March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion as Best Ski Resort in North America While March may be the most exciting time of year for basketball fans, the month typically sees skiing wind down to a close—until now. To honor the most intense sports tournament on the continent, SnowBrains decided to host a March Madness of its own to find out which ski resort its following would crown champion as the Best Ski Resort […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Placid, NY, Trip Report: Fully Embracing an Idyllic Town Nestled in the Heart of the Adirondacks When trying to decide on a destination ski trip, there are countless factors to weigh when deciding what trip is right for you. Location, price, activities, accommodations, the ski resort itself, dining—the list goes on and on. For skiers and riders on the East Coast looking for a complete winter escape with great skiing, your options quickly narrow down to […] Trip Report Liam Abbott | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Report: The Most Under-Appreciated Ski Resort in the East? Report from Sunday, January 17, 2025 It’s 6 a.m. on a Friday and I woke up in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. I load up the car and off we go, following the Hudson 4 hours dead north to the Adirondacks. While I pass several ski resorts on my drive, including Hunter and Windham Mountain […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 20, 2025 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Report: Last Day of the Winds, Snow on the Way Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 After a two-hour drive from Burlington, Vermont, we arrived at Gore Mountain, the largest ski resort in New York State. The temperature was a biting four degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills at the summit plummeting to a staggering -45 degrees. This marked the third consecutive day of a rare wind phenomenon, with gusts reaching […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Gore Mountain in New York All Open This Friday, November 15 Whiteface Mountain The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will open to season passholders on Friday, November 15, with a special Passholder Appreciation Day. Thanks to colder temperatures, the crew at Whiteface fired up their snowmaking systems on November 8 and began laying down a thick base with the help of some […] Industry News Press Release | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Olympic Authority, NY, Announces Upcoming Fall Festivals and Cultural Events at Venues The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is preparing for a vibrant season of fall festivals across its venues that include the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, Gore Mountain in North Creek, and Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills. From Oktoberfest at Whiteface to Gore Mountain’s Harvest Festival and two weekends of Brews & Views and Fall Festival at […] Press Release | August 28, 2024 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Announces Grand Opening of the Bear Cub Quad Gore Mountain, New York, will unveil the newly installed Bear Cub Quad with a special ceremony to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, December 16, at 9 a.m. Related: Gore Mountain, NY, Approved to Break Ground on North Creek Ski Bowl Development in Spring 2024 The ceremony will take place in the Snow Sports School Learning Area near the newly […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
Remember the Dude Who Claimed he was Stuck on a Gore Mountain Chairlift Overnight? He Made the Whole Thing Up! The man who claimed he was stuck on a ski lift at Gore Mountain Ski Center for 17 hours overnight one-day last month was charged Friday with making a false statement to police, reports The Post Star. Isaac Hyde, 37, of North Creek, was charged with making a punishable false written statement, a misdemeanor, after an investigation by State Police […] Industry News Steven Agar | April 24, 2018 0 Comments
New York Man Spent Night on a Chairlift after it was Stopped Whilst he Headed up for One Last Run In what must be one of a skier’s worst nightmares, New York State Police are looking into a local man’s claims that he spent a cold, snowy night stuck on a chairlift at Gore Mountain Ski Center over the weekend after the lift shut down for the day while he was headed up the mountain, reports the Post Star. In a […] Industry News Steven Agar | April 12, 2018 3 Comments
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