Article written by Heather Burke

No Comments
June 11, 2013

Ziplining at Gunstock Mountain

Heather Burke tells it like it is:

I call it “Lake Tahoe of The East.” The views from Gunstock Mountain Resort of Lake Winnipesaukee (ok – Tahoe is easier to say) and New Hampshire’s majestic White Mountains are extraordinary. I have loved skiing Gunstock since my first turns here as a kid. We hiked here in summer too,  though I always preferred…  Read the rest of the post!

Filed under Summer | Tagged with , ,
No Comments
May 16, 2013

Skiing in Switzerland, Part 2: Saas Fee and Zermatt

Heather Burke tells it like it is:

Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a two-part series about Heather’s trip to Switzerland.  Read up on the first leg of her trip to Aletsch Arena and Verbier here! Saas Fee – Head spinning skiing above 11,000′ I felt like a miner on my way into the dark mountainside shaft. But there’s light at…  Read the rest of the post!

Filed under Travel | Tagged with , , ,
No Comments
May 15, 2013

Skiing in Switzerland, Part 1: Aletsch Arena and Verbier

Heather Burke tells it like it is:

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part post about Heather’s trip to four Swiss ski areas.  You can also read about her time at Saas Fee and Zermatt! On a Swiss Roll – Ski, Snowmobile & Drink in The Alps! Three trains, two trams, and a speedy snowmobile ride through a snowy village all…  Read the rest of the post!

Filed under Travel | Tagged with , , ,
No Comments
March 14, 2013

Ski Quebec – like the French Alps, eh?!

Heather Burke tells it like it is:

The ideal alpine ski trip: scenic slopes, snow, gourmet lunch on the mountain, fondue, speaking French at après ski, spa treatments, and a luxe ski hotel. Don’t forget: pricey airfare across the pond and jet lag to go along with that joie de vivre. What if you didn’t have to fly to the Alps for…  Read the rest of the post!

Filed under Travel | Tagged with , , ,
No Comments
December 24, 2012

New England’s Best Ski Spots for Families

Heather Burke tells it like it is:

For the best New England family ski vacation, you need a fall line foursome: reliable snow, fun terrain, convenient lodging, and a resort that loves families. Take any of these out of the equation, and your downhill vacation is just not dialed. Powerful snowmaking is a must, along with diverse terrain to keep everyone entertained.…  Read the rest of the post!

Filed under Family Travel, Food, Drinks and Fun | Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , , ,