Snowmaker Brian Hughes is the source of Killington’s ‘motivosity’
So, the Beast has a soft underbelly. The growing legion of New England skiers and riders who follow longtime Killington snowmaker/groomer Brian Hughes on social…
The Ski Life
Say hello to Harley Ruffle, a Killington toddler who is already a snowboarding phenom
Opening Day at Killington this year occurred with something of an anomaly — Harley Ruffle wasn’t there. It isn’t often that Killington faithful can roam…Read More
The joys (and rules) of ski weekends with your pals
Though it’s far from an exact science, spring seems to be the ideal time for that great American bacchanal — the Boys Weekend. Or Girls…
An ode to ski partners, who add depth to the skiing experience
My favorite skiing partner and I got off to a rocky start more than three decades ago. The former Lauri Zinn and I began dating…
Kulkea has it all in the bag
Walk into any New England ski lodge, and you’re bound to find ski boot bags — piled atop tables or packed into corners and cubby…
Ex-Waterville Valley Academy athlete spreads gospel of creativity to the common fan
For street skier Luke “Lupe” Hagearty, skiing isn’t just a way of life. It saved his life. Growing up in West Hartford, Connecticut, Hagearty had…
Gone too soon, Jake Burton’s passion for snowboarding endures
There’s always been something about Jake Burton Carpenter that I intrinsically liked. I never personally met the founder of Burton Snowboards, a reality that I’ll…
