This page contains news, special offerings, and other items of interest from the MNYSC, member clubs, and other sources.
SKI CLUB APPRECIATION DAYS AND OTHER SPECIAL OFFERS
NY METS GAME The Metro NY Ski Council will again host a group at a NY Mets game this season. The game is Saturday, September 13th @ 4:10 pm, they will be playing the Texas Rangers. We will be sitting in section 138. There are 25 tickets available for the game, but we can get more if we sell them quickly. Tickets are $48 each. This is first come first served. Contact Mike Calderone at skimikec@aol.com if you are interested.
IKON PASSES - MNYSC members can purchase Ikon Passes and Ikon Base Passes with increased prices until May 1st, 2025, and you're encouraged to purchase or renew your membership before the price increase. Contact Michael Calderone (skimikec@aol.com) for the pricing, and he will provide a discount code to purchase the IKON Pass online. The Council also gets credit for people who are renewing their pass. Email him with the name, birthdate, last years' pass number and which pass you will purchase this year.
SNOWBOUND EXPO 2025 - November 14-16, 2025 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Seaport. As the lifts slow down and the snow begins to melt, we are reflecting on an incredible snowsport season full of powder days, bluebird skies, and unforgettable moments. Now, we want to see your favorite moments on the mountain, trail, or lodge. Share your best snowsport photos or videos with us by using the hashtag #readyforSnowbound2025 on Instagram, or Facebook. You'll be entered into a competition to win $150 to spend at the expo. The photo or video can be something like an awesome trick/jump you've done, a picturesque photo, or an epic fail.
OTHER NEWS and OFFERS
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. Read more: SnowBrains
NSAA JOURNAL -National Ski Areas Association- The Winter 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 - April 2025. 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)