Filling in my January calendar, I saw a pattern. No longer were Nordic events focused on getting ready to ski; they were mostly about racing events. From middle school and high school Nordic team members to citizens’ racers, and, finally, to 2026 Winter Olympic athletes, everyone is excited …
The White Mountains of New Hampshire have long been a proving ground for world-class winter sports athletes, from Olympians to national champions. This February, Nordic skiers of every level will have the chance to create their own celebration of winter sport when White Mountain Nordic launc…
Happy New Year, Nordic skiers! With 2026’s arrival and months of winter ahead, many of us are making New Year’s resolutions to get out and ski more. Some will sign up for ski lessons or clinics. Others hone their skills by racing every week. Many are signing up for group skis, knowing skiing…
Looking back over past Christmas articles I wrote for The Mountain Ear and later The Conway Daily Sun, I noticed a pattern. At least three of the articles focused on the need for snow, usually under the title, “All I want for Christmas is snow or more snow.” They were the typical end-of-Dece…
It was my friend’s question that started my quest. She asked, “Where can I take my cross-country skis to get them waxed?” I gave her some suggestions, but realized I didn’t really know the answer.
Skiable snow before Christmas is a gift we Nordics are happy to see delivered early. From old skiers like me to youngsters of all ages, we’re delighted to already be feeling the snow beneath our skis.
Two phrases I heard recently amused me. In a cartoon, I saw “touch grass.” On a T-shirt, I saw “I was born in the 1900s.” Since the latter saying described me, I didn’t feel embarrassed to not be familiar with that first modern statement.
What is a Trail Angel? Trail Angels are those people, now departed, who worked in the background, getting support and funding for trail projects. This year, we lost two trail visionaries — Steve Swenson and Joe Berry. Because of their efforts and abilities to galvanize the Mount Washington V…
I felt my skis gliding over powdery snow, with a whisper-quiet shush. The tips were barely visible in the unbroken snow. I was in skier’s heaven. Everything was fluid motion and soft sounds. The woods were peaceful and beautiful. The sun was setting in the west and turning the sky a vivid pi…
CONWAY — The votes are in, and North Conway tops the list for “Best Ski Town” in USA TODAY 10BEST’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award. This is the second consecutive year they’ve received the honor, and the fifth time since 2016.
CONWAY — Renowned big-mountain skier and North Face athlete Caite Zeliff is back in her home state of New Hampshire, where her passion for skiing began. The North Conway native plans to keep the Granite State as her home base as she continues to travel to and from ski adventures around the world.
Waiting in line outside Jackson Ski Touring last Saturday, I could sense the winter excitement in the air. There were no conversations about biking, running or swimming. The tide had turned, so to speak, to thoughts of winter pursuits.
By Ellen Chandler, Special to The Conway Daily Sun
The answer to your questions: “Yes, I’m still skiing,” and “No, I haven’t ridden my bike yet.”
The fat lady’s sultry soprano is echoing across the valley’s slopes and trails. Citizen recreational racing and night skiing are over. Next winter’s season passes are on sale at their lowest rates. It’s soon last call for colorful short-sleeved Hawaiian shirts and goggle tans. Soon, Pinkham …
It’s that “ski it now before it goes” season. With spring’s advent and warmer, rainier weather, that snowpack is disappearing fast. Bare ground is popping up everywhere. If your favorite trail is groomed and ready today, don’t hesitate — go.