Sunday River’s double header: Barker 6 & Santa Sunday
Sunday River, home of the longest, steepest, widest trail and the fastest eight-passenger lift is adding another superlative. When the new Barker 6 chairlift ascending from...
Camden in winter? Sure!
Read my Boston Globe story about some of the wonderful reasons to visit Camden in Winter.
Sugarloaf lift accident update
Direct from Sugarloaf's communications department:
Carrabassett Valley, ME (Dec. 29, 2010) – Inspectors from the State of Maine Board of Elevators and Tramways, along with...
Kudus to Maine Huts & Trails
This weekend, I hiked into the Flagstaff Lake Hut of the Maine Huts & Trails network for a quick overnight and to present Dave...
Soak without getting soaked
BANFF, Alberta, Canada–With good reason, the Willow Stream Spa at the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel gets most of the ink when it comes...
Lunch at Flagstaff Lake Hut: A winter day trip on the Maine Huts trail
Skiing or snowshoeing hut to hut along the Maine Huts Trail isn't for everyone, but just about anyone can enjoy walking into the Flagstaff...
More than lights on Saturday night
Sunday River plans to begin offering finer dining at the North Peak lodge on Saturday nights this season. According to VP Jim Costello, menu...
Flying to a ski resort with carry-on? It can be done
Fly to a ski destination with only carry-on luggage? Friends are incredulous when I tell them I’ve flown to Marble Mountain, Newfoundland (powder, baby!),...
Skier/rider alert: Snow, snow, snow, and more snow
Forecast is calling for up to 20 inches in western Maine, that means a powder day at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Saddleback tomorrow. Go...
Brrrrrr…
The original plan was to ski today at Sugarloaf. The mountain looks terrific, all coved in white with plenty of terrain open. But the...
Sea & ski & slide for the roses
If you're one of the many skiers and snowboarders who really don't need a humongous resort, miles of trails, high-speed lifts, and the prices...
April 2 at Sugarloaf, no foolin’
Wow! I had to drag myself off the mountain. Spring skiing doesn't get any better than it was at Sugarloaf today. Didn't hurt that...
