The malaise which infects the American public during the month of February is so strong that sports...
Author - Matthew Timothy Bradley
Race Report – The 2013 WMAC/Dion Moby Dick
On 23 February 2013 the Western Massachusetts Athletic Club held its annual Moby Dick snowshoe race...
Snowshoeing Beartown State Forest & Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts
Berkshire County had seen a clipper-rich but winter storm-poor snow season prior to Friday, with...
Eskimo Words for “Snow”
Are there really dozens of words for "snow" in Inuit and Yupik? Depends on how you define "word."...
Know Your Mountains: The Southern Taconics
The Taconic Mountains of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont are rarely distinguished...
Do Snowsports Have a Therapeutic Effect on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
SAD is linked to the shorter day length and less intense light of winter. Can winter sports help...
Combined Gear Review: RailRiders Winter Weatherpants & Bison Designs Last Chance Heavy Duty Belt
RailRiders Winter Weatherpants Winter in southern New England is typically cold and blustery rather...
Choosing a Backpack: Features to Consider for Snowshoeing
The outdoor goods market leaves us with many backpacks to choose from, but all of the choices can...
Planning for the Worst for Snowshoeing and Winter Hiking
Salty winter trekkers know to hope for the best but to plan for the worst.
How To Care For Wood-Frame Snowshoes
How to prep your wood frame and babiche snowshoes before the season begins, and how to put them to...
ThinShell Layering
A merino wool baselayer and non-insulated nylon outer layer set-up maintains breathability and wind...