Early Season Okemo Mountain Resort 12-08-12 and 12-09-12
Early season skiing with 28 trails and an added adrenaline rush after your legs burn out!
Early Season Sunday River 12-02-12, 12-03-12
Take my advice and go skiing on Santa Sunday. Enjoy the happy crowd and the festive atmosphere. But…
Puffy Jackets Reviewed: We Test Unusual Offerings From Patagonia, Sierra Designs, Helly Hansen, & Columbia
Most "puffy jackets" are pretty much alike; these all break the mold . . .and leave us wishing…
A Female Reader’s Challenge: Can Two Women’s Backpacks Meet Every Need?
Can two backpacks meet a reader's need for compact storage, yet still be all she needs for various…
Staying Safe On The Edge Of Winter . . . Lessons From Two More Deaths On Mount Washington
“Almost Winter” conditions, whether in the late fall or spring, can lull you into a false sense of…
Resort Snapshots: Bretton Woods and Loon Mountain 11-18-12
The Sunday before Thanksgiving, 2012, both Bretton Woods and Loon offered excellent early-season conditions--if you got there early!
AMC Maine Lodges Cure “The Winter That Wasn’t”
If winter won't come to you, this is a great place to go find winter.
Family Hiking On North Pack Monadnock (A New Hampshire Adventure Complete With Turkey Vultures)
A cautionary tale: Poor prior planning for a family hike can lead to mutiny (unless vultures save the…
Cold Water Paddling Safety, Gear And Know-How For Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Fun All Year
October through May (at least) in the northeast means dealing with cold water. Here are some tips for…