Looking to double his ski days this winter (from one to two), DCSki’s Editor spent a peaceful midweek day at Whitetail Resort, where light crowds and smooth lift rides made for an unhurried outing. The visit offered a chance to revisit favorite trails, reflect on early skiing memories, and enjoy late-season conditions without the usual weekend bustle.
After a delayed start to the season, DCSki’s Editor finally got back on snow with a quiet midweek visit to Liberty Mountain, finding the resort’s easygoing “vibe” fully intact. Liberty heads into the second half of February with great snow and 100% open terrain.
James Chen, a longtime DCSki Columnist and Ski Patroller, reflects on his move to New England, his transition to patrolling at Ragged Mountain, and the New Hampshire resort’s impressive glade skiing and welcoming community.
Jim Kenney made his first turns of the season on January 5, 2025 at Canaan Valley Resort. He enjoyed a quiet and scenic day, taking advantage of light crowds and free skiing for those aged 70+. Jim checks in with this Firsthand Report.
DCSki’s Editor made his first local turns of the season at Whitetail Resort. Recent sub-freezing temperatures and natural snow have made Whitetail’s slopes look and ski more like a western ski area. He describes his visit in this story.
DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham first skied together with his late wife at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort in 1986. It was also the last place he skied with her, in 2015, before a tragic accident took her life. Matthew recently returned to Liberty for the first time since then, and reflects on the experience and his memories.
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta is on a quest to visit every New Hampshire ski area. He recently swung by Tenney Mountain, a classic, old-school ski area that emerged from a ten-year closure better than ever. He describes his trip in this report.
Lou Botta continues his examination of New Hampshire ski areas with a review of Gunstock Mountain Resort, which he says offers a family vibe, economical lift tickets, and spectacular scenery.
DCSki’s Editor visited Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort on February 21, 2024, finding great snow conditions, sunny skies, and a friendly vibe. He filed this Firsthand Report.
DCSki’s Editor took a gamble by booking an early-December ski trip to Colorado’s Vail Resort. In this detailed Firsthand Report, he describes how the gamble paid off, as Vail’s open terrain surged during his three-day visit.
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta is exploring all ski areas in New Hampshire. In this story, he describes Pats Peak, a family-run resort that he describes as exceptionally well run.
