There’s nothing worse than putting on damp boots. So for years I dried my snowboard boots on the stove, letting the warmth from the pilot light do its job overnight. Then I visited my buddy Pete’s cabin … Continue Reading ››
Mavrovo, Macedonia – "How much is the bus to Mavrovo?" I asked the lady behind the counter. She looked at me confused, and answered dismissively, "The bus will come." "OK. I want to buy a ticket." "The bus will … Continue Reading ››
Story by Matt Duffy Photos by Marc Guido (February 2001) – It took a lot to get here, which says nothing about the easy access to Taos. Planning for a full season of features at First Tracks!! Online began while I was … Continue Reading ››
Hancock, MA – The charm of a “low speed” lift has always been decidedly lost on me. Lets get to the top … now! That was the only concern. Intolerable twelve- to fifteen-minute lift rides always seemed to be cruel and unusual punishment, especially those first few chairs of … Continue Reading ››
Lawrenceburg, IN – Tucked amongst the rolling hills and farms of Indiana lies Perfect North Slopes, a small, quiet mountain for skiers only. Located outside of Lawrenceburg near the tri-state corner of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, it is conveniently located an hour and a half from Indianapolis and 45 … Continue Reading ››
Old man winter—old person winter, if you want to be contempo about it—is here like we haven’t had in many years. I have to say that it’s been the most exciting winter sports season in recent memory. Not only has the weather been fabulous, but I’ve seen more variety on the … Continue Reading ››
A number of skiers and concerned businessmen have approached me about the lack of recent snowfall. Their cry is always the same: “What can we do?!” I’m not a licensed meteorologist. I can only recommend what has always worked for the white man: “Begin,” I say, “by washing your car.” n