Press Releases

There's plenty new at ski areas all around New York State. Below are links to press releases from ski areas around New York. Greek Peak Resort / Toggenburg Ski Center: Greek Peak Takes 18_19 Season by Storm TOG Major Improvements for the 18_19 Season Welcome to Four Seasons of Family Fun Hunter Mountain: WHAT'S NEW AT HUNTER MOUNTAIN THIS 2018-19 WINTER SEASON HUNTER MOUNTAIN CONTINUES EXTENSIVE...

(November 12, 2018, Ellicottville, NY) Holiday Valley will kick off snowmaking in preparation for the 2018-19 season on Tuesday evening, November 13. The weather forecast is for temperatures and humidity to drop low enough to fire up the Automated snowmaking guns on Yodeler, the Candy Cane Loop, Mardi Gras, School House and possibly Cindy's starting Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. The...

Join us for an evening of magic, comedy, food and drink! Our first ever Magical Comedy Dinner is sure to be a mistifying, hilarious treat! Brennan Pimpinella, will open the evening with an incredible magic show, followed by a hilarious set from comedian Nick Marra! You'll enjoy a delicious buffet meal and the bar will be serving up drinks all evening. Nick Marra is a longtime comedian who...

Grab and wax your skis, the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Nordic ski center is scheduled to open for the 2018-'19 season, Saturday, Nov. 17, weather and conditions permitting. The center's earliest-ever planned opening comes after members of the U.S. Para-Nordic ski team held their week-long training camp at the center. Although Mother Nature has brought more rain than snow recently, the center is able to...

Ellicottville, New York, November 2, 2018 . . . This year marks the 15th annual Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival, taking place November 9th and 10th. The event will feature more than 100 different beers and wines from over 30 different brewers across New York State and the surrounding region. For a full list of the 2018 brewers and to purchase festival tickets, visit www.holidayvalley.com/...

WILL YOU EARN YOUR BLUE SUSPENDERS THIS YEAR? Legend* has it that only the most hardcore and dedicated Bristol Mountain faithful skip the Black Friday madness and head to Bristol Mountain to test their conditioning and earn their Blue Suspenders. Be a part of the Second Annual Blue Suspender Expedition and earn your Blue Suspenders and a custom 2018 Expedition Pin on Friday, November 23rd. Date:...

I SKI NY Will be at the Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase starting Friday November 2nd through the weekend. Learn more about what's going on this winter and participate in the lift ticket giveaway - learn more at https://www.northeastskishow.com.  

Volkswagen presents Warren Miller's"Face of Winter" We hosted the first ever ski movie premier at Snow Ridge last year, and we're bringing it back again this weekend! We can't wait to share our excitement for the upcoming season with everyone, and what better way to do that than with the newest Warren Miller movie! With the passing of Mr. Miller this last year, this is sure to be a very special...

Gore Mountain Nordic Center Receives FIS Certifications & Adds More Snowmaking North Creek, NY- Gore Mountain has announced International Ski Federation (FIS) homologation certifications for four of its Nordic courses at the North Creek Ski Bowl. These certifications mean that the courses have been inspected and are found to be in compliance with standards required for elite Nordic races to...

Hunter North is the largest northeast ski resort expansion in over 15 years Skiable acreage increasing by one third with 5 new trails, 4 new glades, increased snowmaking, and a second 6-passenger chairlift (October 18, 2018 – Hunter, NY) – Hunter Mountain has remained quite busy since closing day of the 2017-18 winter season. Aside from hosting incredible events such as the Outbound Collective's...

Affordable Season Pass Options with Access to 10 Northeast Resorts Group Rate Discounts, Multi-Day Passes, Lesson Deals, Rental and Lift Ticket Packages, Snow Tubing and more! (October 18, 2018 – Hunter, NY) – Hunter Mountain is proud to continue to offer our guests a wide selection of seasonal pass options, lift ticket, lessons, and rentals deals for this coming 2018-19 winter season. As a...

PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR HUNTER MOUNTAIN TRAIL EXPANSION PROJECT Construction to Begin this Month Wildwood, Missouri -- April 5, 2018 -- Peak Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKIS) ("Peak" or the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of high-quality, individually branded U.S. ski resorts, announced today that Hunter Mountain, located in the Catskill Mountains of New York, has secured all the...

TAP® NEW YORK VOTED AS 5TH BEST BEER FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY BY USA TODAY Beer & Food Festival to be held at Hunter Mountain this April 28th & 29th Discounted Tickets are Available until April 27th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Hunter, NY - March 23, 2018) – TAP® New York Craft Beer & Food Festival, hosted at Hunter Mountain, has been voted as one of the top five best beer festivals in the...

WILDWOOD, Mo., Aug. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peak Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKIS) ("Peak" or the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of high-quality, individually branded U.S. ski resorts, announced today that construction on its projects at Mount Snow in Vermont and Hunter Mountain in New York is progressing on schedule ahead of the 2018/19 skiing and riding season. These projects, which...

Windham Mountain Resort the First in New York State to Implement RFID Technology Dynamic Pricing Will Compliment New Lift Access System

Westside Six New to Windham Mountain Resort for 2018-2019 High Speed Six Passenger Doppelmayr Chairlift will Transport 3,000 Passengers per Hour

$8 Million in Capital Investments at Windham Mountain Resort for 18/19 Season Improvements Range from a Six Passenger Lift to a Pool at The Winwood Inn

TOGGENBURG MOUNTAIN MAKES MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 18/19 SEASON (18 0CT 18) Fabius, NY – Toggenburg Mountain has been working throughout the summer and fall in preparation for an improved 18/19 season. This year, owners of Toggenburg Mountain, John Meier and Marc Stemerman, have named their executive team at Greek Peak Mountain Resort to oversee Toggenburg. The team has advanced long-time...

25th AnnualGreat American Ski & Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn!AND the Fall Pass Sale! Winter is coming and that means so is ski season! Come celebrate October 20th & 21st with Mount Peter's annual kickoff event, the 25th Annual Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn from 9am - 4pm both days! The event will feature: Season Pass Sale, deeply discounted clothes, equipment and...

ANNOUNCEMENT:DUE TO THE MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES, WE ARE POSTPONING OUR ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL TO OCTOBER 2019. NEXT YEAR IT WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!__________________________________PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!JOIN US FORWEST MOUNTAIN SCHOOL'S ANNUAL SKI SWAP!WMS invites individuals and ski and sport shops to consign new and used gear during our Annual Ski Swap at West Mountain...

18/19 Triple Plays Available Through November 30thTriple Play and Triple Play Plus Cards are back for the 18/19 Season! The direct-to-lift, RFID enabled cards may be used to ski or ride three days during the 2018-19 season. They are fully transferable to friends and family, however may not be used by multiple skiers and riders on the same day. Triple Play Cards are only available for purchase...

FALL FESTIVAL IS THIS WEEKEND! Sunday, October 14th11am - 5pm THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND!* Fall Sky Rides*Base Area BandsSummit Bands13+ Wine, Beer, & Spirit Vendors19+ Food Trucks, Restaurants, & CaterersVariety Of Merchant Vendors & Exhibitors2 Alpaca Petting Zoos

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT TAKES 18/19 SEASON BY STORM Resort Investments Exceed $1,500,000.00 (4 OCT 18) Like March blizzards that hit our region in recent years, Greek Peak Mountain Resort plans to take the 18/19 season by storm. Ownership, along with the executive team, take an aggressive approach in leading and operating their two resorts (Greek Peak and Toggenburg Mountain) in Central New...

Greetings from Plattekill Mountain!The leaves are changing color, there's a crispness to the air and our "PLATTEPALOOZA" 9th Annual Family Fall Festival is almost here!Saturday, Oct 6th Hope you can join us for a fun day on the mountain! Last "Yoga on the Mountaintop" of the SeasonSunday Oct 7 we'll feature our last "Yoga on the Mountaintop" of the season. Breathtaking mountaintop fall foliage...

BONUS DAYS! Good weather means bonus days in October! We will be open 12pm – 6pm from Saturday, October 6th until Monday, October 8th. Don't forget to stop by the pro shop!Pick up gear for next year at the best prices.

Introducing: Westside Six To celebrate Homecoming this weekend, we're making a big announcement! The brand new, high speed sixpack now has a name: Westside Six. With a ride time under five and a half minutes, it will bring 3,000 passengers per hour from the base to the summit of the West Peak. Steel for the top terminal is in place and the next round of parts to be installed are at the summit....

Season Pass Rates Increase After Columbus Day - 10/8If you haven't purchased your Season Pass yet, come to Homecoming on Saturday, October 6th or visit our new online store by Monday, October 8th! Rates will increase to full price on October 9, 2018. While you're here, or visiting the online store, be sure to reserve your 3500 Club Locker and sign up for seasonal programs, too. Winter will be...

Gore Mountain's Harvest Fest October 6-7:New Attractions, More Vendors, Family Fall Fun North Creek, NY- Gore Mountain's largest-ever Harvest Fest on October 6-7 will display a massive array of premier Adirondack artisans, peak scenic foliage views, autumn-themed food and drink, and a wide variety of recreational activities. There is live music and free admission for all! Harvest Fest presents an...

North Creek, NY- Gore Mountain's annual Leaf Cruncher 5K trail walk/run will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018. All racers receive a scenic skyride aboard the Northwoods Gondola and raffle entry included with registration. The first 75 people to register also receive a custom Gore Mountain hat. The race starts at 10am and features a redesigned course that circles the Base Area's rolling...

SAVE & RECEIVE DIRECT TO LIFT ACCESS WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONLINE Enjoy direct to lift access (no more waiting in line for tickets) and save 17% on Adult Sky Ride Tickets when you purchase your tickets online a day or more in advance of your visit. September 8th -October 28thWeekends only plus Columbus Day (Monday, October 8th)12pm - 4pm SAVE THE DATE: FALL FESTIVALSunday, October 14th11am - 5pm...

The 2019 International Children's Winter Games in Lake Placid are just four months away. Modeled after the Olympics, the Games are scheduled for January 6-11, 2019, in Lake Placid. Lake Placid will be the first United States city ever to host the International Children's Winter Games and competition for youth, ages 12 to 15. Geared toward friendly competition and international cultural diversity...

ORDA and USA Bobsled & Skeleton have announced that Lake Placid has formally been awarded the 2019 Para-Bobsleigh World Championships. Last winter, the sport of Para bobsleigh held its first-ever World Championship race in Lillehammer, Norway in which 19 athletes from 12 nations competed. The sport is expected to make its Paralympic debut in 2022, in Beijing, China. The 2019 world...

Less Than 100 Days UntilThe Winter Season Starts The mornings are chilly, shipments of skis and winter gear are arriving, and the mountain ops team is hard at work wrapping up improvements. Energy efficiency is a leading factor in our summer capital projects, including replacing over 2 miles of snowmaking pipe. Nearly 100 new high effeciency snow guns are being installed. Of course, the star of...

The Labor Day Weekend is almost here and another FUN WEEKEND is coming up!Sept 1 & 2 we'll be featuring lift accessed biking with discounted bike rentals and discounted tickets online too! Plus... Mountaintop Yoga, Chairlift Rides and our 3rd "Music on the Mountain" Free Concert with some great Country Western on tap to round out the holiday weekend. The leaves are already starting to change...

NORTH CREEK, NY- Gore Mountain welcomes kids and their parents for special Labor Day Weekend savings on September 1 & 2. During this promotion, all kids 19 & under can enjoy unlimited access to Gore's adventure activities for just $20 per person, per day. The special includes scenic gondola rides, guided hikes, bounce inflatables, climbing walls, bungee trampoline, mini golf, and disc...

Cutting Has Begun on Four New Glades Construction on our brand new Hunter North expansion continues! Above is a picture snapped by one of our Peak Resorts construction team - Billy Geary Wednesday morning. It was taken from the top of "Trail #4" which the team has just about finished with the clearing and grading! Here is a quick recap of all the progress we have made so far: all 5 new trails...

SCOUT DAYSAUGUST 17TH - AUGUST 19TH Discounted weekend for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and their families. Admission for scouts and their families is only $26.95 plus tax*. No pre-ordering required. Just stop at the ticket window to receive the scout family discount price. You MUST show Scout ID or come in uniform to receive discounted price. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit area scout...

Jason Green & The Labor of Love Friday 8/17 This week's installment of Music on the Mountain features a band that's played blues and jazz festivals from New Orleans to San Francisco. In their home base of NYC, they are members of the prestigious Music Under NY program. Enjoy the unique fusion of blues, jazz, and fancy guitar interludes of Jason Green & The Labor of Love on Friday, August...

NORTH CREEK, NY- Gore Mountain has another exciting construction season underway with projects including a complete overhaul to its snowmaking system and a huge expansion and renovation to the Base Lodge's Tannery Pub & Restaurant. A new pump house is being constructed and new pipe installed for Gore to add 2,000 more gallons of water per minute to its pumping capacity for snowmaking. This...

NORTH CREEK, NY- Gore Mountain welcomes downhill mountain bikers to full-day and morning-only camps on Saturday, August 11. Learn to ride with more control, climb efficiently, and descend downhill mountain biking tracks with new skill and confidence. During the morning session 9am-noon, bikers spend time training in Gore's agility park and practicing on Base Area and Ski Bowl cross-country trails...

Article on Hunter Mountain's big expansion! Read more here.

Wet 'n Wild returns to Lake Placid's Olympic Jumping Complex, Wednesday, Aug. 8, with aerials, ski jumping and two special Nordic events; a 100 meter sprint and an agility course featuring Norway's Ludvig Søgnen Jensen and American Andy Newell. Wednesday's show begins at 1 p.m. with an aerials display featuring freestyle and aerial athletes launching up to 40-feet into the air where they execute...

Woods Valley will be hosting the Woods Fest Music Festival on Saturday August 18th starting at 11am. Woods Valley, located in Oneida County on 9074 Dopp Hill Rd in Westernville will transform into a day-long concert venue, featuring two live-music stages. Yoga and other activities will occur throughout the day. The event is family friendly. Food trucks will be on site, and local craft beer and...

Bristol Mountain will be hosting night climbs complete with a bonfire and s'mores after on this Saturday August 4th, Saturday September 1st and Saturday October 6th. Headlamps available if necessary. Find out more here.

Jethro Tull Cover Band at Rock'n Mexicana Friday 8/3 It's a good time to be a duck! You're a lucky one, because Rock'n Mexicana is the perfect destination for a stormy evening and Jethro Tull cover band, Johnny Scarecrow will play live from 6-9pm tomorrow, Friday August 3rd. Come out for a margarita, a fresh tex-mex meal, and some fabulous rock-n-roll. Greg Allman Band member, Scott Sharrard...

Summer is in FULL SWING and we're loving every minute of it! We've got an activity-filled weekend coming up this weekend, August 4-5 with a little something for everyone! Biking, Hiking, Mountaintop Yoga, Chairlift Rides, BBQ, S'mores and our second "Music on the Mountain" Free Concert (Sat 4-7pm) with some great bluegrass music to top it all off! Hope to see you HERE! "Music on the Mountain" -...

Activities abound next weekend, August 4-5, at Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, NY as they gear up, for what will be a weekend of outdoor family fun and lots of on mountain excitement. The main highlight, Plattekill's "Music on the Mountain" free concert series continues with their second concert of the season on Saturday, August 4 , from 4-7pm. The music line-up for Saturday's event will be...

Hunter North Continues To Push ForwardTime flies by when you are having as much fun as we are this summer, but our mountain operations and construction crews have wasted no time in making huge strides on our Hunter North expansion project. Our five new trails have been cut, their surfaces are being smoothed and graded, snowmaking equipment and parts for our new chair lift have been delivered, and...

NORTH CREEK, NY- Gore Mountain has added new guided interpretive hikes to its array of warm-weather activities. These group walks, which are free for all ticketed guests and season passholders, gather at 11am and 1pm at the top of the Northwoods Gondola during Gore's summer and fall season. Learn about the region's history, ecology, and scenic views from friendly staff and guest speakers. On...

Ski Areas of New York, Inc (SANY) in collaboration with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is pleased to announce a new program designed to assist the NYS Ski Industry in the purchase of energy efficient snowmaking guns. This program is now live, effective 7/19/18, and it will provide up to $5,000,000 in funds at an 80/20 match, 80% from the program and 20% paid by...

Snow Ridge will be hosting: Snow Ridge, A Lovely Time Music and Arts Festival! Tickets are on sale now for this totally unique music and arts experience happening July 27th and July 28th. Join us for a lovely weekend at the Ridge! Hit the link below for ticketing and scheduling information! Learn more here and see the line up below!  

Music on the Mountain  at Windham Mountain at the Wheelhouse The 2018 Music on the Mountain Series kicks off Friday, July 27th. Take a free chairlift ride to the Wheelhouse Lodge to enjoy live Music each Friday, from 6pm to 9pm, July 27th, through August 31st. Make sure you plan on being here on August 10th, when Gregg Allman guitarist, Scott Sharrard makes a stop in Windham on his Saving Grace...

Holiday Valley's Snowsports Director Recognized by Ski Area Management Magazine July 5, 2018, Ellicottville, NY...Every year, Ski Area Management Magazine (SAM) names 10 resort employees under the age of 30 who are enthusiastic about and committed to leading the industry into the future. According to Katie Brinton of SAM, "The industry is facing several challenges: an aging guest and leadership...

An Evening at Bristol Mountain Featuring the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday, July 21 at 7:00 PM Pack up a picnic and bring the whole family for a relaxed evening of music at Bristol Mountain! Enjoy light classical favorites from Bernstein, Copland, and John Williams, plus Beethoven's rousing Symphony No. 5. This concert is general admission – BYO blankets, chairs, food, and beverage to...

West Mountain Adding Aerial Adventure and Zipline Tours! Read more from the Glens Falls Business Journal about West Mountain's new Face chairlift, and new zipline and treetop aerial mountain adventure systems!CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! WMR IS NOW HIRING A SNOWBOARD TRAVEL COACH FOR 2018/2019! West Mountain Racing is looking for a snowboard travel coach for the 2018-2019 Season! Coaching applicants...

Introducing: Mountain Bike Day Camp for KidsIt's the most fun your kids can have on two wheels! Windham Mountain Bike Park is proud to offer a two-day downhill immersion for kids at any riding ability level. The camp package includes daily lunch, lift tickets, a helmet and protective pads, instruction and fun activities. Options are available for kids who have their own bike, or need to rent. Two...

DISCOUNT DAYS Discount days at Cascades Indoor Waterpark are back! Splash into savings with passes only $22/person/day. Available on 9/23/18, 10/15/18, 11/18/18 and 12/16/18. BUY NOW HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL Happy hour from 4p-6p every Friday and Saturday at Trax Pub & Grill. Kick start your weekend with refreshing cocktails and great food specials. MORE INFO DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING Join us on...

**OPENING DAY**SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD June 23 - June 2411am - 6pm June 25 - August 411am - 7:30pm August 5 - September 311am - 7pm OPENING WEEKEND SPECIAL Celebrate the start of our 18th Season. On June 23rd & June 24th Individual Admission is only $19.95 (+tax). SEASON PASS SPECIAL Purchase a Season Pass by June 25th & bring a friend for FREE on your first visit.

Beginning Friday, June 29, the Whiteface Mountain Bike Park opens daily for the summer season. The Whiteface Mountain Bike Park boasts 17 singletrack trails and one doubletrack, five ski trails, and four service roads. Since Whiteface also has the greatest vertical drop in the east, there's a lot of room to roll with 2,500 feet of bike park vertical. From the summit of Little Whiteface, via a...

CRAFT & CLIMB Please note that Craft & Climb will begin at 11am on Friday, June 8th & 15th. This event provides kids from the ages of 4-11 the opportunity to come check out Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures and gives them a chance to get creative and active – starting their day by participating in a fun craft and ending it by climbing on obstacle courses and ziplines! AGES 4-7We will...

GORE MOUNTAIN EXPANDS SUMMER SCHEDULE & ACTIVITY LINEUP! NORTH CREEK, NY- Gore Mountain will open on Saturday, July 7 with a variety of new activities and fun events. A more extensive warm-weather schedule invites guests to explore the mountain 10am-5pm Thursday-Sunday through September 2, and fall weekends through October 7. Free interpretive walks led by Gore staff and special guest...

A unique experience that your kids and their friends won't stop talking about! BIG EXPLORERSDesigned for kids between the ages of 4 and 7 years old. 1.5 hour climb on 2 kids courses.Dedicated staff memberSpecial limited edition t-shirt for the birthday child.Gift for party guestsIce cream cake $25/child TREETOP ADVENTURERSDesigned for kids between the ages of 7 and 14 years old. 2 hour climb in...

F-Lift Construction UpdateIt's been impressive to watch the skill involved in removing F lift towers over the past ten days. Crews are taking out the old top and bottom terminal footings this week, and on Monday, Doppelmayr will be here to start work on the high speed six passenger lift! The first project will be setting footings for the new terminals, and then for the towers. Everything is on...

The Olympic Center will be closed tomorrow, Friday June 1. This weekend, Friday-Sunday, June 1-3, as many as 1,000 road and mountain cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts are expected to take part in Tour of Wilmington Whiteface bike races and 5K and 10K trail runs. The three-day event features the 17th annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race, the eighth annual Wilmington Whiteface 100K MTB and...

On Monday, May 28, ORDA and Whiteface will be honoring our U.S. military guests, with proper ID, by offering free admission to the Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway and gondola, Olympic Jumping Complex, Olympic Sports Complex and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, located in the Olympic Center. The Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, stretches eight miles, from Wilmington to the...

The Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, opened today, Friday. The Highway, stretching eight miles, from Wilmington to the summit, allows visitors to drive to the top of New York State's fifth-highest peak. Pre-dating the ski area by about 20 years, the road to the summit was dedicated by Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1929, and opened in 1936 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Natural...

Golf & Bike Your Way Through Memorial DayThe course at Windham Country Club is in prime condition, with Memorial Day just around the corner! Be sure to book your tee-times for the holiday weekend in advance by calling the Pro Shop at 518-734-9910. If you prefer dirt over the greens, Windham Mountain Bike Park opens on May 26th! Join us in the final countdown to bike season and reserve your...

Tarzan Swing Feature Opens at Holiday Valley's Sky High Ellicottville, New York, May16, 2018...Sky High Aerial Adventure Park at Holiday Valley Resort will be celebrating the premiere of their new feature, the Tarzan Swing, at 10AM on Friday, May 18. "Tarzan and Jane" will demonstrate the element at 10AM as they zip line across on a Tarzan rope and catch on to a cargo net which they must climb to...

WEST MOUNTAIN RESORT HIRES FORMER US SKI TEAM MEMBER COURTNEY STRAIT AS HEAD COACH West Mountain Racing (WMR) hires Former US Ski Team member Courtney Strait as Head Coach, working with coaching staff, coaching Core & younger groups & U16/U19 evening session. Courtney, a NY native & skiing prodigy, won the NY State HS championships as a 7th & 8th grader. She was named to US Team...

GORE MOUNTAIN AWARDED FOR BEST GUEST SAFETY PROGRAM BY NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION MARCO ISLAND, FL- Gore Mountain was presented with the National Safety Award for Best Guest Safety Program at the National Ski Areas Association's (NSAA) Annual Conference. The safety awards, sponsored by Safehold Special Risk, recognize exceptional resort initiatives to educate guests and employees about skiing...

The 2017-18 Ski Season concluded on Saturday with Whiteface Mountain's 155 ski days this past season. The season started with Bristol Mountain being the first ski area to open in the State on November 11, 2017 with a huge snowmaking effort and wrapped up Saturday May 5th with Whiteface Mountain. Ski areas are already starting to get ready for next season with big improvements planned such as...

Whiteface will be OPEN this Saturday, May 5th to finish off their longest season (155 ski days) and latest opening on record. They will only be open Saturday with top-to-bottom skiing on 9 trails and 2 lifts. Get out and enjoy the final runs of the season in New York Skiing for the 2017-18 season!

BRISTOL MOUNTAIN SKI SEASON SPANS SEVEN MONTHS! Canandaigua, NY (April 30, 2018) Bristol Mountain will conclude it's 2017-18 winter season on Tuesday, May 1, 2018! "This is the first time that we have skied in seven months (November 11th – May 1st)", according to Dan Fuller, President & General Manager. "Bristol Mountain was the first New York ski area to open in early November following one...

$3.2 Million in Upgrades at Holiday Valley Ellicottville, New York, April 21, 2018...Holiday Valley, New York State's most visited winter resort is planning a $3.2 million upgrade this year. According to Dennis Eshbaugh, President, "As an independent resort we are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish in our 61 year history. Together with this year's projects we have reinvested over...

May the Fourth Be With You at Holiday Valley's Sky High Opening Day April 26, 2018, Ellicottville, NY ... On May 4, 2018, Sky High Adventure Park opens for its 7th season with the force of an entire galaxy. Star Wars fans are invited to join the opening day fun and celebrate May 4 by wearing their favorite Star Wars clothing to receive $5 off a 3 hour climb in the Sky High Aerial Park. Sky High...

Whiteface Mountain re-opens Saturday and Sunday April 28th and 29th for another great weekend of skiing and riding! Saturday Live Music with Annie in the Water – 2pm – 5pm. Check our Snow Reports link above for updated conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Also visit whiteface.com for more information too! Enjoy great spring skiing in New York State!

Bristol Mountain Extends Ski Season Again! Canandaigua, NY (April 18, 2018) It appears that Mother Nature is still reluctant to fully give in to spring so Bristol Mountain has once again decided to extend the season that officially launched on November 11, 2017. Right now it appears that out of the 50 New York Ski Areas, only Bristol Mountain and a few other ski areas plan to reopen this weekend...

BRISTOL MOUNTAIN WILL BE OPEN THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd9am - 4pmAll Day Lift Ticket: $35 Lockers, Carver's Kitchen, the Satellite Lounge, and the Rental Shop will be open. Bristol Ski & Sport and the Tuning Center will be closed.

There's still plenty of snow on the ground and more may be on the way this weekend so Whiteface Mountain has announced that it will remain open daily, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., through Sunday, April 15. That's an extra seven days of carving turns on the Olympic Mountain. Spring skiing rates are available at the ticket window through the end of the season, but be sure to visit Whiteface.com to purchase...

Countryman Challenge 5k Obstacle Race at West Mountain QUEENSBURY, NY- West Mountain will hold its third annual Countryman Challenge 5k Obstacle Race Saturday, April 21, 2018. Sponsored by North Country Subaru, the 5k Obstacle Race will start at 10:00a.m. Registration for this event will take place in West Mountain's main lodge from 8:00 to 9:15a.m. You must be seven years or older to participate...

This Sunday, join the Easter non-denominational service at the top of Little Whiteface, beginning at 8 a.m. The Cloudsplitter Gondola opens at 7:15 a.m. and is free to foot passengers attending service. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in the base lodge's Ausable Room. Following the service, there's an Easter Buffet in the J. Lohr Wine Bar and Café, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. and...

ENJOY SKIING & RIDING DURINGSPRING BREAK WEEK, APRIL 2ND-8TH Take advantage of the extended snowsports season and get on snow during the spring break week! HOURS OF OPERATION9AM - 4PMSeason Passes and Cards with day access will be valid.All day ticket only $55. LODGE SERVICESSunset Lodge is now closed but there will be access to the Sunset Locker Room and Tuning Center. The Event Center will...

Bristol Mountain Extends Their Spring Snowsports Season Through Sunday, April 8th Canandaigua, NY (March 29, 2018) It has been a very exciting season for Bristol Mountain. It started with Bristol Mountain being the first ski area in New York, out of 50, to open on November 11, 2017, with fall foliage as the backdrop for the Sunset chairlift. That milestone was followed by Morgan Schild and Jon...

MARCH INTO SPRING! This past Sunday was our 125th day of the season and we are keeping the momentum going as we fully embrace spring skiing and riding. Conditions across the mountain are phenomenal with plenty of coverageon our open terrain! Mother Nature has done her part to keep cooler temperatures around as we transition from winter to spring, locking in the snow we received earlier this month...

West Mountain Holds Annual Slush Cup Event QUEENSBURY, NY- West Mountain will hold their annual Slush Cup and Cardboard derby event Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Festivities will kick off with a 'fun' Giant Slalom race on the Face starting at 9:30a.m. The Cardboard Sled derby will take place 12p.m., and the Slush Cup, pond skimming competition will take place following the...

Conditions are still incredible. With all our terrain currently open we decided to extend our night operating season for the second week! Friday (3/16) - Sunday (3/18): 9am - 9pmMonday (3/19) - Thursday (3/22): 9am - 8pmFriday (3/23) - Saturday (3/24): 9am - 9pmSunday (3/25): 9am - 4pm We're committed to provide great skiing and riding to all of our Passholders, Snowsports Club Members, and...

Make Sustainability Part of Your Winter Sports ActivitiesMarch is coming in like a...polar bear? All this snow provides great opportunities for skiing and snowboarding of course! A trip to the mountains for outdoor fun is a great way to spend a March day. With New York's winters under threat from climate change, leading to warmer temperatures and less snow, New York's winter tourism industry is...

Eight inches of snow and it is still falling! Mount Peter has prime conditions for some awesome skiing and riding! This Sunday March 18th is SPRING RALLYIt's St. Patrick's Day weekend - remember your green!with Live Bands - Contests - Prizes - Outside Bar and Grill!!more info>> Spring Rally is March 18th, 2018 And the Mount Peter Showtime Event! The Showtime Event is where unlimited season...

SPRING CARNIVAL WEEKEND KIDS 12 & YOUNGER SKI FOR FREE ALL WEEKEND LONG!*Free first-time beginner lesson for children ages 4-12 at 10am & 1pmon Saturday & Sunday. Easter Egg HuntSaturday, March 17th @ 12pmHosted by the Easter Bunny. Candy and prizes. Free to participate in. Slush CupSaturday, March 17th @ 1pmNew this year, prizes for Best Costume (Individual-Adult, Individual-Child,...

Bristol Mountain will be continuing night hours this week - here's there schedule: Conditions are incredible, so we decided to extend our night operating season for another week! Saturday, March 10th: 8:30am - 10:00pm*Sunday, March 11th: 8:30am - 9:00pm*Monday, March 12th: 9:00am - 8:00pmTuesday, March 13th: 9:00am - 8:00pmWednesday, March 14th: 9:00am - 8:00pmThursday, March 15th: 9:00am - 8:...

March may be the best month of them all to ski and ride. The days are longer, the sun is brighter and traditionally March offers up more snowfall than any other month. Over the past 24 hours, more than 18-inches of new snowfall has blanketed Whiteface Mountain, bringing this week's snow total to 26-plus inches. So there's no better time than now to ski and ride the Olympic mountain. While you're...

3 words. Holiday Valley Resort. After the huge snow storm hit on Friday, I made my way out to Holiday Valley on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. After living in Western NY for the past 3.5 years all I ever heard was how great Holiday Valley was, and let me tell you, it lived up to the hype. The two feet of snow that dropped was definitely a help for conditions, people were tearing up the trees,...

Another amazing weekend is coming!We are expecting up to 20 inches of snow with more on the way!Calling all Scouts! This Saturday and Sunday March 10th and 11th is Scout Weekend, for all Scouts and their families. Come ski and snowboard with deep discounts on both rentals and lift tickets! There will be FREE beginner lessons from 10am - 2:30pm. Cliff Street Acoustic Rock will be playing in Pete's...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT TO HOST SPARTAN EVENT SATURDAY 3.10.18Second Winter Race Integrated with Ski Operation at Greek Peak (7 MAR 18) Cortland NY – Greek Peak Mountain Resort is pleased to partner with Spartan for a second year in a row. Spartan is the world's largest obstacle race and endurance brand that is also fully integrated with an operating ski resort, adding snow and icy terrain to...

BrewSki Festival at West Mountain QUEENSBURY, NY- West Mountain will be hosting their first BrewSki Beer Tasting Festival on Saturday March 10th from 1 to 7 p.m. Participants 21 years of age or older may purchase five drink tasting tickets for $20. Decrescente Distributing Company will be providing a beer truck with samples of beer from Artisanal, Adirondack, Druthers, Browns and RS Taylor....

Gore Mountain's North Creek Ski Bowl to Host NENSA 2018 U16 nordic ChampionshipsSome of the fastest Nordic athletes in the East will congregate in North Creek forthis highly esteemed Championship race! NORTH CREEK, NY – The Gore Mountain Nordic Center is honored to host the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) U16 Championships March 9-11. The NENSA U16 Championships began modestly in 1992...

Our I SKI NY Blogger and roving skier around the State Haley Ripa recently visited Swain Resort and Hunt Hollow Ski Club, both in the Finger Lakes. Check out her blog entries about her visits there at www.haleyripa.com

Windham Mountain Resort to Install High Speed Six Passenger Lift & Implement RFID Ticketing for 2018/2019 Season WINDHAM MOUNTAIN RESORT, N.Y. (February 25, 2018) A brand new, high speed, detachable six passenger chairlift will be installed at Windham Mountain Resort this summer. The new Doppelmayr lift will run from the base area to the summit, replacing the current Whistler Triple, better...

36thAnnual Snowmaker's Classic Race Set for March 13, 2018 WINDHAM MOUNTAIN RESORT, N.Y. (February 26, 2018)As the 2017/2018 snowmaking season winds down, all snowmakers are invited to participate in the 36th Annual Snowmaker’s Classic Race on Tuesday, March 13th at Windham Mountain Resort. The Giant Slalom, Hose Hook-Up, and Shovel Race will take place at 10:30am on Lower Wheelchair. A BBQ,...

ENJOY THIS WEEKEND WITH US!Mother Nature treated us to 3 inches of natural snowfall yesterday and our snowmakers took advantage of cold temperatures as well, putting down 4 inches of new snow across the mountain. In total, we have added 7 inches to our base for you to enjoy with us this weekend! If you have time off, make plans, grab your family and friends and hit the slopes while saving big on...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT TO HOST SPARTAN EVENT SATURDAY 3.10.18Second Winter Race Integrated with Ski Operation at Greek Peak (22 FEB 18) Cortland NY – Greek Peak Mountain Resort is pleased to partner with Spartan for a second year in a row. Spartan is the world's largest obstacle race and endurance brand that is also fully integrated with an operating ski resort, adding snow and icy terrain to...

FEBRUARY BREAK IS HERE!There are a ton of fun ways to get out of the house at Bristol Mountain. SAVE UP TO 20% WHEN YOU BUY LIFT TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE Save up to 20% when you purchase lift tickets online more than 7 days in advance of your visit. 3 CAN SKI OR RIDE FOR $75 - FAMILY & FRIENDS NIGHT A group of 3 can ski or ride for $75 from 4pm-close on Saturday & Sunday nights (that's...

GORE MOUNTAIN'S EVENTS CALENDAR IS STACKED FOR PRESIDENTS' WEEK! Warren Miller Movie, Kids Holiday Camps, Art Classes, Live Music, & More! NORTH CREEK, NY – A lively events calendar throughout the Presidents' Holiday Week will offer guests a variety of vacation activities on and off the mountain! The fun extends into every evening through 8pm, as all lift tickets and season passes are valid...

Fire on the Mountain Don't fight the crowds during Fire on the Mountain! This year we are offering our Private Party Room in the Main Lodge for VIP adult seating (must have 10-14 adults to book) during Fire on the Mountain in two-hour blocks. The opportunity is first come, first serve and is available either from 7:30pm-9:30pm or from 10pm-midnight. $25/head includes: Pizza and wing buffet, two...

GORE MOUNTAIN'S MINI-SHREDDERS RAIL JAM EMPHASIZES FAMILY FUN & SAFETY FOR YOUNG PARK GUESTS The Popular Mini-Shredders Jibfest awards excellent prizes and encourages young skiers and snowboarders to maneuver safely on park features! NORTH CREEK, NY – Gore Mountain will host a kids' freestyle competition on Sunday, February 11! Located on the easier-rated Jibland trail serviced by the J-Bar,...

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Canandaigua, NY (February 1, 2018) "Every coach at the developmental level dreams someday that their athletes is going to reach the pinnacle of their sport", Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team Coach, John Kroetz. For Coach Kroetz, this dream came true this season. Two of his Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team athletes will be competing for Olympic Gold! Prior to being known as Olympians, Morgan Schild...

To the Adirondacks I go! On January 15, I spent the day traveling up to Gore Mountain. Another bluebird day and crisp air made it a great day to shred Gore. Whenever I am at Gore I am immediately reminded of my racing days in high school. I have spent many races there including States and Eastern championships, and today the lodge was filled with Section 2 high school racers as they had a race...

What to wear on cold ski days I have spent many days this winter in the low temps skiing and enjoying the good snow and conditions we have had, but I have definitely had to dress warm, especially Christmas week when the temps were so cold! But when it is very cold what do we wear? How do we stay warm? Well...as a lover of the sport I don't like the cold to hold me back from hitting the slopes! So...

I spent last Monday night skiing at West Mountain, which lies right in the beginning of The Adirondack Park. There are many things to do at West including skiing and riding, tubing and dining, every day of the week, or you may just want to kick back and sit by the fire outside. Night skiing is not offered everywhere so whenever I get the chance I take the opportunity to hit the slopes. Growing up...

US Ski & Snowboard Announces that Jonathon Lillis from Bristol Mountain Will Compete on the US Olympic Freestyle Aerials Team in South Korea Canandaigua, NY 14424, (January 22, 2018) Today the US Ski and Snowboard Team announced the roster for the 2018 US Olympic Freestyle Team. With the addition of World Aerials Champion, Jonathon Lillis, it means that Bristol Mountain now has two athletes...

FOODIES SLALOM AT GORE MOUNTAIN Join Us in Celebrating the Gore Mountain Region's Vibrant Food Culture! NORTH CREEK, NY – Gore Mountain is gearing up for its annual Restaurant Race on Monday, January 29! This event, designed to unite the Gore Mountain Region's unique array of dining establishments under a little friendly competition, features a dual slalom course for skiers and snowboarders....

NY's Titus Mountain Hosts Newschoolers Tell a Friend Tour During World Snow Day Weekend Jan 20-21 CONTACT: Mary Jo Tarallo | mjt@learntoskiandsnowboard.org MALONE, NY — Pro skier and member of the Line Ski Team, Andy Parry, as well as X Games Real Ski Athlete Khai Krepela will be at Titus Mountain Saturday as part of the Newschoolers' Tell A Friend Tour. The Tell A Friend Tour (TAFT) is a...

Windham Mountain: Weekend Outlook: Perfection! 7" of New Natural SnowWith seasonable temperatures, new snow groomed to perfection, and world class après entertainment, this weekend will be one for the books! Mother Nature dumped 7" of snow on us Wednesday, and Snowmakers couldn't let her have all the glory! They've been leaving piles upon piles of their own snow across both peaks for the past 5...

IHeart Media Winterfest at West Mountain Get your family & friends together & join us at Winterfest for a night of FREE skiing at West Mountain, with live music from Star Society, games, giveaways, vendors & more! Pick up your vouchers at Curtis Lumber and Lia Auto Group. The first 1,200 vouchers West Mountain receives will get a free 4-hour ticket from 4-8 pm January 20th.Don't Ski?...

Saturday starts our favorite family promotion- Take Your Kids to Gore Week, where children 19 and under ski or ride free with a full-paying parent! What a great way to enjoy some family time and some nice winter weather. We've got another beautiful day in the forecast for you to get an early start on the weekend. Come out for some fun cruising and take advantage of all the hard work our...

Tuesday Night Citizens Races for all abilities at the Ski BowlSNOWSHOE | CLASSIC SKI | SKATE SKI NORTH CREEK, NY -The Gore Mountain Nordic Center, a one-of-a-kind facility that operates with snowmaking and lights, has kicked off its Tuesday Night Citizens Series. Happening weekly through February 13, the Citizen Series is a community-oriented gathering that encourages winter fitness in a non-...

Malone, NY – Pro skier and member of the Line Ski Team, Andy Parry, as well as X Games Real Ski Athlete Khai Krepela will be at Titus Mountain this Saturday as part of the Newschoolers' Tell A Friend Tour. The Tell A Friend Tour (TAFT) is a freeskiing park tour that travels to resorts to film, ski with fans, and hold a free raffle/pizza party. "TAFT represents what freeskiing was when I started...

Haley Ripa, I SKI NY's Ski Blogger visits Catamount in Hillsdale New York: I woke up this morning excited for the day of skiing ahead. Going to Catamount meant a new mountain, a new experience, and new fun to be had. As you turned into the ski area and you see a little parking lot and big mountain right in front of you. It's a pretty awesome view from the parking lot. I parked my car, grabbed my...

Bristol Mountains' Morgan Schild Wins Two Bronze Medals at the FIS World Cup Freestyle -Moguls Competition and a Spot on the 2018 US Winter Olympic Team Canandaigua, NY (January 12, 2018), Morgan Schild, age 20, took Deer Valley by storm starting with the FIS Visa International World Cup event on Wednesday night with a 3rd place podium appearance that inched her closer to earning a spot on the...

Coming up this weekend many ski areas around New York State have great events planned including fireworks, parties and more! Check out our Facebook.com/iskiny page as many events from ski areas around New York State are shared and posted there! Be sure to check it out and plan on hitting the slopes this weekend!  

Read about the Big Award Titus Mountain as Titus Mountain Family Ski Center was voted the best family-friendly mountain in North America by Liftopia's best in snow awards. Read more about it here.

Ring in the New Year Early at Bristol Mountain Canandaigua, NY (December 30, 2017) Enjoy a spectacular Fireworks Display by Young Explosives at Bristol Mountain on New Year's Eve before midnight. Snowsports enthusiasts will enjoy skiing and snowboarding on 34 trails up to 10pm on New Year's Eve and afterwards will be treated to the annual staff Torchlight Parade and Fireworks. Rock-It Science...

DISCOVER NY SKI DAY – January 18th 2018Enjoy a Great Day Of Skiing or Learn to Ski or Snowboard for a Great Price! Celebrating our fourth year, the I SKI NY "Discover NY Ski Day" will return on January 18, 2018, offering skiers and riders the chance to enjoy ski areas across New York State for as little as $12 per lift ticket. Learn to ski or ride packages are available as part of the event,...

Mount Peter Prepares To Kick Off 2017-2018 Season WARWICK, N.Y. (December 13, 2017) – With the recent snow and a week of solid snowmaking, Mount Peter Ski Area, for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, kicks off its 2017-2018 season on Saturday, December 16, 2017. "We have been waiting all summer for this and are excited to announce that opening day is finally here! The cold temperatures are...

Titus Mountain Family Ski Center to Open Tomorrow (Friday) December 14, 2017 Malone, NY – After a short cold snap and 6" of natural powder, Titus Mountain will be opening their mountain tomorrow, Friday, December 15 for night skiing and riding. "Our guys have been out on the mountain non-stop," said Zach White, general manager at Titus. "The miracle of modern snow-making is really something else...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT OPENS THIS WEEKEND FOR THE SEASON (14 DEC 17) Cortland, NY –Greek Peak Mountain Resort opens again this weekend with 9 trails. Greek Peak's weekend hours of operation are Friday 930a-4p, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30a-4:00p. Adult tickets are $68 and Junior tickets are $55.00, with a Twilight Pass each day at $22 from 2p-4p. The open trails will be a mix of Easier (...

Skiers and Snowboarders Kick Off The Official Snowsports Season at Bristol MountainCanandaigua, NY (December 12, 2017) Scott Battle, Brad Harr, Michael Hogenes and Larry Van Dorn received First Chair honors today for the opening of Upper and Lower Rocket Trails at Bristol Mountain for the 2017-18 season. "First Chair is a long standing tradition among skiers and snowboarders and it comes with...

Bristol Mountain Reopens on Tuesday, December 12th For Their 54th Season of Skiing & Snowboarding Canandaigua, NY (December 11, 2017), After having the earliest start to a season on November 11, 2017 since 1991, Bristol Mountain is pleased to announce that we will be reopening on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Upper and Lower Rocket trails and the Comet Express lift will be open for intermediate...

Plattekill Mountain to Open Mid-December for 2017-18 Season Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, New York, is planning to open its doors for the 2017/18 season next Saturday, December 16. Skiing and snowboarding will be on tap for opening weekend as well as $10 lessons to learn to ski or snowboard offered December 16 and 17 at 10am. Snowtubing operations will begin December 26th. Due to the inevitable...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT OPENS THIS WEEKEND: Resort Encouraging Skiers & Riders to Come Out and Make Some Runs! (1 DEC 17) Cortland, NY –Greek Peak Mountain Resort opens again this weekend with 6 trails. Greek Peak's hours of operation are Saturday and Sunday from 8:30a-4:00p. Adult and Junior tickets will be $43.00 per lift ticket, with a Twilight Pass at $22 from 2p-4p. The open trails...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT OPENS DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING Turning Black Friday to White Friday

Holiday Valley Opening Plans for 2017-18 Season Ellicottville, NY, November 22, 2017...With a close eye on the weather forecast, Dennis Eshbaugh, President of Holiday Valley Resort announced today that they will open for the winter season on Friday, November 24 at 9:00am. The snowmaking crew has been firing up the automated snowmaking system during the cold snaps over the past weeks to make over...

West Mountain Black Friday Event QUEENSBURY, NY- On Black Friday, November 24, 2017, West Mountain will be having their annual Black Friday Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Front Desk and West Mountain Sports Shop. Deals will include discounts on tickets, tubing, rentals and tuning. Additionally, Santa will be available for pictures throughout the day along with tree decorating and crafts for...

Hundreds of Guests Enjoy a Fun Preview WeekendNew Mid-Mountain Saddle Lodge Now Open NORTH CREEK, NY – Gore Mountain welcomed over 800 guests to an early start of the 2017/2018 season this weekend. Approximately three miles of terrain and a selection of freestyle features opened for intermediate and expert levels on Saturday and Sunday; Gore anticipates beginner trails to be available starting...

Winter is coming early this year and celebrate by hitting the slopes! Gore Mountain and Whiteface Mountain will be opening this weekend and Bristol Mountain, which started the season last weekend with their earliest opening since 1991, is expected to re-open too. Also on the 21st Hunter Mountain will start their season on Tuesday the 21st in time for the Thanksgiving Break. This time of the year...

Join us for an early Gore Mountain start to the winter season on Saturday & Sunday, November 18-19! Ride Adirondack Express II to well over two miles of open terrain for intermediates and experts, and be one of the first visitors to the newly renovated mid-mountain Saddle Lodge! Meanwhile, first-time skiers and riders are welcomed to great terrain for learning on the Bear Cub Run trail,...

Bristol Mountain Is The First Ski Area Out Of 50 In New York State To Open For The 2017-18 Season (11-11-17) Canandaigua, NY (November 11, 2017) Today was a day for firsts. It was the first day of the snowsports season. Bristol Mountain is the first ski area out of 50 New York ski areas to open for the 2017-18 season. It was also the first time in over 26 years that Bristol Mountain opened this...

The 2017-18 Ski Season is underway in NYS with the earliest opening of Bristol Mountain since 1991. Bristol Mountain will be open Saturday from 9am-4pm with the Sunset Chair and Sunset trail for intermediate & advanced skiers only with special rates and Guest Services, Rocket Lodge, Tuning Center and Bristol Ski & Sport will be open from 9am-4pm.Ski areas all around NYS are making snow...

Earliest Start to Snowmaking at Bristol Mountain Since the Early 1999's Canandaigua, NY (November 10, 2017) Most people don't enjoy phone calls in the pre-dawn hours unless you are a member of the Elite Snowmaking Operations Team (ESMT) at Bristol Mountain. When the call came this morning from Mountain Manager Paul Trippi and they proudly answered and will continue to work through the night on...

Hunter Mountain & Peak Resorts Aim to Make Learning Fun, Affordable and Convenient Across Northeast Resorts New $99 Program Allows Guest Opportunity to Learn a new lifetime sport Hunter Mountain, New York, November 10, 2017 - Peak Resorts is pleased to announce a brand new learning program that is both affordable and convenient to those looking to learn how to ski or ride. The three (3) visit...

West Mountain Holds Events to Benefit West Mountain School QUEENSBURY, NY- On November 11, 2017, The West Mountain School (WMS), West Mountain's 501 C(3) will be hosting its annual Ski Swap Consignment Sale Fundraiser and on November 18, 2018, WMS will host its annual Flannels and Handles Hoedown Fundraiser. The proceeds for both events will benefit WMS. WMS provides support to West Mountain with...

Holiday Valley to Start Making Snow FridayNovember 8, 2017, Ellicottville, NY...The temperatures are dropping and that means it's time for Holiday Valley to fire up the snowguns in anticipation of the 2017-18 winter season. According to Steve Crowley, Director of Mountain Operations, "With Friday's predicted low temperatures in the teens and highs only in the low 20's, it's the perfect scenario...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced upcoming international winter qualifying events as athletes from around the world compete on Lake Placid's Olympic venues this fall and winter ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. "Lake Placid is a gem of the Adirondacks and this winter, New Yorkers and visitors alike can experience world-class athletes competing right here in the North Country,"...

Ski for Free or Learn How with I SKI NY's Line-Up of Events & Offers I SKI NY and its 52 New York ski areas are gearing up for a snowy season with a stellar line-up of programs and deals for beginners and seasoned skiers alike. For the 2017-18 ski season, I SKI NY is once again offering the award winning "Free for Kids Passport" program for 3rd and 4th graders. The program allows a 3rd or 4th...

Check out this article on West Mountain improvements from the Glens Falls Post Star here.

West Mountain's Fall Festival Continues QUEENSBURY, NY- West Mountain Ski Area will continue to host their third annual Fall Festival this weekend. Beginning Friday, October 14 from 5-10 p.m., Saturday, October 14 from 12-10 p.m., and Sunday, October 15 from 12-5 p.m.Admission for this event is free and will take place at West Mountain's main lodge. Activities will include a haunted hayride,...

PRIVATE MOUNTAIN RENTALS2017-18 Season Fall is here, so you know what that means!It's time to start thinking SNOW! Whether you're a first-timer or a return customer, there is still time to book your Private Mountain Rental at a discounted rate. We have just a few dates left for the 2017/18 season!Secure your date before October 31, 2017 and save $1,000! Don't miss this unique opportunity. No lift...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT IMPROVES AND EVOLVES SKI & RIDE EXPERIENCE Major Snowmaking Improvements, New Trails, Improved Rental Fleet, and More! (28 SEP 17) Cortland, NY – Since new ownership in 2013, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, located in Cortland, New York, has continued to invest in their mountain. When local entrepreneurs, John Meier and Marc Stemerman purchased the resort they began...

The Great American Ski & Snowboard Sale with Ski BarnOctober 21st and 22nd from 9am - 5pm Fall is here, the air is crisp, and the colors are beautiful - that can only mean one thing: Winter is coming! It's time for Mount Peter's annual kickoff event to winter, our Annual Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn on October 21st and 22nd from 9am - 5pm. This is the weekend to grab...

BRISTOL MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL IS THIS WEEKEND! Sunday, October 8th11am - 5pm Fall Sky Rides*Live Music @ The Base & SummitSummit HayridesHurling Demonstration2 Alpaca Petting ZoosToy Pony Races*13+ Wine, Beer, & Spirit Vendors19+ Food Trucks, Restaurants, & Caterers THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND!* Find Out More *Some activities do require an additional fee to participate.

Gore Mountain's Harvest Fest on October 7-8 will display the largest array yet of premier Adirondack artisans, peak scenic foliage views aboard the Northwoods Gondola, autumn-themed food and drink, and a wide variety of family activities and recreation. There is free admission for all! Also that weekend, North Creek welcomes a huge ski sale presented by Schuss Ski & Bike, located adjacent to...

3rd ANNUAL HOPS & SWAPS AT GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017 – 12:30p-4p BREW, WINE, LIVE BANDS, VENDORS, FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES (4 OCT 17) Cortland – Greek Peak Mountain Resort invites you to join the fun this Saturday, October 7th at Hops & Swaps fall event. From 12:30p to 4:00p enjoy brew, wine and distillery tastings, fall food pairing, and live music. Kids zone for...

Private Mountain Rental Dates Still Available at Plattekill Mountain September 29, 2017 Roxbury, NY: As summer winds down and fall comes into full swing, Plattekill Mountain is shifting its focus from mountain biking, sky rides, and free concerts to skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing for the 2017-18 winter season. Independently owned and operated, Ski Plattekill offers private mountain rentals...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT IMPROVES AND EVOLVES SKI & RIDE EXPERIENCE Major Snowmaking Improvements, New Trails, Improved Rental Fleet, and More! (28 SEP 17) Cortland, NY – Since new ownership in 2013, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, located in Cortland, New York, has continued to invest in their mountain. When local entrepreneurs, John Meier and Marc Stemerman purchased the resort they began...

West Mountain To Host Third Annual Fall Festival West Mountain Ski Area will be hosting their third annual Fall Festival this October over the course of two weekends. Beginning Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, October 7, from 12-10 p.m. Sunday, October 8, from 12-5 p.m. Friday, October 14 from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, October 14 from 12-10 p.m. and Sunday, October 15 from 12-5 p.m....

Plattekill to host 8th Annual "Plattepalooza" Family Fall Festival Saturday October 7, 2017, Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, NY will host their 8th Annual "Plattepalooza" Family Fall festival on the mountain. This event, which is held every Columbus Weekend Saturday, has become the largest of their season. "Plattepalooza" brings a whole variety of people, from festival goers to seasoned skiers,...

RES-Q-JACK PARTNERS WITH GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT IN HOSTING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: STABILIZATION UNIVERSITYRes-Q-Jack, Inc. hosts the largest, most extensive vehicle extrication program for First Responders (7 SEP 2017) Res-Q-Jack, Inc. is pleased to announce that Greek Peak Mountain Resort has been selected, for the 4th consecutive year, to host the 12th annual STABILIZATION UNIVERSITY...

West Mountain Announces Third Annual Fall Festival QUEENSBURY, NY- West Mountain Ski Area will be hosting their third annual Fall Festival this October over the course of two weekends. Beginning Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, October 7, from 12-10 p.m. Sunday, October 8 from 12-5 p.m. Friday, October 14 from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, October 14 from 12-10 p.m. and Sunday, October 15...

Labor Day Weekend is HERE with FUN on Tap! SEPT 2-3: The Labor Day Weekend is almost here and we're gearing up for ONE FUN WEEKEND!!! We'll be open next Saturday & Sunday for mountain biking, hiking and chairlift rides and Saturday (3-6pm) we'll be hosting our 3rd FREE Music Concert featuring "Wyld Blu" performing smoky Texas-style blues, funky R&B, Classic Rock and "taking blues, boogie...

Plattekill Mountain to Feature Activity-Filled Holiday Weekend Roxbury, NY:The Labor Day Holiday Weekend is upon us, and although it may be the "unofficial" last weekend of summer, it by no means signifies the winding down of activity at Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, NY. On the contrary, for the holiday weekend the mountain will be gearing up, featuring mountain biking, hiking, scenic chairlift...

RES-Q-JACK PARTNERS WITH GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT IN HOSTING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: STABILIZATION UNIVERSITY Res-Q-Jack, Inc. hosts the largest, most extensive vehicle extrication program for First Responders (10 Aug 2017) Res-Q-Jack, Inc. is pleased to announce that Greek Peak Mountain Resort has been selected, for the 4th consecutive year, to host the 12th annual STABILIZATION UNIVERSITY...

AUGUST 5: FREE "Music on Mountain" Concert #2 Saturday, August 5, 4-7pm: BLUEGRASS, NEWGRASS, SWING & FOLK with"The Meeker Hollow String Band" ...plus Country BBQ & Bar Services on deck and scenic chairlift rides! Rain or shine. Bring your lawn chair and your friends! MOUNTAIN BIKING OPEN: August 5 & 6 Come join us for a FUN weekend of riding next weekend with lift service from 9am-...

Holiday Valley Resort Expansion Plans for 2017-18 Plans for $3.3 Million in Improvements (June 1, 2017, Ellicottville, NY) Continual reinvestment is Holiday Valley’s trademark, and this summer the resort is adding to their automated snowmaking system, purchasing 2 groomers, expansion of the beginner’s area and a host of other projects. Holiday Valley guests will benefit by increased snowmaking...

Queensbury, New York-based West Mountain is looking to bring visitors to the mountain all year round by hosting unique and exciting events. West will be hosting their second annual “Over the Top 10K Mountain Bike & 5K Trail Run Race” on August 19th, 2017 at 10 AM! Registration and details available at westmtn.net. Race registration fees include: Race An all-day access band to West...

West Mountain Racing Program owners/managers Spencer and Sara Montgomery are excited to announce the hiring of Sean Warman, a premier ski racing coach, as Program Director and Head Coach starting on 7/15/17. Sean's professional experience and knowledge of ski race coaching will help lead West Mountain Racing become a top-tier Race Program in the East and beyond. Sean is very excited to work with...

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West Mountain Bike Park & Scenic Lift Rides Opening for the season July 6th! Tickets and rentals (mountain bikes, helmets and protective gear) will be located at our on-site rental shop West Mountain Sports Stay tuned for updates at westmtn.net and if you are interested in volunteer trail building - please email Dave Spory at: dcspory@gmail.com and connect with the West Mountain Trail...

Roseland Waterpark Kicks Off Its 17th Season on Saturday, June 24th! Canandaigua, NY (June 23, 2017) Nothing shouts the beginning of Summer Fun in the Finger Lakes then Opening Day at Roseland Waterpark. This year marks the 17 year milestone for the largest waterpark in the Finger Lakes Region. "Opening day at Roseland Waterpark is one of my favorite days of the year", exclaims, marketing...

Mark your calendars! Starting on July 1 st  West Mountain will be open for scenic chairlift rides and mountain biking for the whole family! Miles of mountain biking trails, both cross-country and downhill, will be open for all ability levels to ride. Riders will be able to access biking trails by our West Express Chairlift. Regular operation hours for the biking trails, beginning on Saturday July...

South Bristol, NY (June 14, 2017) This Saturday, June 17th,  Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures will be hosting the students who were recognized with awards through the Do the Right Thing Program, sponsored by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. The event will be attended by members of the Ontario County law enforcement community including the Canandaigua Police Department, School Resource...

Canandaigua, NY (June12, 2017) What attraction in the Finger Lakes region or New York State for that matter, offers a day for guests to sample the attraction free of charge? Roseland Wake Park is doing just that on Saturday, June 17th from 10am-5pm with their Roseland Wake Park/Liquid Force Free for All event. "Even if you've never been on a wakeboard this event is not to be missed. We are...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today encouraged New Yorkers to visit Lake Placid this summer to take advantage of the various activities and attractions that the Village offers. "The North Country is home to world class attractions and features activities and destinations for visitors of all ages during every season of the year," Governor Cuomo said. "Lake Placid has so much to offer and I encourage...

Roxbury, NY: As the seasons change, Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, NY is changing its summer offerings for 2017. Best known for featuring one of the longest mountain biking seasons on the East Coast, this year, Plattekill will be offering biking on a more limited basis; instead, shifting its warm weather focus to the expansion of its wedding venue operations and private catered events. Mountain...

Holiday Valley Mudslide Obstacle Run  A Rip Roarin’ Slippery Slidin’ Obstacle Jumpin’ Trail Runnin’ Event Ellicottville, New York, May 24, 2017 . . . .  Holiday Valley Resort is hosting the sixth annual Mudslide Obstacle Race on Saturday, June 17th.  This off-road run takes place on the Holiday Valley ski trails where up to 1,200 runners must navigate eleven obstacles along the very muddy 3.5...

GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT DOWNHILL & CROSS COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK Season Opener Saturday, May 27th 10am (18 MAY 17) Greek Peak Mountain Resort is at it again with an expanded downhill and cross country mountain bike trail system. With lift access utilizing the resort's Visions Express Quad Chairlift to bring guests and their bikes to the top of the trail and then bikers ride down the...

FUN EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND Roseland Wake Park is opening for the 2017 season on Friday, May 5th at 2pm. Stop by this weekend and participate in some of the fun events that we will have going on including our Opening Weekend Competition. ------------------------------------------------------- Friday, May 5th After School Program3-6pm We are so excited to kick off the season with the first...

Plattekill Mountain To Make Changes to Mountain Biking Schedule & Summer Operations April 27, 2017 Roxbury, NY: Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, New York, has announced changes to its summer operations for the 2017 season. For more than 24 years, Plattekill has welcomed mountain bikers every weekend May through November for its lift-accessed summer mountain biking operation. One of the first...

Exciting Mountain Improvements Planned for Bristol Mountain Canandaigua, NY (April 27, 2017) Bristol Mountain is excited to announce over $200,000 in on-mountain improvements to the resort this summer, to be completed for the 2017-18 winter season. Dan Fuller, Bristol's President/General Manger described the improvements that will be made to the Upper Universe trail. "We will be widening the...

I SKI NY announced two new ski posters commissioned to celebrate the variety of skiing available in New York State; home to the most ski areas in the United States. The first poster illustrates the fact that New York has more ski areas than any other state in the nation, and the second poster depicts the feeling of excitement associated with skiing. Both posters are designed, illustrated and...

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