Wilmington, N.Y. - The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has named Bruce McCulley the new General Manager for Whiteface Ski Center, located in Wilmington, N.Y. McCulley is replacing Jay Rand, who will become the new Executive Director of the New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) as of September 3.
McCulley has worked at Whiteface since 1981. He first started as a lift operator and snowmaker, moving into the supervisory and foreman positions throughout his career. In 1996 McCulley was promoted to Assistant General Manager, a role he held until his appointment as General Manager. Read more »
Lake Placid, N.Y. - The greatest alpine skiers in the country are set to return to the Olympic venue of Whiteface/Lake Placid March 20-23, 2010 as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announced Whiteface as host of the 2010 U.S. Alpine Championships.
Located in nearby Wilmington, the 1980 Olympic alpine venue will feature athletes fresh from the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver including two-time World Cup overall champion and double World Championships gold medalist Lindsey Vonn (Vail, Colo.) and 2006 Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety (Park City, Utah). Read more »
The Empire State Ranks Fourth in National Skier Visits with Over 4 Million Visits; Developments Underway for Upcoming Seasons
NEW YORK, June 4, 2009 - New York State (www.iloveny.com) surpassed four million skier visits over the ‘08-’09 season, according to the State’s ski areas, a record-breaking number for the State moving into the top fourth position ahead of Utah for the first time in decades. Read more »
It’s almost your last chance to hit the ski slopes of New York State and take advantage of great events and deals for next season’s skiing. This weekend, New York’s ski areas continue their spring celebrations with racing, festivals and much more. Read more »
Still Plenty of Activity on the Slopes…
Spring Skiing and Mountain Events Galore!
There’s lots of life happening at two popular downhill ski areas in the Lake George Area of New York’s Adirondacks. Read more »
Go to iloveny.com for the latest ski conditions
The weather may be getting warmer, but that’s not stopping the great events, deals and skiing taking place at ski areas across New York State. This weekend, look for mogul competitions, a truly unique triathlon, a wild race between hose-carrying snowmakers, a spring carnival and more late season deals than you can shake a ski pole at! Read more »
Go to iloveny.com for the latest ski conditions
Sunny skies, warmer temperatures - and snow. This is a special time of year in New York State for many skiers as they head out to the slopes for some great spring skiing. If the weather isn’t enough to get you out, then maybe the reduced-price lift tickets and special events that many ski areas offer this time of year will. Read more »
