East Coast

Long a place with tons of potential, Maine’s Saddleback has finally hit its stride after five years in limbo.

Summer in the city is overrated. Here are five mountain escapes to help beat the Northeast's heat and humidity.

It’s the ski capital of the East, with resorts for every type and level of skier. Find the ones that are a good fit for you.

In a $350 million ruse, Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger defrauded investors and misused a popular visa program.

Far from the urban associations of that world-class city downstate, Whiteface Mountain provides technical, steep, and sustained skiing.

Man and woman, young and old, skier and snowboarder meet to compete for something deeper than medals at a family hill in Maine.

Beginner skiers may come to learn the basics at Big Snow, America's first indoor ski slope. Experienced skiers may come for the novelty.

You don't have to put down roots to be part of the community in the Mount Washington Valley.

If you think you know all the steeps worth skiing at Vermont's biggest ski resort, make sure to tick these off this winter.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Maine's biggest resort.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Vermont’s northernmost ski resort.

Indy Pass resort Magic Mountain is an accessible weekend adventure for Northeast skiers looking for steep and wild terrain close to home.

Indy Pass resort Berkshire East boasts enough serious terrain to keep skiers busy for a few days.

Independently owned Catamount is a convenient road trip for Northeastern Indy Pass holders looking to ski close to home.

Close to the Vermont-N.H. border, nonprofit Whaleback Mountain continues to do whatever it takes to keep the sport accessible to its youngest community members.

Wachusett's Crowley Clan is several generations deep into ski-area ownership and can say one thing for sure: It's not the size of the slopes or the vertical feet that matter—it's the amount of heart that goes into a mountain that makes it special.

Everything changes. Vermont's Sugarbush is no stranger to that concept. So when Alterra Mountain Company bought the resort late last year, the locals let out a collective sigh. What would this mean for their beloved ski mecca, “the Vermontiest of Vermont ski resorts?” Turns out, change isn’t always to be feared.

Aaron Blunck and Ian Morrison bring the fun to some of Vermont's most recognizable ski areas.

Authentic Vermont skiing with amazing terrain and family forward service.

European style skiing with delicious food and divine slopes.

Remaining ever the same, Mad River Glen retains its character and allure.

The Beast may not be the quaintest of Vermont resorts, but boy, is it fun.

Cozy village, lively scene, plenty of soul.

You won’t find crazy steeps at Bretton Woods, but the scenery alone is worth a visit.

Sugarbush may have the prettiest corner of any ski area.

A landmark of Massachusetts, and one of the great training mountains of the East Coast.

Where the snowmaking and grooming are second to none.

An explosion of slopeside luxury and diversions changes the face, but Jay Peak is still for the skiers.

Inject a little adventure into your Eastern ski vacation.

The Vail acquisition gives an influx of capital and skiing stoke, remaking the face of the famous East Coast resort.

Manicured trails and fine dining combine with high quality terrain parks and tree skiing at this Vermont resort.

The biggest ski resort in the mid-Atlantic can hold its own.

Get out of the city and get to the slopes of Seven Springs this season.

Magic Mountain paves the way for BIPOC leadership in the snowsports industry, hiring Vermont’s first African American ski school director.

Great grooming, amazing lifts, and friendly service.

Smooth, well serviced, and easy going skiing in New Hampshire.

How three locally-grown organizations with a shared vision of growing youth involvement in winter sports came together to give away 150 skis and snowboards last season.

Let’s face it, size matters. See how your home mountain stacks up against the biggest ski resorts in the East.

This state-owned, community-run ski area is where a legendary American ski racer cut his teeth and it holds the largest vertical descent in New Hampshire.

Much has changed over the years at Southern Vermont’s Stratton Mountain, but one very important thing has stayed the same: It’s still an excellent place to escape the city living and soak in the sublime pleasure of rural Vermont with people we cherish most.

East Coast skiing is known for ice and challenging terrain, but steeps? That too.

Big SNOW American Dream brings skiing to the metropolis.

This will be the company's second ski resort in the Green Mountain State.

Granite Backcountry Alliance cuts trees to grow backcountry skiing in New Hampshire—but it's good for the land too.

The ski area's tough terrain and independent spirit keeps visitors happy all winter long.

Long runs and spectacular scenery trump cold winds and tough terrain.

From moose safaris to a massive indoor skatepark, there's more to Maine in the summer than the coast.

With plenty of money recently invested, look no further than Killington for Vermont's finest summer activities.

Send it on New Hampshire's longest mountain coaster or just take in the splendor of the Mount Washington Valley.

Want to ski the best resorts in the East and still avoid the crowds? The Peak Pass has your covered.

We sent our writer to compete in Killington’s legendary Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge competition last spring. He came out of it relatively unscathed—unless you count a little bruising to the ego.

Northern Vermont's beloved Smugglers' Notch has long been rumored to be the next resort joining Vail Resorts' ever-expanding portfolio. We sent our crackerjack reporter in to investigate—and, more importantly ski his favorite steep Eastern lines in his spare time.

The Massachusetts resort is offering a seven-hour night skiing lift ticket for $19 on Monday nights in January.

Jackson Lebsack took full advantage of all that Vermont has to offer.

Life on Lake Champlain is rife with craft beer, delicious ice cream, groovin' tunes, and some of the best skiing the Green Mountain State has to offer.

Take advantage of resorts' generosity this holiday season and hit the slopes.

Not to be outdone by the West, the two Eastern Resorts will also start spinning lifts this weekend.

The season's best spots in the East for skiers, according to readers and editors.

In a $76M acquisition, Peak Resorts will acquire three resorts in Pennsylvania from Snow Time, Inc.

Vermont's Magic Mountain is reclaiming its rep as one of the east's adventure meccas. Find out why.

With new investments and improvements, Cannon Mountain sets itself apart on the East.

Here's the top 10 best resorts for Scenery in the East, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.

Here's the top 10 best resorts for Down-Day Activities in the East, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.

Top 10 resorts in the East for Value, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.

Do you even lift? Meet Cindy Whitaker, a sixty-five year old liftie who's been operating chairlifts for 40 years at Cranmore Mountain and still going strong.

This summer, you can hang with Halley at ski areas across the country.

Vermont skier and retiree Scott Howard sets the new world record for most vertical feet skied in a season.

The acquisitions mark Epic's interest in northeastern resorts, plus the first major purchase in Washington State.

To secure their future, Peak Resorts, Inc. embraces all things Millennial.

Spring skiing isn't just about the snow and the sun—these six cocktails are a must for your après adventures.

Eastern skiers already had reason enough to visit Vermont. Now there’s another one: world-famous beers.

Kick up your boots at Steamboat Springs' Cowboy Downhill, a one-of-a-kind ski rodeo.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 overall resort accommodations in Eastern North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 unique resorts in Eastern North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for families in Eastern North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 most challenging resorts in Eastern North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for après and dining in Eastern North America. - Presented By Mount Gay Rum

The world's top women ski racers descend on Killington this month to strut their slalom style.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for chairlifts in Eastern North America.