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…
What’s new at New England ski resorts in 2021-22
In some ways, “what’s new” should be considered “what’s normal.” One year after the 2020-21 New England skiing and riding season was defined partly by…
There’s nothing fancy about Cannon Mountain, and that’s just the way its devotees prefer it
My Subaru — a 2017 Forester Premium — says a great deal about me. It’s utilitarian, with all-wheel drive, good gas mileage (30-plus), comfy seats,…
This year’s batch of ski movies has some local flavor
Ski film season is upon us, the annual period of preseason when skiers and riders can charge their stoke level with a number of premieres. …
New tram may be in the future for Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain could be seeing an upgrade to its famed tramway in the near future. According to the Union Leader, officials at New Hampshire’s Franconia…
There’s a different feel to spring skiing this season, but it sure beats last year
It’s probably no surprise, but some of our favorite rites of spring won’t be happening this year. There will be no Reggaefest at Sugarloaf. Cannon…
Cannon’s main man has been integral to ski area’s capital achievement
It has been quite the run for Cannon Mountain general manager John DeVivo. Since taking charge in 2007, DeVivo has been at the forefront of…
February break is another pivotal stretch for the ski industry, but then what?
Remember where we were in December? It wasn’t exactly a rousing start to the 2020-21 skiing and riding season, at least weather-wise. Aside from a…
Yes, you can still take a lesson this season, even with pandemic restrictions
This may be the first winter since all three of my kids started skiing that we are not planning on any lessons. That is not…
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,…
A primer for New England’s most daunting ski runs
Classic New England trails like the ones you’ll find at Mad River Glen are what make skiing in the East so challenging and fun, especially…
Jay Peak becomes ninth New England ski area to join affordable Indy Pass
Well, if you’re still holding out on your decision to purchase a season pass (whether that be for COVID-related restrictions or other factors), the Indy…
