Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface: Perfect Together?

If you spent time in New York this year, it was impossible to escape talk of budget crisis, extender bills, furloughs and park closures.

New York's Ski Areas - Circa 1973
New York’s Ski Areas – Circa 1973

Finding ways to streamline state government should be a top priority of our officials. One way might be to combine Belleayre with Whiteface and Gore under the ORDA umbrella.

Hunter Mountain’s Kaatskill Flyer

Hunter's Quad being removed

Hunter Mountain has released photos and video footage of what will be New York State’s first high-speed six-pack detachable chair: the “Kaatskill Flyer.” The new lift could be a game-changer for Hunter on busy weekends and holidays.

Hunter Mountain Catskill Flyer

And, next summer, Hunter is planning to replace the two old fixed-grip lifts on its famed West Side with a new quad, as well as adding more snowmaking to cover the steep expert terrain.

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