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E1PNY ,M ii-j-jiififihritlfiwii. .«nl»f! eke null* nf lit! tldht. Tfitrr It no cut-trlf (l«t* for bwiliiiif; Dip! t-l i Hunllii, |ti>i!t'|i|Bt[il, December 4,1997 Ski & Snowboarding 5 THE SKIING PATAKI FAMILY HITS THE SLOPES OF NEW YORK BYUttAHDrUACK every day of the week including than 30 downhill areas and 15 ALBANY, NY- The State of weekends (excluding holidays), cross-country areas throughout New York has the prestigious and participation by cross-coun- New York State are participating. honor of having its governor, try ski center. Participants are "Skiing is one of the few out- George Pataki, and the entire offered three visits with lessons, door activities that the whole Pataki family ski the slopes of the rentals nnd lift tickets to the areu family can enjoy together. We are Empire State. of their choice during the season excited about being able to intro- Winter is a time for family in for $59.95 downhill skiing and duce other families throughout New York State - especially for snowboarding - $39.95 for cross- New York State and beyond to New York's First Family. Gover- country skiing, participants also skiing in New York with the nor Pataki, his wife Libby and receive certificates valued in Learn to Ski 1*2*3 Program>id their four children take advan- excess of $1,000 and redeemable Mrs. Pataki. tage of the adventure New York at area ski and retail shops, S.R. "Sandy" Black in a nation- has to otter by taking time out to hotels, B&Bs and inns. Children ally known ski columnist who enjoy the slopes every winter, will receive a "Governors Gold appears in The Free Press of Pith' "Each winter we take time out Medal for Skiing" upon comple- burgh, Pa, and North Jersey tion of their third lesson, More t and escape from out busy sched- Central finger Lakes and Greater blanketed mountains throughout Newspapers of New Jersey. ules to do something fun as a fam- Niagara region - as well as first New York State, each one offering ily," said Gov. Pataki. "And there's rate cross-country trails. challenge, adventure and fun for LINCKLEAN HOUSE HAS HISTORY no place else in the Northeast "Skiing is a healthy, exciting every level. Whether you are an packed with more winter fun and sport that's fun at any age. It'sOlympic competitor or a beginner, CAZENOVIA, N.Y,- To visit John D. Rockefeller were among excitement than New York State!" also an opportunity to meet new there's a New York trail for you." Lincklaen House in Cazenovia, those welcomed here; in later New York's popular governor people and forge new friendships. For the second year New York New York, is to return to an era of years stage and screen stars per- has also taken the national lead Whether you enjoy hitting the State is offering its innovative elegant hospitality. A landmark forming ut area summer theaters in promoting the sport of skiing since 1835, the hotel was built as were frequent guests. trails by yourself or with the and broad-reaching Learn to a luxurious stopover for travelers, by luring huge amounts of out-of- whole family, as Libby and I do, Ski/Snowboard 1*2*3 Program. For more than 150 years the state aiders upon the trails of there's no better place for skiing The '97-'98 program features a Since the turn of the century Lincklaen House has provided a more than 50 downhill ski areas than here in the Empire State," longer time period for taking your visitors have made the hotel their comfortable atmosphere and gra- in the Catskills, Adirondacks, the said Gov. Pataki. There are snow- vacation home. Former President cious hospitality to all its visitors. first lessons, lessons available on and Mrs. Grover Cleveland and WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN MAKES IMPROVEMENTS This year marks the 40th a beginner area that is more com- Anniversary of Whiteface Mt, Ski fortable, aesthetic, and safe. Center, and Whiteface celebrates Trail improvements have been the most annual improvements in made at the Kid's Kampus area. over a decade. In preparation for the Decem- The Summit Triple Chair Lift ber U.S. Ski Team Gold Cup a which services the uppermost new downhill trail is planned and section of Whiteface is being work is continuing to progress. replaced with a new fixed grip The men's and women's competi- Quad. This lift will provide access tive course will take place on to the greatest vertical drop in Skyward, Lower Cloudspin, and the East (3,216'). The Lift will run Broadway Trails. Upper Skyward at the rate of 500 feet per minute, and Lower Skyward have been Value increasing the capacity from widened to provide a consistent 1,345 to 1,500 people per hour. 120' and 160* width respectively. Thrills The Kid's Kampus Double Additionally, a 120' wide connec- Chair Lift will be replaced with tor has been cut between Lower Traib : the Summit Triple Chair Lift. The Skyward and Lower Cloudspin, hourly capacity will double from There are also planned improve- 800 to 1,600 people per hour.