Wilmington, NY – A 26-year-old Pennsylvania man died on Dec. 23 at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMC) of injuries sustained in a snowboarding accident at Whiteface Mountain in New York State’s Adirondack Mountains the preceding weekend. Scott Zerphy, of Lilitz, Penn., was descending Whiteface’s intermediate Summit Express run when he fell and hit … Continue reading Pennsylvania Man Dies After Snowboarding Accident at Whiteface→
Wilmington, NY – The ISkiNY free skiing program for third and fourth graders was one of the subjects Scott Brandi, President of Ski Areas of New York, Inc. tackled when he became a victim of my video camera earlier this month at Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid. The program is available at most New York State resorts and is … Continue reading Third and Fourth Graders Ski (Kinda) Free in New York State→
Avon, CO – Vertical Express for Can Do MS, the only national event series that combines skiing and fundraising to empower people with multiple sclerosis (MS), will kick off February 6, 2016, with seven events across the country located at some of the nation’s top ski resorts. This historical event series, now in its 31st year, supports … Continue reading Ski or Ride to Make a Difference→
Lake Placid, NY – With the holidays approaching and snowfall scarce, Lake Placid and nearby Whiteface Mountain Ski Center are banding together to offer holiday seekers a new mix of on-mountain and downtown Lake Placid entertainment options throughout the holiday season. Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington is offering a BOGO deal for every full-price lift ticket purchase from December … Continue reading Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain Band Together to Create New Holiday Festivities→
Lake Placid, NY – Two-time U.S. Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht stopped by his family’s Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid to chat with the media between World Cup stops in Beaver Creek, Colo. — where he attained his first World Cup podium, finishing third in the super G — and Europe. While many of the questions posed were about alpine … Continue reading Olympic and World Cup Skier Andrew Weibrecht Talks Altitude and Chocolate Chip Cookies→
Wilmington, NY – Skiers and riders can join Whiteface Mountain and nearby Lake Placid for some holiday spirit and fun this weekend. This Sunday, December 13th, all Santas ski for free. Arrive at Whiteface dressed as Santa, participate in a group photo and ski for free all day. Don’t have a Santa costume? Donate a gently used coat or a new toy for … Continue reading Santa Skis for Free This Sunday at Whiteface→
Highmount, NY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced that the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), which operates Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, has issued final approval for Belleayre’s plan for a major expansion and modernization of the facility, including tying in the former Highmount Ski Center. With this approval, Belleayre … Continue reading Belleayre Expansion Into Former Highmount Ski Area Approved→
