AlpineZone

(Adams, Mass.) On the morning of March 1, more than 100 intrepid backcountry skiers and snowboarders will make the two-hour heart-pounding trek to the top of Mount Greylock, southern New England's tallest peak. They’ll strap on their equipment, take a few deep breaths and then launch into the blistering three-minute run down the narrow, steep and unpredictable Thunderbolt Ski Trail. Race Director, Blair Mahar, expressed optimism earlier this week in ligh...