Lincoln, NH – The best-laid plans do not always go according to design. Skiers, especially eastern skiers, know this fact intimately. Weather is no one’s friend in New England, and we all know the best conditions in the east often match the worst it ever gets out west. The clouds seemingly conspire to produce ill-timed … Continue reading Call of the Loon
Brighton, UT – Each of Utah’s four Cottonwood Canyons resorts – Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton – has its own unique character and spirit. For skiers only, Alta exudes charm through its exceptional terrain and throwback culture. Snowbird delivers steeps, snowfall and creature comforts on a grand scale. Solitude provides just that – lots of … Continue reading Brighton: Where Utah Learns to Ski
Beaver, UT – It was an eerie quiet. As the sun descended into the cleft of Beaver Canyon, I was the only known person within 20 miles. Literally. n Granted, it was a Sunday night. It was still somewhat surprising, however, that I was the only overnight guest at southern Utah’s Elk Meadows Ski & … Continue reading Elk Meadows: Living In Your Own Private…Utah
Avon, CO – Pass through the town of Avon, cross the Eagle River on the bridge named simply "Bob," and you’ll soon know something’s up. If you somehow miss Beaver Creek’s Reception Center, you’ll know right away because a security gate will prevent you from going any further. n Huh?? A ski area that’s actually … Continue reading Beaver Creek: Dee-Luxe
Snowmass, CO – Three things define the Snowmass experience; The Big Burn, the mall, and ski-in, ski-out accommodations. The Big Burn is a huge open ski run created by a forest fire many years ago. The mall is a shopping mall next to the slopes with restaurants and shops offering anything you could possibly want … Continue reading Lots of Snow + Massive Mountain = Snowmass
Photos by Marc Guido Red Lodge, MT – Winding southeast through the Montana countryside on state Highway 78 towards the town of Red Lodge, the eponymously named ski area above town flashes into view about half way through the 60-mile trip from the interstate. This sight is fleeting, however, serving only as a tease until … Continue reading Red Lodge: Out of Sight, On My Mind
Red River, NM – What really amazed me as we drove into Red River is how close the ski area is to the town. It seems that you can park just about anywhere and it would be a closer walk to the lifts than at a large number of resorts that I’ve skied in years … Continue reading Red River: Panning for Gold