Basecamp podcast: Racing to Wachusett Mountain
Four decades strong, the Wachusett Mountain Race League remains a weekly gathering of a Massachusetts skiing community. “It reminded me of how I started,” former…
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Massachusetts mountain biking: 5 must-ride spots
Mountain biking has been growing in popularity in recent years and trail networks are growing to match the demands. Thanks to the New England Mountain…Read More
Berkshire East owner Jon Schaefer on his family’s legacy and promoting tourism in his home region
Jon Schaefer’s father purchased Berkshire East Ski Area in the mid-1970s for one dollar. “It was the worst dollar he ever spent,” Schaefer said with…
It won’t be long now: Snowmaking season has arrived in New England
A funny thing happened on Tuesday night: Ski season got a lot closer. With the drop in temperatures below freezing on Tuesday night, snow resorts…
Massachusetts hiking: 5 trails you should try
If you're into hiking, Massachusetts has a lot to offer. If you're close to Boston, the Blue Hills Reservation offers 125 miles of trails topping…
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…
