Davis, WV – It’s named for the Biblical region in the ancient Near East but a revamped conference center, increased snowmaking, a new tubing park and the completion of a highway have put the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, in the town of Davis, at the top of West Virginia’s map of winter fun. About … Continue reading Upgraded Facilities and a New Highway Put WV’s Canaan Valley On the Map
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
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
Westford, MA – They came to witness the best freestylers at the Polartec Big Air at Fenway Park in Boston last week, but those who would rather do than watch headed 22 miles northwest (as the baseball flies) to ski and ride with freestyle ski pioneer Wayne Wong at the Nashoba Valley Ski Area. The 65-year-old … Continue reading Freestyle Ski Pioneer Wayne Wong Returns to Nashoba Valley
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 is more … Continue reading Quebec City’s Winter Carnival Offers More Than Skiing
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
Washington, DC – Preliminary numbers are in and about 6,000 students participated in last Friday’s attempt to set a world record for coordinated participation in a Learn to Ski or Snowboard lesson. Unseasonably warm weather in Midwestern and Eastern parts of the country caused cancellations at some ski areas, but nearly 150 of the original 164 … Continue reading Organizers Estimate 6,000 Took Ski and Snowboard Lessons in Record Attempt
