Standing a lofty 5,344 feet above sea level, Mt. Marcy in the northern Adirondacks is the highest peak in the state of New York. Resting wondrously like a pyramid, Marcy holds a bit of mysticism, wonder and challenge in scaling the top of this peak. But by no means is hiking to the top of Marcy a quick walk in the woods.
It was the trip I had waited over ten years for, my first ski trip out west. I had done the research and read the magazines, and it all came down to one resort…Snowbird.
After skiing most of my life, I finally decided to try riding. On a dreary, rainy day in December, I headed up the lift with my already decent snowboarding friends. ‘If it
A great resort for newbies and intermediates, but it lacks the natural snow and aggressive terrain Vermont can offer.
Most people don’t associate New Jersey with great skiing, but rated 3rd in America for their extensive rail and jib terrain gives a whole new meaning to low elevation.
Christmas break is usually a time to hit the main trails, and get your legs in check for mid-season. Not this year! The Northeast is off to an unusually crazy start and Killington is getting hit almost weekly.
By offering some of the most legendary and intimidating ski terrain anywhere; Mad River Glen continues to go where no mountain has gone before.
With the most snow in the East, plenty of trees to ski, and their own Long Trail Tram Ale, Jay Peak is an essential hill to hit.
