Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Hitting the freeze-thaw cycle just right is tricky Here's how to navigate the mountain in the spring To those who have already hung up their skis for the season now that winter is officially over—you’re missing the good stuff April is a great time to hit the resort and enjoy soft turns in spring corn hitting the sweet spot with springtime conditions can be a challenge when the snowpack enters a melt-freeze cycle and those slushy bumps are glazed over and filled with death cookies and you might as well be skiing through real mashed potatoes a fully-certified PSIA ski instructor at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is well acquainted with the mixed bag of snow conditions that spring skiing can hold “But when you can time it right and ski soft groomers in the morning and slushy Working as a ski instructor for over a decade Toritto has fine-tuned his strategy for optimizing soft he shares his tips for how to make the most out of the end of the season While winter resort days are usually about sniffing out the best powder stashes on the hill springtime is a good time to be more strategic step one of spring resort skiing is changing your mindset you can sometimes come to the resort and bank on getting good skiing the whole day in cold snow But in the spring you have to look for a window here and a window there,” he says “Spring skiing is less about charging hard all day and more about having fun and celebrating the season.” For Toritto Slope aspect is everything with spring skiing and getting familiar with the aspects of some of your favorite runs will help you time them cold snow when the rest of the solar aspects are heating up and will be most susceptible to big temperature fluctuations Toritto says in the spring he’ll often stick to north-facing aspects earlier in the day until the sun softens the south and east aspects until they’ve gotten too blasted by the sun by late afternoon Related: How to use an avalanche report to plan your backcountry ski day Elevation can play another key role in choosing terrain where temperatures are higher at the base and colder up high starting low and working up higher throughout the day as it warms can be a good strategy When the corn gets slushy and grabby down low head to the upper mountain for cooler temps It’s worth checking your local resort for temperatures at different elevation bands (often the resort website will list a base and summit temperature) to check if that’s the case Resorts like Jackson Hole often have temperature inversions so some days it pays to start up high where it’s warmer Many resorts put out a daily grooming report a trick that Toritto uses to determine where to start his day in the morning “It’s worth checking what got groomed overnight and what was groomed in the morning,” he says “Anything groomed in the morning tends to be softer and smoother than the snow that was groomed overnight When temps are rising into the 40s throughout the day don’t get lured into skiing until last chair Grabby and sloppy conditions at the end of the day can be challenging “A lot of injuries happen late in the day in sloppy Keeping an eye on the snow and how your body feels can keep you from getting hurt,” he says “That might be the best time to enjoy some beers in the sun and catch live music at the base.” Again, you read that right. While it’s hard to compare the midwinter skiing in the Rockies to anything out east, Toritto firmly believes the East Coast corn skiing rivals the West. Toritto has noticed that man-made snow, which is prevalent at Eastern resorts corns up more easily and he’s found East Coast corn snow to be more smooth and consistent compared to the West’s more complex snow conditions especially in the spring,” Toritto concludes Testing skis and winter gear is hard work (just ask our boot testers)—but someone's gotta do it Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel.Follow AuthorSep 26 10:55am EDTShareSaveComment@font-face{font-family: "Schnyder"; src: url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/schnyders/schnyders-bold-webfont.woff2") format("woff2") url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/schnyders/schnyders/schnyders-bold-webfont.woff") format("woff"); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal;} @font-face{font-family: "Merriweather"; src: url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/merriweather/merriweather-bold-webfont.woff2") format("woff2") url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/merriweather/merriweather-bold-webfont.woff") format("woff"); 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Three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the city of Matera in adjoining Basilicata are easy to reach Andria and Altamura are Alta Murgia’s most visited cities. In Andria the star attraction is Castel del Monte, an imposing 13th-century citadel and the best-known stronghold of Frederick II a charismatic and cosmopolitan medieval ruler (and Holy Roman Emperor) a UNESCO site created in an octagonal shape incorporates classic and Arab architectural elements (Photo by Peter Meißner/ullstein bild via Getty Images) Frederick II was instrumental to the development of Altamura, a city often considered one of southern Italy’s “hidden gems.” Known for his fervid support of the arts and encouraged settlers to move to the city promising religious tolerance and to sweeten the deal These newcomers created distinct neighborhoods taking up residence in buildings constructed around small courtyards called “claustri,” a defining characteristic of the city’s centro storico today with many palazzi built between the 16th to 19th centuries But Altamura’s history reaches back even further named for the skeleton of a 35-year-old Neanderthal man discovered near the city in 1993 consists of three museums that showcase the city’s prehistoric past The local culinary treat is Pane di Altamura but more certainly from the late Middle Ages it must be made according to a simple recipe with specific ingredients like the Antica Forno Santa Caterina which opened in 1391 the Alta Murgia is home to 13 cities and towns for its elevated position affording stunning views of the Murgian countryside and the site of a medieval fair dating from 1294 The town is also well known for its dramatic aqueduct bridge Although not one of the official Alta Murgia municipalities a pristine locale with a jigsaw-like centro storico filled with white stone buildings Palo del Colle is rich in history,” says Sabrina Piccininni it was once a territory of the powerful Milan Sforza clan maintained a residence (now the Palazzo dei Principi Filomarino) and helped expand and renovate the main church Palo has many churches brimming with ecclesiastical art; like the Baroque Chiesa del Purgatorio originally built for the parish’s aristocrats Outdoor altars venerating various saints are located throughout the town Palo del Colle draws about 7000 visitors a year which led to the creation of the town’s Palio (Palo’s Palio del Viccio typically takes place on Shrove Tuesday.) She notes that roots tourism is very common here with travelers seeking to learn about their ancestry “arriving from Germany The town is also well-known for its freshly baked taralli wheat-based biscuits that are often flavored with fennel seed and served with aperitifs Young vintners like Nicola and Francesco Toto are creating a new chapter for Murgia wines with award-winning labels like Il Miglione Rosso and Giulette Bianco The Castello Marchesale/Palazzo Ducale dates from 1104 It was expanded and modified over the centuries Well known for its prized Slow Food almonds dates at least to the ninth or tenth centuries The centro storico includes a Norman-era clock tower and a medieval Castello Marchesale/Ducal Palace (The ducal portion of the palace is now owned by Giuseppe Paccione an attorney in Toritto; the ground floor and courtyard are sometimes used for events) Other landmarks include the Palazzo D’Urso with beautiful frescoes and heritage churches (San Nicola dating from 1402 and the 11th-century Madonna delle Grazie) Between three and four thousand men and women emigrated to the Americas from Toritto during the late 19th and early 20th centuries an exodus commemorated by a monument in the town The town is famous for its prized Slow Food almonds Almonds are the specialty of the town and sought-after by chefs throughout Italy Each September Toritto celebrates its famous product with a sagra and events and a food festival highlighting Toritto flavors according to Francesco Palmiotto of Proloco Toritto D’Urso runs the farm estate with her husband Domenico Viti The Masseria Pilapalucci dates from the 16th century The Masseria includes a bed and breakfast with a restaurant and pool Heading up the culinary efforts is renowned chef and cookbook author who reinvents classic Puglian dishes utilizing the bounty of the Murgia countryside MOUNT LAUREL - Inspiring others is the key role of a mentor.  Born from a protégé's admiration for his mentor is a new exhibit of  artwork that captures an expression of human emotion with each mark referencing an experience most can relate to Visitors are welcome to explore the “Follies & Visual Syntax" art exhibit at Rowan College at Burlington County which features works by alumni Josh Toritto of Collingswood and Don Stephens a Willingboro resident, through Oct. 29 Having met at Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown where Stephens was a private instructor and Toritto a student the two developed a mentor and mentee relationship Toritto was told abstract art was a style for which he had a gift But it wasn't until Toritto was more mature and had made his mistakes that he decided to come back around to the idea "He took me through it and the history of abstract art like he does with anything else: He'll take you through the history of that particular medium or style and I really just could not be more proud of what we accomplished," said Toritto.  "Through my ideas of — how I can say injecting creativity into society or the populous that's around me — I encountered Joshua and individuals like Joshua [who] have a need for wanting the arts in their life," said Stephens.  More: Rowan University students who refused COVID shot for 'personal' reasons must change plans who also is an alum of the Temple University Tyler School of Art is a Delaware valley art instructor and works to promote the arts through community events throughout the region you can expect to find him spending time with his students "I always work with the people that I instruct," said Stephens "It shows them that the individual that you've been spending all this time with does have the confidence has enjoyed some success — for instance he was featured in a series titled “50 Stories for 50 years,” which celebrates RCBC’s 50th anniversary He says Stephens' way of teaching helped open him up to new ideas "Don has a way of teaching you about variety and not only just variety of work but a variety in the way you learn "He showed me a variety I didn't even know existed." More: ‘Unsustainable’: How Rutgers athletics quietly racked up $265M in debt The artists work in a variety of media such as charcoal Asked how the two came up with the exhibition title "Follies & Visual Syntax" Stephens said,  "Josh has a flare for wanting to name his shows so when he has certain shows or things or he has certain pieces man: He's like a pop artist," laughed Stephens The title of the showcase also speaks to the meaning of visual syntax to an artist, Stephens added.  "You also have discourse on that — 'Well what is visual syntax?' " explained Stephens That mark is not just there haphazardly that color is not just there placed as a mark haphazardly It is an accumulation of marks or things that convey ... a story about time Stephens hopes those who visit the gallery will learn that inspiration oftentimes comes from the art around them.  [was to] get the audience or the viewing public at hand to realize the arts are all around you You can pull ideas from any sector or any piece around you or any experience that you are having within your human condition or human experience," said Stephens Viewers of the exhibit can expect to see 30 different works that vary in size the tones of color reflect his belief that drawing can be perfected and presented as a finished piece of art.  ''The Excavation at 51'' by Toritto evokes the visual language of mark-making Toritto has been appreciative of Stephens throughout the creative process and stressed the importance of having a mentor no matter what age or point you are in your career.  I'm better and we're all better because of that." The “Follies & Visual Syntax” exhibit is on view weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the college’s Mount Laurel Campus in Votta Hall. Featured works include "Conduit," "Metropolitan" and "Requiem For a Rainy Day." Visit rcbc.edu/events to learn more.  The Eventide Singers will perform on Sunday at Greenfield’s Second Congregational Church GREENFIELD — This year’s Eventide Singers concert is dedicated to a Greenfield resident who played a crucial role in the a cappella group’s creation: co-founder John Bos, who died in December at 88 years old volunteers with the Eventide Singers have offered free bedside and home singing services meant to comfort sick homebound or dying individuals and their families facilitating the group’s main mission to ease the end-of-life journey Bos was inspired to create the group after visiting a friend who was dying of cancer and found himself wishing a group like that was available to bring comfort to his friend Bos decided to enlist the help of former hospice nurse Mary Schreiber to create the Eventide Singers The core group of 21 a cappella singers held its first rehearsal soon after the group has been growing steadily in terms of engagements and members the Eventide Singers played 80 engagements in 2024 the group regularly performs at various assisted living and hospice centers across the Pioneer Valley including Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst Rockridge Retirement Community and Linda Manor This year’s concert will take place on Sunday and will consist of a 19-song set list curated by Toritto The lineup of songs includes hits by Leonard Cohen as well as sacred chants and hymns written by local composer Judith Williams The singers will also perform renditions of some of Bos’ favorite songs “The songs we’ll do are reflective of the kind of music we do when we go to nursing homes and hospitals,” Toritto noted The group rehearses regularly at the Second Congregational Church and normally does not perform concerts but holds the annual concert to raise money for the church “but we do this once a year as a thank you to the church for giving us free rental space.” Although tickets will not be sold for the concert the group encourages a $15 donation upon admission The concert will also feature two guest speakers who will share memories of Bos. Winnie Ganshaw, Bos’ sister, will speak first, followed by Pam Roberts, Bos’ longtime friend and a member of his writing group. 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SOUTHWICK — Andrew Mitchell felt discouraged When Greenfield scored two quick runs off the No. 17 Southwick starter in the top of the fourth Friday from two Ram errors the disappointment on Mitchell's face was evident and his RBI single in the Southwick sixth sparked a three-run rally to tie the score Mitchell was on deck when he celebrated with his teammates as Eddie Martinez scored the winning run Martinez scored when Greenfield’s first pitch of an intentional walk to Jake Goodreau to load the bases went wild and Southwick won 4-3 “(I was) not the best teammate in the last couple of innings," Mitchell said Martinez singled to lead off the seventh and Danny McClellan doubled to set up Goodreau’s plate appearance Eight of the Rams’ 10 hitters used Friday reached base at least once Goodreau did not collect a hit for the first time since April 23 against Monson the senior catcher has reached base every game in 2016 “Everybody has a day on this team,” Southwick coach Bill Dupre said There’s not anybody who isn’t confident in a position There are some guys that have played 80 varsity games and there’s some guys that have played eight But everybody has got a role and everybody understands it and we just keep building." Mitchell advanced to third on a Bart Shea single Mitchell scored on smart base running off an infield chopper from Nick Kavrakis Pirrello drove in Shea with a two-out double “I was just looking for a pitch to hit to drive in that run,” Pirrello said Southwick has scored 35 of its 101 runs in the sixth inning or later this season “We always just tack on runs later in the game and we always know what to do.” Greenfield’s Andrew Toritto continued his strong season He drove in Owen Schilling for the Green Wave’s third run in the fifth Schilling reached on an error in the fourth and scored Greenfield’s first on a bunt single from Colin Cloutier Toritto scored later in the inning on an error Mitchell earned the complete-game win and struck out five The Rams improve to 9-3 and can qualify for the Western Massachusetts Division III Tournament with a win over Wahconah on May 11 Greenfield (6-5) has dropped five in a row and will try to snap the streak on Monday at No Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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