Will reservations for skiing be the norm this winter in New England?
Thursday was the final day that Epic Pass holders could use their credits from the COVID-shortened 2019-20 skiing and riding season toward a new pass…
The race to be the first resort open in the East looks different this year
Back in 2019, when COVID-19 was an unknown entity, Killington Mountain Resort opened for the season on Nov. 3. It was the first resort to…
New ‘Maine Pass’ is latest multi-mountain option; Which is right for you?
There’s a new ski pass on the market to help make your decisions easier (or harder) for the 2020-21 skiing and riding season. Boyne sister…
Is Vail’s reaction to COVID-19 in Australia a sign of things to come for us?
Less than a month ago, Ski Area Management Magazine editor Rick Kahl suggested that skiers and riders look to Australia for an idea about how…
You CAN get there from here this summer, it might just take a little bit of work
After months spent detached from various components of normal life, we’re beginning to see a rebound from the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on…
Despite the current sorrow and lamenting of lost opportunities, our bliss will return
This is the summer of our discontent, and of our pent-up demand. With the coronavirus still raging across the country, dipping into mountain towns where…
Ski industry looks to rebound from dreadful end to last season, but uncertainty abounds
The calendar may be on the verge of turning to July, but it’s November and beyond that are the primary focus right now for the…
How to stay safe on a road trip this summer? Tips for navigating New England through the pandemic
Road-tripping is definitely not going to be the same this summer. The COVID-19 pandemic has now stretched into the summer months, putting a pause on…
With uncertainty a factor for next ski season, which pass is right for you?
After the 2019-20 skiing and riding season ended with a whimper of immediacy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a certain hesitancy…
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…
Some ski areas have a message to hikers during the coronavirus pandemic: Stay away
If you plan on trying to climb Jay Peak on Tuesday morning to check out any potential new snowfall the Vermont resort could receive during…
The last thing skiers want to hear during COVID-19 shutdown: Snow on the way
The bad news keeps piling up in a world of social distancing. All lift-served ski areas throughout New England have ceased operations in response to…
