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Hard to believe, but here it is: The middle of March, and ski season is starting to wind down. The fact that we had a ski season this year is pretty remarkable. For a while it was touch and go. There were questions about whether or not resorts would be able to open and if… The post On resort closing dates. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

I’m sure you’ve noticed the lift lines this year. I ski exclusively during the week, and even then it’s been crazy. There are some lifts I won’t even go near because the lines are just too long. The post Why are lift lines so long this year? appeared first on The Ski Diva.

Wondering what it’s like to ski at your favorite mountain during the pandemic? Sure, we’ve all heard what we’re supposed to do: Wear face coverings, maintain physical distance, ride the lifts solo or only with the people we’ve come with. In fact, most, if not all, ski areas have their COVID policies clearly outlined on… The post What’s it like to ski with the COVID restrictions in place? appeared first on The Ski Diva.

Have you ever put your hand in the pocket of a ski jacket you haven’t worn for a while and pulled out an old trail map?  There’s something satisfying about that, isn’t there? You’re immediately drawn back to a time and place — a day you spent skiing at XYZ resort, for example, when the… The post Goodbye, Paper Trail Maps. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

by Melissa Medeiros   Most avid skiers would love to ski year ’round. Unfortunately, this isn’t what Mother Nature intended, at least in the Northeast. But if you want to get your ski fix in before the snow flies, Big Snow American Dream, the first indoor ski park in North America, is definitely the place… The post Resort Review: Indoor Skiing at Big Snow American Dream appeared first on The Ski Diva.

(Photo: Upper Jester, Sugarbush, Vermont) One of the things I love about skiing is how no two ski areas are alike. Each has its own character, its own vibe, even its own culture. That couldn’t be more true than it will be this year, when ski areas across the country implement their own unique coronavirus… The post Skiing and social distancing: Three Vermont ski areas look at the season ahead. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

After months of speculation, the word it finally out: Last week Vail released its operating plan for the coming season, and it’s a lot to take in. Rather than repeat the whole thing, you can go here to see for yourself. It’s a pretty lengthy document, but in a nutshell, there are a few things… The post Vail announced its policies for the coming season. So now what? appeared first on The Ski Diva.

(Photo above: East Wall, A-Basin, May, 2020) If I could’ve changed places with one person last week, it might’ve been Rachel Vecchitto. A long-time member of TheSkiDiva community, Rachel was lucky enough to ski at A-Basin when they re-opened after closing in mid-March for the pandemic. So that all of us might live vicariously through… The post Pandemic Skiing at A-Basin: What was it like? A Ski Diva fills us in. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

This is the time of year when we usually make our season pass decisions. Ikon or Epic? Which level? Or should we go with an independent mountain, instead? It’s not an easy decision. We have to evaluate where we plan to ski next year, what trips we want to take, and how many days we… The post The season pass conundrum. appeared first on The Ski Diva.