Will New York’s COVID problem eventually leak into New England?
Hunter Mountain, a Vail-owned property in upstate New York, remained closed Thursday after ski patrollers were forced to remain away from the mountain due to…
View from the Peak
These winter doldrums are nothing new
Not to be a downer, but has anybody taken a look at the snow stake atop Mount Mansfield lately? As of today, the barometer to…Read More
Recent weather ‘curveball’ is the perfect way to bid farewell to 2020
Berkshire East general manager Jon Schaefer classified what New England’s ski industry has gone through over the last week as a “weather curveball.” If so,…
This might be a more important snow storm than you would imagine
Who had Greek Peak in his or her pool? Binghamton, N.Y. recorded 40 inches (!) of snow, meaning that the Empire State ski area, only…
When is winter going to get here anyway?
I’ve always thought a “good start” was overrated anyway. Frankly, I’d rather still be skiing in leftovers seeping into May rather than putting the rush…
Travel restrictions, weather may put a damper on Thanksgiving weekend
We’re supposed to be in Killington this weekend. Maybe you’re supposed to be headed for your first weekend of skiing at Sunday River, Stowe, Sugarbush,…
The cold truth about skiing (with kids) this winter
I'm not worried about having to make reservations. I'm not concerned about adhering to state restrictions, being exposed to a virus on a lift, or…
Reconciling (sort of) with the sudden end of the ski season
I think I’ve come to terms. The Thule still sits on the roof of my car, my boot bag is only a few feet from…
Coronavirus has waged a war of finger-wagging and chest-thumping in the skiing community
I went skiing last weekend. That admission is going to elicit a certain amount of both shame and applause due to our current atmosphere, all…
In the midst of coronavirus fears, New England ski resorts are status quo…for now
As the world around us comes to a halt, it’s only rational to wonder what it all means for the ski industry. The short answer:…
Marching into the most wonderful time of the year
I love how much everybody hates March. No, no, not you. It’s perfectly understood that if you’re reading this, you’re likely along for the same…
It’s not all that hard to find winter if you know where to look for it
It’s cute to hear some weather folk in Massachusetts celebrate the “end of winter,” touting the dearth of snow the Commonwealth has received during the month of…
Sugarloaf joins the list of big Maine developments in skiing and riding
Can’t let a week go past this month without receiving news of a major development in the Maine ski industry. Following in the footsteps of…
