Go backcountry

You won't find choppers anywhere near the summit, or waiting for you at the bottom to take you back up for that matter. But the hike is part of what makes skiing Tuckerman's Ravine only for the dedicated alpinists. Best of all, after you figure in your gear, your total cost is 100 percent less than what a lift ticket at Wildcat would set you back. For more information on weather, routes, and the best time to ski Tuckerman's, visit www.timefortuckerman.com.