Five (frozen and snowy) Lakes Lodge
You want remote? You want to cross-country ski or snowshoe without seeing anyone but a moose? Or maybe ride that snowmobile over groomed trails...
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...
Ski season, already?
Yup, you read that right. Sunday River is open. Sugarloaf, as seen by this Nov. 5 photo, has begun snowmaking and is targeting a...
Fini! And what a difference 24 hours makes
Sugarloaf remains open through Sunday, but I logged my last runs this morning. Quite a change from yesterday, when temps were in the 80s...
And then there was one
Lift, that is. I thought it was lonely at Sugarloaf yesterday; today there were perhaps two dozen skiers. Only the SuperQuad is running—you can't...
It’s lonely near the top
of Sugarloaf, that is...on a Monday, in late April, but the skiing was mighty fine. From cherry blossoms and tulips in New York on...
You know it’s Reggae Weekend when…
• the Sheriff and the Staties have staked out their positions on Route 27 (and planning on balancing the state's budget).
• there are bouncers...
Not too taxing a day at the loaf
Because I know you don't believe how good the skiing is, here's proof, taken today, April 15, 2009.
Sugar on snow
Nope, not talking maple syrup. I'm referring to the conditions at Sugarloaf.
I know, I know, you've put away your skis in favor of clubs...
Trust me, the skiing's still fab
I know there's no snow where you are. I know spring has sprung and you're seeing crocuses. And I know the golf courses and...
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...
Good to go at Sunday River
I went to Bethel seeking options for lunch and dinner. On a Tuesday afternoon. In late March. First choice for lunch was Barbecue Bob's,...
Saddleback buys marina; announces expansion plans
Wow, Saddleback is on the move (remember that ole Maine slogan from the Angus King years?). This year, paid visits are up 22 percent,...
Sunday River opens sugar shack
How sweet it is, as the Great One used to say.
Just because you're planning on skiing this weekend doesn't mean you can't take part...
A hug for Hugs
Ya know, Hugs could do everything wrong, but as long as they served me a basket of those pesto breadsticks, I'd still love the...
