ORDA facilities see more than a million visitors this past fiscal year By Rick Karlin, Times Union LAKE PLACID — Boosted by major sports competitions and facilities upgrades including a zipline and a Cliffside Coaster ride, the … [Read more...] about State-run ski centers see record visits
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Riding the slides
Double black-diamond skiing at Whiteface worth doing once By Tom French It was never my intention to ski “The Slides” at Whiteface Mountain – a double black-diamond series of steep, narrow chutes off the summit lift. I could have gone through … [Read more...] about Riding the slides
All-season access to a former fire tower mountain
Colton's Catamount starts at lodge with the same name By Tom French My first opportunity to climb Catamount Mountain along Route 56 in the town of Colton (not to be confused with the one near Wilmington) was as a student at St. Lawrence … [Read more...] about All-season access to a former fire tower mountain
Urging a solution to Jackrabbit Trail access
Landowners offer easement for Keene parking lot By Mike Lynch Landowners at the Keene entrance to the Jackrabbit Trail say the parking situation there has been problematic for the last few years, and they are offering a long-term solution for … [Read more...] about Urging a solution to Jackrabbit Trail access
Five ideas for late-season ski trips
March conditions are favorable for cross-country and backcountry outings By Mike Lynch This winter's backcountry ski season started off slowly in the High Peaks region, but conditions have picked up in recent weeks. "Definitely the … [Read more...] about Five ideas for late-season ski trips
Adaptive ski instructor learned to tailor approach
James Hayes helps people with disabilities enjoy alpine skiing By Tim Rowland At Gore Mountain, adaptive ski instructor James “Jimmer” Hayes recalled a man who had brought his 6-year-old autistic son to learn to ski. Who among the three was … [Read more...] about Adaptive ski instructor learned to tailor approach