On resort closing dates.
Hard to believe, but here it is: The middle of March, and ski season is starting to wind down. The fact that we had a ski season this year is…
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Why are lift lines so long this year?
I'm sure you've noticed the lift lines this year. I ski exclusively during the week, and even then it's been crazy. There are some lifts I won't even go near…
Read Full RecipeWhat’s it like to ski with the COVID restrictions in place?
Wondering what it’s like to ski at your favorite mountain during the pandemic? Sure, we’ve all heard what we’re supposed to do: Wear face coverings, maintain physical distance, ride the…
Read Full RecipeGoodbye, Paper Trail Maps.
Have you ever put your hand in the pocket of a ski jacket you haven’t worn for a while and pulled out an old trail map? There’s something satisfying about…
Read Full RecipeSkiing and social distancing: Three Vermont ski areas look at the season ahead.
(Photo: Upper Jester, Sugarbush, Vermont) One of the things I love about skiing is how no two ski areas are alike. Each has its own character, its own vibe, even…
Read Full RecipeVail announced its policies for the coming season. So now what?
After months of speculation, the word it finally out: Last week Vail released its operating plan for the coming season, and it’s a lot to take in. Rather than repeat…
Read Full RecipePandemic Skiing at A-Basin: What was it like? A Ski Diva fills us in.
(Photo above: East Wall, A-Basin, May, 2020) If I could’ve changed places with one person last week, it might’ve been Rachel Vecchitto. A long-time member of TheSkiDiva community, Rachel was…
Read Full RecipeThe season pass conundrum.
This is the time of year when we usually make our season pass decisions. Ikon or Epic? Which level? Or should we go with an independent mountain, instead? It’s not…
Read Full RecipeWant your own private ski area? How about renting one? Here’s someone who did.
Have you ever wished you owned your own private ski area? Seriously, who hasn’t. But unless you’re extremely rich or have some sort of organization behind you, the chance of…
Read Full RecipeAre we loving skiing to death?
Most of us take up skiing for a variety of reasons: we love the feeling of freedom we get when we fly down the slopes; we take delight from the…
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