Vail Resorts officially calls its quits for the season Your Epic Pass has expired. Only three days after ceasing operations temporarily, Vail Resorts announced Tuesday that all of its North American resorts and retail…
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…
New GM Tracy Bartels ensures Mount Sunapee will maintain community vibe under Vail umbrella Arriving from Colorado, Tracy Bartels worked for Vail Resorts for the past 20 years before assuming the role of general manager at Mount Sunapee just…
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…
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…
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…
How much will new ownership change Wildcat? History suggests not much I’ve always been a big fan of stockpiling periodicals. In fact, a casual perusal of the files in my basement will reveal a treasure trove…
Epic vs. Ikon pass battle heats up with Alterra’s purchase of Vermont’s Sugarbush Add Sugarbush to the list in what is another chapter in the Ikon vs. Epic season pass war. On Wednesday, Alterra Mountain Company made the…
The Vail factor means more change in New England I’ll never forget the first day I skied at Vail. March 27, 2009. Blue skies and sunshine make any ski day memorable, and the soft…