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In New Hampshire and Vermont, the COVID-19 ski season was a tale of two states
Gunnar Pope, of Lebanon, takes his last few turns down the slope at Whaleback Mountain in Enfield on Feb. 13. Valley News File photo Jennifer Hauck
Published: 4/19/2021 1:00:05 PM
Saturday, the last day he was open for business this season, was a quiet one for Jack Henderson, owner of Henderson’s Ski and Snowboard on Route 4 in Quechee. Customers would occasionally show up to return their equipment rentals, but otherwise the most noticeable presence was the Grateful Dead and reggae music filling the store.
“I’m just so glad to get out of here,” said Henderson, but not for the reason you’d think. He called the 2020-21 winter ski season for his shop the year when the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down entire countries and economies “extraordinary” and one of the best he’s seen in 37 years of business. He reported a 30% increase in leasing of ski equipment both for adults and juniors a
In New Hampshire and Vermont, the COVID-19 ski season was a tale of two states
Gunnar Pope, of Lebanon, N.H., takes his last few turns down the slope at Whaleback Mountain on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Enfield, N.H. The lift had been out of service this season until last week. Pope often comes to the mountain with his family, This place has the best local vibe. he said. ( Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Modified: 4/17/2021 9:33:04 PM
QUECHEE Saturday, the last day he was open for business this season, was a quiet one for Jack Henderson, owner of Henderson’s Ski and Snowboard on Route 4 in Quechee. Customers would occasionally show up to return their equipment rentals, but otherwise the most noticeable presence was the Grateful Dead and reggae music filling the store.
Successful ski season winding down despite COVID-19 pandemic Share Updated: 6:51 AM EDT Apr 12, 2021 Mike Cronin Share Updated: 6:51 AM EDT Apr 12, 2021 Mike Cronin News Reporter Ski season is winding down with several mountains closing on Sunday and transitioning to spring activities.Waterville Valley Resort saw the final runs of the season on Sunday. Skiing ended after a spring lacking in fresh snow.“Everybody was anticipating a very robust spring and traditionally Marc adds up to a lot of snow,” Waterville Valley General Manager Tim Smith said. “This year it did not. It came a little flat, came in like a lamb and left like a lamb.”Despite the lack of snow, Smith said it was a successful month and overall, they were surprised by the entire winter. “Food and beverage was down; ski school lessons were down. Rental was down but ticket sales were up. People got out skiing that hadn’t been skiing in a long time b
Ski areas glide to successful end
The packed crowds at Gunstock ski area in Gilford on Saturday, February 22, 2020 as the two vacation weeks from Massachusetts and New Hampshire collide on the same weekend. GEOFF FORESTER
A chairlift ascents Mount Sunapee. Ski areas adapted their facilities to pandemic-era safety precautions and managed to have a functional season. Courtesy
The ice clings to the trees following an ice storm as skiers ride the chairlift at Pats Peak ski area in Henniker on Feb. 17. Monitor file
Published: 3/4/2021 5:08:48 PM
Justin Pasay and his family, which includes a wife and three girls aged 7 to 10, had been intending on getting into downhill skiing. Things never clicked into place for them until this year.