Harpoon Slopeslide Brings Sledding to Boston Seaport
Just in time for our latest set of winter storms, Harpoon Slopeslide has debuted at the Harpoon Brewery in Boston’s Seaport. I couldn’t be happier. I celebrate all forms of…
Just in time for our latest set of winter storms, Harpoon Slopeslide has debuted at the Harpoon Brewery in Boston's Seaport.
I couldn't be happier. I celebrate all forms of embracing winter in New England. I can't say I'm a snowboarder, as I'm not very good at it, but I do snowboard. I also enjoy snowshoeing when the conditions are right for it. And when they're not, I'll bundle up, throw on my water-resistant hiking boots, and strike out for a nice hike in the snow. Spend time outdoors in the wintertime, I say.
I'm also aware that there's a bit of privilege at work here. I have access to the outdoors where I live, and a car that can get me to my favorite New England ski spots. Folks who live in the city might not have that kind of access. And after the holiday season wraps up, it's usually slim pickings for festive things to do in Boston. That's not the case this winter, thanks to our friends at Harpoon.
Harpoon Slopeslide Brings Sledding to Boston Seaport
So what is this Harpoon Slopeslide? I hit the website to find out: "Harpoon Slopeslide is a snow tubing hill, made by Artificial Ice Events, using strategically stacked shipping containers, a proprietary beam system, decking, railings and custom staircases to create a three-lane sledding hill." Snow tubing? At Harpoon Brewery? With Harpoon beer and food at the ready? Sign me up.
The whole shebang opened on MLK Day, and it stays open through Leap Day on February 29. The hours are as follows:
Monday-Wednesday: 4PM-8PM
Thursday-Friday: 3PM-8PM
Saturday-Sunday: 12PM-8PM
Prices start at $10 for an hour of riding and are available in-person, day-of, on a first-come, first-served basis. Sledders under 21 are allowed, so long as they're accompanied by an adult and are taller than 42". Get more details, including pricing and food offerings, here.
64 Essential New England Ski Resorts
Let's pay a virtual visit to the 64 New England ski resorts that are vying for your vote in our King of the Hills bracket.
In case you've been hibernating as of late, King of the Hills is our first bracket of 2023. Since it's winter time, we figured it's the perfect time to celebrate all of the fine skiing and snowboarding experiences we have available to us with just a short drive. Think about it: no matter where you live in New England, you're only a couple of hours away from winter fun. It makes getting outside worthwhile!
So what's in our latest bracket? 64 New England ski resorts and mountains. Only one will wear the crown. All six New England states have mountains in the mix. Even Rhode Island! We're asking you to slalom through and vote for your favorites. As it is with brackets of this nature, we'll have six full rounds. And we'll aim to have it all wrapped up in early March, just in time for some spring skiing.
64 Essential New England Ski Resorts
Now, if you're like me, you've likely visited a bunch of the mountains on our list. And you likely have your favorite or favorites. I do, too. But I'm not going to tell you which ones here. I want to keep things neutral. Listen to me weekdays from 11a-4p and I'll tell you which mountains and ski areas get my vote.
And if you're not steeped in the history and lore of New England mountains and resorts? Well, scroll away. You'll get to meet all 64 participants in our Kings of the Hills bracket, and then you'll get to vote. Because an informed voter is the best voter, right? Good luck to all the participants and a reminder: you can go straight to the bracket here.
Killington
Yawgoo Valley
Wachusett
Nashoba
Mount Snow
Cochran's Ski Area
Saddleback
Saskadena Six
Attitash
Otis Ridge
BigRock
Titcomb Mountain
Black Mountain
Dartmouth Skiway
Wildcat
Mount Greylock
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