s for one dollar. “It was the worst dollar he ever spent,” Schaefer said with a laugh. Today, Berkshire East, located in Charlemont, Mass., Catamount Mountain Resort (Egremont), and Bousquet Mountain Ski Area in Pittsfield … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: It’s easy to believe in miracles in Lake Placid
Sometimes, it can be easy to forget about a place’s rich history. Even in a place like Lake Placid. “With the World University games coming, we're turning Main Street into a pedestrian walkway,” Lauren Garfield, sales and marketing manager at Whiteface Mountain, said. “We were just talking about … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: Rich heritage and an exciting future at Waterville Valley
Waterville Valley Resort, as you know it, is about to become even more of a New England destination. “It's the one drawback of Waterville that we, as the ownership group have identified; we’re not connected [to the town of Waterville Valley],” resort general manager Tim Smith said. “We connect … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: Sugarbush is a Vermont classic highlighted by its terrain
When it comes to variety of terrain suited for many different tastes, Sugarbush might come out on top in Vermont. “Some of my best days in the East have been at Sugarbush,” New England Ski Journal Basecamp podcast co-host Mike Specian said. “I’ve got tons of friends that have moved up … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: Sugarloaf and the sense of community at the Maine resort
Whether you’re a “Sugarloafer” or not, Maine’s largest ski resort packs a punch for all who visit Carrabassett Valley. Becoming a part of the family though is when you get to latch onto the nickname. “Sugarloaf is a sense of community,” New England Ski Journal Basecamp podcast host Mike … [Read more...]
Basecamp podcast: Smugglers’ Notch’s independence is the key to customer satisfaction
Up to a foot of snow is going to land at Smugglers’ Notch during this latest storm, which had us wondering, where are the best spots to hit on a powder day? “Some of these gladed trails are unbelievable,” Rob Aiken, Sugarbush’s sales director said on the latest Basecamp podcast. “The terrain, on … [Read more...]