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Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 8 – Mount Sunapee by Jay Flemma “Money and TLC were all that Mount Sunapee needed, and the Muellers were not short of both. Make no mistake, the Muellers not only took Mount Sunapee to the next level with their advances in infrastructure, but their homespun charm […]
In an effort to give our members one stop information pertaining to the COVID-19 virus and how it can and will affect you at your favorite resorts. The links below should give you the information available to prepare you for your visit to the listed resorts. Some ski/board resorts may have additional restrictions. Please […]
Reno Tahoe Announces New Air Service In partnership with the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Reno Tahoe is proud to announce two new nonstop air service routes to Reno from Atlanta and LAX on Delta Air Lines. Nonstop service from Atlanta begins November 8, 2020 with flights offered once per day, seven days per week. Nonstop […]
Indy Pass, the upstart second-year multipass that delivers two days at each partner mountain for $199, today announced that Vermont’s Jay Peak would become its 57th partner ski area.
Powder Ridge’s Kevin Cottle is Hell’s Kitchen royalty: runner-up in season 6, recipient of a coveted Black Jacket, (the highest badge of honor the show offers bar winning), and star on a Returning Veterans team during season 18. Tempered in the crucible of Gordon Ramsay’s fiery demands for absolute perfection, Kevin is now food and beverage director for and an investor in Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in central Connecticut.
The two snowboarders talk about snow conditions and route selection as they drop in, one at a time. Gusting wind is blowing snow across the ridge as they wind between reefy rocks.
We were hoping to explore Bolivia’s Cordillera Real range—a 125-kilometer-long stretch of densely glaciated granite peaks largely unexplored by skiers. Our group of three knew skiing in Bolivia would be challenging because of the weather, the complicated and glaciated terrain and the lack of beta. The scale, remoteness and subsequent mystery of these mountains are what keep most people away. But it’s also what draws people like us in to explore.
‘Who the hell is Sam Kuch?’
U.S. Airlines Eliminating Change Fees: What You Need to Know BY JOHNNY JET • SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 Fees and flying—they’re practically synonymous. The relationship began when checked baggage fees became the norm for many air carriers. Then, the introduction of basic economy fares meant you had to spend extra to reserve a seat and potentially bring a carry-on along. Many […]
The Future of POWDER Magazine We still have work to do—and two more issues to make. October 5, 2020 By Sierra Shafer As we are all painfully aware, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our lives this year, leaving the future shrouded in uncertainty. There is little it hasn’t touched and, going forward, this now includes POWDER Magazine. On […]
Next winter will be unlike any that has gone before it. Or any that will follow. Over the last couple of weeks, we have seen many resorts release their ‘operating policies’ for the upcoming season. From face-covering requirements and social distancing measures to ticket reservations, skier limits, and parking reservations, it’s fair to say that next season […]
Alterra Mountain Company: Ikon Pass holders will not need reservations at most destinations this winter September 16, 2020 by FREESKIER On September 14, Alterra Mountain Company officials provided a statement outlining basic winter protocols for the upcoming ski season. The Denver-based holding company, which owns and operates 15 resort destinations across North America, stated that in most […]
