Bozeman, MT – “One if by land, two if by sea.” The code for the light signals emanating from Boston’s Old North Church during the American Revolutionary War was clear enough. Equally clear is the signal cast by Bozeman, Montana’s call to arms, a single blue light flashing high above a tall building on the … Continue reading Blue Light Extra Special
Bolton, VT – We here at First Tracks!! Online like to think we have a finicky audience. We like to think that our readers want a little more from their snow sliding experience than endless groomed runs, man made snow, and $7 burgers. Perhaps we’re wrong, but we believe that many of you out there … Continue reading Bolton Valley: Go Tele It On the Mountain
Santa Fe, NM – Home to Georgia O’Keeffe, green chiles and hand-crafted turquoise jewelry, New Mexico’s capital is home to another gem high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains overlooking the city: Ski Santa Fe. n The family-owned ski resort lies northeast of the city, 15 miles away by car. Artist’s Road begins climbing out … Continue reading Ski Santa Fe: A Turquoise Jewel
Carrabassett Valley, ME – The wind had quieted. The sun had burned away the early-morning clouds. And when my husband and I slipped off the Timberline lift, the sign to our left was like a neon EAT ad beckoning to the starved. It told us that Sugarloaf’s famed Snowfields were open. n The views from … Continue reading Sugarloafer Since 2001
Big Sky, MT – Energy buzzed through the growing line of skiers and snowboarders lined up at the entrance to the Lone Peak tram. For once, we’d been in the right place at the right time: upon arrival at the unloading station of the Lone Peak triple chair, when queried, the liftie informed us that … Continue reading Big Sky: An Intermediate Paradise
Story by Marc Guido and Michael Bernstein Photos by Marc Guido Bozeman, MT – “One if by land, two if by sea.” The code for the light signals emanating from Boston’s Old North Church during the American Revolutionary War was clear enough. Equally clear is the signal cast by Bozeman, Montana’s call to arms, a … Continue reading Blue Light Extra Special
Aspen, CO – At first glance, all is well in Aspen, Colorado. Seats on the many connections from Denver are hard to come by, the airport is amongst the finest in ski country, real estate developments continue to snake down valley, and the town is alive with an unmatched variety of shops, nationalities, and cultural … Continue reading Aspen in the New Millennium: Destination Unknown