Evelyn Kanter’s NYC Guidebook | It’s not just electronics and toys that are on sale for Black Friday 2011. So are lift tickets at ski and snowboard resorts across the country. Black Friday deals at Hunter Mountain – - Buy a 3X Card for $119 and receive a FREE $20 Hunter Mountain Gift Card - Buy a $50 Gift Card for $40 (20% savings) Save up to [...] Hard to believe the 2011-2012 ski season is gearing up already. This Columbus Day weekend, Plattekill Resort is hosting its annual “Platttepalooza” countdown-to-winter festival at the base lodge, including a ski gear and bike swap to benefit the hurricane relief fund, to help the Catskill communities devastated by Hurricane Irene. The equipment swap is [...] @NYCCheap No more need to travel to Soho to visit one of the best outdoor clothing and gear stores on the planet. Eastern Mountain Sports is now open on the Upper West Side, at Broadway and 76th Street. There’s a grand opening celebration September 16-18, with raffles, prizes and family friendly events. Also, [...] Grab your skis and boards and get on out to Whiteface Mountain for some great spring skiing under snowy skies and a new blanket of snow. The calendar may read spring and April, but Mother Nature still says its winter and she’s expected to deliver another winter blow in the form of a late [...] There’s still plenty of snow in the Catskills, and the chairlifts are still running daily, with spring skiing deals and discounts. Windham Mountain Resort — You can ski and snowboard free for the rest of the season by purchasing a season pass — for next season — this season. In addition to an early [...] Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 50 cent lift tickets this weekend. Yes, you read that correctly — lift tickets are just 50 cents, only on Saturday, March 13, 2011. This great deal is even better because of the fabulous spring skiing conditions, which are the best in years. Tuxedo [...] Spring ahead for this trio of skiing and snowboarding discounts at Okemo, Vermont, if you buy your lift tickets online and 48 hours in advance. Each Tuesday in March is Ladies Days, with lift tickets just $39. In addition, on March Tuesdays, ladies can get a private ski or snowboard lesson for just $49. [...] Many downhill diehards believe spring skiing and snowboarding is the best. The sun is still shining until the lifts close, and you can enjoy the slopes with fewer layers than during the harsh winter months. And best of all, ski/snowoard resorts have super discount deals. Celebrate spring conditions at Stratton, Vermont, with these great [...] Hunter Mountain is celebrating the three-day President’s Weekend with fireworks and a torchlight parade on Saturday, February 19th. No lift ticket required. Just be at the base area in time for the 7 p.m. start. Hunter Mountain also is featuring a Presidential Pardon Rail Jam earlier in the [...] It’s WWW — Women’s Week at Windham Mountain, January 31, 2011 – February 4, 2011. Day lift tickets are $29 for women. Value promotions include $69 ski-and-stay packages at The Winwood Inn (per person, double occupancy), 20 percent off appetizers at the Rock’n Mexicana restaurant, $2.50 draft beer in Legends Lounge, save 20 percent [...] Ski or snowboard for just $15 at Plattekill in the Catskills this week. Lift tickets are just $15 for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January 26-28. Plattekill is a great, independent family-owned hill in Roxbury, around three hours from Times Square. When you are there, be sure to ask for Lazlo or Danielle — they [...] There are new ways to play in the snow this season at Windham Mountain in the Catskills. Sure, you can still ski and snowboard. But here’s what’s new – Kids Snowmobile Park at Adventure Park: The course features 120 cc Arctic Cat snowmobiles specially designed for children. To ride, children must be at least [...] | |