Saranac Lake, N.Y. - Congratulations to all of the Tri-Lakes area Olympians who represented this region and the United States so well during February’s XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.  This Friday, March 5, the Village of Saranac Lake, the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Civic Chamber and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), will honor several of those athletes with a parade beginning at 4 p.m.  The parade route is scheduled to start at the corner of Olive St. and Broadway and make its way to the Town of Harrietstown Town Hall on Main St. Read more »

In winter, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario’s vast coastlines look particularly inviting from astride a snowmobile. Nab the opportunity and take the Seaway Trail to snowmobiling trails unlike those anywhere else. Read more about it here!

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 »

Wilmington, N.Y. — Ski or ride the Olympic mountain, Whiteface, for one super low price this spring with the Spring Unlimited Season Pass on sale now.

Unlimited spring skiing and riding at Whiteface begins March 1 and continues throughout the 2009-10 winter season. Adult (ages 20-64) passes are available for $250, while seniors (ages 65-69), students and teens (ages 13-19) can purchase their spring pass for $200.  The junior (ages 7-12) Spring Unlimited Season Pass is on sale for just $150 and as always kids six and under ski or ride Whiteface for free.  It’s a great deal if you plan to ski or ride the greatest vertical drop in the east three or more times this spring. 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 »

Tuxedo, N.Y. - Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center at Sterling Forest (http://www.tuxedoridge.com/) is celebrating the Winter Olympics the week of February 12-20. The holiday period is jam-packed with family friendly events inspired by the Olympics and winter fun!

With a calendar full of events, Tuxedo Ridge altered some Olympic favorites to make them more family friendly. Read more »

Highmount, N.Y. - With 48 trails open and a 28-48 inch base, the Belleayre Ski Center is ready for the skiers and riders this coming Presidents’ Day Weekend. With snow in the forecast for mid-week, conditions on the mountain will be excellent. And there are plenty of activities slated this coming week including discounted lift tickets Wednesday and Friday along with contests celebrating our American athletes’ quest for gold medals. This and every Wednesday, Belleayre offers skiers and riders $20 lift tickets and $10 rentals. And this Friday is another of Belleayre’s Skier Appreciation Days with $25 lift tickets all day. Read more »