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Podcast: Wayne Wong, Ken Tofferi discuss Waterville Valley’s freestyle history

It is a fitting event for the “birthplace of freestyle skiing,” This weekend’s competitions may be Waterville Valley’s first foray into hosting World Cup moguls, but the New Hampshire resort is no...

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Need a rental delivery service with some local flair? These Butlers can do it

Ski Butlers, the popular ski rental delivery company that has eased vacation hassles for hundreds of thousands of customers since its launch two decades ago in Park City, Utah, has made its first-ever...

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Strong advice: Former Olympian’s channel has become THE go-to source for...

Two-time Olympian and 1984 gold medalist Deb Armstrong describes herself as an athlete, an educator and a ski enthusiast to her core. Add YouTube creator to the list. Over the past four years, the...

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Podcast: Kristen Ulmer on how skiers can overcome fear

Kristen Ulmer is an American skiing legend with roots in New England. She grew up in Henniker, N.H., and learned to ski at Pats Peak. She went on to become a member of the U.S. Ski Team, where she...

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Hotel Chateau-Bromont is the place to be for a trip to Quebec

From ski-in/ski-out condos to the seemingly endless number of auberges and B&Bs, there is no shortage of ways to put your head down at night in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. (Although, the hardest...

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Caite Zeliff to join Mt. Washington Backcountry Ski Festival

Caite Zeliff grew up learning how to ski in the Mt. Washington Valley. She was one of those kids going a bit too fast down the hill at Cranmore Mountain. Now the 29-year-old is returning to the area as...

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How Powder Ridge has brought the ‘snow factory’ to Connecticut

Winter managed to rebound from its midseason thaw, just in time. Last month was one of the snowiest Januarys in Vermont in a decade, a remarkable accomplishment considering the soggy doldrums of the...

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10 great roadside food stops in New England after a day on the slopes

The après scene at your favorite ski area might be calling, but sometimes you just need to hit the road after spending the entire day skiing. What follows is a roundup of 10 of our favorite roadside...

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Ski bag buying guide: How to find the right holder for your equipment

Getting the most out of our Ikon, our Epic, our Indy or whatever other partnered-resort season pass product we own gives us plenty of reason to travel. When venturing out to ski a new resort...

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Ski world mourns Vermont native Kasha Rigby after death in avalanche

World-famous skier Kasha Rigby, a native of Stowe, Vermont, died while skiing due to injuries suffered in an avalanche on Tuesday. She was 54. Rigby was one of the world’s foremost telemark skiers and...

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It’s February vacation. Here’s how to make the most of your ski trip

Skiing during February school vacation week is a rite of winter. Whether you have a place up north, booked through a resort when there were still leaves on the trees or simply plan to wing it and let...

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Why Sugarbush is such a perfect fit for New England skiers seeking a challenge

It might not have a catchy nickname or a massive après scene, but Sugarbush takes a back seat to no one. Spread across two mountains in Warren, Vt., — with the Slide Brook Express Quad, the world’s...

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How Whaleback keeps moving its small, independent New Hampshire mountain

For thousands upon thousands of skiers and riders racing north in their cars along I-89 on a typical Friday evening during ski season, Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, N.H., serves as little more than a...

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A ski jumping revival mission is alive in New Hampshire

It’s the heart of ski jumping season in New England where, weather permitting, events for a wide range of experience levels are scheduled at hills across the region, including the upcoming...

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Skiing in Michigan? It’s a better experience than you might have guessed

Listen carefully, New England: Time to up your game. I’ve just finished a remarkable ski weekend in Michigan, and there are lessons for New England ski areas and ski towns. Skiing in Michigan, you ask?...

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In the Mad River Valley, the 1824 House Inn + Barn is a comfy gem no matter...

When you come to a fork in the road, take it. That’s where the husband-and-wife team Sean Kramer and Farrell Leo found themselves in their mid-20s and living in Ohio — he as a college soccer coach and...

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At Stowe, Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol has been keeping slopes safe for 90 years

The Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol at Stowe, the nation’s longest-operating patrol that pre-dates the resort itself, has just turned 90 years old. The milestone will be celebrated with gusto when the...

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Spring skiing: With snow still falling, fun times abound in ski country

Springtime is perfect for a family ski getaway. Warm sunshine, longer days and fewer crowds on the slopes are good reasons to get out on the snow this year in March and April. Plus, resorts go all out...

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Where to find spring skiing deals across New England

As the ski season winds down, ticket deals are popping up, especially for midweek visits across some of New England’s top resorts. Buy your tickets online for the best prices by checking your favorite...

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10 trails to experience the best spring vibes New England has to offer

With all apologies to powder days worth salivating over, spring skiing is where it’s at.  Now, of course, you can’t have one thing without the other, so no disrespect to those midwinter storms of...

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