No Wimpy Winter, This One!

NO Wimpy Winter, This One!

It seems that we’ve gotten so accustomed to wimpy winters the last couple of years that we get literally ecstatic when Mother Nature performs the way she is supposed to!!  Well, Carlene’s annual Snow Goddess Dance has paid off for us this winter in spades, (er, I mean ‘snow shovels’!) and we are literally buried in gorgeous snow, with no end in sight for the immediate future! March may be upon us, but it will be winter in Jackson for a LONG while yet. The Blizzard worked its magic a couple of weeks ago with a couple feet of powder on top of a 2-foot base. It was followed a day or so later by 4” more. The other day we got 8 inches of snow here at the Lodge, and 13 more are coming today and tomorrow. Our winter total is making it a spectacular winter any way you look at it! Phones are ringing for ski packages, so join us for discount ski tickets at The Lodge or just cuddle up in front of our fireplace this weekend. You’ll be in lots of good company!

 

Vacation Week!

In a word, the atmosphere at The Lodge can be summed up in one word: VACATION!  If this suggests the festive spirit of fun, outdoor adventure and SNOW, then you get an accurate picture of what’s happening in Jackson this week. Lots of families are taking advantage of the ski schools associated with the various alpine mountains, to give their kids a leg up on skills and techniques, and allow them to get more enjoyment out of the downhill experience overall. We currently have a family here from Florida, whose kids have never seen snow.  This is a first for them, and it is such a thrill to be part of that’s family’s first experience of New England in winter.  Cross-country skiing is just as important as downhill … we ARE in Jackson, NH after all … the largest XC ski center in the eastern US! And as if that weren’t enough, we have free passes to the trail system up at Great Glen Trails, only a short 10-minute drive from our door. Everyone is getting involved … age is no factor!  From the nonagenarian sisters who never miss a day of Cross-country skiing when staying with us … to the toddlers who get the ride of their lives in the enclosed toboggan-like pulks their parents pull them in … everyone can get in the act. And of course, homemade cookies, a cup of hot tea and relaxation in front of the fireplace always puts a nice finish on a day in the wonderful outdoors.

Is There Anything Better Than a February Blizzard?

I don’t think so … at least not in Jackson, NH! Last weekend’s storm deposited 2+ feet of fluffy powder, and the hearty souls who drove through it to get to the Lodge despite the forecast, weren’t disappointed, either!  Skiing was fantastic, and all of Jackson looked like a fairy village. From sleigh-riding at Nestlenook, to the XC-skiing right from our door, to downhill powder skiing at all 5 mountains, it was a winter-lover’s heaven. As for me, I baked cookies for our guests, did a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle from our puzzle collection with friends, and took reservations galore from folks who are thinking about the upcoming vacation week! With 5-6 inches that have fallen since Nemo, it is shaping up to be one heck of a week!

Red Fox Re-opens and Ready for Super Bowl Sunday!

The Red Fox re-opened last week after their ill-timed Columbus Day fire, and we are thrilled to have them back amongst the living!  That sounds strange, I know, but if you have to be at the mercy of the fates, Columbus Day is the worst possible day in all the world to have to close. Not only was it a Sunday on which they typically serve well over 1000 all-you-can-eat brunches, and at least as many dinners, but it was also the busiest weekend of the year. The 4-month renovation kept them out of commission for Thanksgiving, Polar Express Season, Christmas and New Year’s. It was a tragedy of catastrophic proportions. However, during that time they not only gutted the restaurant, they moved walls, added a mezzanine, completely renovated the children’s area and created basically a totally brand new restaurant. The menu is as delicious as ever, however. And today, for Super Bowl Sunday, their pub, with its enormous flat-screened TVs, is the place to be! Welcome back, Red Fox!  We have all missed you tremendously!