New England: 4 States Rank In The Top 20 For Skiing

There's no rush to get out of the fall season. However, this is the time of year where many people begin to look ahead to book ski trip plans for the winter. The Top Tens recently published the 20 best states in the country for skiing, and four New England states were named.

To start, there is certainly no argument with the two states that claimed the top spots. Let's give credit where credit is due. Colorado (#1) and Utah (#2) have powder conditions you just can't find anywhere else. In addition, they have such an incredible amount of great resorts and mountains to choose from.

Nonetheless, it is great to see a northeast state crack the list at number three.

The first New England state to get a spot on the list was Vermont, coming in at number three. "Vermont offers the best skiing east of the Rockies and offers a different experience for those who wish to ski something different," The Top Tens states. Specifically, Stowe, Jay Peak, Stratton, Bromley and Mount Snow are the mountains listed for their great skiing conditions.

Two spots down is Vermont's next-door neighbor. New Hampshire ranked at #5. North Conway is arguably one of the best winter towns in New England due to its charm, nightlife, restaurants, and of course, sky mountains. Namely, the White Mountain area and Cranmore are popular destinations for many New Englanders. It's close and convenient enough to make a weekend trip.

Moving down the list, we go back through the West, with New York and Michigan also popping in before coming upon the next great New England state for skiing. Maine ranked #16. Between Sugarloaf and Sunday River, you can't go wrong hitting the slopes in Maine. They are less than two hours from each other, yet offer a very different experience in trail-types. However, they are often recognized for having some of the best natural snow conditions on the east coast.

Lastly, Massachusetts just cracked the top 20, coming in at number 20. Though the mountains are not as extensive as the more northern New England resorts, areas like the Blue Mountains and Wachusett offer great opportunities to learn how to ski. They are often filled with families or kids hitting the magic carpet for the first time.

If you use the Peloton app, the instructors can often feel like your friends. They coach you right in the comfort of your own home. You take their classes at your convenience and get to know their personalities. And many of them have pretty big following. You can see many of the hashtags on the leaderboard when you're taking a class. As it turns out, some of the most popular instructors are our neighbors: three Peloton instructors hail from New England.

Peloton instructors are rock stars in their own right. Once you get to know their styles, users decide whose workouts they want to do, based on their mood. Women's Health recently published a feature that detailed the 14 Best Peloton Instructors For Every Vibe.

One of these instructors just released a book and embarked on a promotional tour. Another is a Peloton swiss army knife, teaching anything from strength, to boot camp, to cardio. She was also the captain of her college basketball team and a school teacher before joining Peloton. Lastly, the third instructor is a former television reporter.

Here are three Peloton instructors from New England.

One of the most well-known instructors, Emma Lovewell, is from Martha's Vineyard. She is currently an Under Armour athlete. And she recently added author to her resume. Named after her signature saying, "Live, Learn, Lovewell," Emma's memoir was released on May 2. She will be making a book tour stop in her Martha's Vineyard hometown area on July 25.

Jess Sims grew up in Peabody, MA. In 2016, Sims left her Masters degree and career in education behind to pursue a career in fitness. She joined Peloton in 2018 as a Tread instructor.

Matty Maggiacomo is originally from Rhode Island. He is also a tread and strength instructor. In fact, in 2017 Maggiacomo was hired to help launch the Peloton tread program. He went to high school in Providence before moving to the New York City area to pursue a career in fitness and entertainment.