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January, 2008
January 31st, 2008 by alena s
Hitting the slopes before the Superbowl? Check out this week’s ski report to help you plan for the upcoming weekend. Just click on the name of the resort to see the current forecast and snow conditions for your favorite mountains.
New Hampshire Ski Areas
Attitash- 75 trails open for the weekend, 12 lifts, frozen granular/machine groomed
Waterville Valley- 46 trails open, 7 lifts, loose granular/machine groomed
Ragged Mountain- 13 trails open, 3 lifts, loose granular/machine groomed
Gunstock Mountain- 22 trails open, 6 lifts, packed powder
Pats Peak- 22 trails, 9 lifts, loose granular
Whaleback- 18 trails, 4 lifts, variable conditions
Vermont Ski Areas
Jay Peak- 76 trails open, 6 lifts, frozen granular/variable conditions
Bolton Valley- 45 trails open, 4 lifts, loose/frozen granular
Ascutney Mountain- 31 trails open, 4 lifts, wet snow/packed powder
Mad River Glen- 24 trails open, 4 lifts, variable conditions
Maine Ski Areas
Shawnee Peak- 31 trails open, 4 lifts, loose granular
Saddleback Maine-58 trails open, 5 lifts, packed powder
New York Ski Areas
Gore Mountain- 51 trails, 10 lifts, packed powder
Windham Mountain- 33 trails, 6 lifts, loose granular
Massachusetts Ski Areas
Wachusett Mountain- 21 trails open, 7 lifts, loose granular
Ski Butternut- 22 trails open, 5 lifts, loose granular/packed powder
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January 29th, 2008 by stacy b
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As you and your family are preparing to board the lift, the kids are complaining about being uncomfortable in their gear, scared of skiing downhill, and cold from the 8 degree temperatures, and you think, “Is this ski trip even worth it?” You can avoid this situation by following the “Top 10 Ways To Be a Happy Ski Family” in the on boston.com. This article provides tips on getting the family ready and psyched for their ski experience. Whether you get the kids involved in resort events, watch ski movies, or provide them great ski equipment and instructors, you can be sure that your family ski trip will be priceless. Your only problem now will be keeping the kids off the slopes for a week!
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January 24th, 2008 by alena s
Mild temperatures are forcasted for the weekend, but don’t forget in New England this could mean anywhere from 5 degrees to 35 degrees. Check out this week’s ski report to help you plan for the upcoming weekend. Just click on the name of the resort to see the current forecast and snow conditions for your favorite mountains.
New Hampshire Ski Areas
Attitash- 75 trails open for the weekend, 12 lifts, packed powder
Waterville Valley- 44 trails open, 6 lifts, packed powder, 2 inches new snow in past 24 hours
Ragged Mountain- 13 trails open, 3 lifts, packed powder/powder
Gunstock Mountain- 20 trails open, 6 lifts open, packed powder
Pats Peak- 22 trails, 9 lifts, packed powder
Whaleback- 17 trails, 4 lifts, packed powder
Vermont Ski Areas
Jay Peak- 72 trails open, 8 lifts, a foot of new snow in past 24 hour
Bolton Valley- 49 trails open, 4 lifts, packed powder
Ascutney Mountain- 26 trails open, 5 lifts, packed powder
Mad River Glen- 45 trails open, 4 lifts, packed powder
Maine Ski Areas
Shawnee Peak- 39 trails open, 4 lifts, packed powder
Saddleback Maine-58 trails open for the weekend, 5 lifts, packed powder/powder
New York Ski Areas
Gore Mountain- 48 trails, 9 lifts, packed powder
Windham Mountain- 33 trails, 6 lifts, groomed/packed powder
Massachusetts Ski Areas
Wachusett Mountain- 22 trails open for the weekend, 8 lifts, groomed/packed powder
Ski Butternut- 22 trails, 9 lifts open for weekend, groomed/packed powder
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January 17th, 2008 by jamie a
A snow storm early in the week brought inches of snow for skiers to enjoy! Check out this week’s ski report to help you plan for the upcoming weekend. Just click on the name of the resort to see the current forecast and snow conditions for your favorite mountains.
New Hampshire Ski Areas
Attitash- 64 trails open for the weekend, 8 lifts, packed powder/groomed
Waterville Valley- 43 trails open, 7 lifts, loose packed powder/groomed
Ragged Mountain- 13 trails open, 3 lifts, powder/packed powder
Gunstock Mountain- 46 trails open, 7 lifts open, packed powder
Pats Peak- 22 trails, 9 lifts, packed powder
Whaleback- 6 trails, 3 lifts, Jib Port and learning area open, packed powder/powder
Vermont Ski Areas
Jay Peak- 41 trails open, 8 lifts, up to a foot of new snow expected Friday night
Bolton Valley- 31 trails open, 3 lifts, groomed/packed powder
Ascutney Mountain- 24 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
Mad River Glen- 20 trails open, 4 lifts, packed powder/variable
Maine Ski Areas
Shawnee Peak- 27 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
Saddleback Maine-51 trails open, 5 lifts, packed powder/powder, 6 inches of new snow expected Friday
New York Ski Areas
Gore Mountain- 31 trails, 6 lifts, packed powder
Windham Mountain- 25 trails, 6 lifts, groomed/variable
Massachusetts Ski Areas
Wachusett Mountain- 22 trails open, 8 lifts, groomed/packed powder
Ski Butternut- 22 trails, 9 lifts open for weekend, groomed/packed powder
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January 15th, 2008 by susan j
Family skiing photo uploaded by Ben Tubby
Last week, the NY Times published an article and slide show with tips on planning an affordable family ski weekend (I especially enjoyed the adorable photo of the pint-sized skier in the pink jumpsuit in the first frame). Growing up outside of Boston, my family wasn’t big on skiing, but I have fond memories of road trips to Pennsylvania to visit the grandparents and having sing-alongs in the back seat with my little brother. What are your favorite memories from a family vacation? Leave a comment, and let us know!
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January 10th, 2008 by alena s
Warmer temperatures have brought spring conditions for the Northeast mountains. Check out this week’s ski report to help you plan for the upcoming weekend. Just click on the name of the resort to see the current forecast and snow conditions for your favorite mountains.
New Hampshire Ski Areas
- 75 trails open for the weekend, 8 lifts, loose packed powder/groomed
- 41 trails open, 6 lifts, loose packed powder/groomed, 1-2 inches new snow expected tonight
- 24 trails open, 3 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 5 lifts open, variable conditions
- 22 trails, 9 lifts, wet packed powder
- Problem with chairlift, lift closed until further notice, Jib Port and learning area open
Vermont Ski Areas
- 76 trails open, 8 lifts, 2-4 inches new snow expected tonight
- 21 trails open, 3 lifts, groomed
- 21 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 10 trails open, 3 lifts, variable conditions
Maine Ski Areas
- 23 trails open, 4 lifts, loose granular
-24 trails open, 3 lifts, loose granular/hard pack
New York Ski Areas
- 42 trails, 7 lifts, loose granular
- 25 trails, 4 lifts, groomed/variable
Massachusetts Ski Areas
- 19 trails open, 8 lifts, groomed/wet granular
- 9 lifts open for weekend, groomed/wet granular
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January 9th, 2008 by alena s
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Winter, the outdoors, and fresh snow might be what you think of when the word comes to mind. Times are changing. are popping up throughout the world to provide an indoor skiing environment perfect for year-round skiing or for areas that never see a flake of snow.
Just off the New Jersey Turnpike, the is undergoing major construction in order to house the first in the United States. The 250,000 square foot ski area, , will be open all year and will feature a 140 foot tall run. To an expert skier this may seem inadequate but for novice skiers this is the perfect way to learn. Indoor skiing is a great way for kids to learn the sport as well given that they won’t have to battle harsh winter conditions.
For those who don’t wish to enter the giant refrigerator, the facility also plans to become the largest retail and entertainment complex in the U.S. Instead of skiing you can test your luck at skydiving in the vertical wind tunnel or take to racing on the raceway. Most importantly don’t forget to checkout It’s Sugar!, where you can travel by bridge over a 30-foot chocolate waterfall.
Can’t wait to keep your skills tuned all year-round? This 2 billion dollar complex is set to open in late 2008.
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January 4th, 2008 by alena s
Ski Resort Mountain Bike Competition photo uploaded by
Heading up to this weekend? Don’t forget your mountain bike! On Saturday January 5th, mountain bikers will hit the slopes at Gore Mountain’s downhill race. Each participant will compete in a series of three downhill dual slalom races and will be judged on their two best races. If you’re daring enough to test your mountain bike skills on the snow, the registration fee is $10 and registration deadline is 9:30 Saturday morning. This event is sure to be entertaining for both bikers and spectators.
Planning to stick to your Snowboard this weekend? Check out the competition at . Sponsored by and this event will take place on a specially designed course and is the first competition in a series of six.
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January 3rd, 2008 by alena s
Although temperatures in the Northeast may seam unbearable today, they are expected to rise just in time for the weekend. Check out this week’s ski report to help you plan for the upcoming weekend. Just click on the name of the resort to see the current forecast and snow conditions for your favorite mountains.
New Hampshire Ski Areas
- 71 trails open, 8 lifts open this weekend, packed powder
- 47 trails open, 5 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 24 trails open, 3 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 6 lifts open, packed powder
- 22 trails, 9 lifts, powder/packed powder, 8 inches new snow
- Problem with chairlift, mountain closed until further notice
Vermont Ski Areas
- 74 trails open, 8 lifts, 8 inches new snow in 48 hours
- 50 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 50 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 45 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
Maine Ski Areas
- 37 trails open, 4 lifts
-55 trails open, 3 lifts, powder/packed powder
New York Ski Areas
- 71 trails, 7 lifts, powder/packed powder
- 40 trails, 5 lifts, packed powder/groomed
Massachusetts Ski Areas
- 20 trails open, 8 lifts, packed powder/groomed
- 21 trails open, 9 lifts open for weekend, packed powder/groomed
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January 2nd, 2008 by alena s
Mad River Glen
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With the emergence of the six person chairlift it may seam odd that a ski area would spend money to replace a single chair with yet another single chair. However, this is just what has done. The lift found at the resort is nationally the only one of its kind still operating and still in its original location. As the chair became old and worn decided to preserve and restore its historic icon. The ski area partnered with the and the and raised over $1.35 million. On opening day, December 6th, the revamped single chair once again began carrying skiers up the mountain.
Although the lift is up and running Mad River Glen still has way to go before they meet their $1.54 million goal. If you would like to help Mad River Glen achieve this goal, check out their .
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