Most Underrated Ski Towns

[tirolski]

Homer, NY has 3 ski hills nearby, without lift lines, plenty of parking, good eats and beverages available.
All within a 20 min. drive with little if any traffic.
Lake effect available when it blows cold too.
Finger lakes are nearby and there’s lots of nice farms, orchards and vineyards.
The fishing and golfing are good too.

Homer NY also has Haudenausaunee buffalo and a couple of bulls from Saranac Lake.

About — Skaneateles Buffalo

Skaneateles Buffalo Farm is located at the south end of Skaneateles Lake in the heart of the Central New York Finger Lakes Region. Our Current herd is approximately 170 head.

www.skaneatelesbuffalo.com

 

[tirolski]

Ice climbing is WAY more brutal than mogul skiing!

Especially at 73.

Second ice climber rescued at Pitchoff

Rangers have responded to three ice-climbing accidents and recoveries so far this season, which is more than in the past five years.

www.adirondackexplorer.org

 

[jasonwx]

Especially at 73.

Second ice climber rescued at Pitchoff

Rangers have responded to three ice-climbing accidents and recoveries so far this season, which is more than in the past five years.

www.adirondackexplorer.org

I have climbed pitchoff a few times..It's not that hard of a climb.. But I wasn't 73..

 

[Peter Minde]

Interesting.

The 6 Most Underrated Ski Towns in America

While popular ski destinations like Aspen and Vail may get a lot of attention, there are also many lesser-known ski towns that offer excellent skiing

unofficialnetworks.com

I'm so glad Saranac Lake ain't on this list. Shhhhhh!