2007 Winter Directory

SPECIAL WINTER SPORTS PULL-OUT

snow, Cockaigne will be a great place to make some turns. Ski resort run-down Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center By Alex Genovese Terrain Park: Yes, two skiers will be pleased to 2357 Humphrey Rd It’s time to sharpen up Half pipe: Yes learn Bristol now offers three Varysburg, New York, those edges and break out Night Skiing: Yes, 96% kilometers of Nordic and 14167 the wax, because ski season Snow Making: Yes, 97% snow shoe trails split up into www.byrncliff.com is imminent. It is November, Racing: Yes two loops of 1.8 k and 1.2 k. Alpine: Nordic and if we are lucky we could You can Miles of Trails: 12 be skiing on the east coast at look to Night Skiing Yes (5 mi.) the end of this month. Sure, Bristol Grooming: Yes last season didn’t really feel Mountain for Nordic Skiers enjoying a sun-filled day at Byrnclif Resort Total Acres: 400 like winter until February, a number of and Conference Center. Byrncliff boasts some of but there is nothing wrong improve- the best Nordic skiing in with a little wishful thinking. ments in the who can’t seem to get to with his or her equipment. Western New York, with 12 The long-term Farmers upcoming the mountain early on Beginners aren’t the only miles of marked and Almanac weather forecast is season. Last those powder days. skiers you will find at groomed trails. The resort calling for a “long, cold year skiers Cockaigne Cockaigne, because there are offers both skating and tradi- snowy winter in areas east of enjoyed a 1493 Thornton Rd (CR plenty of races throughout tional track style trails the Mississippi River, with new black 66) Cherry Creek, New the season attracting expert groomed by a Pisten bully New England and the upper diamond York, 14723 skiers as well. Nastar, cou- groomer, which guarantees mid-Atlantic taking the trail on the www.cockaigne.com ples and sponsored races optimal conditions this sea- brunt of Old Man Winter’s lower por- Skiing: Alpine bring the ski community son. Five of those 12 miles fury.” The prediction is for tion of the Vertical Feet: 430 feet together at these slopes, and are furnished with lights and heavy snowfall for much of mountain Longest Run: 3,600 you are likely to find a party available to ski both week- the season and temperatures called “Lower Photo by Tom Rickert/Register Graphics, Inc. feet in the lodge afterwards. days and weekends. If skiing An expert skier takes to the slopes at three degrees colder than Galaxy.” Number of Trails: 15 Theme parties such as west- is not your choice of outdoor Cockaigne. normal. So don’t let global However, Terrain Park: Yes ern weekend and a teddy sports, then try renting a pair warming bring you down Lower Galaxy was often Not only do these loops have Half pipe: Yes bear picnic make Cockaigne of snowshoes from the resort this season. Check out the closed due to lack of snow lighting and snow making Night Skiing: Yes even more fun. and take a tour. This is a per- following ski resorts for great making in the past, but this but the resort has also invest- Snow Making: Yes. 70% This year, Cockaigne Ski fect way to get outside and local skiing this season: year should be different. The ed in new grooming equip- Racing: Yes Area will not be increasing enjoy what the hills of Bristol Mountain Resort resort has been working hard ment. With the upgrades, the At Cockaigne, teaching their season pass rates and Wyoming County have to 5662 County Route 64 to install snow making as Nordic areas will be people to ski is the primary this should come as a wel- offer in the winter. Canandaigua, New York. well as lighting for the 2007- groomed with track setting focus and with 250 to 300 come decision by local Holiday Valley 14424 2008 season making this and skate type surfaces. And feet wide trails it is a great skiers. An all-season pass 6677 Holiday Valley Rd. www.bristolmountain.com new trail more accessible. while it may not be the most place to learn. Not only are will cost $225, which is a Ellicottville, NY 14731 Skiing: Alpine, Nordic Another diamond trail, exciting improvement, the the trails wide but the land is fraction of the price for most www.holidayvalley.com Vertical Feet: 1,200 “Meteor,” was improved last newly paved north lot and also partially terraced, so flat other resorts. With low cost Skiing: Alpine Longest Run: 2 Miles year by widening the slope additional 64 parking places areas are available to help the passes and a location that continued on page 4 Number of Trails: 33 to 120 feet. Cross country will make life easier for those new skier get acquainted promises healthy doses of Snowboarding: Some hot buys for 2007 Chills and Thrills Local ski resorts, trails and snowmobile clubs

DOWNHILL SKIING Genesee Valley Bill Koch Youth Skiing www.xcrochester.com/new/GVBKYS.htm Bristol Mountain, 585-374-6000 www.bristolmountain.com Huggers Ski Club www.huggersskiclub.org Cockaigne, 716-287-3223 www.cockaigne.com Lederhosen Ski Club Joe 716-941-5591 Holiday Valley, 716-699-2345 www.holidayvalley.com Monroe Y Ski Club www.monroeyskiclub.org HoliMont, 716-699-2320 www.holimont.com NAR (Niagara Adult Racing) www.narracing.com Kissing Bridge, 716-592-4963 www.kbski.com Rochester Nordic Ski Club www.rochesternordic.org Peek ’n Peak, 716-355-4141 Photo by Dean “Blotto” Gray www.pknpk.com Rochester XC Ski Foundation www.xcrochester.com By Adam McGill not as expen- Powder Mills Park, 607-545-6511 Many beginner and sive as www.swain.com Rochester Ski Club expert boarders can’t wait www.rochesterskiclub.com Swain, 607-545-6511 for the upcoming snow- www.swain.com Schussmeisters Ski & Snowboard Club boarding season and for www.schussmeisters.com good reason. Buffalo gets CROSS COUNTRY SKIING SCOL (Ski Club of Lockport) hit with snow every Allegheny State Park, 716-354-2128 www.scol.bfn.org winter, and www.nysparks.com Southtowns Ski Club (downhill) becomes Art Roscoe, 716-354-9121 www.skikb.com snowboard- Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center, er’s para- WAX Ski Club of Rochester 585-535-7300 www.waxski.org dise. There www.byrncliff.com are many new SNOWMOBILE Cummings Nature Center, 585-374-6160 boards and www.msc.org New York State Snowmobile boots out this year, Association and they are as reli- Holiday Valley, 716-699-2345 (NYSSA) www.holidayvalley.com able and stylish as ever. Go to www.nyssnowassoc.org for a list- ing by county of NYS Snowmobile Clubs The following new items HoliMont, 716-699-2320 888-624-3849 can be bought online or at www.holimont.com local ski markets for the Cattaraugus County Snowmobile Monroe County Parks Federation upcoming season: some www.monroecounty.gov/parks www.enchantedmountains.info/what_to Beginner Men’s Boards of the New York Parks _do/snowmobiling.asp 2008 K2 Podium other www.nysparks.com Free NYS Snowmobile Trail Map Snowboard boards on the Peek ‘n Peak, 716-355-4141 518-474-0446 The K2 Podium is a market, and it www.pknpk.com www.snowmobilingWNY.com great board for beginners. also has a very pre- OTHER INFORMATION It handles well, it is light- dictable path. The SKI CLUBS weight, and it offers great board has a variety of Adirondack Mountain Club www.weather.com stability to help the novice stripes. The colors that it www.adk.org Genesee Region Trails Coalition boarder stay upright more comes in are white, black, Niagara Frontier Chapter, 716-564-2106 www.grtcinc.org Genesee Valley Chapter, www.gvc- often. The K2 Podium and a white/green mix- adk.org Monroe County Sports Commission also has a thin multi- ture. The Burton Feather a www.monroecountysports.org wood core that makes the is useful for helping the dual- Bell Ski Club (x-country) Judy 716-694-8310 www.ILoveNY.com board much more female rider fine tune her ratchet durable. The board comes skills. system that Buffalo Nordic Ski Club www.snowcrystals.com 716-834-2470 (after 5p.m.) in green, red, and Expert Women’s Boards allows the rider If we missed your club, please contact us white/black. The K2 Burton Feelgood ES to tighten the Buffalo Ski Club and we will be sure to include you next Podium is great for begin- Snowboard upper part or lower part of [email protected] year. ners because it isn’t flashy The Burton Feelgood the boot individually, giv- Deaf Ski Club of Rochester and it is very predictable. ES is a great all-around ing the rider an excep- www.deafskiclub.org Expert Men’s Boards board that offers great sta- tionally comfortable, sta- 2007 Nitro Reign bility for experts. The bilized ride. The DC Snowboard board has a black top with Allegiance will be the start The 2007 Nitro Reign a flurry of white bubbles of a wave of more com- board is the latest in the throughout it. A very fortable snowboarding lightweight super freestyle lightweight board that boots. snowboards. This board is handles well on all ter- Women’s Boots made with a super thin rains, the Feelgood ES has Vans W Omni Snowboard “slicecore” that makes it an extremely strong frame Boots more durable and less that makes it very popular The Vans W Omni likely to warp. The board among female expert rid- Boots have a very relaxing is mostly black but has ers. fit that gives the rider some lime green under- Men’s Boots more flexibility while tak- tones to it. The 2007 DC Allegiance Snowboard ing on the mountain. The Nitro Reign handles very Boots boots have a black and smoothly and is one of the The DC Allegiance purple exterior and the better boards available for Boots are extremely popu- interior is laced with a expert riders. lar this snowboarding sea- thermal lining to keep in Beginner Women’s son. They are mostly warmth. The Vans W Boards black with a little bit of Omni Boots are great for Burton Feather Snowboard green. The most exciting female riders because they The Burton Feather part about these boots is offer freedom and more Snowboard is a great in how they are construct- control over the board. choice for beginners. It’s ed. The DC Allegiance has NY Alpine ski racing Community Sports Report come to join the series. The The New York series con- Next year marks the 36th current racers include former tinues to offer many advan- IceBy Rich Davenport fishing basics year of the New York State NCAA and junior racers, tages for its members to par- Winter is indeed beckon- each tip up must have the Vexilar FL-8 and FL-18 Masters Alpine Ski Racing national champions as well as ticipate. In addition to having ing in the Northern States, angler’s name and address delivers a picture of what is and for serious anglers this present on the tackle. below the ice, while showing Series. Men and women over above-average intermediate access to some of the best means that the hard water Jigs and lures exact depths you are fishing the age of 18 race slalom, racers. New York courses and race crews in the season is approaching fast! Micro fishing is the name over. The Aqua-Vu underwa- giant slalom and Super-G in a Masters offers a northeast, they also maintain The popularity of ice fishing of the panfish game, with ter camera system can add an series of 26 races over 13 discount on a a two race format that allows experienced an explosion in specialized jigs like teardrop element of the Undersea days. temporary everyone to get plenty of recent years, mainly due to and marmooska jigs most World of Jacques Cousteau improved outerwear and common. Use a wax worm, to your outing, by delivering The 2007/2008 schedule USSA competitive runs in while other related cold-weather mousy grub or spikes for CCTV video of what is under will consist of 13 giant still having time at the end gear. Couple this with prod- bait. Small minnows also are the ice! slaloms, nine slaloms, and of the day to free ski, or uct price declines due to an effective choice. For larg- Places to ice fish four Super-Gs. One of the get an early start on the increased retailer and manu- premier events of the year is a après race activities. facturer competition, and it full weekend of Ellicottville For more information, all equates to more enjoy- ment for the hard water racing at Holiday Valley and visit www.nymasters.com. angler than ever before. Holimont on Jan. 26 and 27. You can also contact race With a little pre-season They also continue the chairman Jack Eisenschmid preparation and some deter- Super-G at Song Mountain, ([email protected]) mination, hard water which turned out to be a at (585) 288-4554, or race anglers, both novice and sea- more fun than you administrator Nancy Fella soned, can reap the excite- ment of hot fishing condi- would expect ([email protected]) at (585) tions, despite the frigid cold from a medium 385-6871. All race registra- temperatures. size hill. tions go to Nancy Fella, the Equipment needs The race administrator. As Extreme cold weather Eastern always, registering demands the very best pro- tection from the elements to Regional ahead of the event Photo by Joe Willi assure a safe and enjoyable Championships AJack Eisenschmid, Co-President of the NYS makes it much easier ice fishing experience. Here are just down Masters, racing at Swain on Feb. 26, 2006. (Group for those who run the is a basic hard water gear the road at shot): New York Masters racers at Holimont, NY races. Come on out checklist of “must have” Whiteface January 27, 2007. and join them in equipment: Using an Aqua-Vu camera can turn ice fishing into “video” Mountain in Lake Placid. license to encourage as many their 36th year of New York Waterproof, insulated boots fishing! Nothing is worse than New racers and experi- racers as possible to join the State Masters Ski Racing. See cold, wet feet during winter. er fish, such as walleye or Although many inland enced racers are always wel- series on a regular basis. you on the slopes! Make sure your boots are trout, heavier lead head jigs bodies of water offer ice fish- waterproof and insulated, tipped with minnows deliv- ing opportunities, some great sporting a thick sole, for best ers good results. Blade baits, places to try include cold-weather protection. like the 1/4 oz Silver Buddy, Chautauqua Lake Rocky Boots, Wolverine and #5- #7 jigging Rapalas and (Chautauqua County,) Bear Timberline can all fill the jigging spoons like the Lake (Chautauqua County,) NY Alpine Ski Racing Masters bill. Swedish Pimple are also New Albion Lake Waterproof, windproof excellent options to have in (Cattaraugus County,) Allen 2007/2008 Race Schedule heavy outerwear your ice fishing tackle box. Lake (Allegany County,) Date Location Dis Start Staying dry on the ice is Anglers will also need an Harwood Lake (Cattaraugus Dec. 30 Swain Ski Center GS/SL 9:30 a.m. the secret to staying warm, ice auger or spud bar to cut a County,) Allegany State and your outerwear is criti- hole in the ice. Hand augers Park’s Quaker and Red Jan. 6 Bristol Mtn. GS/GS 9:30 a.m. cal to keeping moisture away. are very popular, with six, House Lakes, Conesus Lake Jan. 11 Song Mtn SG/SG 9:30 a.m. Choose heavy insulated out- seven, and eight-inch diame- (Livingston County,) and Jan. 12 Toggenburg SL/SL 9:30 a.m. erwear that sports water ter augers most popular. several of the sheltered har- resistant or waterproof mate- Remember, the larger the bors on both Lakes Erie and Jan. 13 Labrador GS/GS 9:30 a.m. rials. Stearns offers the sur- hole, the more ice you need Ontario all offer excellent ice Jan. 26 Holimont GS/GS 9:30 a.m. vival Mustang suit for top of to cut, adding difficulty to fishing opportunities. Jan. 27 Holiday Valley SL/SL 9:30 a.m. the line protection. Be cer- the task. Also be certain the Be safe! Feb. 3 Greek Peak GS/GS (three runs) 9:30 a.m. tain to select waterproof auger blades are razor sharp, Remember to put safety gloves as well, and remember or cutting through the ice first when ice fishing. Feb. 9 Hunt Hollow GS/GS 9:30 a.m. a hat or hood. will be impossible. Power Although the Coast Guard Feb. 17 Brantling SL/SL + (Dual) 9:30 a.m. Underwear augers have come down in emphasizes that no ice is Feb. 22 Bristol Mtn SG/SG 9:30 a.m. Living in WNY has taught price, and certainly work completely safe, four inches all of us to dress in layers. best on thick ice, but their or more of clear, hard ice will Feb. 23 Swain Ski Center GS/SL+Combined 9:30 a.m. Choose long johns made weight may prohibit many hold a group of anglers. March 1 Bristol Mtn GS/SL 9:30 a.m. from hydrophobic materials, anglers without a snowmo- During the heart of winter, March 6-9 Eastern Regional Championship – such as berkaline, wool, or bile or ATV from using them. most area lakes will see ice Whiteface, Lake Placid other moisture wicking tex- An ice scoop for cleaning out thickness in excess of 12 tile. Avoid cotton, as this the hole is also needed. inches, which is capable of March 17-22 Nationals – Mammoth, Calif material hold moisture, Drag sleds and portable safely holding an SUV or rather than moving it away. shanties large sedan. Wear a set of ice Add to this a turtleneck shirt Every angler will need picks for safety just in case and over this a sweatshirt, some sort of drag sled to tote the worst happens, as these with jeans on the bottom, along gear. Although any tools will allow you to pull and you should be good to child’s plastic sled will work, free of the water - ice and go. specially-made ice fishing water equates to a slippery Tackle needs sleds, like the ones made by surface, picks bite into the Ice fishing demands spe- the Otter Corp, sport higher ice! Above all else, it is ill cialized tackle. Spinning side walls and heavier plastic advised to ice fish alone. rods are much shorter, usual- construction, more suited for Ice fishing is the perfect ly less than 30 inches in the rigors of ice fishing. activity for families not length. Choose action and Portable shanties have cer- afraid of winter fun. So take weight of the rod based on tainly revolutionized the a kid ice fishing this winter, what species you intend to sport, as keeping out of the and give the gift that lasts a target. Like in summer, hard wind certainly makes for lifetime. water anglers are limited to more comfortable hard water Rich Davenport is co- two “hand lines”/ rods at a angling. Portable shanty founder of time. Choose light line, four makers, such as Dave Genz WeLoveOutdoors.com, an avid to six pound test. Small Fish Traps, Clam shanties, Outdoorsman and member of diameter lines hold up better Frabill and Otter, all deliver the NYSOWA. His works are than heavier lines in the portable shelters at afford- also published in NY Outdoor cold. able prices. News, Walleye.com and the Tip ups are also a common Electronics abound Buffalo News. Rich is also the tackle choice, especially for Recent product develop- Recording Secretary for the pike and trout angling. Each ments have changed how Erie County Federation of angler is limited to five tip anglers attack the ice. Sportsmen’s Clubs. Email ups on most waters, and Portable fish finders like the [email protected]. SPECIAL WINTER SPORTS PULL-OUT

glove features a four-bar CNT and the Synergy Elite, a stiffer ankle. design for maximum valued at $199.99 and Sher-Wood Holiday hockey equipment guide flexibility, as well as top $179.99 respectively. Not surprisingly, due to its grade leather to ensure “With the CNT, you’re get- namesake, Sher-Wood’s noto- By Corey Erdman seen on the hands of snipers boast itself as the No. 1 glove durability and strength. ting a lot of feel for the puck,” riety in the hockey world has Holiday season marks two like Marian Hossa and Henrik manufacturer for the NHL, For players and parents not said Mike Mountain, Easton emerged from developing things for avid hockey fans Zetterberg. and is quickly climbing the looking to shell out too much product manager of sticks. wooden hockey sticks. and players alike — the As usual, Mission’s bread ranks in all protective equip- money this season, the Stealth “The low kick point means However, 2007 has seen Sher- World Junior Hockey and butter, ment. S7 is the best “bang for your the stick is going to react Wood make huge advance- Championship, and of course, their skate Easton’s S11 glove buck,” Serpa said. The S7 quicker. With a true one piece ments in goalie equipment, new equipment. Stores will be line, is ($169.99 Sr., $129.99 Jr.) is ($89.99 Sr.) offers all of the shaft like the CNT, it’s going and composite sticks. stocked to the ceilings with once just one of many in the long same technology - with the to flex at the lowest possible Sher-Wood’s RM9 compos- new equipment, and shop- again a hot line of groundbreaking prod- exception of heat-moldability point, and create a quick ite goalie stick is their first ping can be quite hectic and seller this ucts premiered by the compa- - as well as a Smart-Cuff slash release.” attempt at a one-piece goal confusing at times. For the season. ny over the last two decades. guard, in a more affordable “The Synergy is basically stick, and is priced in the sake of your safety amidst Along with Building upon principles used model. our trusty original model $140 range. rabid shoppers, we here at Easton, in breaking in baseball mitts, In terms of protective updated. It’s a bit of a heavier “One of the things I like Sports & Leisure Magazine Mission offers the S11 is the first heat-mold- equipment, Easton’s product model, and is very popular in about it is how light it is. You are here to help lay out the the lowest price able hockey glove. Players are line can be vaguely separated the NHL. A lot of the bigger have to be careful with [com- hottest products, so you know at virtually every able to purchase a truly cus- between padding for a more guys— guys who like to lean posite goal sticks], and make exactly what to look for this point, without sac- tom glove right off the agile player in the Stealth line, (on the shaft) a lot love this sure they don’t react too December. rificing quality. shelves. and the Synergy line geared stick,” Mountain added. much,” said Patrick Lalime, a Mission-Itech Designed to fit the “Players can actually bend more towards larger players, Easton’s S15 ($529.99 Sr., goaltender for the Chicago Designed for the kid who needs of any “type” of the cuff and anything else defensemen, and shot-block- $399.99 Jr.), the skate worn Blackhawks who was been “doesn’t want to wear the player, the skate line can however they want,” said ing forwards. Serpa describes by NHL speedsters such as testing the RM9 and the same brand daddy wore,” be divided into two cate- Terry Serpa, product man- the Synergy shoulder pad as Daniel Briere, is the hockey upcoming RM19 goal sticks Mission brings a full lineup of gories, the AG and the XP ager of Easton protective “more of a banger pad,” for world’s lightest performance in practice. “But it’s nice and competitively priced, excel- models. Known as “The equipment. players looking for some skate. It’s texalium/carbon light, one of the things I liked lent equipment this season. Playmaker,” the AG models Younger players like added bulk and protection. fiber boot that tips the scales was how well I could handle With its roots in roller hockey, are designed Ryan Getzlaf The cream of the hockey at under 700 grams. It also the puck.” Mission naturally brings a for the more and Pascal pant crop this season seems to features patented Easton tech- Johan Holmqvist has also flashier, more modern look to agile player, Dupuis have be the Stealth S9 ($139.99). nology that has become syn- joined the Sher-Wood team, its equipment. But don’t let with a lower taken to using Easton offers full range of onymous with their skates, as the Tampa Bay Lightning that fool you; Mission knows boot cut. Its the S11 model, motion, a first in hockey such as the Padlock ankle, netminder adds more credi- its ice hockey. To solidify its XP counter- whereas many pants, in their S9 model. This locking the players’ foot in bility to the Sher-Wood goal- stance in the winter-version of part, “The players have means that a player should no and reducing movement tending line. Players may the sport, Mission has teamed Punisher,” is stayed true to longer be restricted in his within the skate, and Bio-Dri enjoy a lower price point, with Itech, putting together a a stiffer boot, a more tra- strides and that the pants’ technology. even for pro-model goalie team of experience, and team popular with ditional anatomical design should “We’ve tried to make the pads such as the 9990 model of innovation. defenseman glove, the move with the players legs best performing skate, right ($1,399.99), as Sher-Wood Players have taken notice. and power Synergy rather than hinder them. Also out of the box,” said Chris attempts to make waves in a Over 200 players in the NHL forwards. 800. notable is the Bio-Dri antibac- Norqual, Easton product relatively new scene for them. are currently using the Easton The terial lining, keeping the manager of skates, on the Their pads offer an off-set toe, Mission Intake helmet. The inno- smell of your son or daugh- S15’s ability to be ready to per- which allows for butterfly Surprisingly, for a pro-spec vators of ter’s (or your own!) pants form without any breaking in goaltenders to actually hit the helmet deemed the “NHL the hockey from engulfing the or molding to the foot. ice sooner, and be able to fashion statement of 2007,” stick are garage or base- Norqual added that the best move laterally while in the the Intake, retails around quickly ment. “value” skate is arguably the butterfly with greater ease. $99.99 which is less expen- becoming Of course, Stealth S7 ($199.99 Sr., Goalies looking after a less sive then the top-end helmets much more Easton also $129.99 Jr.), based on sales expensive model will be inter- of competing brands. than just a offers a solid ’07 numbers. Parents of players ested in the C5 pad, which The Intake is a self- stick cast of sticks as with sub-size one feet should also offers the off-set toe, and adjustable, ultra-light helmet compa- well, the most also keep their eye out for the a flat-face design popular with that will actually form to the ny. popular models Youth S15 ($109.99), which many NHL goaltenders. This player’s head. Most impressive Easton in the NHL is, in essence, a toned-down, will allow for maximum verti- is the Dynamo technology, can now being the Stealth shrunken version of the pro- cal coverage while in the but- allowing for more air-flow to proudly model S15. Important terfly. The C5 pad ($599.99 the head, creating a “breezy” again is the tight Sr., $399.99 Jr.) will serve as feel on the ice. Mission’s line ankle support, Sher-Wood’s entry-level pad, Pictured above: Easton Stealth S15 Skate and Easton of gloves have also taken off which will aid new but seemingly performs at a in the 2007-2008 season. The Stealth S17 Grip. skaters with added much higher level. Fuel 120 glove has become a support—less move- popular model, and can be ment in the boot, and

Winter in Cattaraugus County Ski resort from page 1 Community Sports Report through Friday. There are 50 Vertical Feet: 750 feet and a new Prinoth groomer and riders will see a gener- The Enchanted slopes, half pipe and terrain Mountains of Cattaraugus park, all serviced by 9 lifts Longest Run: 4,400 feet has been purchased. al improvement and dedi- County offers sunny, crisp that carry 13,000 skiers per Number of Trails: 56 Kissing Bridge Ski and cation to the park as days and cool nights filled hour. Both resorts offer cross- Terrain Park: Yes, 2 Snowboard Resort award-winning, experi- with exciting opportunities country ski trails, ski and Half pipe: Yes Rt. 240 Glenwood, NY enced park designer Eric that await the adventure- snowboard schools, half Night Skiing: Yes www.kbski.com Langman continues his some in spirit as well as pipes, terrain parks, equip- those that wish to take a sce- ment repair and sales. Snow Making: Yes, 95% Skiing: Alpine efforts to bring you a great nic drive in the beautiful Snow Tubing is one of the Racing: Yes Vertical Feet: 550 feet freestyle experience. countryside. Vibrant hill- fastest growing winter sports. Holiday Valley has spent Longest Run: 6,000 feet Kissing Bridge is setting its sides of ever changing hues Everyone can do it and there $2.9 million on improve- Number of Trails: 38 sights beyond the park and add to an already exciting are no lessons required. ments for the 2007-2008 Terrain Park: Yes putting time and effort into Enchanted Mountains Fall O’Dea’s Mountain Sno Tubing experience. Paradise and Holiday Valley ski season, including the Half pipe: Yes the junior and adult race Allegany State Park offers Tubing Company offer exhila- installation of a new quad Night Skiing: Yes leagues as well. Andrew excellent facilities for both rating runs with warming lift and three additional Snow Making: Yes, 80% Minier, a five-year veteran summer and winter recre- huts, night lighting and full trails cut into the hill. The Racing: Yes on the FIS Telemark World ation. Hike or snowshoe one snow making capabilities. Spruce Lake Quad lift will Kissing Bridge has a Cup USA team, will run of the 18 hiking trails avail- Enjoy snowmobiling on one If need a break from the able or enjoy the 35 miles of of the many trails throuhout outdoors, on January 4 and 5 give skiers access to the number of new additions adult race leagues opera- groomed cross-country ski Cattaraugus County. make your way to Ellicottville new slopes called Spruce this year including a new tions. Additionally, Joel trails. Come watch the Can to enjoy “The Winter Blues Line, Raccoon Run and cable on the world chair Solly, a former Masters Am Sled Dog races or do groomed snowmobile trails Festival.” Cathedral. The resort lift that services the terrain Eastern Champion and some ice fishing. Plan to visit Come visit the Enchanted throughout Cattaraugus reports on their website park. Snowmaking should National Masters team for the day or come for an County. Mountains of Cattaraugus extended stay in one of the Ski or snowboard at County, Naturally yours…to that snowmaking was to be be more efficient as the member, will be the head winterized cabins. Bring your Holiday Valley Resort where Experience. installed on these runs main snow making line has course setter for weeknight snowmobile and use the 74 53 slopes are spread out over For more information or to over the summer. been replaced and thus race events. miles of snowmobile trails 1,100 acres. HoliMont is the obtain a free travel guide, call Renovations have also eradicating problems from that double as horse-back rid- 1-800-331-0543 or visit largest private ski area in the been made to the inn room the previous season. Skiers ing trails in summer. There United States, but they wel- www.EnchantedMountains.info are another 400 miles of come the public Monday