East Coast

The bitch is, apparently, back. Our weather guy gives us the scoop on where and how much it could snow this winter.

Who says you’re either a mountain person or an ocean person? It doesn’t have to be like that. In these six spots you can hit both and surf and ski in the same day.

Hut-to-hut touring is well known in the world of backcountry skiing. But more and more of these mountain refuges are opening their trail systems to mountain bikers in the summer months. So why not trade in your skins for wheels, and deep powder for single track?

Whoever said the West Coast was the best coast clearly didn't know what they were missing. The Meatheads, once again, showcase the best of the East.

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The end of ski season doesn’t need to be the end of your adrenaline rush. We followed the melting snow downstream and uncovered the best spots for white water rafting in North America.

Bike parks in Pennsylvania.

Bike parks in New Jersey.

Need to know where to find singletrack or lift-accessed downhilling? Here's a directory of all the mountain bike parks at ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada.

Bike parks in Massachusetts.

Bike parks in Maryland.

Apparently spring didn't get the memo. It's still stormy and deep across the mountains. Here's where to go for "spring" skiing.

Don't throw the boards into storage just yet. March, April, and even May (if you ski at Mt. Bachelor) are the best months to get great deals on lodging, lift tickets, and equipment, all while curating a gnarly goggle tan. Sun, brews, music, and costumes are what make spring skiing the next best alternative to an epic powder day. Here's where to close out yet another great season of shredding.

Contrary to popular belief, you can ski your way through college and still earn a degree. Just join a collegiate ski team. By Ari Cohen.

A skier's guide to the ins and outs of Stratton Mountain, VT.

One reader's story of faith lost and found, ski bum economics, and the weird stuff you find on the night shift.

Vermont, Vail, and (obviously) the land of love.

If you're looking for somewhere to wear your one-piece Bogner, keep moving west.

Yesterday, Sugarloaf opened Brackett Basin, the first phase of their sidecountry expansion onto neighboring Burnt Mountain. Ten inches of new snow gave them enough coverage to open the upper glades. Here's what it looks like.

Average guy shows his friends what he can do on skis in downtown New York City, becomes internet sensation. He told us about how to avoid manholes, where the idea came from, and his ski of choice for urban skiing.

While the western states were having fun in November and early December with over 100” of snow, east coasters were sitting around hoping for a little sign that winter is an equal-opportunity season. Over the last few days, winter showed up east of the Mississippi with cold air and BIG snow totals.

After a slow start to the season, the East Coast is finally seeing some snow. Sugarloaf got 12 inches, and there are pow turns to be had all throughout New England.

Here are five Labor Day activities throughout ski country. Enjoy music festivals, beer and wine, and celebrate the last few days of summer.

Looking for one more late summer adventure? Here are our favorite multi-day backpacking trips in ski country.

A steakhouse right at the base of the mountain.

Extend your après.

Rowdy fun for the whole family.

An English-style pub with a relaxed Maine vibe and freshly-brewed beer.

Homemade, fresh, delicious breakfast and lunch.

Explore the Maine woods at a slightly slower pace.

Skate the biggest indoor skate in Maine. Don't worry, lessons are available.

Use your arms instead of your legs.

Practice your aerial moves or just jump around.

Mellow enough for young kids, but still exciting enough to give teens and parents a rush

The best mug club in Sunday River.

Four quarters for a chance at glory.

Pint-sized sleds.

Take a spin on the Village Commons pond.

Tubing at the Sun Bowl base area.

Sake and Sushi in Stratton's village.

All the European spa amenities, signature massages and treatments.

The most intriguing nearby B&B choice.

One of Stratton's newest properties.

Plush, modern amenities right near the main village.

Little Italy in Stratton.

A big, noisy bar cum restaurant that serves up hearty pub fare at reasonable prices.

Stratton’s most elegant and inspired dining experience.

The spa in the Jordan Grand.

A spa in a former mental health institute. Prepare to be very relaxed.

Overlooking the shores of Mirror Lake, right on Main Street.

The grandeur of an old time camp with the luxury amenities of a modern resort.

A simple hotel with a great view.

Good food and hospitable service are the norm here, as are peace and quiet.

Far from ordinary organic food.

An intimate, fire-lit Lake Placid restaurant that takes full advantage of their location right on the lake.

Hidden in a strip mall, Caffe Rustica is a Lake Placid secret.

Lake Placid's ultimate local breakfast spot.

An award-winning brewery.

Italian classics.

Unique twists on pub-style favorites and a killer bar.

Sunday River’s annual Santa Sunday, Dec. 3, draws throngs of red-suited St. Nicks to the slopes.

The brightest star in Sunday River's restaurant scene.

Families can’t go wrong here.

Saturday night specials.

Bon Appetit approves, we're guessing you will too.

Right on the slopes of Sunday River.

Originally opened in 1911 as a hostelry for nervous souls seeking mental rest and recuperation, the Bethel Inn still soothes mind and body.

The Mirror Lake Inn offers a straight-forward approach to luxury. No hippy-dippy business.

A serene spot in the Stoweflake Mountain Resort.

A AAA rated, four-diamond resort in the shadow of Mount Mansfield.

Climb into a five-person bobsled manned by professional drivers and brakemen and shoot down the World Cup track at upstate New York’s Lake Placid Olympic Sports Center.

The 12-passenger Pisten Bully snowcat transports skiers to Allyn’s Lodge, midmountain on Lincoln Peak, for fireside dinners and more.

A delicious way to relax with a Northeast twist.

An exercise in stealth pampering.

One not to miss, right at the base of Sugarbush.

The grande dame of Stratton.

A Killington restaurants with a focus on locally grown and raised ingredients.

A charming in near Killington

In Rangeley, Maine, check out the Saddleback Ski Lodge both before and after your day on the hill.

Looking for an authentic ski experience? Look no further than The Matterhorn Ski Bar in Sunday River. Oh, and the food's pretty good too.