With more ski areas than any other state, New York gives plenty of neighborly options
New York ski areas will always have a special place in my winter-loving heart. As a kid growing up in northeastern New Jersey, the Empire…
NESJ Spotlight
Valley of frustration: Vail needs a major rebound next season at Wildcat and Attitash
BARTLETT, N.H. — The line was long, but manageable. It certainly wasn’t reminiscent of some of the images that have circulated online this season of…Read More
Bode-backed indoor skiing concept addressing some of the biggest hurdles in the sport
If you can’t bring the people to the mountains, bring the mountains to the people. That’s the approach of Alpine-X and its ambitious plans to…
Magic Mountain keeps getting better for everyone
As I quite literally owe my very existence to Magic Mountain, news about its operational peaks and valleys over the decades always has caught my…
Here’s who’s opening this weekend for skiing and riding
There are going to be a lot more places to ski in New England beginning this weekend. Saddleback, Mount Sunapee, Wildcat, Cannon, Bolton Valley, Waterville…
How yoga can help deal with the mental and physical demands of skiing and riding
Despite how industry marketing paints the picture, I’m here to tell you that skiing and snowboarding is not all smiles and leisure. (And in case…
New England native’s new book explores the culture of being a ski bum
It probably shouldn’t be a surprise that “Powder Days,” a new book that explores the ski bum culture in America, wound up being mostly autobiographical.…
Which multi-mountain season pass is right for you?
It’s not too late to look into grabbing a season pass for the 2021-22 skiing and riding season, depending on which pass you’re looking for. …
In a year of COVID, the automobile proves its versatility for all base lodge activities
Rolling up into a parking lot at Stowe Mountain Resort on a warm and sunny weekend in March to find locals AJ Payack and his…
You’re never too old to have ski heroes
Like most kids, I had my share of sports heroes. Juan Marichal, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Carl Yastrzemski in baseball. Daryle “The Mad Bomber”…
Night skiing options in New England present socially-distant, unique experiences
It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic took hold of the American economy, way of life and ski season. When lifts nationwide stopped spinning…
Gunstock keeps enticing skiers and riders with a forward-thinking approach
Pay a visit to Gunstock Mountain Resort and it’s easy to understand what pulled Tom Day out of his retirement. It was just about a…
Conway Scenic renovates rail cars for excursions from North Conway to Attitash
Many people are familiar with the Conway Scenic Railroad, which for many years has traveled the Mount Washington Valley rails from North Conway to Crawford…
