Nelson (BC), Canada – Let’s just put this into simple terms: a day spent with Valhalla Powdercats in the Valhalla Range of British Columbia ranked amongst the very best days of skiing ever experienced in my entire 32 years in the sport. Snowcat skiing, while not as luxurious as heli-skiing, is still a gratifying way … Continue reading Nirvana in Valhalla
Nelson (BC), Canada – Are you looking for a ski vacation that is a little different than the usual? One that’s unlike any you may have ever taken in the United States to the resorts of Colorado, Vermont, Utah or Tahoe? Maybe one that does not involve mega-resorts and condos, or even high speed chair … Continue reading Whitewater: Ultimate Powder Paradise
Sutton (QC), Canada – The region of Québec that borders Vermont is known by two names: The Eastern Townships in English, or l’Estrie in French. The area is a patchwork land of French and English, the latter towns first settled by British loyalists escaping the American Revolution more than 200 years ago. To this day, … Continue reading Mont Sutton: Dual Personality
Hancock, VT – Vermont is a state of wonderfully diverse ski and snowboard experiences. At one end of the spectrum, luxury resorts such as Stratton and Stowe offer every plush amenity that a visitor could desire. At the other end of the spectrum are down-home, old-fashioned family ski areas like Middlebury College Snow Bowl. A … Continue reading Middlebury College Snow Bowl: Quintessentially Vermont
Ludlow, VT (November 2004) – Jackson Gore is the newest addition to Okemo’s already expansive mountain facilities. It includes the Jackson Gore Inn, the Jackson Gore Base Area and Jackson Gore Peak – a fifth mountain area, adding 14 trails and a learning area to this central Vermont resort. Jackson Gore caters to families and … Continue reading Jackson Gore Expands Okemo’s Offerings
Plymouth, VT – My mission was a daunting one: to find lift-served elbow room in Vermont during the extended President’s Weekend holiday. Longing to escape the crowds and find my own personal enclave of solitude amongst the state’s numerous ski lifts, I had already spent hours on Saturday night mulling over the various pros and … Continue reading Bear Creek Mountain Club: Exclusive Rights
Roxbury, NY – The weather radio crackled with a Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Albany. Six to 10 inches of snow were expected overnight in New York State’s Capital District, and 11 to 14 inches to the south in the Catskills. The situation was setting up perfectly for a “Powder … Continue reading Ski Plattekill: Powder Daize
