Gore, Whiteface and Belleayre Join the Indy Pass Allied Program

Posted on by NYSkiBlog

Indy Pass logoJACKSON, N.H. — The Indy Pass has expanded its 2026/27 lineup, adding 18 new ski areas including six from New York.

The three alpine ski areas run by NY’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) have been added to the Indy Pass Allied Program, which gives passholders a 25% discount on up to two lift tickets at each ski area.

In addition, three more NY nordic centers — Gore Mountain Nordic, Mount van Hoevenburg and the Paul Smiths Visitor’s Interpretive Center — are joining the pass as full members providing up to two day tickets for each ski center.

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Tagged: Adirondacks, Belleayre, Catskills, Gore Mountain, Indy Pass, Mount van Hoevenberg, ORDA, Paul Smiths, Whiteface1 Comment

Hudson Fjord Peak Adventure: The Double Double Eight

Posted on by JK_PA

I’ve always appreciated the beauty of the Hudson Highlands, especially when fall foliage is at its peak. I was in the area in late October, so I reached out to Ripitz to see if he wanted to trek in the Highlands during my visit. His response was positive and he had an idea for an incredible adventure.

early morning Hudson River crossing launch
Preparing to launch

I found myself on an early morning Hudson River crossing using inflatable paddle boards. We launched from Little Stony Point Park just north of Cold Spring. The air was hovering around freezing, but the water was still relatively warm (low 60s). The marine forecast called for calm winds, minimal current and abundant sunshine. It seemed we had prime conditions to start our day with an easy river crossing.

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Tagged: Hiking, Hudson Highlands, Hudson Valley, Paddling7 Comments

Black Bear Mountain in Inlet NY

Posted on by Robert

Continuing the theme from our last adventure, Farah and I wanted more Adirondacks. This time we were not alone though, planning the weekend with our friends Alex and Katie. What started as a very ambitious plan for some fall camping, soon turned to the more reasonable plan of a nice autumn hike. It had been some time since I was on the top of Black Bear mountain in Inlet, and it was looking like the perfect day to ascend.

Black Bear Mountain trail map
Black Bear Mountain trail map courtesy CNY Hiking

Black Bear is down the road from Bald Mountain along route 28. It’s longer and more difficult than Bald. The trail forms a 4.9 mile lollipop with two choices to the top: the steeper blue trail and the longer but more mellow yellow trail.

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Tagged: Adirondacks, Hiking4 Comments