Shribman: Finding the snows of yesteryear
The 15th-century French poet Francois Villon never mounted a pair of skis, never grabbed a rope toe, never felt the exhilaration of the swoosh of…
Last Run
Shribman: The love of skiing is eternal
Brian — he’s in Florida. Cindy — she’s given up skiing. Bob — he’s also abandoned the sport. Jeff and Pete — away for the…Read More
Shribman: North Conway is the talk of the town
Better than Stowe, Banff and Jackson Hole. Better than Vail, Steamboat Springs and Taos. Hell, better than Jackson, Lincoln, Bartlett even Bretton Woods. North Conway.…
Shribman: Prepare your mind for winter’s delight
Last spring, on my final ski day of the season, I took an inventory of my ailments and how they relate to skiing: Torn meniscus,…
It’s summer in New England. Even without skiing, what’s not to love?
I don’t have the summertime blues. Sure, whenever I’m confronted with an internet security question — What is your favorite sport? — I don’t have…
Why do we love spring skiing? Because it’s really fun
After an interlude of a few years, I returned to the piano this year by reviving my efforts to master Schumann’s “Träumerei” and Chopin’s “Prelude…
Skiing in Michigan? It’s a better experience than you might have guessed
Listen carefully, New England: Time to up your game. I’ve just finished a remarkable ski weekend in Michigan, and there are lessons for New England…
