Last Saturday, I visited Mount Cranmore for the annual Meister Cup, an event that celebrates Hannes Schneider, the 10th Mountain Division and the history of skiing, especially in the Mount Washington Valley. The 10th is represented by veterans and today’s active military. The division is based at Camp Drum in upstate New York and each […]
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On Skiing: Despite warm week, great skiing still on tap
It’s hard to believe that February is almost over, and after this past week’s weather, it might seem the ski season could be almost over as well. The good news is that March is often our best ski month. The record warmth Wednesday might lead us to believe that an early spring is upon us, […]
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On skiing: Remembering Warren Miller
News from the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame that Warren Miller had died on Jan. 24 triggered a string of memories, mostly of times when I was fortunate enough to meet him and actually ski with him. The first time was in the early 80s, on a trip to Vail. A friend and fellow ski […]
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On Skiing: February a big month for skiing and watching skiing
February is always a big ski month, the heart of the season with deep snow depths on the trails and the sun getting higher every day. Add vacation week and an ever-growing list of special events we have the Winter Olympics the ninth through the 25th. Maine has had a skier in every Winter Olympics […]
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On Skiing: Good things happening at Lost Valley
One ski area on my list to visit this year was Lost Valley. I hadn’t been there since Scott and April Shanaman took over as new owners and I wanted to get a first hand look at what was new. When I did, one change was obvious as I walked in. The seldom-used T-bar was […]
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On skiing: Catching up with Greg Stump
One week ago, I got a call from Greg Stump. He had heard about my book on Shawnee Peak and Pleasant Mountain and was looking for a copy. Most Maine skiers familiar with Stump’s films and background know that he grew up skiing at Pleasant Mountain, where as part of a Junior Masters program, he […]
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On Skiing: An action-packed January on tap at Maine's slopes
As usual, our ski areas have plenty of plans for the coming month. With January’s reputation for being a cold month, ski areas have developed numerous ways to lure skiers to the slopes, especially those skiers who might wait until February. Those of us who ski regularly, from the beginning of the season to the […]
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On skiing: Championship thoughts, and a season winds down
I have no idea how many ski competitions I have covered, but the National Championships at Sugarloaf brought back some interesting memories. One of the first people I met in the finish was Sun Journal editor Justin Pelletier, who introduced me to Lee Horton. Along with Brewster Burns to take pictures that day, and a […]
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On Skiing: Perfect conditions, and settings, for spring skiing
A few weeks ago, it looked as if an early spring had arrived. That was before two-plus feet of snow hit the mountains, and even along the coast the totals were close to that number. Since that storm we have had warm days but nights have been well below freezing, ideal for spring skiing. It […]
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On skiing: More ski for the money
Before heading over to Loon Mountain to check out some of next year’s new skis, I was thumbing through a golf magazine and caught a review of new drivers. What really grabbed my attention was the cost. One was mentioned as being lower priced at $350! Most were $450 to $500. And that’s just for […]