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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…Read More

A primer for New England’s most daunting ski runs

Classic New England trails like the ones you’ll find at Mad River Glen are what make skiing in the East so challenging and fun, especially…

Travel restrictions, weather may put a damper on Thanksgiving weekend

We’re supposed to be in Killington this weekend. Maybe you’re supposed to be headed for your first weekend of skiing at Sunday River, Stowe, Sugarbush,…

New England heat wave pushing back opening dates

It was 65 degrees in Vermont on Tuesday afternoon. Clearly, Killington Mountain Resort will not be opening for the season on Saturday. When Killington originally…

Grab a lift for a panoramic foliage view

Queue up if you can (socially distanced, of course). Many of the north country’s scenic mountain lifts that have been closed during the summer’s unwelcoming…

Vermont: 6 family-friendly outdoor summer activities

Set your compass and let nature steal the show in the Green Mountain State during the summer. Here is a checklist of things to do…

Summer begins with limited attractions at New England’s ski resorts

COVID-19 travel restrictions are still in place, limiting the freedom of travel across New England’s state borders without quarantine. But that has not put a…

A handful of ski resorts remain open under coronavirus protocol, but for how long?

There are a few holdouts. How long they remain that way it the ultimate question. As of late Sunday afternoon, most of New England’s ski…

Marching into the most wonderful time of the year

I love how much everybody hates March. No, no, not you. It’s perfectly understood that if you’re reading this, you’re likely along for the same…

Vail’s new season pass focuses the market on New England skiers and riders

New England skiers and riders will have two new season pass options available in time for the 2020-21 winter season. In addition to its ever-present…

‘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…