Skating on a frozen lake was fun. So was taking a dogsled ride, trekking to an ice-encrusted gorge and learning how to cross-country ski beneath snowcapped evergreens. The sheer variety of winter activities in the upstate Lake Placid area, combined ...

San Francisco Examiners - San Francisco Examiner

As always, appreciate the feedback. J.C. WROTE: Thunder is not, as you claim, the only mascot in the NBA with the distinction of being central to his team's primary logo. Hugo the Hornet is even more prominently central to the Hornet's primary logo ...

The Flight Crew - Washington Post

Got a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel Section Flight Crew is at your service. On the itinerary this week: get ready to hit the slopes! The Flight Crew looks for deals on ski ...

Weak economy drives local skiing demand in Mass. - CNN Money

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Aaron Rissler had big plans for this ski season, with excursions to big resorts out west and four trips to Vermont. But the dramatic economic meltdown has prompted him to scrap the trip out West and cut in half his ...

Aspen Wintersköl parade organizers mull event start time - Aspen Times

Participation in Aspen’s annual Wintersköl parade has dwindled of late, spurring organizers to mull a different start time for the procession. Aspen Times file ASPEN — The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is turning to the public for input on ...