Italy’s Incredible Monte Rosa Region
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney The Monte Rosa region of Italy comprises 3 valleys. The skiing here makes up a huge ski circus. It is known worldwide for possessing some of the most amazing off-piste skiing sprinkled amid groomed trails connecting the 3 valleys. The west side of the region is Champoluc […]
Stratton Mountain Snow Demo
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. Where do ski shops shop? Each winter the Snow Sports Industries of America present an annual conference and show to unveil all the new ski and snow board products along with soft goods and clothing. This winter it was held in Denver, Colorado in late January bringing […]
Big Treasures found in the Small Gems of Vermont
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. The state of Vermont has long been a winter wonderland for downhill and nordic skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts. According to the Vermont Ski Areas Assoc., over 4.7 million skiers and riders visited the Green Mt state last winter. Most of the 20 ski areas that line […]
Winter in Quebec City
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. Quebec City on the shores of the St. Lawrence, is magical in wintertime! The diversification of winter sports and activities rivals any other city in North America for winter sports. The city holds a renown Winter Carnival during February. Actives range from Ice Castles and sculptures to […]
Mont Tremblant, A Quebec Laurentian Dream
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. The Mont Tremblant Resort is located less than 1 1/2 hr north of Montreal, Canada. According to major ski and travel magazines, this is one of the premier Ski Resorts in North America, consistently earning the #1 Ski Destination Resort in the east. Impressive accolades are given […]
Loon Mountain Resort
By Dee Dee McKinney Loon Mountain Resort is one of New Hampshire’s premier destination ski resort founded in 1966 by ski visionary, Sherman Adams. He served as the 67th governor of N.H. prior to developing Loon Mt. Loon is located just over 2 hours north of the greater Boston area for an easy drive via […]
Italian Charm
By Dee Dee McKinney The Sella Ronda Italian ski circuit is one of the best known ski tour loops in the Alps with trails and terrain for all levels of ability. The high Dolomites form a beautiful skiing backdrop as skiers pace themselves according to the level and ability of preference. The panoramic tour covers […]
Swiss Charm
By Dee Dee McKinney Swiss Charm by Dee Dee McKinney Skiing is a Swiss culture and a way of life for natives and visitors. Switzerland’s mood is evidenced by its charisma and ambiance: ski towns and ski trains, the horse-drawn carriage, food and delicious cheese. A skiers paradise, from small quaint hotels to 5-star elegant […]
Venice, Italy – Story and Photos
By Linda McKinney The world is filled with wonderful walking cities. Of these, Venice which has no cars, is at the top of the list! It is a city built by man on approximately 125 small islands. These are connected by bridges and canals. Often called, The Romantic City, it’s a city made up of […]
Austrian Arlberg
By Dee Dee McKinney Photographs by Fred McKinney The Arlberg, a state nestled high in the Austrian Alps, has been a mecca for skiers since the mid-18th century. There are five main villages which make up the Arlberg ski region: St. Anton, Lech, Zuers, St. Christof and Stuben. Skiers looking for large “powder” fields will […]
