Skiing Berkshire East feels like going back in time. Although the infrastructure is a little dated, the outstanding customer service gives you the impression that skiing Berkshire East is what New England skiing used to be like. It may not be as glamorous as the ski areas to its north but it provides an experience […]
Read More…image from: http://www.ems.com Pros: value, technical features, fit Cons: thin fabric, no product reviews, unproven track record I just bought a Helix jacket from Eastern Mountain Sports to serve as a lightweight shell for winter backpacking and skiing. Although I have not yet worn it outside the house I would like to share my first […]
Read More…Alpine skiing is expensive. Want proof? Skis can costs over $1,000 (without boots bindings or poles), 1 day lift tickets range $50-80 and you will also need to spend a few hundred dollars on clothing such as a jacket, pants, goggles and insulating layers. Unfortunately, there is nothing cheap about this sport. However there are […]
Read More…Almost every hike in the past few months has led to a view of Mount Carrigain which drove me nuts. Why? I am working to hike all of New Hampshire’s 48 4000 foot mountains and Mount Carrigain just so happened to be 1 of 2 left on my list. I finally climbed it on the […]
Read More…If you ever go outside or near large windows then you need sunglasses. Without them, UV rays and glare can obstruct your vision and damage your eyes. Wearing sunglasses is a no brainer but which ones should you get? You can spend between $10-500 and a quick search on Zappos.com yields over 2000 sunglasses options. […]
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