ALBANY, NY ??” As the 2004-2005 season approaches, ski resorts across the six New England states are putting the final touches on upgrades and improvements to serve their guests this winter. In some cases, upgrades such as those taking place at Maine’s Black Mountain are sufficiently significant that they change the ski area’s entire complexion. Here’s an update on what you’ll find new this year at your favorite New England ski and snowboard mountain.

The full text of this article may be found at First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine.