All posts by Martin Griff
Spruce Development Puts Stowe in World Class Category
Stowe, VT – Stowe Mountain Resort’s stellar reputation as a skier’s mountain was built in part upon the steep pitch of its renowned Front Four trails. A decade-long frenzy of construction at its tamer Spruce Peak base area has put the northern Vermont resort on the map as a world-class, all-season vacation destination. True confession: I … Continue reading Spruce Development Puts Stowe in World Class Category
PHOTOS: Faces Behind the Killington World Cup
Killington, VT – The eyes of the ski racing world are focused on Killington this weekend as it hosts the 2016 Audi FIS Ladies Alpine World Cup and the focus, at least for Americans, will be on Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin who, at 21 years-old, was born four years after a World Cup competition was … Continue reading PHOTOS: Faces Behind the Killington World Cup
Freestyle Ski Pioneer Wayne Wong Returns to Nashoba Valley
Quebec City’s Winter Carnival Offers More Than Skiing
Québec (QC), Canada – Québec City’s renowned annual Winter Carnival continues through February 14, and for cold weather lovers this is the place to be. It’s is also an excellent vacation choice for families with young children. While many First Tracks!! Online readers love winter for the skiing and snowboarding, Carnival visitors know that there … Continue … Continue reading Quebec City’s Winter Carnival Offers More Than Skiing
Liftline Lodge Keeps the Light Burning for Frugal Travelers at Vermont’s Stratton Mountain
Stratton Mountain, VT – You can swing a cat from the Liftline Lodge and almost hit the base village at Stratton Mountain Resort in southern Vermont, which is appropriate since pets are welcome, though dogs tend to be better travelers. Frugal travelers have long enjoyed this little gem in the rough, but its future as a … Continue reading Liftline Lodge Keeps the Light Burning for Frugal Travelers at Vermont’s Stratton Mountain