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…
Game (back) on for the après scene this winter
As skiers and riders pulled their gear out of storage ahead of last ski season, no one really knew what to expect. A new and…
New Hampshire’s Inn at Ellis River is a comfortable escape with an unparalleled location
Call me a wimp, but I'm a proud and unapologetic adherent of the “play hard, rest easy” construct. That's especially true for strenuous activities such…
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…
At 83 years old, Cranmore Mountain Resort continues to evolve
When I arrived at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire, I stared in awe at the peak, which seemed to tower above the Mount…
Take a weekend tour of four outstanding lift-serviced mountain biking destinations
Thirty years ago, shortly after my future wife and I discovered the joys of off-road pedaling, we were invited to join a few friends at…
Grab a lift for a panoramic foliage view
Queue up if you can (socially distanced, of course). Many of the north country’s scenic mountain lifts that have been closed during the summer’s unwelcoming…
Springtime means family-friendly events at a ski resort near you
As the days get longer, the temperatures warmer and the sun higher, an air of springtime celebration and silliness takes over the mountain resorts. Across…
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…
Social media and the reality of your crowded ski area
School vacation weeks are around the corner, and you know what that means. Your favorite ski resort is going to have visitors. Gasp. Since it…
How an injury leads to missing the bliss of skiing
At this moment, my body has as many new scars as a trail map loaded with expert runs. For the first time in 45 years, discounting…
