10 trails to experience the best spring vibes New England has to offer
With all apologies to powder days worth salivating over, spring skiing is where it’s at. Now, of course, you can’t have one thing without the…
It’s a challenging beginning to February school breaks
This is not exactly how the local ski industry hoped the beginning of February school vacation weeks would turn out. Many ski areas throughout New…
Midseason review: Observations from a few ski trips
I’ve now been able to get out for several ski trips, and this has been an interesting season. I’ve gone to Saddleback for two days,…
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…
Loon Lodge embraces its Rangeley surroundings for a true Maine getaway
Since we’re featuring the resurrection of a classic Maine ski area — Saddleback — in this issue, it seems only fitting that we highlight a…
Saddleback announces plans to build employee housing
Saddleback Mountain announced plans last month to develop a $4.5 million employee housing facility. Construction on the 100-bed building could start as early as late…
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…
This year’s batch of ski movies has some local flavor
Ski film season is upon us, the annual period of preseason when skiers and riders can charge their stoke level with a number of premieres. …
Oktoberfests and Halloween highlight calendar of October events
Think of it this way; this might be your last visit to a ski area this year before the snow actually starts to fall. Oktoberfests,…
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…
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…
