A ROLLER COASTER OF A SKI WEEK IN THE EAST
This week has been up and down and all around in terms of ski conditions. Today was no different.
FRESH SNOW MAKES FOR A GREAT DAY SKIING WHITEFACE
With a few inches of fresh snow on the ground, and snow in the air, this afternoon was a treat at Whiteface.
SKIING SOFT SNOW AT WHITEFACE IN JANUARY
Just two days ago, I had a classic Ice Coast ski day at Whiteface. Conditions were fast and firm everywhere. Sharp edges were a must! Today? Not so much.
SKIING THROUGH A BARN AT RAGGED MOUNTAIN
Ragged Mountain is the 10th ski area I’ve visited this season, and it was actually my first time ever there.
SKIING ABOVE THE CLOUDS AT WHITEFACE
It was a gorgeous day on the mountain, one that felt well-earned after yesterday’s debacle.
THE STRANGEST SKI DAY OF THE SEASON SO FAR
Today was day 40 of my ski season. It was an odd day on the mountain.
EARLY JANUARY SKI CONDITIONS AT WHITEFACE
The last week or so has been pretty cold here in the northern reaches of the Northeast, especially at higher elevations, and today we finally got a break from it.
SKIING HUGE WHALES AT WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN
It’s not often you get to ski amongst towering whales like this!
OAK MOUNTAIN DELIVERS ON CHARM AND GREAT SKIING
Oak Mountain is located in the Adirondacks, in Speculator, New York.
SKIING WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN IN 2026
For the first time this year, I skied at the East’s greatest vertical ski area!
THE FIRST (SKI) DAY OF 2026
For the first ski day of 2026, I headed to Mount Pisgah in northern New York.
THE LAST (SKI) DAY OF 2025
To celebrate the dawning of a new year, I headed to Beartown Ski Area to lap the T-Bar.
T-BAR TUESDAY IN NORTHERN NEW YORK
Any day can be a T-Bar day, the only requirement is that you go to a small ski hill and lap the T-Bar.
SKIING MADONNA MOUNTAIN AT SMUGGLER’S NOTCH
I haven’t skied Madonna Mountain in nearly two years, and I’ve been itching to get back up there. It was a great day!
OPENING DAY AT ONE OF NEW YORK’S SMALLEST SKI AREAS
Beartown Ski Area is a non-profit hill with 150 ft. of vertical, two surface lifts, and a handful of trails.