Ragged Mountain is spending this weekend celebrating its 60th anniversary, but who steers it in the future remains to be seen as the Danbury, N.H., resort was recently put up for sale. It is being offered in two pieces by two different but affiliated sellers, according to CBRE Golf & Resort Group, which is marketing […] The post Ragged Mountain put up for sale appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

Kaja Norbye is finding New Hampshire much to her liking. For the second straight week, she was a big winner in the Granite State. She earned First Team All-American status from the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association in the giant slalom by placing fifth and helped the University of Utah reclaim the NCAA championship […] The post Kaja Norbye handles the weather, sweeps both World Pro Ski Tour races at Tenney Mountain appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

Waterville Valley is hoping less is more going forward as it will be replacing two short surface lifts with a longer one. The World Cup T-Bar and Exhibition Poma will be removed, and a longer T-bar will take their place. The project should be completed by Dec. 1. The loading point will be just above […] The post Waterville Valley to replace two surface lifts with one longer T-bar appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

With March temperatures heating up, ski areas are putting out their best deals on season passes for next year. Options are endless – unlimited or blackout dates, staying local or planning a trip out west or to Europe, and what’s the difference between a buddy pass and skiing with a friend – all while not […] The post Season passes for next year going quickly appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

After a one-year hiatus, the Tuckerman Inferno is returning this March with a new format that harkens back to the legendary events of old. For the first time this century, the March 15 race will take place solely on the slopes of New England’s biggest mountain, with five legs beginning and ending at Pinkham Notch. […] The post The Inferno returns to Tuckerman Ravine appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

There are several adaptive sports centers in New England, providing snowsports instruction to adults and children living with physical and cognitive disabilities.  “Adaptive sports are a game changer. It builds confidence and levels the playing field,” said Kim Jackson, director of communications and marketing for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, which operates the largest program […] The post Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is changing lives one skier at a time appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

Scuttlebutt about the spring party scene in these parts doesn’t always begin at Killington, but it typically ends there, where “The Beast” has earned its reputation for consistently hosting the longest ski season in the East. This year, however, the spring chatter kicked off early and in earnest at Killington when the resort announced it […] The post Fun is focal point of spring skiing appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

I have been known to be a pack rat of certain things. Unfortunately, Ski Magazine was not one of them.  More than a few years ago when filling out a survey for the next season’s “Best of” awards, I likened my home mountain, Loon Mountain, to chicken parm. It will never knock your socks off, […] The post A path to prosperity for Loon Mountain appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

For those skiing Loon Mountain, I-93 is both a blessing and a curse. Odds are it helped you get to the mountain quickly. On the flip side, a lot of other people did as well. Time it just right and one can go from the O’Neil Tunnel to sitting in the parking lot debating whether […] The post Loon Mountain’s Brian Norton is a man of many hats appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more

Cranmore Mountain Resort is recognizing and fostering a community for women in snowsports with their very first Women’s Week on March 10-15. The festivities will include a wide range of activities. “We have designed the week to celebrate skiing at all levels,” said Cranmore director of sales and events Kelly Hunt. “Whether someone is getting […] The post Cranmore to host inaugural Women’s Week March 10-15 appeared first on New England Ski Journal ..read more