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Dan Egan has appeared in 12 Warren Miller films. Powder Magazine named him one of the "Top Skiers of All Time." His "Wild World of Winter" airs on NECN Saturday's at 4:30pm.

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Best of southern N.E. skiing

Best of southern N.E. skiing

Experience local ski history, barter for lift tickets, ditch your skis and more.
Best of Vt. skiing

Best of Vermont

Looking for top ski and ride picks in Vermont? The Globe surveyed snow scene insiders.
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Best of NH ski and ride

Best of New Hampshire

Check out insider tips on the hoppin' ski scene in New Hampshire.
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Best of Maine

Best of Maine

Get the snow scene from insiders as locals share their take on the mountains.
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Last Chace ~ Open Resorts this Weekend 5/3
There a several places across New England that still have plenty of snow for skiers and riders. Here are a few that wish to give...
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Emerging vacation trend: "lean and green"
Vacations may be put on hold as Wall Street trembles and high gas prices keep consumers at home. But for those still looking to...

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winter wonderland winners

The winner are revealed

From scenic landscapes to daring ski slopes, see the winning entries for our winter wonderland photo contest.
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white mountains

Come sit by the fire

Flaming drinks, hot rocks, learn how to warm yourself in the White Mountains.
Story Warm up in N.H.
Autumn adventures

Autumn adventures

Share your fall pet travel photos. See the submissions
Share your pet's pics

Hit the slopes

offthetrails

Off the trails

There are plenty of reasons to hit the slopes this season - even if you don't plan to ski.
yourskiphotos

Your ski photos 2007

See our favorite reader submitted ski pictures, sent in from around the world.
Best in class

Best in class

From romance to riding, see our picks for best resorts in New England.
Skiing 101

Skiing 101

Before you hit the slopes, check out expert ski tips to make the most of your skiing experience.
Romantic retreats

Romantic retreats

Treat your hunny to a dreamy downhill adventure at these romantic ski locales.
Snow bunny fun

Snow bunny fun

Not a skier or snowboarder? Here are 10 ways to enjoy your time off the slopes.
Ski tips for families

Ski tips for families

Want to get more fun out of your ski trip? Learn how to make the most of your family adventure.
Skiing on a budget

Skiing on a budget

Cross-country skiing in New England offers a less costly option to those succumbing to winter's icy charms.

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your spring ski photos

Spring into ski

Just because spring has crept up on us doesn't mean you can't still hit the slopes. Readers share their spring skiing photos.
Share Your spring ski pics
10 reasons to ski Utah

10 reasons to ski Utah

Springtime is right around the bend, but that doesn't mean the ski season is ending. Pack up your skis and head out west.
two hour ski trips

Short ski trips

Hitting the slopes is just a couple of hours away. Tour these New England ski getaways without taking a long road trip.

Photo of the week

Fav ski photos 2008

Nothing but powder

Craig Ambler tears up the powder at Attitash Bear Peak.

Your ski photos

See photos of readers on the slopes.

Destination of the week

woodstock, vt

Woodstock, Vt.

Woodstock is a cozy mountain town that puts skiers close to slopes at Ascutney Mountain and Suicide Six.

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snowkiting

Snowkiting is taking off

The unfamiliar sport of snowkiting is gaining momentum in the mainstream. Catch the wind and sail through the snow.
Discuss Best spots to catch the air?
Romantic mountain retreats

Romantic mountain retreats

Plan a romantic rendezvous with your snow bunny. These picturesque inns and lodges are a cupid’s arrow shot from the slopes.
Plan Valentine's Day guide
dog sledding

Best in snow

Explore the canine vibe of dog sledding with some husky experts.
Discuss Gone dog sledding?
Attitash

Tony Hawk meets snow

Terrain parks draw the freestyle set looking to get started in snow flight.
Discuss Favorite terrain parks?
Selling the nonski slopes

The nonski slopes

Resorts are trying to lure in sledding, hiking, and snowshoeing clientele.
Discuss Favorite winter sports?
winter sports

Off the beaten slope

From curling to ice climbing, there's more to winter sports than skiing and sledding.
Discuss Favorite snow sport?
snow tubing

You...tubing

Hunting for fun? There are parks that can hook you up. Learn more about NE snowtubing
Discuss Favorite tubing parks?
skidubai

Skiing's indoor future

Check out Ski Dubai: one of the world's few indoor ski resorts.
Still quite a ride at Wildcat

Still quite a ride at Wildcat

N.H.'s Wildcat Mountain celebrates their 50th by offering cheap lift tickets.
Have you been to Wildcat?
Retro skiing

Reliving days long past

Californians in the Sierra Nevada mountains trace the history of skiing back to the 1850s, wearing 16-foot wooden skis and old fashioned leather boots.
Cross-country skiing in Vt.

Cross-country skiing in Vt.

Check out one of the few cross-country ski centers in New England that makes snow.
snowfall

Ski resorts awash in snow

New England ski areas are enjoying their strongest season opener in at least a decade, much to the delight of resorts and skiers.
killingtonrd

Explore the sites along Killington Road

Travel along the three mile stretch of rejuvenated pubs, restaurants, hotels known as Killington Road.
Photos Killington Road

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