If you’ve got a skier or rider on your holiday gift list, you may be looking for that perfect, unique little “something” for under the tree or in their stocking. Or maybe it’s time to start dropping hints about what you want Santa to bring. Either way, we’ve reviewed a few trinkets his fall that … Continue reading Accessories Make the Perfect Gift for the Skier or Snowboarder On Your List
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 … … 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.
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
Lake Placid, NY – What makes a perfect family ski vacation? Is it a mountain large and diverse enough to satisfy all abilities, preferences and choices? Or, is it a quaint village with historical values, a feeling of remote tranquility, invariably warm and hospitable locals, and a festive atmosphere? Perhaps it’s an ample … Continue … Continue reading Lake Placid: Family-Friendly Olympic Heritage
Courchevel, France – “Have an espresso. It’s quite good.” This sage advice came from Skip King, an old friend and the American press attaché for the Courchevel Tourist Office. He had just flown in from Boston, and he didn’t look much better than I felt. A nine-hour overnight flight from Miami had brought me … … Continue reading Coeur de Courchevel
