This page contains ski trip offers, news, special offerings, and other items of interest from
the Metro NY Ski Council, the New Jersey Ski & Snowboard Council, member clubs, and other sources.

HARRY WALTER VOEGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This is our tenth year of the of the Metropolitan New York Ski Council's Harry Walter Voege Scholarship Program to honor and thank Harry for six decades of commitment and generosity as a valued member of the MNYSC. Harry lived by the creed of promoting the friendly sport of skiing, bringing together persons interested in skiing, and making it easier for members of the clubs to participate in skiing. We hope to extend Harry's passion through this Memorial. The Council is offering a $1000 scholarship to applicants with a parent or grandparent who has been a member of the current and past season. There is no requirement that the applicant be a member. Applications must be post-marked or dropped off by April 15th, 2026. Scholarship Form Mail your application to: Harry Walter Voege Memorial Scholarship, c/o Metropolitan New York Ski Council 1019 Fort Solonga Road, Suite 10 # 235, Northport, NY 11768

KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN - PICO DISCOUNTED TICKETS Vouchers for reduced lift ticket prices are available through MNYSC. The prices are: Killington $140, Pico $72. Vouchers will be emailed to the Club Rep. Members will have to load the voucher numbers onto an RFID card to use them. If you don’t have an RFID card, you will need to get one at the ticket office at the mountain. Once a voucher is downloaded onto an RFID card, it cannot be returned, so don't download it until you are ready to use it. Contact Chris (fiftyplusski@outlook.com) if you want to purchase a voucher.

WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN - 2025/26 Ski Club/Council Appreciaton Days.

- March 27, 2026 (Friday) $67
- April 3, 2026 (Friday) $57
- April 4, 2026 (Saturday) $57
- April 5, 2026 (Sunday) $57

Simply come to Whiteface on any of the dates listed above, show your Ski Council or Ski Club ID as well as a photo ID and get a lift-ticket. Please contact groups@whiteface.com or call 518-946-8414 with questions

CATAMOUNT MOUNTAIN - Catamount Mountain Resort is offering exclusive individual discounted day lift tickets for ski council members this season — no group organization required. This gives members access to group-rate pricing on individual tickets, allowing them to ski or ride on their own schedule while still saving significantly off the window rate. Tickets are redeemed on-site by presenting a ski council ID card at the ticket window, there are no blackout dates. Holiday- $82, window rate is $114. Weekend- $60, window rate is $109. Weekday/Non-holiday- $42, window rate is $77.

MOUNTAIN CREEK - The mountain offers 25% discounts for NJSSC members. Contact the mailbox: fiftyplusski@outlook.com for details.

SKI BUTTERNUT - The resort offers $25 Fridays. Details can be found on its lift ticket page: Ski Butternut

SUNDAY RIVER - March 15-20 2026 The Suffolk Skidaddlers have a ski trip to Sunday River that is open to other MNYSC member clubs. See the attacked flyer for details. Sunday River March 15-20

IKON PASSES The Council gets credit for people who are renewing their pass. Email skimikec@aol.com with the name, birthdate, last years' pass number and which pass you will purchase this year.

MAGIC MOUNTAIN Thursdays are discounted ski days at Magic Mountain. See the attached brochure: Magic Mountain

INDY PASSES Indy Pass added 16 new alpine and cross-country ski area partners and opened 2026-27 pass sales Feb. 25 to existing pass holders. Indy also reduced the price of its Indy+ Pass, which includes zero blackout dates, to $399 from $419. The Indy Add-On Pass, which is for people who have an unlimited season pass at an Indy Pass partner ski area, remains $269 for adults and $169 for children. To preserve the experience at Indy partner resorts, restrictions have been placed on the number of passes sold for the 26/27 season. Passholders should purchase early for the best chance of securing a 26/27 Indy Pass. To sign up for the waitlist, go to: INDY PASS

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OTHER NEWS and OFFERS

NEW YORK STATE OLYMPIC REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ORDA) The ORDA board of directors approved $15.9 million in capital investments across Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre mountains, continuing a multi-year run of infrastructure upgrades at the state-owned ski areas. The funds will be used for snowmaking, trail, and electrical improvements: $6 million at Whiteface, $5.43 million at Gore, and $4 million at Belleayre. In addition, the board approved approximately $1.6 million for conveyor lift upgrades at Gore and Belleayre, including new conveyor systems at both ski areas and the relocation of an existing conveyor at Gore to the North Creek Ski Bowl.

HOW DID SKI LIFTS TAKE OFF? Not so long ago, skiers had to ascend slopes under their own power before feeling the rush of zooming down them. That all changed with the invention of the first ski lifts in the early 20th century. Read the following article for the history of ski lifts. Ski Lifts Article

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SNOWSPORTS INDUSTRY AMERICA (SIA) The primary goal of SIA's annual participation report is to track changes in participation of wintersports. Our team reports results by snowsport including breakdowns of who those participants represent. In this special deep dive, we take a closer look in two key areas. First, we look at the differen trends in participation versus visitation. Second, we look at broader trends in participation. See SIA Participation Report . For other news about the skiing industry, go to Snow Industry News

9 SKI AREAS SENIORS SKI FOR FREE. If there is one perk to aging, it has to be free skiing. Growing older certainly is proving to have its benefits, with some resorts across North America offering free ski passes to those who meet their definitions of Senior or Super Senior. Sadly, none are located in the Northeast. Read more: SnowBrains

NSAA JOURNAL -National Ski Areas Association- The Summer 2025 Issue of The NSAA Journal features ski industry news, event updates and other trail breaking news. Read the full issue: NSAA Journal

NATIONAL SKI COUCIL FEDERATION NEWSBEAT - Feb-Mar 2026. The latest news on what is happening in the ski industry. Newsbeat

50-YEAR STUDY REVEALS SURPRISING INSIGHTS on SKI HELMETS and INJURY PREVENTION - Jasper Shealy's groundbreaking research in ski safety has reshaped our understanding of head injuries on the slopes. More Ski Magazine

THE 7 MOST ICONIC SKI RUNS IN THE EAST COAST The East Coast, or, the Ice Coast, as some may say it, is widely regarded as having some of the most icy and variable conditions in North America. Due to this, challenging runs on the East Coast are often overlooked. This article should change that, however, as it is a list of all of the most challenging and iconic ski runs on the East Coast. More: SnowBrains

CHILL FOUNDATION is a non-profit dedicated to introducing young people to boardsports who would not otherwise have had the opportunity. Since then, Chill has served more than 30,000 young people across 22 locations in 9 countries. Your support is crucial in carrying Chill Foundation programs into the future and ensuring that more young people can experience the transformative power of boardsports. Visit our website and help us reach our goals today! Chill Support

VAIL RESORTS - Investor report explains why investors will not invest in Vail today: 1. Current Management 2. Bad Capital Allocation 3. Compromised Guest Experience 4. Misaligned Incentives. See Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN)