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…
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…
Vail Resorts officially calls its quits for the season
Your Epic Pass has expired. Only three days after ceasing operations temporarily, Vail Resorts announced Tuesday that all of its North American resorts and retail…
A handful of ski resorts remain open under coronavirus protocol, but for how long?
There are a few holdouts. How long they remain that way it the ultimate question. As of late Sunday afternoon, most of New England’s ski…
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:…
