Year: 2020

Wondering what it’s like to ski at your favorite mountain during the pandemic? Sure, we’ve all heard what we’re supposed … Continue ReadingWhat’s it like to ski with the COVID restrictions in place?

Have you ever put your hand in the pocket of a ski jacket you haven’t worn for a while and … Continue ReadingGoodbye, Paper Trail Maps.

Halloween is almost here. And though it may seem like nothing could be farther from skiing, that’s not necessarily the … Continue ReadingGet ready for Halloween: There’s plenty of spooky stuff in ski country.

(Photo: Upper Jester, Sugarbush, Vermont) One of the things I love about skiing is how no two ski areas are … Continue ReadingSkiing and social distancing: Three Vermont ski areas look at the season ahead.

After months of speculation, the word it finally out: Last week Vail released its operating plan for the coming season, … Continue ReadingVail announced its policies for the coming season. So now what?

(Photo above: East Wall, A-Basin, May, 2020) If I could’ve changed places with one person last week, it might’ve been … Continue ReadingPandemic Skiing at A-Basin: What was it like? A Ski Diva fills us in.

This is the time of year when we usually make our season pass decisions. Ikon or Epic? Which level? Or … Continue ReadingThe season pass conundrum.

Have you ever wished you owned your own private ski area? Seriously, who hasn’t. But unless you’re extremely rich or … Continue ReadingWant your own private ski area? How about renting one? Here’s someone who did.

Most of us take up skiing for a variety of reasons: we love the feeling of freedom we get when … Continue ReadingAre we loving skiing to death?

Most people’s experience of night skiing is pretty standard: it gets dark, the ski area illuminates a few trails with … Continue ReadingNot your ordinary night skiing: Sugarbush, VT