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…
This might be a more important snow storm than you would imagine
Who had Greek Peak in his or her pool? Binghamton, N.Y. recorded 40 inches (!) of snow, meaning that the Empire State ski area, only…
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…
Saddleback is ready for its comeback
Frustration finally turned into hope last fall in Rangeley, Maine, when Arctaris Impact Fund, a Boston-based impact investment firm, purchased Saddleback Mountain, the town’s primary…
Skiing isn’t getting cancelled this year, but it will feel a lot different
It’s anybody’s guess what next week might bring in terms of COVID-19 regulations and restrictions, never mind what we should expect during the wintertime. But…
New England’s Best Hassle-Free Hikes
Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2019. As we enter the summer of 2020, each state in New England has its own set of…
Sugarloaf joins the list of big Maine developments in skiing and riding
Can’t let a week go past this month without receiving news of a major development in the Maine ski industry. Following in the footsteps of…
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…
What is the real understanding about helmet safety in skiing?
I’ve worn a helmet while skiing for about 20 years now, a move I was initially prompted to make while tending to a good friend…
Six backcountry spots where you can earn your early-season turns
The ski season is officially upon us in the Northeast. Lifts are spinning and resorts across New England are blowing snow, hoping to achieve maximum…
New owners hoping to make Saddleback ‘one of the top resorts in the East’
It’s been one, long fortnight in Rangeley, Maine. The “two-week” timeline had become something of a running joke among members of the rustic resort community,…
