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MEDIA 2015 KIT PRINT | DIGITAL About us ABOUT SEAMANS MEDIA, INC. W e are skiing. Skiers and riders love us. New England Ski Journal m edia properties deliver the most media compelling, laser-focused content to a target audience of participants and skiing enthusiasts and consumers. Seamans Media is the leader in regional sports media in the Northeast, featuring a multimedia portfolio of two television shows and six magazine titles comprising 18 print, digital and online outlets with a combined annual reach of more than 5 million readers and viewers. Everything New England skiing Covering skiing, hockey, baseball, lacrosse and soccer throughout the six-state New England region and New York and New Jersey, Seamans Media reaches the most passionate and affluent sports markets in the world. Our media lers’ Notch Resort SKI WEEKEND Smugg platforms provide our ure ready advertising Family friendly, advent partners with a highly targeted audience of skiers and riders in the coveted 25-54 age demographic. Now in its 19th year of circulation, New England Ski Journal was launched in 1996 and has become the finest ski and ride publication in the region. The winter magazine — in both print and digital editions — is the must-read source for the latest news and most interesting features from across the six-state region — one of the largest markets in the world in terms of ski and ride participation and consumer spending on ski-related products and services. CH T O N ’ S R E L G G SMU SEASON’S GREETINGS 24 NEW ENGLAND SKI er 2013 JOURNAL Decemb WHAT’S NEW FOR 2013 -14 New England ski resorts serve up of peak upgrades, terrain expansiona plethora experience enhancements for 2013- s and 14 By Brion O’Connor is an incredibly , a child’s mind s any parent knows folds of gray matWithin all those complex organ. r of wants, desires gly infinite numbe ter are a seemin try to make sure as parents, we s and interests. And, but also addres ate those needs, Notch anticip only not why Smugglers’ we can Which is exactly gold for the and fulfill them. nt has been mining after award in upstate Vermo s, winning award decade two past family programs. for its outstanding mother lode, the hit s This season, Smugg ranking for the 1 overall resort ine’s garnering No. a in Ski magaz States and Canad d accolade eastern United that gold-standar poll. Combine year, and a slew annual reader award for the 15th service, family vacation with Ski’s best overall satisfaction, ing, terrain like ries catego groom s in and challenge, of top-10 placing to suspect terrain variety easy it’s snow, g, and er, weath value, lodgin . ies, scenery and Don’t be fooled parks, off-hill activit g the ballot box. 26 has been stuffin Continued on Page that the resort A By Eric Wilbur L December 2013 www.skijournal.com ast season might have been a weather boon for New England ski particularly following resorts, the lackluster snow the previous season But if you think that delivered. matter halted mountains from improving upon making systems during snowthe offseason, then they say, the backyard you might as well wait syndrome to kick in. for, as Snowmaking improvem ents have been made this year, assuring the across the board in the region longest possible season That not only provides for skiers and riders in 2013-14. resorts with the ability but also to maintain to be in the race to open first, bases and pound the Ullr out of trails that the snow until May can maintain in some cases. Itching to ski now? You’re covered. ing to hang onto the slopes into the slushy, Salivatspring Mother Nature, that prospect is more attainable days? With a little help from snowmakers and the thanks to the efforts technology they utilize. of area Of course, that’s not all that local ski resorts son. From rapid expansion have new in place for this seaat spots like Sunday new hotel at Jay Peak River and Waterville and a new triple chairlift Valley to a the latest in the ever-deve at Pats Peak, this season loping scene of New is only England skiing and riding. 25 Photo/Stowe Mountain Resort 16 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL November 2013 Free digital subscription at skijournal.com/free Continued on Page 18 November 2013 www.skijour nal.com 17 Cover photo: Smugglers’ Notch Resort New England Ski Journal | www.skijournal.com 617-773-9955 | [email protected] 2 Compelling content AWARD-WINNING WRITERS A staff of insightful, dedicated and NESJ SPOTLIGHT award-winning HOW TO RAISE AN OLYMPIC SK writers — includNew England’s success stories I RACER that the magic must come fromprove within ing Pulitzer winA ners, Boston Globe columnists and regional literary standouts — helps us bring the New England high country to life. New England Ski Journal reaches the coveted 25-54 age demographic by covering every aspect of skiing and riding in New England, including: Doug Lewis By Tony Chamberlain re Olympic ski racers made, or born, or a blend of the two? The question is a debate in all athletics, of course, snowboard performance, but the diversity of backgrounds in ski and wider. could not be There’s Bode Miller, for instance. Raised in New Hampshire near the backwoods of Cannon Mountain, Miller’s parents were self-described hippies who allowed Miller to run free in the outdoors, and eventually to follow his own passion and discipline to ski race on his own, tered at a very young into the sport he masage. And there’s Lindsey Vonn, arguably the greatest female tory — making her Miller’s ski racer in U.S. Hiscounterpart. She could not have grown up more ferently, and in fact, Vonn’s difdevelopment as a ski racer is 180 degrees different from that of her mentor, Picabo Street. Vermont’s Jimmy Cochran, a two-time Olympian, pushed harder by his wished he had been champion father, Dr. Bobby Cochran, while Doug an Olympic ski racer also Lewis, from Vermont who is now a coach and TV ski analyst, says that while differences seem are a few threads of consistency. widespread among racing backgrounds, there “The biggest one I can think of,” says Lewis, who won a bronze medal the 1985 alpine World Championships in Bormio, at Italy, and competed in Olympics, “is a competitive two spirit. That’s something you just can’t teach a kid. “I have a brother who’s a better skier than I am, wasn’t for him. But the a better athlete. But racing way I am, I always wanted was. I wanted to tie my to compete at whatever shoes faster than other it kids.” Another thread that runs through most top racers’ were introduced to snow. stories is how soon they “Almost all of them start early,” says Lewis, who was 16 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL Photos/Harry How/Getty Images (Cochran); Steve Powell/Getty Images (Lewis); Matthew Stockman/Getty Images (Miller) Jimmy Cochran December 2013 Free digital subscription at skijournal.com/free a 2-year-old living in Vermont when his skiing parents put him in the with skis on his feet. snow The Bode Miller story is as well-known as any in the ski world. Books have been written, movies filmed about it. And if the antithesis of pressure from Little League parents comprised a winning formula Olympians, Bode’s family for raising future was it. When his parents moved to a 450-acre tract in the woods of Easton, N.H., they set up family life in a log cabin, heated by firewood, without or indoor plumbing. electricity When Bode was born in October 1977, it was into a family where parents worshipped nature by celebrating the solstices, where home-schoolin cluded encouraging kids g into run free in the woods whenever they could. As a young child, Miller became a common sight Cannon Mountain and began his reckless win-or-crash at nearby pressed in his philosophy style, exthat a racer should learn fast as the natural universe to “ski as will allow.” As he grew, Miller’s skiing already had become something of legend as he got into the gates with skiers many years er and blew them off the course. Formal race training oldbegan only years after this natural development. His mother’s ents began Tamarack tennis parcamp, and Bode’s mastery the game, and of golf, attests of to But formal ski race training his natural athletic abilities. did not begin until he entered Maine’s Carrabbasset Valley Academy on a scholarship, where he was but one of several future Olympians developed at the school, which sits at the base of Sugarloaf. Bode Miller But the legend was underway, as Miller appeared in the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan, and began the medal count four years later with a pair of silver medals at the Salt Lake Games. “As early as I can remember,” says Miller, who intends to compete at the Sochi Games after a year off with a knee injury, “it wasn’t about medals and winning races; it was about skiing so well that I satisfy myself.” Carrabbasset Valley Academy also was the training grounds for two-time Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott, who grew up at Farmington, about an hour from Sugarloaf. Like Miller, Wescott grew up arloaf in a fairly unsupervised roaming Sugway, and certainly not in formal training until Westcott remembers starting he got to CVA. off for school in the morning as his parents got ready to work — mother as a teacher, dad as a college track coach. But instead of arriving at school, Seth would wind up instead at Sugarloaf with his board and engage in learning of another sort — streaking down the western Maine mountain that is his home to this day. At the 1994 Olympics at Lillehammer, Norway, a pair of New England women — Carrie Sheinberg and Julie Parisien — performed in the technical events — slalom and giant slalom. Sheinberg, who now lives in Somerville, Mass., with husband Paul — a Dartmouth ski racer — and two boys, says she thinks hard about how and when to get Oscar and Aaron into the racing scene. Her own entry into the sport was even earlier than it should have been. “Because I was the third kid,” she remembers, “I was along for the ride. There wasn’t pressure that I remember, but when I was 2, Continued on Page 18 December 2013 www.skijour nal.com 17 COVER STORY Okemo Mountain Resort With diverse terrain and superb amenities, Vermont resort delivers OKEMO By Brion O’Connor T Photos/Okemo Mountain Resort here’s an old adage that pets often resemble their owners. Well, if there was ever a ski resort that resembled its owners, it would be Okemo, in Ludlow, Vermont. The upbeat vibe that Diane and Tim Mueller have instilled at this wonderful resort is unmistakable. The quiet, lanky Tim Mueller is the steady bedrock beneath the lifts and lodge and hotels, the solid spine that supports the resort. Diane Mueller, a bundle of quick-twitch energy, is the buzz of activity that Okemo has become in the past three decades. t Okemo Mountain Resort offers plenty to do on the slopes and off, with a vertical drop of 2,200 feet — the highest in southern Vermont, impeccable grooming and top-notch lodging and amenities. Above, kids savor some pool time at the resort’s Jackson Gore Inn. • • • • • • • • “We liked the challenge that the mountain presented,” says Diane Mueller, recalling the couple’s decision to purchase the resort in 1982. “We believed in it, and in ourselves.” Once a quaint hill popular among loyal Ludlow locals, Okemo has undergone a huge transformation since the Muellers took the reins. Early on, the Muellers’ emphasis was clearly on the hill. Skiers and snowboarders reaped the rewards of a flurry of upgrades to the trails, the snowmaking capacity and the grooming fleet. Guest services, notably the ski and snowboard school and rental shop, also benefited from a number of improvements. Soon, this small resort started turning heads. Today, Okemo stands as one of the Northeast’s premier ski areas, with 120 slopes, trails and glades totaling roughly 650 acres of terrain spread over five mountain areas — Jackson Gore Peak, Solitude Peak, South Face, Glades Peak and South Ridge — and a 2,200-foot vertical drop (more than 95 percent of which is covered by the resort’s superlative snowmaking crew). The resort, once serviced by three double chairlifts and six antiquated Poma surface lifts, now boasts 19 lifts, including nine quad chairs (five high-speed quads!), three triple chairs and seven surface lifts that provide an uphill capacity of roughly 33,500 skiers/riders per hour. Whew! In short, in three relatively short decades, Okemo has grown from a small, rough-hewn ski area to a true destination resort. The resort consistently collects awards and accolades for its snow quality, grooming, terrain parks, children’s programming and guest services. Skier visits have soared from 95,000 during the winter of 1982-83, to more than 600,000. “We had to instill in the staff that they could make a difference — it was the only thing that the skiers were going to notice as a change with new management,” Continued on Page 18 16 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL February 2014 February 2014 www.skijournal.com 17 Exclusive Ski Shop buyer’s guides SKI SHOP TOP NEW SKIS ◆ Blizzard Viva 7.7 Ti Blizzard Black Pearl For ladies who want a smooth ride and solid edge grip, the Blizzard Viva 7.7 Ti is a must-have. The active suspension quiets down the chatter and allows you to focus on the fun. The tip and tail rocker inspires easy turns with predictability. No need to fear picking up speed or steep trails with this confidence booster. Blizzard Bonafide Back in the lineup for 2013-14 is the Blizzard Bonafide. This ski is a quiver killer. The combination of a 98 mm waist, rocker tip and tail and titanium-core reinforcement balance this ski’s ability across all conditions. Look around the lift lines and you’ll see plenty of Bonafide happy skiers. New England Ski Journal highlights key equipment categories with stories and special buyer’s guides, which give advertisers an extra opportunity to present their products directly to key ski consumers: • NOVEMBER: Skis and snowboards • DECEMBER: Helmets, goggles and gadgets • JANUARY: Boots • FEBRUARY: Apparel • SPRING: All-terrain equipment • SUMMER: Outdoor gear SKI SHOP HELMETS, GOGGLES & GADGETS PRESENTED BY SUMMIT SKI & SNOWBOARD At 88 mm underfoot, it may appear too wide for the New England gals, but don’t let the Blizzard Black Pearl’s waist line deter you. This ski is nimble and can move effortlessly through deeper snow and moguls and help you avoid ice patches as well as any skinnier waisted competitor. When it’s time to cruise, the BP will move comfortably across practically anything. Comfort, safety and warmth: check, check and check. Taking it to a new level in helmet design, Atomic’s Affinity and Nomad helmets have an awesome new Live Fit memoryfoam liner. The liner is a special material that adapts completely to the shape of the head and effectively provides a custom fit for anyone. MSRP $139.99 The DPS Nina 99 uses ultramodern designs and technologies to make this women’s model one of the lightest weight, most nimble skis ever created. Available in either Pure carbon fiber or bamboo wood construction either way the rocker and sidecut shapes make this ski fun and exciting. The Dynastar Chrome 78 took ski testers by surprise. Typically known for ultralight and snappy ski designs, Dynastar has produced a carving ski in the Chrome 78 capable of shredding February ice into a snow cone and eating it for kicks. Beer leaguers should pay attention to this one. 14 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL November 2013 DPS Nina 99 Rossignol Experience 88 Dynastar Chrome 78 Sometimes called a “Lobster Claw” design, the Heli 3-Finger glove incorporates the middle, ring and pinky fingers and separates them from the pointer and thumb. Hestra loads this model with its waterproof/windproof outer shell and allleather palm. Then, line the interior with a fiberfill lining and a removable Bemberg insert for overnight drying. If this model doesn’t keep your fingers warm, nothing will. MSRP $129.99 For guys who prefer to slice trenches into the hillside, the Head SS (Super Shape) Rally is your ultimate carving tool. Head’s technologies include Liquidmetal and Intelligence electronic dampening, which make this ski unshakable at any speed and unwavering on edge. Rossignol has been synonymous with skiing for generations. The Experience 88 made the lineup this year due to its camber with rocker design. The rocker tip allows for easy turn initiation while the traditional cambered body/tail generate the power and edge grip New Englanders appreciate. Free digital subscription at skijournal.com/free ◆ PRESENTED BY SUMMIT SKI & SNOWBOARD SKI SHOP BOOTS SKI SHOP APPAREL PRESENTED BY SUMMIT SKI & SNOWBOARD ◆ Atomic Nomad (men’s)/ Affinity (women’s) helmets Hestra Heli 3-Finger Glove Head Super Shape Rally SLOPESIDE: The latest news and information from the region SKI WEEKEND: Spotlighting one of the region’s top ski areas CHECK IN/CHECK OUT: Featuring a local inn or resort FAMILY SKIING: Focusing on the issues that matter to families TACKLE THE TERRAIN: Tips and advice on hitting the slopes SNOWBOARDING: The trends and personalities of riding TONY CHAMBERLAIN’S LAST RUN: Offbeat commentary EVENTS CALENDAR, KIDSZONE AND MORE! Hotronic E4 Boot Heaters How does 107 degrees of heat for nine hours inside your ski boots sound? The Hotronic E4 Custom system can be added to any footwear so whatever you are doing outside, warmth is an option. The rechargeable battery has been tested in temperatures down to minus-9 degrees and can still provide up to 84 degrees for 19.5 hours. Install and go outside to play without worrying about frozen toes. MSRP $239.99 Sunice Kitsilano Hip Jacket Zeal Optics Z3 GPS Track your runs, speed, vertical and more with Zeal’s built-in Recon MOD GPS System. The in-goggle viewfinder displays your stats on an equivalent 16:9 widescreen so you can glance down to see your real-time progress. Wherever you go skiing or snowboarding, always know your score. MSRP $499.99 Zeal Optics Base HD This goggle features a built-in 1080p/720p camera right between your eyes. The camera is controlled on the outside of the frame, even with a glove on. Frames and lenses leave nothing to be desired, either. Zeal’s lenses are 100 percent UV protection with an anti-fog coating that can be wiped without ruining it. MSRP $399.99 Tecnica Cochise 110 men’s boot Lange RX 130 Tecnica’s Cochise 110 men’s boot offers comfort, convenience and performance. The 110 flex ensures forces will drive through your skis and into the mountain for excellent edge grip and control. The walk/entry feature allows for freedom to get around wherever you need to be. Quality, performance and Summit priced at $549.99. Lange’s RX 130 is the pinnacle of today’s ski boot design. Lange has been known for performance since boots first had buckles installed. The RX 130 is the modern day expert’s boot. Available in two shell widths of 98 mm or 100 mm and a smooth flexing 130 stiffness, this is the go-to model for today’s boot fitters. Shed any doubt about the fit of Lange boots. The RX blends conventional performance with modern expectations. Summit priced at $649.99 with our Boot Fit Guarantee. PRESENTED BY SUMMIT SKI & SNOWBOARD Helly Hansen Warm Base Layers Weighing in at only 31 ounces, the Kjus Helium Jacket is an exceptional product. It feels featherlight but is a heavyweight against the cold and snow. It is highly rated in waterproofing and breathability at 30K/30K and combines down, Primaloft and Dermizax stretch fabric to create one the bestperforming jackets on the market. This base layer features a dual component system to keep you dry and warm. The inner Lifa fibers instantly wick moisture away so you stay dry, while the outer, soft Merino wool adds warmth and comfort. Imitating polar bear fur, this innovative design provides incredible moisture transport and insulating performance. Great color ways will have you looking chic for après. Picture Organic Welcome Jacket America’s Best Bootfitters Interchangeable lenses are all the rage these days. For those who lack the dexterity to swap lenses while wearing gloves, the Anon M2 is the answer. MagnaTech technology uses 16 high-powered magnets to adhere the lens to the goggle. Lens swapping has never been easier. The Summit Ski & Snowboard crew can toss the lens at the frame to make it stick from arm’s length. MSRP $219.99 GoPole (accessories) GoPro continues to upgrade the ultra-popular Hero3 camera. The latest edition is 20 percent smaller and lighter with 30 percent more battery life and four-times faster WiFi. The new Hero3+ also features improved audio and 33 percent sharper image resolution from the new lens. GoPro also has launched a software editing software available for free that is amazingly easy to operate. MSRP $399.99 As personal cameras are taking over the world for both video and still shots, it has become increasingly necessary to find ways to bring the cameras along for life’s adventures. Enter the GoPole line of handles and accessories. The Bobber can float the camera in the water. The Reach extends up to 40 inches to get high above the crowds or stretch out for wideangled selfies. GoPole products are the new must-have for people who rely on their GoPro cameras to bring home the best action shots. MSRP $19.99-$54.99 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL December 2013 Tecnica Cochise 90W Tecnica’s Cochise 90W is one of this season’s hottest women’s boot models. With a walk/entry feature and three-buckle closure, these boots are user friendly and convenient. Peel the boot open for an easy entry/exit in the lodge, walk around at lunch or stand straight in a lift line. Relax in warmth and comfort. Summit price $399.99. Anon M2 goggle GoPro Hero3+ 14 Turn heads in this stunner of a jacket. The Sunice Kitsilano Jacket has 625 fill power down with a blue fox fur collar, making it hot inside and out. You will not be overlooked strolling around the village in this fashionably functional coat. ◆ Kjus Helium Jacket Free digital subscription at skijournal.com/free Salomon X Max 100 Salomon Quest 80 W Salomon’s X Max 100 is the closest boot to being the “one boot to fit everyone.” The liner is completely heat moldable. The 360-degree Custom Shell is completely heat moldable. The width of a pair can vary from 98 to 104 mm, translating to anywhere from a C to EE width. Plus, with its 100 flex rating, it is 20 percent softer than other top-end models. Truly a boot for (almost) anyone. Summit priced with full customization at $499.99. Salomon’s Quest 80 W is the ladies’ choice for all-mountain skiability and comfort. All Quest series boots feature a walk/entry feature for ease of entry/exit and convenient walking mode. Specially designed for women, the upper boot is cut down to accommodate lower, stronger calf muscles without pain. Summit priced at $399.99 with a custom-fit liner. 14 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL January 2014 Summit Ski and Snowboard is proudly a member of America’s Best Bootfitters. Most of our staff members have attended Masterfit University and are certified by A.B.B. Several of our boot fitters have completed the A.B.B. “Dark Arts” program, which encompasses fitting techniques to accommodate the most challenging foot issues. At Summit, we service everything we sell and we guarantee our boot fits with free customization for a full year. Our staff is capable of constructing custom insoles to ensure the best possible fit in your boots. We can stretch, grind and plane any boot from the most average intermediate skier to the most critical racer. Best of all, we are located where you live, in the Boston area Buying boots is only part of the equation. Proper fitting of your boots is the solution. See you at the Summit! Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody Known for its superior technology, Arc’teryx has upped its game by adding down insulators to the line this year. The Cerium Hoody is filled with 850 goose down and is a must-have among Arc’teryx’s cult following. Add this versatile piece to your Arc’teryx collection. It works great as an insulator under your shell or worn around your favorite ski town. Flylow Lab Coat The newest member of the Flylow family, the Lab Coat is the most waterproof and breathable ski jacket Flylow has made. True to Flylow form, this jacket is nearly bombproof. It will breathe to keep you dry during those backcountry climbs, then keep you warm and snow free for those hard-earned powder rides. Scott Kids Flurry Jacket Scott Sports recycles the extra fabrics from its adult clothing line of the previous season to make a superior kids line. Your kids will stay warm and dry in the same high-quality fabrics you wear on the slopes for a fraction of the price. These items are made on a limited basis, so get your kids geared up soon. www.summitskishop.com 508-875-5551 Free digital subscription at skijournal.com/free New England Ski Journal | www.skijournal.com 617-773-9955 | [email protected] 14 NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL February 2014 A ski jacket you can throw in your recycling bin when you’re done with it? Yup. Derived from recycled plastic bottles, the yarns in the Picture Organic Welcome Jacket can work for both you and our environment. As you would expect, this waterproof jacket traps and regulates body temperature, keeping you dry and warm. Picture Organic’s fun styles and poppy colors are sure to be seen on the slopes this year. Scott Crystalline Jacket Fits Socks Fits ski socks mix a splash of life to all the great technical aspects of Fits. The full-contact fit hugs your foot to avoid any slipping or rubbing. These socks feel and perform just as good as they look. Super soft Merino wool keeps you comfortable hillside, while hot designs and colors keep it cute at the lodge. Boots on or off, you’re gonna feel and look amazing. Made in the USA. Free digital subscription at skijournal.com/free 3 Media platforms and our audience PRINT AND DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS MOUNTAIN BIKING BIKE New England Ski Journal delivers the most compelling content to skiers, riders and enthusiasts everywhere on F multiple platforms: • PRINT EDITION: Our full-color, tabloid-sized print edition is distributed free of charge at specialty ski retailers, sporting-goods stores, restaurants, night-life establishments and select ski resorts. • DIGITAL EDITION: Our interactive digital edition, which launched in November 2012, brings the pages of the print magazine to life with links and video, and is available free on all tablets, smartphones and computers. 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You have your choice of all-mountain, free-ride, downhill, singletrack, fire roads — you name the terrain, and you can find it in the Northeast. For decades, New England ski areas have been fine-tuning their mountain bike trail networks to expand their four-season offerings, with varying degrees of success. When I first discovered fat tires more than a quarter-century ago (aboard my suspension-free Trek 970 Singletrack), ski resorts were a guilty pleasure. And painful. My friends and I had this macho, masochistic mindset that we had to earn our downhill thrills by first pedaling uphill. Even today, lift service isn’t absolutely necessary for a great mountain biking experience (Great Glen Trails at the foot of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington is a great example). But, as they say, with age comes wisdom. Today, I’m happy to plunk down a few bucks to ride the lifts. 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Our content and platforms are geared to a target audience of skiers, riders and ski enthusiasts. Photos/cou rtesy Jerem y Davis; courtesy N OUR AUDIENCE 38 GL AND NEW EN So, who is reading New England Ski Journal? The average New England Ski Journal reader: • SKIS AND RIDES REGULARLY • PURCHASES SKI EQUIPMENT • TRAVELS MULTIPLE TIMES PER YEAR • BOOKS OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS • DINES OUT REGULARLY • PURCHASES HIGH-TECH AND TRAVEL GOODS SKI JOU New England Ski Journal | www.skijournal.com 617-773-9955 | [email protected] 4 OUR 19TH SEASON! 2014-15 editorial calendar New England Ski Journal is excitedly preparing for the upcoming ski season — our 19th year of publication. Last season, we offered readers comprehensive coverage of the New England ski scene, including contributions from legendary ski journalist Tony Chamberlain. This season, we introduce Insider Q&A, Trail of the Month and KidsZone and continue our popular columns and features on compelling topics spanning the ski country spectrum. Here are our editorial plans for the 2014-15 season: NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR MAY — 2014 — — 2014 — — 2015 — Space reservations: 10/8/2014 Ad files due: 10/16/2014 Publish date: 11/1/2014 Space reservations: 11/5/2014 Ad files due: 11/13/2014 Publish date: 12/1/2014 Space reservations: 12/10/2014 Ad files due: 12/18/2014 Publish date: 1/1/2015 EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Cover story: Season preview, what’s new • SlopeSide: Odds & Ends from Snow Country • Insider Q&A: Jessyca Keeler, Ski NH director • Trail of the Month: World Cup, Okemo • KidsZone: 10 basics for getting going • Events calendar • Ski Shop: Top skis • Ski Weekend: Stratton • Check In/Check Out: River Walk at Loon • Family Skiing: Family events not to miss this winter • Tackle the Terrain: Early season best bets • Backcountry: Top new gear • Tony Chamberlain’s Last Run • Cover story: Luxurious N.E.: Most luxurious of New England ski country • SlopeSide: Odds & Ends from Snow Country • Insider Q&A: John Egan, Sugarbush ski pro • Trail of the Month: Nose Dive, Stowe • KidsZone: Gear up • Events calendar • Ski Shop: Helmets, goggles, gadgets • Ski Weekend: Crotched Mountain • Check In/Check Out: Topnotch Resort • Family Skiing: Holiday adventures in ski country • Tackle the Terrain: Efficient pole plants • Backcountry: Tele School 101 • Essay: Spirit of skiing • Tony Chamberlain’s Last Run • Cover story: Wachusett Mountain • SlopeSide: Odds & Ends from Snow Country • Insider Q&A: Wildcat mt. ops. director • Trail of the Month: Trigger, Gunstock • KidsZone: School ski adventures • Events calendar • Ski Shop: Boots • Ski Weekend: Mount Snow • Check In/Check Out: Wachusett Village Inn • Family Skiing: Family fun and games • Tackle the Terrain: Terrain park tips for skiers • Backcountry: Family fun off-piste • Essay: Mom’s memoirs • Tony Chamberlain’s Last Run *Covers shown are from 2013-14 season; editorial calendar subject to change — 2015 — — 2015 — — 2015 — Space reservations: 2/4/2015 Ad files due: 2/12/2015 Publish date: 3/1/2015 Space reservations: 5/6/2015 Ad files due: 5/11/2015 Publish date: 5/20/2015 EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Cover story: Sugarbush • SlopeSide: Odds & Ends from Snow Country • Insider Q&A: Cannon ski patroller • Trail of the Month: Ullr’s, Jay Peak • KidsZone: So you wanna ski race? • Events calendar • Ski Shop: Apparel • Ski Weekend: Sugarbush • Check In/Check Out: Moose Meadow Lodge • Family Skiing: Family race league tales • Tackle the Terrain: Speeding the safe way • Backcountry: Tree skiing adventures • Tony Chamberlain’s Last Run • Cover story: Border crossing (Ont., Que.) • SlopeSide: Odds & Ends from Snow Country • Insider Q&A: John Diller, Sugarloaf general manager • Trail of the Month: Tricolor, Saddleback • KidsZone: Sibling superlatives • Events calendar • Ski Shop: Gadgets (tech and otherwise) • Ski Weekend: Owl’s Head • Check In/Check Out: Fairmont Tremblant • Family Skiing: Spring skiing celebrations • Tackle the Terrain: Savoring spring skiing • Backcountry: Spring backcountry hotspots • Tony Chamberlain’s Last Run • Cover story: Best 18 golf holes in N.E. high country • SlopeSide: Odds & Ends from High Country • Insider Q&A: Jim Remy, director of golf at Okemo Valley Club • KidsZone: Coolest mountain SPECIAL water parks SUMMER ISSUE • Gear shop • The next frontier of ziplining • Mountain biking 101 • High country hikes you’ll never forget • Paddling 101 • Waterfall and swimming hole meccas • Scenic trams/chairlifts • Top 10 family adventures • B&B escapes • Tony Chamberlain’s Last Run Space reservations: 1/7/2015 Ad files due: 1/15/2015 Publish date: 2/1/2015 New England Ski Journal | www.skijournal.com 617-773-9955 | [email protected] 5 The print edition Readership More than 400,000 readers every year across all platforms (estimated 75,000 per print issue, based on industry average three readers per issue, plus 7,000 readers per digital edition). THY KINGDOM COME JAY PEAK SUPERSIZED. WILL ITS ROOTS ENDURE ? I By Eric Wilbur t had been three years since I had last visited Jay Peak when I pulled into the Northeast Kingdom resort earlier this year. Of course, I was aware of the changes that had taken place over that time: the new hotel, the ice rink, and most of all, the sprawling indoor water park, all part of Jay’s lofty expansion . But still, trust me, if you remember Jay as it was just a few short years ago, when you pull into that parking lot, be prepared for your jaw to drop as if you were a child walking into Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for the first time. Photo/Jay Peak Resort The simplicity of the base area season. That would at Tramside has been replaced be the little year’s grand opening by matter of Jay’s owners of the the impressive new Tram purchas$25 million Pump House, Haus ing nearby Burke Mountain when Lodge area, and a refurbishe in president and co-owner d May, a marriage of mountain Bill Hotel Jay houses the massive, s Stenger invited hundreds that transforms the once-sleep of local 50,000-square-foot Pump y schoolchildren to be among House, Northeast Kingdom the Vermont’s only indoor into a prefirst to slip and slide at water mium four-season destinatio the new park (well, the roof is n. water retractpark, which And perhaps the biggest was built in able, too). They enhance part by local companie Jay’s surprise? It all seems to s employstatement about what be going ing workers the resort through the EB-5 over well with the locals. aims to represent in Northern program, the U.S. Citizen and “The fact that we’re delivering Vermont. Immigration Services on some promises, that program Wish upon a star, indeed. makes created in 1990 to “stimulate them feel comfortable,” There’s even some Disney said the U.S. economy through syn- Steve Wright, Jay job ergy, as the Mouse and Peak’s vice creation and capital investmen Jay Peak president of marketing t have teamed up to open and sales. by foreign a new investors.” According “They realize they have learning center that will a say, to Jay Peak, more than open in at some 550 inveslevel, about what hapJanuary this season, a tors from 60 countries $3 million pens.” have been investment that was hardly part of all recent Jay projects, the Jay’s relationship with resort’s biggest move the of the offlocals was evident during last Continued on Page 20 Format Tabloid-sized (11 inches wide x 14 inches high), full-color magazine printed on 80 brite newsprint inside and a glossy magazine wrap on the front and back. 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Here are just some of the reasons that leading ski resorts and lodging properties, along with top ski retailers, invest their advertising dollars with us: COVER STORY Tuckerman Ravine THE BIRTH OF EXTREME SKIING O By Brion O’Connor hangs one poster of an East Coast area. recharge my psyche. It is a poster of Tuckerma n Ravine. Massachusetts who “If you can sit at the graduated from This massive glacial top of Left Keene State cirque on the Gully College in 1984. “To and look out over the southeast face of Mount call valley and it a ‘rite Washington, up to the of passage’ seems trite peak and say that your at 4,430 feet and roughly — it’s prob- more like a religious 800 experience. sheer vertical, is the unrivaled feet of lems, issues or concerns are bigger “Holy than anything “The ravine is basically Grail” of New England you see, then you need a sheer rock spring skiing. to adjust cliff,” says Low. “It’s worth your settings.” It is an awe-inspiring seeing the place, ravine in the summer. Oddly enough, this place the excitement it engenders despite It will make you that cel- wonder how , and calls ebrates an anyone ever thought its siren’s song every spring. abundance of spring it snow would be a good was named for botanist idea to ski up there. “I have probably skied Edward Tuck- But it 50, 60 runs erman, who is. It’s a great idea.” in total in the ravine, spent two decades studyand each one is ing Of course, that’s part alpine plants and lichen different and exciting,” of Tuckerhere in man’s counterint says Vaughn the mid-1800s uitive draw. Skiing Harring of Massachu . Today, however, the But if you ever visit setts, who first enormous any of the 10 major Aspen, amid skied Tuckerma granite bowl is best known routes that line Colorado’s magnifice n in the 1980s the ravine’s major bowl while — at least in nt Rockies, stop attending and the seven skiing circles — for its St. Lawrence University by a favorite local hangout, establishe . enduring snowpack New York “I’ve skied , and scintillating Hillman’s d routes along neighboring through fog, wind, snow Pizza. Check out the walls decorated and sun, Highway — many featuring springtime routes. and in fresh powder, with classic ski destinatio pitches between 40 and bulletns. There, proof ice and “I have been to the 55 degrees — in a singular tribute to ravine nearly can be old heavy corn snow. New England, look forward I every spring since a heart-pounding experience college,” says Lafe Yes, to the trip each year . it can be a terrible, to Low, an admitted foreboding “Raviniac” from place for the uninitiated and unprepared. Every year, U.S. Forest Service rangers and volunteers respond to dozens of search-and-rescue incidents resulting from poor planning, improper skills and equipmen t, or bad judgment. Of course, that challenge is also part of the attraction. “Looking back at a couple dozen trips, I’d have to say that many of my memories also include some level of misery, fear or fatigue,” says Peter Tamposi of New Hampshir e. Simply put, you have to earn your turns at Tuckerman. There are no chairlifts, no trams, no helicopters. You need to hoof it. The three-mile hike along Tuckerman Ravine Trail, winding along the Cutler River through the lower forest and eventually past the Hermit Lake shelters, isn’t daunting, though the world’s most fickle weather patterns can make any outing uncomfortable. That’s why Low carries some 60 pounds of gear — he understands the inherent risks, and he arrives prepared. When Low does arrive, he won’t be alone. The Tuckerma n crowd comes in droves (neighboring Huntington Ravine is another fabulous bounty for thrill-seekers, though the steeper pitches don’t hold snow as well). The parade starts in March but hits its stride in April and May, especially on the weekends. Upwards of 2,000 adventure seekers annually will haul skis, poles, boots, snowboar ds, food, flasks, even the occasional keg of beer to the ravine floor and Lunch Rocks before tackling the last vertical grunt to Tuckerman’s lip. “Tuck’s has an amazing pitch and Continued on Page 20 K, let’s get real. 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SIZE FULL PAGE HALF PAGE Loon; Wildc Photos/Omni Mount Washington Ri R sky r/Cannon; The Omni Mount Washi n the ders i ain Mount Keele left)/Greg New England Ski Journal Cannon from top 3 Blitzen Way Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-4313 christmasfarminn.com NEW ENGLAND SKI JOURNAL January 2014 C FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION Christmas Farm Inn and Spa set of snow tires, to climb the steep hill to the Christmas Farm Inn (I’ve pedaled my bike to this perch during the summer, and trust me, it’s a grunt). If you’re heading north along Route 16 (from Glen, and North Conway), take a right onto Route 16A into Jackson Village. Just after the Wildcat Tavern, and before 16A bends to the left, take another right onto Route 16B, toward Black Mountain. It’s a testament to the inn’s long-running popularity that visitors need to drive right past several very good lodging options, including The Inn at Jackson and The Wentworth, to get up to Blitzen Way. Once you’re here, though, it’s difficult to leave. This fabulous 15-acre property has been painstakingly restored, which tends to disguise much of its colorful history. It’s been a jail, a church, a farm and a private homestead. It has been run as an inn since 1946, when Doris and Dick Welch pur- the hotel’s Donald Ross-designed golf course that dates to 1915 and a Bretton Woods Canopy Tour of ziplines across Route 302 at [email protected] the reations for the sort’s ski area. Omni Mount Washing The most ton Woods doles ton Resort at Bretimthe pressive clay out now change of and then to folks who might all from the tangible bit of want a tennis yet glory days the Omni Mount another chapter of of the Washington Hotel’s early 1970s to long, colorful today and illustrious might be quite history. 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Fans “Today it’s such Jimmy Connor multi-phase watched Laver renovation project a high-profile s for championship dress and and Connors adcompleted a of the first Volvo the and the rest from the years ago — will few in advertisplays such a prominent role national Tennis hotel’s Inter- veranda do that to a place ing and all we Tournament. and from a grassy spacious is pretty darn that New The next the year Laver beat do at Ski special hill above Hampshire, it red clay court Harold Solomo seems like, ‘How The latest work to start. below. The hotel the title. Quickly n for was grand could there be winter included upgrade , the tournam then, as it had to the hotel’s in New Hamps shire without ent grew opened some more and been since it 200 guest rooms was off to North in the Mount Washing and Hotel?’ Con- now, Much1902. It is even more grand suites, a new 25,000-square-fo ton ” said Alice Pearce, more so. renovation of ot spa, Ski who runs 26 NEW ENGLA the NH, the organiz a new conferen main dining room, sents ND SKI JOURN ation that repreAL Spring 2014 ce center, restorin and promotes most of the state’s g alpine and nordic ski areas. (clockwise D on’t get me wrong — I love the winter wackiness that is North Conway, New Hampshire. Even more, I love how the electric atmosphere generated by the crowds that convene in and around the White Mountain Highway positively energizes my two daughters. They love the people, the sights, the sounds. It’s pretty frenetic along Route 16 most times of the year, but the cold weather seems to ratchet up the merriment. And my girls and I usually can’t resist diving right in. Still, there are times when we need to escape the madding crowds. Sometimes “we” means all four of us, and sometime it’s just my bride and me. That’s especially after the snow begins to fly. One of the reasons I cherish winter is the sense of serenity that the season brings. And when we’re feeling the need for a quiet escape, and a chance to recharge our batteries, there’s no place we’d rather be than the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa on the outskirts of Jackson, N.H. It takes some effort, and often a good The Cave, one of many unique places to relax at the resort Photos By Brion O’Connor From its tennis glory days as a lively four-season to rebirth resort, the Omni serves up a grand experience noodle ($15), balsamic tenderloin tips Of course no review of this inn ($18), turkey dinner ($17), maple pewould be complete without a menpe can salmon ($20), lobster and shrimp tion of the spa. Back in the day, I could scampi ($28) and braised lamb shank adequately recover from a day on ($24). Match your entrée with a glass the hill with the help of an après-ski By Allen Lessels of fine wine or classic cocktail, and beverage, a good night’s sleep, and you’re all but guaranteed to call it maybe a good soak in a hot tub (which a day with a smilehris on your A the Christmas Farm offers, along with Ellmsface. keeps children’s menu, with such aa bag nice pool, of in a brilliant sun-soaked red favorites clay in his office. as chicken fingers and spaghetti and glass enclosure). However, the older The meatballs, also is available. director of ski I get (with the corresponding loss of oper- elasticity), the more I appreciate the mild indulgence of a full-service spa. The Christmas Farm offers an Aveda Concept Spa on the premises, which is a real plus in my estimation (once I get back to the inn, I prefer to set the car keys down, and give my aging Subaru the night off). Options range from skin treatments, aromatherapy and massage (reservations are highly recommended). The “Romance Package” — one of numerous packages available at the inn — includes two nights in one of the inn’s sumptuous Carriage House suites, two one-hour massages and a bottle of sparkling wine waiting in the room. No, the kids won’t be joining us for that weekend. Last but certainly not least, the inn also offers discounted tickets to a number of local hills, including one of my favorite small areas just up the road, Black Mountain, and Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, as well as the Jackson Ski Touring Center (these cross-country trails, in fact, swing right by the property). That allows you to play hard. The Christmas Farm Inn will make sure you’ll be able to rest easy afterward. T Historic N.H. property boasts classic charm and indulgence texting their buddies). The 12 suites at the Carriage House are the epitome of country luxury, with king-size beds, two-person whirlpool tubs, spacious and elegantly furnished sitting rooms with gas fireplace, cable television, refrigerator and striking views of the White Mountains, all tied together by a central Great Room with a massive stone fireplace. Want more privacy? The inn also offers eight unique cottages — the Log Cabin is at the top of my wish list — situated on the property’s rolling hillside. Hungry? The village of Jackson boasts a number of excellent dining venues, but the Christmas Farm Inn makes it tough to leave (which, of course, requires another drive down the hill). Breakfasts are big and bold, which is just what a skier is looking for before a day on the slopes. Staples include eggs and bacon, omelets, French toast, Belgium waffles and pancakes (buttermilk or blueberry), plus a continental breakfast bar. This all-important meal is included in the room rates. The pièce de résistance, however, is the Christmas Farm Inn’s dinner menu, which is both mouthwatering and reasonably priced. Choose from dishes such as Italian drunken SCENIC Photos/Christmas Farm Inn and Spa Christmas, merry indeed Resort CHECK IN / CHECK OUT IRLIF A H C / S RAM TS GEM IN THE VALLEY 26 GL AND NEW EN SKI 3 issues $2,091 $1,645 $1,126 $715 $478 $207 5-6 issues $2,065 $1,620 $1,010 $663 $433 $172 Marketplace is a directory for products and services listed by category. PREMIUM PLACEMENTS CENTER SPREAD ......................... $4,758 BACK COVER* .............................. $3,696 TWO-PAGE SPREAD ................... $4,158 INSIDE FRONT COVER* .............. $3,696 FRONT-COVER STRIP* ................ $2,888 INSIDE BACK COVER* ................. $2,772 * All cover ads printed on high-grade 80-pound magazine gloss wrap. • Bleeds included at no additional charge. • Supplied inserts: Rates and mechanical specifications available on request. 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Massachusetts and Rhode Island locations Amrheins, Boston, MA Bathhouse Gym, Boston, MA Bell In Hand, Boston, MA Berklee College, Boston, MA Berkley Cafe, Boston, MA Bill’s Bar, Boston, MA Blackthorn’s, Boston, MA Boston Athletic Club, Boston, MA Boston Beer Garden, Boston, MA Boston Beer Works, Boston, MA Boston College, Boston, MA (2) Boston House of Pizza, Boston, MA Boston Sports Club, Boston, MA Boston University, Boston, MA (2) Brownstone Restaurant Tavern, Boston, MA Bukowski’s, Boston, MA Cafe 939, Boston, MA Clearys Restaurant, Boston, MA Clock Tavern, Boston, MA D’Angelo’s, Boston, MA Emerson College, Boston, MA Fisher College, Boston, MA Fit Corp, Boston, MA FJ Doyles - Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA FJ Doyles - South End, Boston, MA Game On Fenway, Boston, MA Gold’s Gym, Boston, MA Hemmenway’s, Boston, MA Hennesy’s Tavern, Boston, MA Holiday Inn Boston St., Boston, MA Hurricane O’Reilly’s, Boston, MA Kings, Boston, MA Landsdowne Bar, Boston, MA Local Bar, Boston, MA Marriot Hotel, Boston, MA Mass College of Art, Boston, MA Mass College of Pharmacy, Boston, MA McGann’s Pub, Boston, MA McGreavy’s, Boston, MA New York Pizza, Boston, MA North Station, Boston, MA Northeastern University, Boston, MA (3) Porter’s, Boston, MA Quencher, Boston, MA Sal’s, Boston, MA Seapoint, Boston, MA Shaw’s-Boylston St., Boston, MA Shenanigan’s, Boston, MA Sheraton Hotel, Boston, MA Simmons College, Boston, MA South Station, Boston, MA Stadium Sports Bar, Boston, MA Stop and Shop, Boston, MA Suffolk University, Boston, MA Sullivan’s, Boston, MA Summer Shack, Boston, MA Tedeschi’s, Boston, MA Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA The Fours, Boston, MA The Greatest Bar, Boston, MA The Harp, Boston, MA The Lir Pub, Boston, MA The Playwright, Boston, MA The Pour House, Boston, MA The Station B Tavern, Boston, MA The Tap, Boston, MA UMass-Boston, Boston, MA Wentworth, Boston, MA Woody’s, Boston, MA All Season Sports, Newton, MA Babson College/Reynolds Campus Center, Babson Park, MA Bass Pro Shop, Foxboro, MA Bob’s Sea & Ski, New Bedford, MA Burton Snowboard, Wrentham, MA Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA Centre Ski and Bike, West Newton, MA Country Ski & Sport, Hanson, MA Country Ski & Sport, Quincy, MA East Coast Alpine, Boston, MA East Coast Alpine, Danvers, MA Eastern Boarder, Leominster, MA EMS Climbing & Kayak School, Lincoln, RI Harvard International Office, Cambridge, MA New England Action Sports, Warwick, RI Outdoor Recreation, Newport, RI Outdoor Recreation, Bedford, MA Paul’s Sportswear & Ski, Salisbury, MA Puritan Clothing of Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA Ray & Sons Cycle & Ski, Maynard, MA RJ Bradley’s Ski & Sport, Littleton, MA Ski & Sport Shack, Wakefield, MA Ski Haus, Burlington, MA Ski House, Somerset, MA Ski Shop Plus, North Smithfield, RI Ski Stop, Canton, MA Ski Stop, Westwood, MA Sport Loft, Fitchburg, MA Sports Stop, Wenham, MA Sportsworks, Duxbury, MA Strand’s Ski Shop, Worcester, MA Summit Ski & Snowboard Shop, Framingham, MA Sun & Ski Sports, Pembroke, MA Sun and Ski, Woburn, MA T&S Golf, Taunton, MA Avie’s Ski Sports, Westerly, RI Colorado Ski Outlet, W Springfield, MA Competitive Edge, Holyoke, MA Competitive Edge, E Longmeadow, MA Credo Skate & Snow Shoppe, N Hampton, MA Mountain Goat, N Hampton, MA Ski Haus, E Longmeadow, MA Ski Unlimited, Greenfield, MA Theory Skate & Snow, W Springfield, MA Connecticut locations Action Sports, Old Saybrook, CT Action Sports, Branford, CT Benidorm Bikes & Boards, Canton, CT Bob’s Chalet Ski & Snowboard, Bristol, CT Colorado Ski Shop, Enfield, CT Cutting Edge Sports, Berlin, CT Dick’s Sporting Goods, Manchester, CT Dufty & Ed’s Alpine Haus, Wethersfield, CT Golf Quest, Southington, CT Kip’s Ski Shop, Bridgeport, CT New England Ski & Scuba, Vernon, CT Outdoor Traders, Greenwich, CT Pacific Swim-Bike-Run, Stamford, CT Pedigree Ski Shop, Stamford, CT Ridgefield Ski & Sport, Ridgefield, CT Rotary Ski & Snowboard, Stratford, CT Sartorius Sports, Avon, CT Sartorius Sports, Glastonbury, CT Ski & Sport, Westport, CT Ski Haus, New Milford, CT Ski Tunes, Simsbury, CT New England Ski Journal | www.skijournal.com 617-773-9955 | [email protected] Sport House, Canton, CT Sports Palace, Torrington, CT Sterling Snowboards, Shelton, CT Suburban Ski & Bike, Berlin, CT Sun & Ski Sports, Avon, CT 11 Where to find us Where can I pick up New England Ski Journal? 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