OPEN FOR BUSINESS! We are excited to announce the Maple Villa Glade parking lot is completed and ready for action! As always, park responsibly, pack out your trash, and #beagoodneighbor // snow conditions are at your own assessment // thanks to all who contributed time and money to complete the Maple Villa parking area at the Ware Preserve // Maps coming soon! // #graniteglades @leavenotracecenter @winterwildlandsalliance @u.s.forestservice #uppersacovalleylandtrust
We’d like to give our best thanks, “Last Chance”, and farewell to founding GBA board member Ben Leoni, who is stepping down from the Board to tackle his next chapter (and chase some powder) out west in Colorado. Ben was a critical asset in GBA’s growth and always brought a level head and rational voice to problem solving and strategy. Ben may be best known for introducing the backcountry to scores of alpine skiers looking for more adventure with his @skitheeast webisode “Working for the Weekend”. We thank Ben for extending that effort with GBA in developing new glade zones. Despite his denial of our Last Chance offer - we thank him for all his efforts and best of luck out yonder! @backcountryskiwithajd @granitebc @tylertray #granitebc #skitheeast @libertyskis @scarpana @flylowgear
**Non-patrolled, sign-less, first-aid free, zero forecasting, no condition reports, and responsible users** That’s what our GBA glade zones are all about. Sure, we’ll blue blaze you up the skintrack from the parking area to the top (see picture), arm you with maps at the kiosk (soon to be available in paper, online and in apps), but the rest is up to you. #betheball. Our goal is to retain the backcountry feel in our glade zones and that means you must be prepared for a day of winter travel and equipped with the tools necessary to have a successful outing in the field. Self-sufficiency is the name of the game. We’re not a resort, don’t have trail signs, and we don’t serve hot chocolate, but we do expect you to be a courteous and respectful user, and that extends from taking trash home, parking kindly, and keeping yellow snow out of the transition zone, for example. We’ll soon be publishing both maps for all zones and Leave No Trace principles to establish and promote the backcountry user ethic in our region. Stay tuned. Remember, these are your glades, treat them so, and have a blast! #graniteglades #leavenotrace #skifreeordie
Welcome newly approved Board of Director Bridget Freudenberger / @bridget.freudenberger a resident of Colebrook, NH, future playground hub for glade skiing! Bridget’s role will be focused on finance, community development and events, which neatly reflects her daily job as a loan officer for Bangor Savings Bank and Race Director for Metallack Adventure Race, an event held every Fall deep in the North Country. Bridget is a hard-charging all-season athlete recently completing an Ironman in Lake Placid, NY. With Bridget on board, GBA is happily represented across a large majority of GBA’s geographic region (NH & western ME). Welcome Bridget and we are excited to begin exploration to seek out glading opportunities up yonder! #graniteglades
We had a blast at our Portland #backcountryfilmfest at @allspeedcycleryandsnow last Thursday! Packed house with @sacoriverbrewing supplying delicious brew, @libertyskis driving the raffle with a free set of sticks, and @hubnorthnh giving a #northcountry stay and play package including an overnight plus dinner at @saaltlibbys and lunch at @whitemountaincafe // other high end prizes from @revo, @skitheeast @mountainkhakis and others! Thanks to the crew at Allspeed for another successful night! The film tour continues after the new year in Portsmouth NH and Bethel ME. See ya then! @winterwildlandsalliance #keepwinterwild #graniteglades #skimovie
Jack Frost nipping at your nose 💨☀️⛷ A cold winter’s day on the #rockpile with many red flags in the forecast and in observation 🧐 #playsmart #crownline #windchill @mwacenter @mwobs
Come sample the best of @sacoriverbrewing at tomorrow nights #backcountryfilmfest at @allspeedcycleryandsnow // we’ll show a variety of local and national films and raffle off a set of @libertyskis as well as other items from @skitheeast @hubnorthnh @flylowgear @backcountryaccess @backcountrymag @westonbackcountry @ski_the_whites @jwalter1337 6pm $10 donation requested to raise funds for #graniteglades
It’s not what’s under the tree that matters🎄Give the 🎁 that keeps on giving ⛷ GBA memberships and apparel available this Christmas season for the skier/rider in your family! 👨‍🎤👩‍🎨🤶🧝‍♀️ link in bio 📸 @justselfiesandfood #graniteglades #expandtheplayground
A great night last night for #backcountrybrews hosted by @ski_the_whites at @tuckermanbrewing in Conway NH! Great to see so many folks and an awesome presentation by @nickaiellopopeo of @smguides // Some great vendors as well including GBA partner @westonbackcountry @backcountryblissretreats @utility_made // let’s have more of these! And keep @tuckermanbrewing in mind for your post tour 🍻!
What a party! From talkin’ 🌳glades🌲 to dancin’ 💃80’s🕺, we had a blast last night meeting so many skiers/riders at @rei #pray4snow event at @wachusettmtn ❗️Thanks to all for raising funds to expand glade projects in northern New England! Also launched a new #skifreeordie trucker! 🧢 Big effort from GBA South team @drew_zimber @chasehogoboom @justselfiesandfood @tamhart0209 🤙 #graniteglades #wawa #optoutside #rei