B98.5 » skiing

New Hampshire House Members Want Free Skiing

B98.5 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:15:28 +0000

It's not the most important issue probably facing state government in New Hampshire, but it sure is an interesting one. I can just imagine the uproar if a similar proposal would be presented in Augusta. New Hampshire's House will vote this week on whether lawmakers should get free, yes FREE ski passes for Cannon Mountain.

Man Skis Through Abandoned 5-Story Alaskan Building

Joe Student — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:00:13 +0000

Two dudes found an abandoned five-story building in Whittier, Alaska. Like anyone would, they decided to take high quality video of one of them skiing down the cramped stairwells of the building and post it to Vimeo. You just have to click below to watch it:

The skier is Logan Imlach, wh

Valentine's Day Speed Dating 'Saddleback Style'

Andy Capwell — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:13 +0000

Valentine's Day is just two weeks away. It can be an awful holiday if you are single. There will be a unique event happening at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley on Valentine's Day. Saddleback will be offering speed dating on the Rangeley double chair. Here's how it's going to work.

Squaw Mountain Ski Resort Will Open for First Time in Three Years

Andy Capwell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:42:03 +0000

Squaw Mountain in Greenville hasn't been open for the past few ski seasons, but activity is in high gear to open this season. The resort owner, James Confalone, has signed a lease with 'The Friends Of Squaw Mountain.'

Snowy Start to Winter in Central Maine

Andy Capwell — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:12:36 +0000

Last year was not a banner year for snow lovers in Maine. This winter, which is only 9 days old so far, has dumped another 6 to 8 inches of snow in central Maine. That follows the 10 inches of snow we received on Thursday.