Author Archives: Tim Jones

Tim Jonesstarted skiing at age 4 and hasn't stopped since. He took up Telemark a few years ago and is still terrible at it. In the summer, he hikes, bikes, paddles and fly fishes. In addition to his work at EasternSlopes.com, Tim also writes a syndicated weekly newspaper column.

Santa Sunday At Sunday River

Tim Jones / November 26, 2009

The 10th Annual Santa Sunday is December 6 at Sunday River. 250 Santa-suit clad skiers and riders take…

How To: Keep Head, Hands and Feet Warm

Tim Jones / November 20, 2009

Keeping warm: Is the old saying “If your feet are cold, put on your hat” true or a…

How To: Build A Camp Fire

Tim Jones / November 13, 2009

Build the perfect blaze for “Dreaming The Fire.”

How To: Keep Warm With Insulation and Outer Shells

Tim Jones / November 6, 2009

Dressing for success means wearing the right layers of insulation and protecting them with the right outer shell…

How To Keep Warm: Base Layers

Tim Jones / October 30, 2009

Dressing for any active outdoor pastime is always a balancing act between staying warm and staying cool.

Exploring The Outaouais Region of Quebec

Tim Jones / October 23, 2009

The Outaouais is a magical mix of sophisticated suburbs, tiny villages, lovely B&Bs, excellent restaurants and warm, welcoming…

Quebec Foliage Season: The Eastern Townships

Tim Jones / October 16, 2009

Quebec may just be the best place for a biking (or skiing) holiday in all of North America.

Is This The First Eastern Skier of 2009/10?!?

Tim Jones / October 14, 2009

If anyone skied or rode on natural or man-made snow (not ice-rink shavings) any earlier than October 1,…

Rocky Mountains High: Smaller Eastern Mountains For Foliage Viewing

Tim Jones / October 9, 2009

It’s the Perfect time of year to climb a mountain and look at the foliage.