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.
Ski Gear Lust: Winter 09-10
Thus it begins again. A very wise man once said that the best money you’ll ever spend on new gear, will be for your girl. This is going to be girl gear year.
On the recommendation of one knowledgeable HighPeaksDrifter we visited Steiner’s Sports in Glenmont NY. These guys are known for their boot fitting, and in my mind that’s where it all starts when it comes to ski gear.
Boots above are Technica Dragon 100 UFs. Ski’s below are K2 True Luvs. I haven’t a clue about alpine gear, and would love to hear opinions…is this the gear that will get my girl from brave, motivated beginner to intermediate?
Gore’s Cirque Glades: Longest in the East?
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.
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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