About Stacy B
When she is not in the office or at school, Stacy spends her time with friends, watching movies and football, having sing-a-longs, and playing board games and Mario Cart (she is the reigning household champion). Whenever there is a great rock band in town, she always tries to make an appearance, never missing a beat to her favorite songs. Stacy is also an avid skier and hopes to one day ski out West in areas such as Colorado, Utah and British Columbia.
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February 26th, 2008 by stacy b
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Do you think snowboarding is the craze of the season? Think again! Though you may see lots of boarders on the slopes in their fashionable gear, twin-tip skis are the hot item of the season according to “” in the New York Times. Twin-tip skis are traditionally known to be used for freestyle skiing, designed to help skiers improve their skills in hitting and landing jumps backwards.
While this may sound like intense equipment for most skiers, people of different age groups and skill levels are running out to buy twin-tip skis. If the ski is designed for freestyle skiing, then why are so many different skiers interested in this product?
The answer is lifestyle. Not only are the graphics creative, lively, and intense, but they also make skiers feel free and more youthful. Twin-tip skis are known to be more forgiving on the slopes as well, giving skiers the control and feel of a shorter ski. Though the ski is stylish and versatile, the main reason people are buying twin-tip skis is because everyone is doing it, so join the latest craze on the slopes!
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February 7th, 2008 by stacy b
With so much fresh powder in New England, this is the perfect weekend to hit the slopes! 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, 6 lifts, powder/packed powder
Waterville Valley- 52 trails open, 7 lifts, powder/packed powder
Ragged Mountain- 20 trails open, 4 lifts, powder/packed powder
Gunstock Mountain- 48 trails open, 7 lifts, powder/wet packed
Pats Peak- 22 trails, 9 lifts, powder
Whaleback- 20 trails, 3 lifts, loose granular/variable conditions
Vermont Ski Areas
Jay Peak- 75 trails open, 8 lifts, powder
Bolton Valley- 50 trails open, 4 lifts, powder
Ascutney Mountain- 31 trails open, 4 lifts, loose granular
Mad River Glen- 45 trails open, 4 lifts, powder
Maine Ski Areas
Shawnee Peak- 37 trails open, 4 lifts, powder
Saddleback Maine-60 trails open, 5 lifts, packed powder
New York Ski Areas
Gore Mountain- 48 trails open, 11 lifts, powder
Windham Mountain- 27 trails open, 6 lifts, packed powder
Massachusetts Ski Areas
Wachusett Mountain- 21 trails open, 8 lifts, wet snow
Ski Butternut- 22 trails open, 5 lifts, loose granular
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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!
Planning a trip to
Northeast ski resorts?
Choose from 16 different mountains at one low price with the
Powder Passport.
