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WILMINGTON, New York ??” The United States Luge Association, Verizon and the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority will collaborate to bring the thrill of luge racing to Whiteface visitors on March 12-13 from 9 am to 2 pm daily.

The Verizon Luge Challenge is a ride you will never forget. Skiers, boarders and patrons in general are invited to take the short walk from the Whiteface Base Lodge to the Round-A-Bout trail and learn th...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts ??” OP Girls Learn to Ride will return to Jiminy Peak for the third and final time this season on Sunday, March 20th. OP Girls Learn to Ride is a unique way for girls and women ages 8 and up to learn to snowboard together. GETSnowboarding lessons are offered in 90 minute sessions at 9 am, 11 am, and 1:30 pm. The lesson package includes snowboard equipment rental, beginner lift ticket, and a lesson and each package costs $60. A p...

HIGHMOUNT, New York ??” Nearly 100 Tuesday's Children participants took part in "A day on the Hill at Belleayre Mountain" on Friday, February 25 for the third straight year. Tuesday's Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing continued support for families directly affected by the events of September 11th. In addition to recreational events, this non-profit organization addresses the need for long-term support by providing mentoring...

ALBANY, New York ??” With plenty of new snowfall, longer days and warm sunshine, skiing conditions across New York State are the best of the season. Empire State ski areas are also seeing their greatest base depths of the season, making it the perfect time to hit the slopes!

For up-to-the-minute cross-country and downhill ski reports, a free 2004-05 I LOVE NEW YORK Winter Travel and Ski Guide, and New York State events, attractions and lo...

WINDHAM, New York ??” After 23 years at Windham Mountain, Dan Frank has decided to step down as general manager at the end of this month. Fortunately for the resort, he plans to maintain his role as president and focus on long-term projects for Windham Mountain and its parent company, Snow Time. Assuming the role of GM will be Tim Woods, who currently serves as assistant GM at the resort.

"I will be around to make sure that the management...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” Usher in spring and say goodbye to winter at the third annual Adirondack Almost Springfest beginning March 12. This celebration of the seasons culminates Sunday, March 20 at the Olympic venues in Lake Placid and Wilmington.

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority is offering this family-oriented week-long celebration. It will have everything from the Verizon Luge Challenge to two-for-one adult s...

HIGHMOUNT, New York ??” Belleayre Mountain Ski Patrol's Annual Brook's Chicken BBQ will be held Saturday, March 12 at the Overlook Lodge at Belleayre Mountain. Festivities begin at 6:30 with live music by The Pony Tails. Advance sale tickets are $15 and are available by calling 845.254.5600, x347. Children 12 and under are $10. So you just want to enjoy the live music? There will be a $5 cover charge at the door.

Support your local ski pa...

FRANCONIA NOTCH, New Hampshire ??” On Saturday, March 19, Cannon Mountain Ski Area will host its fifth annual Kristen's Gift Day and raffle in the Peabody Base Lodge to support the fight against cancer at the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD).

In addition to donating the 2005/06 adult Season Pass Grand Prize, Cannon Mountain will also donate a portion of the revenue from the first 400 lift tickets sold that day.

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NORTH CREEK, New York ??” Sons 19 and under will ski and ride free at Gore Mountain will full-paying parent on Sunday, March 13. "Son Day Sundae Sunday" features the family-oriented discount, a parent/son NASTAR race on Twin Fawns at 11am, and free ice cream from Stewart's Shops and FLY 92 at 2PM.

Hundreds of sons turn out for this annual event. The race offers parent/son teams two runs, with the best combined times earning prizes includi...

FRANCONIA NOTCH, New Hampshire ??” Cannon Mountain sits perched above Interstate 93 like a gate to New Hampshire's snow-covered North Country, lined on one side by the two large cable cars that glide effortlessly up steel cables to the mountain's peak. From the highway, Cannon's white trails seem too accessible, too close to civilization, and just too normal to compete with the best ski areas in the country.

But when you turn off the exit...