The Zillertal Valley

Schneekar Hut at Mayrhofen

By Bob Enzel *See Photo Gallery at the Bottom — Photos By: Fred McKinney It was just over a decade ago when the photographer and editors of “The Blue Book of European Ski Resorts” – published then in hard copy – toured the Zillertal Valley. We stayed in the charming Austrian village of Mayrhofen and […]

An Unusual Day in St. Moritz

St. Moritz

By Bob Enzel. Photos by Fred McKinney We skied less than a half-hour, but our group of 18 writers had a great time in St. Moritz anyway. The “Top of the World” resort lives up to its motto, even when new powder snow plays second fiddle to the town’s other attractions. During a week of […]

Italy’s Incredible Monte Rosa Region

Monte Rosa, Italy

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

Stratton 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

Vermont Gems

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

Quebec Winter 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

Tremblant

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

Snow Groomers working under moon

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

Sella Ronda Gondolas

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 […]