New York, N.Y. - Chilly temperatures and an extended weekend are the perfect combination for value-added deals and packages this President’s Day at ski resorts in New York State.  In 2009, visitation to New York’s 1000 ski trails at 48 ski resorts rose to make the state the fourth most visited ski destination in America with four million skiers and snowboarders. The Empire State is offering a number of ongoing winter promotions on its Web site, www.iloveny.com, including I LOVE NEW YORK’s “4th Graders Ski Free” and “Ski and Stay.” In addition, following are exclusive deals to take advantage of this President’s Day holiday: Read more »

Antique and Vintage Sleds On and Off the Ice

Oswego County, N.Y. — More than 4,000 snowmobile racers, owners and spectators are expected to take part in the tenth annual Great Eastern Whiteout Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12, 13, and 14 at the Fulton War Memorial on NYS Route 3. The vintage snowmobile show and races are hosted by the Fulton Area Snowmobile Travelers (FAST).

The event is considered the largest antique snowmobile show in the Northeast, said show coordinator Joe Raechal. “We are expecting to have over 400 show sleds on display and in excess of 250 racing sleds competing in races on Lake Neahtahwanta,” he noted. Read more »

Canandaigua, N.Y. - Bristol Mountain will be hosting the Toyota Freestyle Fest Jan. 16-18 . The event will be a USSA sanctioned Mogul and Dual Mogul competition and will be held on Lower Galaxy. The top freestyle athletes from the Eastern US will be competing in the “A” events (athletes ages 13 through 20) in moguls on Saturday and Sunday and in Dual Moguls on Monday. Points earned at this event will be posted on the USSA national points list and help these athletes earn invitations to Junior Olympics, Nationals and the NorAm tour. This will be the only A event held in NY State this Winter and the winner of this event both of the last two seasons has gone on to earn a spot on the US Freestyle Team. Read more »

Lake Placid, N.Y. — The last stop for freestyle athletes to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team touches down in Lake Placid, N.Y., Jan. 21-24, for three days of excitement with aerials, moguls and ski cross competitions at the Nature Valley Freestyle Cup.

“Lake Placid is a pivotal event for our athletes with the final chance to qualify for the Olympic Team,” said U.S. ski team freestyle head coach Jeff Wintersteen. “The battle is especially intense in both men’s and women’s moguls where we still have a large number of athletes who have a chance to get on the podium and possibly grab an Olympic spot. I expect to see an amazing competition in Lake Placid.” Read more »

Ellicottville, N.Y. -  The Grand Opening of the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley was held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Over 300 people attended the celebration. Guest toured the building and shared in many special treats from the new John Harvard’s Brew House and Falling Waters Spa, both located in the Tamarack Club.

The Tamarack Club is located adjacent to the Clubhouse Chalet and at the base of Cindy’s, Mardi Gras, Creekside and Morning Star chairlifts for ski-in/ski-out convenience. Families appreciate the close proximity of the Creekside Lodge Children’s Ski School and the Day Care Center. The Tamarack Club condominium units range from 465 sq ft studios to 1,800 sq ft Executive Suites.  Read more »

Lake George, N.Y. - There is no such thing as Cabin Fever when you visit the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks - your perfect winter getaway destination!

If you are looking for a snowy outdoor adventure, you can cruise over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails or enjoy endless kilometers of serene back country on cross-country skis, snowshoes or the comfort of a horse drawn sleigh.  Downhill skiers can enjoy friendly trails with the whole family or accept the challenge of our black diamond trails, while snowboarders can tear up the terrain parks! Read more »

New York, N.Y. - New York State has issued a proclamation declaring January as “Learn a Snow-Sport Month.” In honor of the month-long celebration, I LOVE NEW YORK (http://www.iloveny.com), New York State’s tourism promotion agency, is inviting winter sports enthusiasts to take advantage of the many winter value packages throughout the state and learn to ski or ride this season. Specials include the January-only (except MLK weekend 1/16-1/18) I LOVE NEW YORK “Learn A Snow-Sport” package, featuring 20 percent off regular rates for a beginner’s lesson at participating ski schools. The lesson includes a lift ticket and ski or snowboard rental (http://www.learnasnowsport.net). Read more »