Tales from the Corners

New England is home to a number of cozy resorts that offer a variety of ski adventures. Skiing in Maine The Birches Resort on Moosehead Lake in Maine is home to one of the finest networks of cross country skiing trails in New England. The resort is located on 11,000 acres of natural beauty.If you aren’t interested in skiing, then you might want to hop on a snowmobile instead. The resort offers snowmobiles for rent. The price for a day-long rental ranges from $175 to $225. Another snowmobiling option is the five-hour guided tour. Expert guides provide visitors with the natural history of the area during the snowmobile ride. A hot meal is served during the tour.If all that outdoor activity isn’t enough, try the resort’s new health club. The Birches also has a hot tub and sauna for relaxing after a long day on the wilderness trails. Accommodations at The Birches includes 15 hand-hewn log cabins, six rental houses, cabin tents and yurts. You may also choose to stay in a roo...

If you are looking for the best ski resort deals, plan in early October. Whether you are planning to ski close to home or out West, you are sure to save dollars and headaches. There’s nothing like the present to plan for the future. Ski trips can be costly. With equipment rental or purchases plus transportation costs, skiing doesn’t come cheap. That is why many of us in the area like to stay close to home for a winter-like adventure at resorts like Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Appalachian Ski Mountain offers a smorgasbord of ski ticket packages including multi-day rates ranging from two to five days. If you are a bit rusty or there is a beginner in your group, this resort has numerous lesson plans featuring the “Learn to Ski Package.” These lessons are offered in the early or late portion of the ski season. Members of the French-Swiss Ski College give students the confidence to hit the slopes. If skiing is not your thing, Appalachian Ski Mountain off...