Sunday, April 28, 2013
Cycling events, whether a charity century, hardcore race, epic mountain bike ride or fun recreational spin, offer opportunities for personal goals, exercise and camaraderie. Though many are Northern New England stalwarts, there are also some new entries on …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
New Hampshire isn’t the only state with black bears. During a recent visit to Mammoth Lakes, Calif., I had the chance to hear their wildlife specialist speak. He’s a character. “I don’t want to alarm you, but there …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest peak in southern New England and Massachusetts. Plus, it’s also a large mountain, running more than 10 miles in length from north to south. So put it on your hiking …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Ready to ride? Hold off on the bicycle just a little bit longer and head for the notches where hardcore snowboarders and skiers are downright giddy about the spring snow. A recent spring sampling of ski areas – …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
The snow kept falling on winter’s last day. Six inches of fresh powder waited for our skis to glide through as we eased into the wow in the pow gently and silently, save for our spurts of joyous …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Air space over Bartlett was busy with certifiable sightings of old-school rocking horses and new-school 900s. There were also spread eagles, twisters, corks and grabs. Snowboarders and skiers, no-fear-knowing groms and grizzled dads grooving to Van Halen took …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A few weeks ago, Shaun White and Kelly Clark won the Burton U.S. Open. But it wasn’t at Stratton. It was at the iconic event’s new home in Vail, Colo. So what’s going to fill the void for …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Olympian turned New Hampton School teacher Justin Freeman skis to victory for the fifth time in the Ski to the Clouds presented by Maxiglide up Mount Washington. While Justin Freeman crossed the finish line as the first skier …
Saturday, March 2, 2013
March is the noted month for wacky flings of spring. Though that’s certainly coming, New Hampshire and Vermont are loaded with lots of challenging events drawing skiers and riders to the slopes and trails. Not a race, the …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
With March on the horizon, ski areas across the state are betting on a solid home stretch to put last year’s dismal season behind them. More natural snow and better snowmaking technology are what’s driving a winter that’s …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
As a young skier raised in the flatlands east of the Big Apple, I often heard tales of a ski area far, far away with massive peaks, never-ending trails and an aprés ski scene that didn’t quit. It …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Sisters Maggie (left) and Caitlin (right) Flynn have a friendly sister rivalry going at Cranmore’s Mountain Meisters. Keeping up with the fast-flying Flynn sisters isn’t easy. But on Wednesdays, you’ll find them both in the starting gate at …