Late Season Rates in Effect

Highmount, N.Y. - The latest storm to ravage the Northeast only hit Belleayre with a glancing blow and even included more snow at elevation. Belleayre slopes are still in great shape as the mountain gets ready to head into spring this weekend.

March is the month for special events at Belleayre including the Pine Hill Arms Triathlon, a tailgate cookout competition with a season passes on the line for the winner, the Cardboard Classic, the Dummy Race, Reggae-fest weekend and much more. Read more »

Hobart, N.Y. - Beginning Saturday March 27th and running through Sunday April 18th the Hobart Book Village will offer a “Spring Fever Book Sale” discounting books on Spring and pleasant outdoor subjects such as gardening, bird watching, home improvement, nature, camping, hiking, travel, fashion, agriculture, etc.  These books will be available at 20% off their regular prices over the four week period. After a long Winter which followed a previously long rainy Summer and Fall the anticipation for a  more enjoyable Spring is on the minds of many and the Book Sale presents a great opportunity to move in that direction. The bookshops are located on Main Street in Hobart and are open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Read more »

Late Season Rates Start Saturday, March 13

Highmount, N.Y.  - Historic snowfall totals for February followed by warm temperatures the first week in March have made skiers and riders flock to the slopes of Belleayre. The perfect conditions resulted in a record setting weekend for skier visits in March and Belleayre is poised to operate well into spring. From bumps to groomers to glades to terrain parks, Belleayre is 100% open and in optimum shape.  And between runs there is nothing like relaxing with friends on the deck of Overlook Lounge with DJ Heat providing the tunes as the tasty smell of BBQ fills the air. Read more »

Windham, N.Y. - Windham Mountain is going to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest Torch Lit parade this Saturday, March 6, 2010.The time of the event will be at dusk, around 6 p.m.
 
The current World Record is a torch lit parade with 624 people, held in Portugal in January of 2010. Read more »

Highmount, N.Y.  - The “snowicane” that paralyzed the Northeast for nearly a week has set Belleayre up to be skiing well into 2010. After ending February with nearly eight feet of natural snowfall over five days Belleayre is primed for a monumental March. With moderate temps, longer days, fun events and tons of snow there is nothing like spring skiing. Read more »

America’s National Symbol Can Be Spotted Soaring in New York State in March

New York, N.Y. - In a state known for its abundance of sports and entertainment industry celebrities, it will be a star of the feathered kind that grabs the attention of photographers for the next month or so. Throughout the month of March, visitors and residents of New York State will have the rare opportunity to spot America’s national symbol as more than 150 migratory bald eagles make their way through the Empire State.

            New York State, which ranks fifth in the U.S. for number of wildlife-watching participants, offers a combination of open water and colder temperatures to create the perfect atmosphere for these regal creatures. Eagle watching is one of the most affordable activities for New York State winter visitors with a number of guided tours, excursions and educational workshops available through The Eagle Institute, a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the protection of the bald eagle and other birds of prey. Read more »

Highmount, N.Y. - Belleayre Ski Center has the cure for the winter blues and cabin fever. Don’t think of snow as your enemy. Think of it as your friend. Instead of shoveling the stuff, why not get out on the slopes and play in it? And Belleayre has the perfect fit for your winter sports needs at prices that are easy on your wallet. On Wednesdays, Belleayre offers $20 lift tickets and $10 rentals every Wednesday for the rest of the season. And on Fridays, Belleayre will offer customer appreciation days every Friday with $25 lift tickets. Also, this Sunday is another Potter Brothers’ Flex Day with lift tickets for only $23.95 available from any Potter Brothers location. Read more »