Hidden Gems of NY: Oak Mountain, Speculator, NY There are many great national parks in the U.S. and one of the best is the Adirondack Park located in the State of New York. The Adirondack Park was created in 1882 by the New York State government and is constitutionally protected to remain a “forever wild” forest preserve. The Adirondack Park contains 85% of all wilderness in the eastern United […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 8, 2024 2 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Mt. Pisgah Ski Center There are more ski resorts in the state of New York than any other and all of them have something different or unique about them. New York had 52 active ski resorts during the 2022/23 season according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). The more well-known ski resorts in New York are Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Holiday Mountain. These are […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Cooper, CO, Report: Hidden Gems of CO are Alive and Well Trip report is from Ski Cooper, CO, on 3/12/2023 Losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings hurt a little after a full day of riding spring powder. Although, 14″ of snow in 48 hours helped keep the stoke level high. We rose an extra hour early to head towards the “Heart of the Rockies.” It was lightly snowing […] Conditions Report James Pulfer | March 16, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain My final visit to a Pennsylvania mountain this season was a unique one that took me to the roots of the ski industry’s beginnings with a trip to an independently-owned resort. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is located in Poconos and is about 2 hours away from NYC. The Masthope Mountain Community independently owns the mountain, which has approximately 1,500 homes on […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Camelback Resort One of the last resorts that I was told that I needed to check out in the Poconos before I left PA and headed farther north was Camelback Resort. I have been all over the Poconos this season, and it is pretty easy to see Camelback sitting just south of Interstate 80. Camelback is about 1 1/2 hours from NYC and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 8, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Shawnee Mountain I have never been to Shawnee Mountain before, and I was told that it was a lovely family-oriented resort that I should check out if I ever had the opportunity. I am always excited to go and check out new mountains and have the chance to hit some trails and slopes that I have never been to before. Shawnee is located […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Belleayre Mountain I have been trying to get to Belleayre Mountain, located in New York, for a while, I have heard so many good things about it, and Belleayre did not disappoint! The ski resort is nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains and is about a 2 1/2 hours north of New York City. The day I arrived at Belleayre, they had received some […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | January 26, 2023 3 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Bear Creek Mountain Resort Bear Creek Mountain Resort is located in the Southeastern part of PA and is a family-oriented destination spot with many amenities for the whole family. It is a relatively short drive from Philadelphia and New York City, which draws many people to the resort to hit the slopes for a quick day or weekend trip. More hidden gems of PA […] Gregg Frantz | January 23, 2023 0 Comments