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

CLUB MED VAL THORENS SENSATIONS, FRANCE February 8-16, 2025. (**Trip is filled. Wait list only**) Members of clubs in the Metropolitan New York Ski Council, Inc. $3,735 pp (dbl. occ.) includes lodging, airfare, lift tickets, dining, and more. who wish to participate in the trip should sign up directly with the MNYSC. See the attached document for more information. Val Thorens 2025 Information and Registration.

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.

SUN VALLEY, ID - Feb. 22 - Mar. 3, 2025 The Skidaddlers Ski Club is offerng this trip to MNYSC members. $2180 pp. See the attached brochure for more information. Sun Valley

STEAMBOAT, CO - March 15-22, 2025 Mogul Meisters have openings for their trip to Steamboat for MNYSC members. $3,651 pp. See the attached brochure for more information. Steamboat

STRATTON MOUNTAIN DISCOUNTS -Stratton offers discounts to MNYSC member clubs. See the attached flyer. Stratton Discounts

KILLINGTON RESORT/PICO MOUNTAIN Ski Council Appreciation Dy 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

SAVE THE DATE - The MNYSC races will be at Magic Mountain on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

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

INDY PASSES Several new resorts were added this year; however, the INDY Pass is currently sold out. To get on the waiting list, go to: Indy Pass

LEUKEMIA and LYMPHONIA SOCIETY Fresh powder and smooth slopes are calling! This December, skiers from all over the country are gathering at the legendary Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah to champion blood cancer patients. Meet winter Olympians and Paralympians and enjoy special activities on the mountain, all while you raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) mission. Kick off this ski season right. Join LLS on some of the best trails! Skiers of any age and ability are welcome. Anyone can show up for blood cancer patients and their families and move us closer to finding cures. Sign up here: LLS Signup

SNOWBOUND EXPO - November 15-17, 2024 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Seaport. Come to Snowbound Expo in November and discover something new and exciting for you and the families of new generations entering the world of snow sports. Shop over 200 brands, 30+ inspirational speakers with rad stories to share and try new activities with over 25 hands on activities all under one roof at the event all weekend. The interactive features will return and there is an opportunity to learn snowshoeing, Nordic walking, how to ski, try out balance boards, and more. You can also enjoy the Alpine Bar, Meet & Greets with famous faces, and listen to guest speakers at the stages. A limited number of FREE earlybird tickets available for the expo. Use code: LAUNCH2024 Snowbound Expo

NSAA NEWSLETTER -National Ski Areas Association- The fall 2024 issue of NSAA Journal featured deep dives into lift safety tech, the whys and hows of involving the entire team in lift safety, and ways to create an inclusive experience for adaptive guests at your ski areas. Brush up on your lift safety and more while the season is still getting started. Read the full issue: NSAA Journal

NSCF NEWS -National Ski Council Federation- For the latest ski industry news, go to the following link. NSCF News

OVRRIDE It is time for the annual snow dance! Do not miss our annual OvR Season Kickoff where we get hyped for the season, raffle off awesome gear, and raise funds for Hoods to Woods. Check out the early season action at Stratton with our annual Thanskgiving Weekend. And this year, we are back to Saturday and Sunday at Killington starting January. And don't miss all the fun at Belleayre with our first trip Nov 16th. Go to:OVRRIDE

EPIC PASS RAISES PRICES - Vail Resorts Epic Pass suite for 2024-25 has the unrestricted Epic Pass launching at $982 and the Epic Local pass retailing for $731, new highs for the products and about an 8 percent increase from last year, when they were $909 and $676, respectively. More SAM

IKON PASS INCREASES PRICES - Adds Benefits for 2024-25. The 2024-25 Ikon Pass suite goes on sale March 14, with 58 destinations and a handful of new benefits. The company has bumped up prices, with the unrestricted Ikon Pass retailing for $1,249 (compared to $1,159 last year) and the Ikon Base Pass on sale for $869 (up from $829 last year). More SAM

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