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Wanted: Hickory Ski Center Reporter

Posted on October 10, 2011 by NYSkiBlog

The NYSkiBlog is looking for a reporter to cover skiing, ski conditions and happenings at the Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg, NY.

Re-opened in 2009 after a four-year stint on the NELSAP list, Hickory is gaining momentum as an alternative to the larger New York ski areas. We want to feature more incredible trip reports from Hickory in the upcoming season.

Reporter responsibilities include skiing, picture taking, writing and posting for NY Ski Blog and the NY Ski Forum. We’ll provide you with a Hickory 2011/2012 Season Pass in exchange for your trip reports.

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Accuweather Long Range Winter Forecast 2011-12

Posted on October 6, 2011 by NYSkiBlog

AccuWeather is again predicting a promising, cold and snowy, La Niña winter for the Northeast. Following are excerpts from that forecast.

Accuweather is calling for above average precipitation through most of the Northeast from January into February. With the exception of northern parts of New York and New England, temperatures are forecast to average near normal this winter.

While the winter’s predominant storm track won’t be focused over the major Northeastern cities, coastal areas won’t escape unscathed. Meteorologist Paul Pastelok warns there could significant snow or ice storms in the early part of the season along the I-95 corridor.

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The North Creek Snow Train

Posted on October 3, 2011 by NYSkiBlog

The 1932 Olympics in Lake Placid inspired the locals of North Creek, New York to build ski trails on the slopes outside of town. Logging roads were cleared and widened on the flanks of Gore Mountain.

snow train poster — images courtesy North Creek Depot Museum

On March 4, 1934, the first North Creek snow train, transported nearly 400 enthusiastic skiers from Schenectady to the station in North Creek. The dedicated train spent the weekend in town and included dining and lounge cars. The round trip ticket was $1.50.

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Tagged: Adirondacks, Gore Mountain, Ski History3 Comments

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