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
HARRY VOEGE SCHOLARSHIP - The council will be awarding the annual Harry Voege Scholarship at the May meeting. All applications are due by April 15th. For information and instructions, go to the website: MNYSC and click on the top right of the home page where it states "Metropolitan New York Ski Council Harry Walter Voege Memorial Scholarship". All high school seniors who plan on going to college and all existing college students are eligible.
IKON PASSES - MNYSC members can purchase discounted IKON season passes for next season from the council. 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.
STRATTON MOUNTAIN DISCOUNTS -Stratton offers discounts to MNYSC member clubs. See the attached flyer. Stratton Discounts
KILLINGTON RESORT/PICO MOUNTAIN Ski Council Appreciation Day Lift Tickets. Killington and Pico offer several dates at discounted lift ticket prices to council members. Lift tickets must be purchased in advance and require a ONE PASS RFID Card. You must also have a valid Ski Council or Ski Club membership card reflecting your current 2024/25 winter season and present it at any ticket window staffed by a ticket seller (Kiosk Ticket Pick Up not applicable for Appreciation Day Lift Tickets) to redeem your lift ticket. See the following link for more information: Kilington/Pico Discounts
OTHER NEWS and OFFERS
ON THE SNOW Read the attached newsletter for updates on ski resorts ,early season skiing, projected opening dates, and other ski topics. Go to: OnTheSnow
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 - February 2025. The latest news on what is happening in the ski resort 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
JAY PEAK Plans Price Freeze and Reductions. Jay Peak Resort unveiled plans to freeze or reduce pricing on a variety of its products for both this summer and the upcoming 2024-25 winter season The initiative, dubbed Mission Affordability, will freeze rates on day tickets and reduce pricing on the Mission Affordable 4-pack, as well as certain menu items. More: SAM
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
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)