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Closing Dates at East Coast Ski Resorts

With 75º temperatures and up across much of the Northeast today, spring is certainly here. Regardless, there is still plenty of great skiing to be had before the snow melts out. Go grab what you’d bring to the beach and go enjoy what is consistently the most relaxed part of every ski year. Related: Closing Dates at Utah Ski Resorts […]

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Avatar photo Spencer McLaughlin | April 14, 2023
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The 9 Coldest Ski Lifts in North America

The Coldest Chairlifts at a Ski Resort in USA and Canada

We’ve all been there: sitting on a chairlift freezing our behind off, wondering if it’s time to hit the après early or grab a hot chocolate and keep going. The days it’s so cold you have an equipment failure, your binding breaks, or your phone stops functioning. Those days when you get an ice cream headache from simply skiing downhill. […]

Nick DeRiso | February 10, 2023
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Cold Smoke, Sierra Cement, and the Ice Coast: What’s in a Name?

the ice coast

Most folks have probably heard some interesting nicknames and slang for different snow conditions and climates. Words like cold smoke, Sierra cement, and the ice coast get bandied about regularly. But what’s in a name? And why do different areas experience such different snow conditions? Related: The Different Types Of Snow Conditions That We Experience On The Mountain: Avalanche scientists and […]

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Lynn Barlow | August 13, 2020
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VIDEO: How To Ski Hard Packed Icy Snow

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SnowBrains | October 18, 2019
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9 Ski Destinations Driving Distance From New York City

Skiing the Big Apple.

Looking to get out of the city this winter to ski? Listed below are 9 ski destinations located only a quick trip away from New York City. Hunter Mountain, New York Hunter is a popular ski area among East coast shredders and is located less than 3 hours away from New York City by car. It’s a 4-season resort in […]

SnowBrains | October 5, 2019
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Ice Coast Kills Sh** | Upstate NY Crew Brings The Laughs, Mediocre Snowboarding

Ice Coast Kills Shit

By their own admission, the Ice Coast Kills Sh*t crew features “Mediocre snowboarding, above average lifestyle.” One thing they ARE experts in is board maintenance! Established in the fall of 2009, they’ve released four full length videos. Their homegrown brand of riding is super entertaining…and they always feature a high level of jackassery. Check out the teaser from 2010’s Numskull and you’ll see exactly what […]

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Matt Brennan | December 19, 2017
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Can You Ski Mad River Glen?

Single chair at Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen’s famous “Ski It If You Can” stickers can be spotted on the bumpers, laptops, helmets, and water bottles of skiers all across the country. These stickers serve as somewhat of a status symbol among the East Coast skiing community, as Mad River has some of the most challenging terrain in the region. Located in Fayston, Vermont, this […]

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Avatar photo Lindsay Hayden | August 15, 2017
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