Stories from Boston Globe Travel

  1. No-frills ski and stay

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    HAWLEY - Looking for a no-frills vacation in the woods? From December through late March, Stump Sprouts, a mountain-top lodge just this side of the Berkshires, offers 25 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails among ice-tinseled trees and snow-covered brooks. At the summit, skiers are rewarded by views that include New… Full Story »

  2. Ride the rails, see the lights, and go extreme

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    Enjoy a winter immersion without getting chilled aboard the new Charlevoix Excursion Train (877-536-2774; www.lemassif.com/en/train). These stop at the base of Le Massif de Charlevoix at 9:30 a.m. While at the alpine resort, ratchet up the adventure level by trying rodeling, a European-style, 7.5-kilometer, family-oriented sled ride down Le Massif's Mont a Ligouori. The 1.5-hour tour ($29) includes transportation to the departure point by snow machine; the 2.5-hour tour ($34) includes a guided snowshoe trek to the start. For those who prefer to simply enjoy the winter scenery without skiing or snowboarding, other train options include a Saturday overnight in… Full Story »

  3. This season's top picks in gear for the slopes

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    More skiers and riders than ever will tackle "sidecountry'' terrain this year, that out-of-bounds territory that can be accessed from ski resorts. Some of the latest gear reflects this trend. Other gear is more suited to front-of-the-mountain groomers. Not only can you let people know you're OK (or not), you can rearrange plans, get feedback and information, and stay connected to home, for instance, thanks to this two-way communication feature. Delivery confirmation lets you know your message made it, and an… Full Story »

  4. Family fun on, off mountain

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. - "Like steep trees?' At 45, the powder personality and resort fixture was my guide for the day. His job: Shatter the image that Smuggler's Notch is a tame, family-oriented hill with little steep offerings for the advanced skier. Within minutes I was in the back seat of my boots, rocketing down the hill after Johnson as he drifted over a steep pitch and… Full Story »

  5. For kids, it's all downhill

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    My son pointed to the quad chairlift that was shuttling skiers and riders to the summit of the genteel trail at the learning center at Bretton Woods in New Hampshire. It was his first day on skis. He had spent the past half-hour mastering riding the magic carpet up the slightest of inclines and proving he could keep some semblance of balance while sliding around on the early January snow. After being told for the fifth time that he was not getting on the lift, he… Full Story »

  6. Region's ski resorts rise to meet challenges left by Irene

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    All eyes were on the Atlantic shoreline the morning of Aug. 28 as Hurricane Irene, downgraded to a tropical storm, slowly made her treacherous way north. We would soon find out that this broad-shouldered storm had a far greater affinity for New England's mountains than for its sea. Irene wreaked havoc as she followed the spine of peaks from the Berkshires into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Southern Vermont took the brunt of the hit, not necessarily from the wind as much as from the deluge of rain that caused rivers to overflow, washing away bridges… Full Story »

  7. In quest for powder, head to the backcountry

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Nov 4, 2011

    I love to hike up and I hate hiking down,'' said Greg Petrics, 28, a mathematics professor at Johnson State College, in Johnson, Vt., who has translated his passion for backcountry skiing and photography into a website (www.famousinternetskiers.com) with stunning images of backcountry in the Northeast. From Maine to the Adirondacks, skiers are finding the backcountry gives them something that is difficult to achieve with a dozen or so other skiers and snowboarders on a crowded groomer. Goodman is known as a godfather of sorts in the world of Northeast backcountry skiing. He began cross-country skiing when… Full Story »

  8. Maine's unlikely desert an enduring curiosity

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Sep 9, 2011

    FREEPORT, Maine - It's a bit of a shock. Sure, you have heard of the Desert of Maine, a Ripley's Believe It or Not desert in one of the leafiest states in the country. But when you pull into the dusty parking lot, the site looks like a lot of other homespun attractions. You… Full Story »

  9. Maine's unlikely desert an enduring curiosity

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Sep 9, 2011

    FREEPORT, Maine - It's a bit of a shock. Sure, you have heard of the Desert of Maine, a Ripley's Believe It or Not desert in one of the leafiest states in the country. But when you pull into the dusty parking lot, the site looks like a lot of other homespun attractions. You… Full Story »

  10. Fashion plus function: a travel bag to create then carry

    Boston Globe Travel &bull Sep 9, 2011

    San Francisco-based Rickshaw Bagworks lets you custom-design your own messenger or commuter bag, tablet or computer sleeve, backpack, or zippered folio for travel documents. Go to the company's website and start creating: Select a product, and pick either vertical or… Full Story »

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