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Turn Back the Clock: Vintage Ski Maps
by Katie CoakleyThe history of skiing is a very, very long one, dating back to the last Ice Age during the Paleolithic period. Don’t believe me? Cave drawings have been found suggesting that man used skis. More proof? The oldest ski artifacts,… Read More →
New For 2015/16: Ski Area Upgrades & Improvements
by Dave BelinRemember the feeling of anticipation on Christmas morning? Or on your 16th birthday? You could hardly wait for the big day and the opportunity to rip open your presents. For skiers and riders, the summer is a long buildup to… Read More →
Spring is King: 5 Ski Resorts To Keep Your Season Going
by Dave BelinThe calendar has turned to April, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up the board(s) quite yet. The days are longer, the temps are warmer, and the vibes are changing to be all about concerts, parties, festivals, and… Read More →
North America’s Favorite Groomers
by Kristen LummisEvery resort, every mountain and every hill, whether big or small, has at least one great groomed run. Last month, we shared a list of North America’s Favorite Mogul Runs. This month, in that same spirit of social media inclusivity,… Read More →
10 Ski Resorts For Early Season Skiing
by Eric WagnonThe masses arrive at ski resorts during the holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s. Serious skiers and boarders often can’t wait that long, but they also want a significant amount of available open terrain. Early December can be a… Read More →
Green Snowmaking Initiatives in New England
by Dave BelinHave you ever taken advantage of rebates to help replace your old refrigerator or air conditioner with a more energy-efficient one? Local utilities and governments offer similar incentive programs to businesses, including ski areas in Vermont and Maine. Efficiency Vermont,… Read More →
Ski Resort Updates: What’s New in New England and Eastern Canada
by Steve JermanokThis Winter, New England and Eastern Canada have witnessed several major ski resort updates worth talking about. Here’s the scoop. With an additional $43 million of improvements for the 2013/2014 ski season, Jay Peak once again leads the pack in… Read More →
Sweet Spring Festivals
by Shaun PlanderThe ski season may be coming to a close in most parts of the country, but Spring celebrations have been going on for weeks! Here’s the low down on some of our favorite events this season. Most of them have… Read More →
Maine’s Big Mountain Skiing – Worth the Trip
by Mike DoyleWhen you live in the northeast and you want to ski, driving is something you take for granted. Even if you are going for an extended family ski vacation and you live in, say New Jersey, it’s nothing out of… Read More →
Top 5 Epic Ski Runs
by Matt CohenDiscovery is one of my favorite aspects of skiing. I’m no pioneer but I’ll hike a good amount to find the perfect powder stash, a chute I can navigate or a (two foot) “cliff” I can huck. Luckily for us,… Read More →
