These outdoor après spots aim to chill apprehensions
At least there’s been one positive development from the pandemic’s impact on the local ski industry. With social distancing all the rage and lodges off…
You, tubing: The best places to go snow tubing this winter in New England
The ingredients — a slope, snowmaking and grooming equipment — already are in place, so it makes all the sense that many local ski areas…
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…
Signs of another ski season abound as summer runs out of steam
It was 82 degrees when the 2021-22 ski season officially began. OK, so nobody in this hemisphere is going to be skiing or riding anytime…
Get your game in order for spring conditions
You gotta love the ski-cadian rhythm of skiing. Around Thanksgiving time, we’re praying for enough early snow to fall on our favorite slopes so we…
Night skiing options in New England present socially-distant, unique experiences
It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic took hold of the American economy, way of life and ski season. When lifts nationwide stopped spinning…
How the smaller, indie ski hills are coping with the COVID challenge
In New Hampshire, ski resorts large and small are reshaping their operating plans in all departments to prepare for the coming winter season, following guidelines…
What’s new at New England ski resorts in 2020-21
What’s new, you ask? More like what exactly won’t be new about skiing and riding this winter? While COVID-19 has thrown a host of new regulations into…
Jay Peak becomes ninth New England ski area to join affordable Indy Pass
Well, if you’re still holding out on your decision to purchase a season pass (whether that be for COVID-related restrictions or other factors), the Indy…
‘Perfect storm’ brings record crowds (and some grumbling about them)
Maybe the first sign that this would be a hearty day for business on the slopes of New England was during the morning drive through…
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…
Pats Peak, Ragged at forefront of unique ski school offerings
Just about every ski resort operates a ski and ride school where never-evers can get a start or more advanced skiers and boarders can hone…
