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 […]
Okemo Chairlift
By Fred McKinney Skiers and Riders enjoy Okemo Mountain Resorts new six-person bubble chair with heated seats. Passengers ride 6,430 feet to the summit in under seven minutes. Okemo Mt. is located in southern Vermont and set American ski history with this new chairlift. It is the only 6 passenger chairlift in America with a […]
Hiker’s Challenge
By Dick Healy The leaves are turning brown, orange and red as fall season quickly approaches New England’s mountains which means skiing/snowboarding can’t be far off. Yet well in advance of snow on slopes and XC trails at Whiteface Mountain, NY, Mt Manadnock, NH and Mount Mansfield, VT, hikers are out in force scaling the […]
Mad River/Sugarbush
By Dicky Healy The Eastern Ski Writers Associations February 6, 7 and 8 meeting and conference, hosted by Mad River Glen, Sugarbush Resort and the Mad River Chamber of Commerce, produced a very special touche for ski press and corporate members by way of an on-the-hill clinic at Sugarbush, conducted by former U. S. Ski […]
