Tag Archives: New England ski history

Gray jays, great day: A fall hike on Mount Waumbek

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Dianne Fallon

Hiking on the Starr King Trail to 4,006-foot Mount Waumbek, it’s hard to believe that this off-the-beaten-path peak once was part of a proposal for a mega-ski resort stretching across several mountains. On the beautiful Columbus Day weekend when we … Continue reading →

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White elephant in a green valley

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Dianne Fallon

Here at Evergreen Valley, the outside temperature is 12 degrees, but a full 28 degrees warmer, at 40, inside our “villa.”  We lost power yesterday (2/17), late in the afternoon after a day of wild snowless winds. Now, this morning, … Continue reading →

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