Waterville Valley preps Next Level food truck
What do an over-the-top military truck fabrication and a ski resort have in common? Plenty, says Waterville Valley GM Tim Smith. Beginning this summer, resort…
Vail’s latest move helps make skiing more affordable than ever…is that a good thing?
Way back in 2016, a year before Vail purchased Stowe, skiers and riders could purchase a season pass at the Vermont resort for $2,313. With…
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…
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…
New England’s XC centers aim to entice new devotees to nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking
When it comes to a pandemic, and the relentless spread of a dangerous virus, there are few silver linings. But Vermont’s Reese Brown believes he…
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…
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…
Will reservations for skiing be the norm this winter in New England?
Thursday was the final day that Epic Pass holders could use their credits from the COVID-shortened 2019-20 skiing and riding season toward a new pass…
Reconciling (sort of) with the sudden end of the ski season
I think I’ve come to terms. The Thule still sits on the roof of my car, my boot bag is only a few feet from…
Coronavirus has waged a war of finger-wagging and chest-thumping in the skiing community
I went skiing last weekend. That admission is going to elicit a certain amount of both shame and applause due to our current atmosphere, all…
In the midst of coronavirus fears, New England ski resorts are status quo…for now
As the world around us comes to a halt, it’s only rational to wonder what it all means for the ski industry. The short answer:…
Springtime means family-friendly events at a ski resort near you
As the days get longer, the temperatures warmer and the sun higher, an air of springtime celebration and silliness takes over the mountain resorts. Across…
