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NYSkiBlog Authors Wanted

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We’re interested in additional authors for NYSkiBlog this winter. Authors could contribute their own content or pics. Things that might make you right for the job include:

  • Desire to write and shoot for NYSkiBlog
  • Catskill, Adirondack or NY skier
  • Lift served or backcountry
  • Use some kind of mobile device

We’d love to have trip reports from across New York State posted all season long. Whiteface, Gore, Hunter, Belleayre, Plattekill, and McCauley passholders are ideal…people who get to the mountain regularly. We’re also very interested in Hickory and Big Tupper.

Pay… well there is no pay. You’ve got to do it for the love of the game. If you are interested post a comment below with an email address or drop me a note at harvey44@nyskiblog.com.

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Gore’s Cirque Glades: Longest in the East?

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We’re wondering about Gore’s claim that the Cirque Glades are the “longest in the East.” The Burnt Ridge Quad’s vertical is listed as 1432 feet and Cirque covers most of that vertical.

Cirque Glades

Gore lists the vertical at 1362, so it’s a long run. Another source lists the vertical as 1106 feet and the length at .82 of a mile.

But is the Cirque Glades the longest tree run in the East? There is nothing longer at Mad River? Jay Peak? Cannon? Post what you know below.

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Google Trends: Winter Outlook

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Google Trends reports on volume for specific search queries. This graph shows that North Americans start to get curious about the outlook for winter right just before Labor Day. Interest peaks in long term winter outlook in October and then dies in December.

It’s also interesting to note that interest in the longterm winter forecast is primarily an east coast phenomenon. Click on images to enlarge.

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