After a one-year hiatus, the Tuckerman Inferno is returning this March with a new format that harkens back to the legendary events of old. For the first time this century, the March 15 race will take place solely on the slopes of New England's biggest mountain, with five legs beginning and ending … [Read more...]
Granite Backcountry Alliance: Giving back to the ski community while looking to the future
By early December, enough snow had fallen above Pinkham Notch for the Tuckerman Ravine Trail and Sherburne Ski Trail to welcome the eager backcountry skiers looking for laps on the east side of Mount Washington. But as he looked out his window from the Appalachian Mountain Club Regional Headquarters … [Read more...]
Last Skier Standing tests the limits at Black Mountain of Maine
Becoming the “Last Skier Standing,” or even approaching the end of the annual endurance event, often requires an unprecedented level of pain and commitment. So, why does anyone ever come back? The unique race, hosted each February since 2020 by White Mountain Ski Company, is the only known event … [Read more...]
White Mountain Ski Company is more than a ski shop for backcountry enthusiasts
Whether you're coming down from an adventure or heading up for a day of skiing on the flanks of Mount Washington, there is a one-stop shop that can get you sorted. Located in Jackson, N.H., about nine miles south of Pinkham Notch, where trails lead up to renowned Tuckerman Ravine — widely … [Read more...]
Iconic Woodstock Inn Brewery is a jack of all trades for your winter getaway
In a region full of skiing history, the Woodstock Inn Brewery offers a guest experience to match. Located in North Woodstock, N.H., about 10 minutes from Loon or Cannon, the inn offers a full-service guest experience with 40 rooms available in the main building, plus three adjoining houses with four … [Read more...]
New England resorts embrace robust new snowmaking tech
While the variables involved in snowmaking are increasing, new technology from HKD is here to assist with problem solving. The North American company has been innovating since 1991, and the creation of the HKD Impulse gun in 2008 set a new industry standard by reducing the amount of compressed … [Read more...]
