By Tony Crespi The run was steep. The snow, as it has been often this season, firm. In the distance the sky was mostly blue with patches of cloud. As I cruised into the liftline, the lift attendant (a.k.a. the […]
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The Mountain Journal: Savoring mountain excapes
By Tony Crespi Flying my mom from Southern New England over the mountains into Northern New England for lunch late last spring she smiled. Spotting numerous ski resorts dotting the landscape we all grinned as we quickly traversed the airspace […]
The Mountain Journal: Ski tuning for the performance edge
By Tony Crespi “A ski that looks good doesn’t mean it skis good,” notes former World Cup ski tuner Mike DeSantis. In truth, even a single day of hard skiing on firm—iced—conditions can gradually erode a sharp, polished edge. Just […]
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Weekend warriors: urban skiers redefine mountain adventure By Tony Crespi There are those who believe that big-mountain skiers must live in the mountains. After all, World Cup races and mountain photographs routinely showcase big-mountain skiers slicing high alpine race courses […]
The Mountain Journal: A ski buddy: friends and buddies on the mountain
By Tony Crespi The two young skiers boarding the chairlift were smiling. Then everything changed. As my wife Cheryl and I moved through the final turn in the maze and prepared to load, we observed that the young man on […]
The Mountain Journal: The benefits of vacationing in the east, regardless of snow
By Tony Crespi Sitting in the Killington Peak Base Lodge late last season I heard several skiers express annoyance with the unpredictability of Eastern weather. In fact, one fellow described jetting to Western resorts as a romantic adventure. Sure, high […]
The Mountain Journal: Sharing a life adventure
By Tony Crespi The couple in the lodge were arguing. Both looked furious. Most evidently, their weekend plans had gone asunder. Listening shamelessly, with other onlookers, it was clear that the afternoon looked unpleasant. She was cold and frustrated by […]