Resorts are springing into action for the ski season’s stretch run
It’s the middle of March and some New England ski areas might not be open past this weekend, calling an end to the 2020-21 skiing…
A season pass rebellion picks up more steam
When it debuted a couple years ago, the Indy Pass proved itself to be an interesting option for a niche market. Since then, who could…
The rumors are true: Berkshire East is a gem worthy of a repeat visit
There are countless benefits to skiing with your children. Except, that is, when you are denied the ability to explore new terrain. Such was the…
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…
These winter doldrums are nothing new
Not to be a downer, but has anybody taken a look at the snow stake atop Mount Mansfield lately? As of today, the barometer to…
Will New York’s COVID problem eventually leak into New England?
Hunter Mountain, a Vail-owned property in upstate New York, remained closed Thursday after ski patrollers were forced to remain away from the mountain due to…
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,…
When is winter going to get here anyway?
I’ve always thought a “good start” was overrated anyway. Frankly, I’d rather still be skiing in leftovers seeping into May rather than putting the rush…
Meredith Gorman named host of New England Ski Journal TV show
New England Ski Journal TV returns for Season Five, with Meredith Gorman as host of the studio show. A graduate of Northeastern, Gorman is a…
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…
The reality of seeing Saddleback return in 2020 has gotten more likely
Could this (finally) be it? Ever since its lifts shuttered after the 2015 season, the hopes of one day seeing Maine’s Saddleback Mountain return as…
Could we face this Crystal-clear problem in New England as well?
Alterra Mountain Company announced on Tuesday that it has officially closed its purchase of Vermont's Sugarbush Mountain Resort, giving the company 15 year-round mountain destinations…
