NYSEF Gore

Important Change!!!!!

2009-09-30T07:28:00.000-07:00

Howdy Folks!

This blog is getting moved to a new site. The address is www.gorenysef.blogspot.com you can also view the new blog from www.nysef.org or from the Gore Ski Club website www.goreskiclub.org

All the current St Anne trip info is posted on the new blog. At weeks end this blog will be gone.

Thanks!

The last weekend

2009-03-25T07:18:00.000-07:00

Well folks, we have made it through another fantastic winter. I hope everyone enjoys the spring and don't forget to sign up for MT Hood Summer Ski Camp. June 29-July 10, 2009. To sign up call 518-946-7001

This weekend is the JIII, IV, V Spring open on Saturday. If you have not registered please do so soon. There will not be any other training going on Saturday.

Sunday is the last day the Training Center will be open so please remove any equipment for the summer.

Thanks,

Bone

Training March 7 & 8

2009-03-03T12:47:00.000-08:00


	Saturday	Sunday

JI II:	SL Training	SL Training
	Uncas	Top Ridge
	Trail open	Trail open
	8:30- 11:00	8:30- 11:00



JIII:	SL Training	Directed Ski
	Top Ridge
	Trail open
	8:30 - 11:00


JIV:	J4 States	J4 States
	Twister GS	Twister SL




JV:	Directed Ski	Directed Ski

Training this weekend

2009-02-27T07:04:00.000-08:00

This weekend February 28 and March 1st.

JI II: Directed skiing for those not away

JIII: Slalom training both days, meet 8:30

JIV: Slalom training both days, meet 8:30

JV: Directed skiing for those not away.

Photos to check out

2009-02-27T07:01:00.000-08:00

Check out these great race photos. Thanks to Roger Saks!

www1.snapfish.com/shareereg/p=368271235746797416/l=467499028/g=17588786/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/pns/share/p=368271235746797416/l=467499028/g=17588786/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink

February 16-18, 2009

2009-02-14T10:48:00.001-08:00

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
GS Training	SL training	GS Training
Top Ridge	Top ridge	Top Ridge/Rumor (if groomed)
trail closed	trail open	Trail closed
8:30-10:30	8:30-11:00	8:30-10:30
8 am load	8 am load	8 am load


GS Training	SL training	Off
Top Ridge	Top Ridge
Trail closed	trail open
8:30-10:30	8:30-11:00
8 am load	8 am load


SL training	SL training	Off
Lower Open Pit	Lower Open Pit
trail open
8:30-11:00	trail open
8 am load	8:30-11:00
	8 am load

SL training	OFF	OFF
Lower Open Pit
trail open
8:30-11:00

President week training first Three days

2009-02-12T08:25:00.000-08:00


	Saturday	Sunday		Monday
JI II:	away	SL training		GS Training
		Uncas/Top Ridge		Top Ridge/
		Trail open		trail closed
		8:30-11:00		8:30-10:30
				8 am load


JIII:	SL Training	SL Training		GS Training
	Stokes	Stokes		Top Ridge
	Trail closed	Trail closed		Trail closed
	8:30-11:00	8:30-11:00		8:30-10:30
				8 am load


JIV:	SL training	away		SL training
	Stokes			Last pitches
	trail closed			Twister/Showcase
	8:30-11:00			trail open
				8:30-11:00


JV:	J5 World Cup #3	SL training		SL training
	Twister/last pitches		Stokes		Stokes
	8:30-11:00	Trail closed		trail open
	closed from 1A down		8:30-11:00		8:30-11:00
	8 am load coaches

Training February 7 & 8, 2009

2009-02-04T12:48:00.000-08:00


	Saturday	Sunday

JI II:	SL training	SL training
	lower open pit	lower Top Ridge skiers right
	trail open	trail open
	8:30-11:00	8:30-11:00



JIII:	GS training	SL training
	Uncas or Top Ridge	Lower Top Ridge skiers right
	trail closed	trail open
	8:30-10:30	8:30-11:00
	8 am coach load


JIV:	GS training	Away
	Uncas or Top Ridge
	trail closed
	8:30-10:30
	8 am coach load


JV:	SL training	GS training
	Stokes	Stokes
	trail closed	trail closed
	8:30-11:00	8:30-11:00

Training January 31 & February 1st.

2009-01-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe that January is closing it's door on us already. For those of you inside somewhere looking out the window at todays current storm, I highly recommend claiming to not feel well, and heading to Gore. The next two days could be epic!

For this weekend:

Saturday:

JI II - SL training meet 8:30

JIII - Speed Camp weekend

JIV - Directed skiing

JV - SL training meet 8:30

Sunday:

JI II - GS training 8 am lift load

JIII - Speed Camp weekend

JIV - SL training meet 8:30

JV - SL training meet 8:30

Training January 24 & 25

2009-01-21T12:58:00.000-08:00


	Saturday	Sunday

JI II:	SL training	GS training
	Open Pit	Uncas
	trail closed	trail closed
	8:30-11:00	8:30-11:00
	8:00 lift load	8:00 lift load


JIII:	Away	Away






JIV	Speed Camp	Speed Camp
	Twister	Twister




JV	GS Training	J5 World Cup #2
	Stokes	Stokes
	8:30-11:00	8:00 - 11:00
	Closed	Closed

Training January 17, 18 & 19th

2009-01-15T10:49:00.001-08:00

Bring your neck-up and extra warm cloths for this coming weekend. It's gonna be cold!

Training is as follows:

Saturday January 17th:

JI II: Slalom training, 8 am lift load

JIII: Slalom training, meet at 8:30

JIV: GS training, 8 am lift load

JV: GS training, meet at 8:30

Sunday January 18th:

JI II: GS training, 8 am lift load

JIII: GS training, 8 am lift load

JIV: Race

JV: GS training, meet at 8:30

Monday January 19th:

JI II: SL training, 8 am lift load

JIII: OFF

JIV: OFF

JV: World Cup race #1 pick up bibs at 8 am in Training Center

Training January 10th and 11th, 2009

2009-01-09T09:28:00.000-08:00

This weekends training is as follows:

Saturday

JI II: Away

JIII: J3 Cup SL on Twister

JIV: SL training @ 8:30 am

JV: GS training @ 8:30 am

Sunday

JI II: Empire SL on Twister

JIII: Away

JIV: GS training @ 8:30 am

JV: GS training @ 8:30 am

Thanks to our special Holiday crew!

2009-01-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

A special thank you to our returning Alumni, (and future Coaches), who worked over the Holiday camp period. Having these folks here, went a long way in making the week go smooth.

Pictured from left to right: Lindsay Cioffi, Karl Gerner, Dan Yablonsky, Erika Swits, Carol Yablonsky, Nick Cioffi. (not pictured is Katie Hughes)

Staff Holiday Party

2009-01-05T10:27:00.001-08:00

A Huge Thank you to the MacAffer family for once again sponsoring our Holiday Staff Party. The food was spectacular! and the laughs and spirit were at an all time high

Racing for parents

2009-01-01T05:49:00.000-08:00

The ski school at Gore is offering clinics and racing for parents, through there NASTAR programs. If interested give a call over to the ski school for more information.

Training January 2nd

2009-01-01T05:44:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year, everyone!

Friday January 2nd -

JI II - GS training. Athletes and Coaches load Gondola at 8 am

JIII - Meet Coaches at 8:30 am

JIV's - GS training. Athletes and Coaches load Triple at 8 am

JV's - GS training. Meet at 8:30 in front of Training Center

Holiday Training Schedule

2008-12-24T09:18:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

The schedule for the holiday week is as follows:

Friday December 26th, Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th:

JI II's - Slalom training - load time 8:30 am

JIII's - Slalom training - load time 8:30 am

JIV's - Slalom training - load time 8:30 am

JV's - Fundamental ski drills, groups meet at 8:30 am

Training on Sunday will end around 2pm for the NYSEF staff holiday spectacular.

Monday December 29th, Tuesday 30th & Wednesday the 31st groups move to GS training, expect lift loading times to be early. I will post updates as they come in.

Reminder that training ends at noon on the 31st.

Happy Holiday's

Training December 20-21, 2008

2008-12-18T12:20:00.001-08:00

This weekend:

JI II: Away at races

JIII: Brush drills in the am and Directed ski in the pm

JIV: Brush drills in the am and Directed ski in the pm

JV: Directed skiing with fundamentals focus

All groups begin at 8:30 am

Gore Wine Tasting

2008-12-10T18:02:00.001-08:00

Don't forget the NYSEF Gore wine tasting fundraiser this coming Saturday December 13th. The event starts at 5:30 and is being held at the Tannery Pond Community Center in beautiful downtown North Creek. For more details go to www.nysef.org

December 13 & 14 at Gore

2008-12-10T17:49:00.000-08:00

JI II's will be training Slalom Saturday and Giant Slalom Sunday. Be ready to go at 8:30 both days.

All other age groups will focus on skiing fundamentals, also starting at 8:30 both days.

Donations needed

2008-12-09T12:57:00.000-08:00

The Johnsburg Central School Ski Team. (That's the North Creek School), is in need of speed suits and a few pairs of Slalom skis, in the 130-140 length. If you have such and would be interested in donating them to the ski team, it would go to good use. You can drop stuff off at the Training Center or at Beaver Brook Outfitters in Wevertown.

Training begins this weekend

2008-12-01T09:07:00.002-08:00

December 6th will be the first official day of training. Please have your athlete dressed and ready to go by 8:30 am in front of the Training Center. Plan to arrive a bit early if you have not yet picked up your pass. All NYSEF passes are in the Training Center. Please do not go to the Gore offices looking for passes.

As in past years training will end at noon both Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th, as we have our annual staff meetings in the afternoon.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

It's almost time to ski

2008-11-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

Gore plans to open the day after Thanksgiving. One week from Tomorrow. If this happens the NYSEF office will be open and ready to issue athlete passes. Until that time we will be up at Mt St Anne. If you have questions regarding the mountain opening or your child's pass, email me at boneb@nysef.org

Thank you!

2008-11-10T08:57:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone at the Gore Ski Club for the Card and gift, welcoming our new daughter;
Sage Ruby Bayse

A few more rentals still available

2008-10-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

Broderick Real Estate still has a few rentals close to the mountain. Check it all out at http://broderickrealestate.com or call Jill @ 518-251-0103

Another rental

2008-10-16T12:29:00.000-07:00

Two Bedroom 1 1/2 bath Farmhouse for rent. Completely renovated this past spring. Located in Minerva, NY 10 miles from house to Gore parking lot

$4,800 for the season.

Pictures at http://morningsidecamps.com

Contact: Dave Labar 1-866-210-2694

david@mornigsidecamps.com

Winter rentals

2008-10-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

Below is a list of 3 more rentals available for the winter:

1. Ski House Available For Winter Season:

Located on Rte 28 between North River and Indian Lake. Sleeps 6-8 Available for the season or weekly.

Contact: pete@beaverbrook.net

2. SKI HOUSE RENTAL AVAILABLE GORE MOUNTAIN WINTER SEASON 08-09

December 1 - March 31

located on Peaceful Valley road 4/10 mile from mountain access road

4 bedrooms 2 baths

Sleeps 8 comfortably in beds, room for sleeping bags

fully furnished, wood burning fireplace, grill

locker available for rent at mountain

call/email for more info (203) 698 0713 fsisca@optonline.net

3. Loon Lake Home for Rent:

Here is a link to another rental on beautiful Loon Lake. http://loonlakevacation.com

Inside Edge Race/Team night

2008-10-15T10:48:00.000-07:00

Don't forget. Tonight Wednesday October 15th is the Inside Edge Race/Team night. 6-9 pm. Meet the reps and get the best deals of the season.

Many of your favorite Gore Coaches will be on hand to assist with gear selection, supply humor and sign autographs.

See ya there!

A link that everyone must have!

2008-10-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Paraic Sweeney has put together a bookmark site with all the links you could ever want for ski racing. It's awesome check it out http://del.icio.us/nysef.gore

On another note. I would like to start posting some photos on this blog, but am in need of a camera. A small digital, water proof, used if anyone has one for sale.

Thanks,

Bone

Good stuff in North Creek

2008-10-08T11:28:00.000-07:00

As we are moving quickly into winter I wanted to update everyone about some nice happenings in and around North Creek. As you may recall last winter it was hard to find a glass of water let alone a nice place to have a meal with Casey's closing and the Copper Field boarded up.

I'm happy to report that North Creek is changing again and in some real positive ways. The following is a list of new businesses in town and they are all well worth checking out! :

The Ski Bowl Cafe' - On the corner of rt 28 & 28n

Great sandwiches, soup, coffee & such

Bar Vino - Main Street North Creek, just past Marsha's diner

Incredible wine and craft beers! awesome "small plate" menu and cool atmosphere. This is sure to become the after ski hangout

Durant's Restaurant - Rt 28 in the former Casey's North building.

Opening in December and run by the good folks from the Black Mountain Restaurant the potential is here for some real good eats

The source - Across from the North Creek Laundry

New and used outdoor gear. They are a consignment shop as well as handling manufactures closeouts. A good place to unload your old and get into some new!

Honest Injun Baskets - Longs Hill Road Minerva

All your holiday shopping in one place. Yvonne Phillips 4th generation Abenaki Indian is making baskets the old fashion way. Starting with ash logs and working her magic with a 12lb sledge hammer until she has the right stuff to create some incredible baskets. A real cool lady who is worth spending some time with. And buying a basket.

I recommend that you stop, checkout and support all these new business.

Just to make sure

2008-10-07T13:50:00.000-07:00

So there is no misunderstanding. The dryland day on October 18th is for JIII, JIV & JV.

The JI II dryland is still this coming Saturday October 11th 10:00 am

NYSEF Gore Dryland/Orientation Day

2008-10-07T13:18:00.000-07:00

The date has been changed. Sorry, but it had to be done. The schedule is as follows:

Orientation Day
October 18, 2008

Morning Session: For new parents and those still confused; Athletes with coaches for games or hike

9 –9:30 AM Coffee and such

9:30-9:45 Bone’s Philosophy
Introductions: Coaches, Gore Mt. Ski Club, staff

Athletes leave with coaches

10-10:45 Necessary Paperwork/ Communications

10:45-11:00 Arrival time for returning athletes and confident parents

11:00-11:15 Another introduction: Coaches, Gore Mt. Ski Club, staff

All athletes go with coaches

11:15 AM -12:15 PM J3-J5 Level Meetings for Parents

· Daily procedures/expectations
· Race schedule
· Equipment Needs

12:15 –1:15 PM LUNCH (Pass a dish; we’ll supply cold cut platters)

1:15-3:15PM Athletes with Coaches for dryland activities

1-2 PM Race Day Parent Volunteer Jobs

2:15 PM Gore Mt. Ski Club meeting

3:00 PM For those interested
Tuning/Waxing workshops
Ski equipment swap/sale

Ski House for sale

2008-09-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a ski pad on the Garnet Lake Rd. We're hoping to get the word out to all the nysef folks because it's so close to the Mountain (10 min.) It has an oversized 2-car garage with cabinets and counters(perfect for tuning skis) and a furnace if you want heat. It's also turn-key (furnished).

Here is the web site with photos and other info:
http://adirondack.net/skihouse

NYSEF Trip to St Anne

2008-09-25T13:40:00.000-07:00

November 21- 26 2008

We will be traveling to Mount Sainte Anne to take advantage of early season snow.
This is an excellent opportunity to get a jump on the competition. The focus will be
on balance, body position, stance and having fun in a unique cultural setting We will
be leaving the afternoon of the 21st and returning early evening on the 26th. Space
is limited, don.t miss out! Details are as follows.

Who can go?: Open to all JI, II, III & IV athletes

Cost: $995.00 for NYSEF athletes $1195.00 for non NYSEF members

What's included?:
Transportation from Glens Falls and Lake Placid area, lodging, lift tickets, training
lane, coaching, video review, trip to Old Quebec and meals from Saturday morning
through Wednesday lunch.

Camp Staff:
Bone Bayse . Gore Program Director/Head Coach
Becky Getman . Whiteface J4 Coach
Rich Burnley . Gore Head J4/5 Coach
John Prezkop . Gore JI/II Coach
Dave Swits . Gore JI/II Coach
Others TBA

How do I sign up?:
Call 251-2825, 946-7001 or email boneb@nysef.org Deadline and deposit of at least
$600.00 due by November 1st, 2008
Start the season with an edge on the competition!!!!

Reliable Racing Team Night

2008-09-16T12:03:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION: RACE FAMILIES & COACHES

Team night at the Inside Edge is on Wednesday, October 15th, 6 - 9 PM.

Take advantage of the season's best prices and availability on race stockequipment from Elan * Atomic * Head/Tyrolia * Swix * Volkl * Tecnica * Marker * Alpina

* Factory reps and Inside Edge staff will be on hand to help you make yourbest selections. * Free Swix tuning manuals and Swix School DVD's available (come early -supplies are limited)! *

TEAM NIGHT ONLY: 20% OFF in-stock accessories by Spyder, Reusch, Level,Auclair, POC, Carrera, Uvex, Giro, Marker, Jofa/RBK, Leki, Exel, Swix, Vola,Toko, EnergiaPura and more!

Snow is just around the corner

2008-09-12T09:50:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Cool weather is here and it's time to think about skiing! The mountain is busy with activity, new bathrooms, increased lodge space and of course the new lift on Burnt Ridge!

Here at the Training Center I am getting staff lined up and putting the finishing touches on the new Twister finish building. We are also reconditioning all the B-net this fall which is a huge undertaking. For some reason in the end it's always about the B-net.

Remember that we are fast approaching the September 15th early price deadline. We hope to have an online program registration up soon. It is experiencing some technical difficulties at the moment.

Dryland day will be Sunday October 19th. Details to follow. This is also the Sports Page ski sale day as well.

If anyone is looking for a great rental this winter here is one listed below:

Two bedroom, one and 1/2 bath farmhouse located in Minerva, 10 miles from the Gore parking lot. Completely renovated in the spring of 2008. Includes heat, Satellite, WiFi, and snow plowing. $7800.00 See photos at www.morningsidecamps.com in guest photos/farmhouse suite

Contact: Dave Labar 866-210-2694
david@morningsidecamps.com

NYSEF Rafting Trip

2008-04-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

On Sunday May 18th NYSEF will be holding a day of whitewater rafting. This is an exciting 17 mile class 3-4 whitewater trip on the Hudson river gorge.

The trip will be hosted and operated by Beaver Brook Outfitters, the North Creek areas premier rafting company.

Everyone age 10 and older is invited to this day of adventure fun. This trip is a fundraiser for the NYSEF programs with almost $40.00 of each trip fee going directly to NYSEF.

The cost is $95.00 per person. This includes a Licenced New York State guide in each raft, wetsuit, light river lunch and scrumptious dinner after the trip.

Reservations must be made ahead for this trip and is limited to 100 people. The registration form is posted on http://www.nysef.org/ or you can call Beaver Brook Outfitters directly at 888-454-8433. http://www.beaverbrook.net

So, come spend a great day of fun on the river with your fellow ski families, while supporting NYSEF.

Thanks for a great season!

2008-04-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody,

As spring is finally starting to take hold, I wanted to thank everyone for a great season. There is still some real nice skiing to be had at the mountain over the next weekend or two, so don't put away your boards just yet.

There is still time to sign up for the NYSEF summer ski Camps. Both Mount Hood and New Zealand are great opportunities for some summer training and adventure.

I hope to see everyone throughout the summer at one of the many NYSEF events.

Thanks again,

Bone

Easter Weekend

2008-03-18T04:15:00.000-07:00

If you have not yet registered for this weekends J3,4,5 Spring
Open, please do so ASAP.

All gear, skis etc should be removed from the building this weekend, as we are getting ready to close for the season. Thanks!

J5 race and awards picnic

2008-03-12T18:00:00.000-07:00

This Sundays (March 16) Last J5 race will be held on the last Two pitches of Twister/Showcase. Starting below the 2B rope. The JI, II, III spring opens will be held on the upper part of Twister at the same time, so access to the J5 course will be by skiing Showcase to the last pitches of Twister/Showcase. Please do not ski Twister to access the J5 Race. The race will be a SL

Pick up bibs at the Training Center Sunday morning 8:30 or so and the race will start hopefully by 10:00.

The awards picnic will be held in the afternoon, at the mountain with the exact location TBA. Parents are asked to bring a dessert. Contact Rich Burnley for more info.

NYSEF Alert

2008-03-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

If you are trying to reach the Training Center, we are experiencing a long term power outage and intermittent phones. The area was hit by a large scale ice storm this past Saturday night and is recovering as fast as possible. Please be patient if you are trying to get through.

Through, some very hard work by our race crew; we were able to run a JI II Slalom today, using battery powered timing and athletes hiking to the start! Great job everybody. The TD noted on his report, that it was 28 degrees in the training center while he was filling out the race paperwork.

JI II Finals update

2008-03-07T09:17:00.000-08:00

The Downhill for the JI II Finals has been cancelled. There will be a Super G on Sunday March 10, 2008 in it's place. All athletes already registered for the DH will automatically be entered into Sunday's SG.

If you were not entered in the DH, but are now planning to race Sunday's SG please call the Gore Training Center 518-251-2825

Gore Ski Club Banquet

2008-03-04T08:19:00.000-08:00

Saturday March 15th will be the Gore Ski Club end of season Banquet. Look to the club web site www.goreskiclub.org for more details.

Training March 8 & 9

2008-03-04T08:10:00.000-08:00

This weekend we have all sorts of stuff going on. The JI II Eastern Finals are coming to Gore, and many are traveling to J4 States, J3 Olympics and Kandahar Finals. Good Luck to everyone!!

We still need help for the JI II Finals, especially during the week if anyone is available.

This weekend all groups will be having some fun with directed skiing, with one exception.
The JI II's will have some SL training both days from 8:30-10:30 on Top Ridge.

Help needed

2008-02-28T12:43:00.000-08:00

We are still looking for volunteers for the JI II Finals. The event runs Friday March 7-13th. The most help is needed the 11th-13th. Please call Kelly @ 518-251-2825

Thank you!

Training March 1 & 2

2008-02-28T09:17:00.000-08:00

Holy Cat's it's March already! This weekend most everyone will be away at many different events. For those still in town the schedule is as follows: We are expecting 6 or more inches of snow Friday night, so these plans could change.

Saturday March 1st

JI II:

Away

JIII:

GS training Lower Hawkeye 8:00 load

JIV:

GS training Lower Hawkeye 8:00 load

JV:

Directed Ski

Sunday March 2nd

JI II:

Away

JIII:

SL training Uncas 8:30 load

JIV:

SL training Uncas 8:30 load

JV:

Directed ski

J5 World Cup Schedule Change

2008-02-17T11:39:00.000-08:00

The final J5 World Cup (#5) will be on March 16th. This change was nessesary because of conflicting dates with the Kandahar and Kandahar Championships. The race will be held in the morning with the end of the year Awards Picnic in the afternoon.

Adult Race Clinic

2008-02-17T11:34:00.000-08:00

Next weekend February 23rd 2008. The Gore Mountain Ski School will be holding a race clinic for adults. If you would like more information or to attend contact Gail at Ski School. 251-2411

J5 race update

2008-02-14T17:43:00.000-08:00

The JV race this Sunday February 17th, will be a GS on Twister. Pick up bibs at 8am, race starts at 9:30

The Long Week and Training

2008-02-13T03:16:00.000-08:00

There is alot of info to get out to everyone as we come into Presidents week. A complete schedule of exact times will be posted in the Training Center, as well as this sight.

J5's:

There will be training for the J5's February 16-20th. No Training the 21st & 22nd. Regular schedule on the 23rd & 24th.

There is also a race for the J5's this Sunday February 17th 9:30 start

J4's:

There will be training for the J4's February 16th, and then the 18th-20th. No training for the J4's on the 21st. They will have training the 22-24th

J3's:

There will be training for the JIII's February 16th-20th. No training for the JIII's the 21st & 22nd. Regular schedule on the 23rd & 24th.

JI II's:

There will be training Sunday February 17th-21st. No training for the JI II's on the 22nd. Regular schedule the 23rd and 24th.

Training February 9 & 10

2008-02-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

Here it is. This weekends plan. Of course everything is subject to weather and such.

Saturday February 9:

JI II:

GS training
Twin Fawns
7:30 - 9:45

JIII:

SL training
Lower Top Ridge skiers right
trail open
8:30-10:30

JIV:

GS training
Uncas
From the top ending before the trail split
8:30 - 10:30

JV:

GS world cup race
Twister from Rockgarden down
Trail open to 1A
Bib pick up 8am, race start 9:30 am

Sunday February 10:

JI II:

SL Training
Twin Fawns or Showcase below the 2B rope
7:30-9:45 or 8:30-10:30

JIII:

GS Training
Twister (after Albany ski club race)
Rock garden down/trail open to 1A

JIV:

Away

JV:

Directed free ski

Lost ski pants

2008-01-30T17:32:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday at the Ski Bowl, Stephan Washburn, left his black, size 10 Olbermyer ski pants hanging on the metal parking lot rail. When we went back to get them, they were gone, but someone in the 'red building' said that a parent driving a white Cadillac with New Jersey plates picked them up and said he was going to email parents. Well, there's been nothing. Thus my request to you.

If you have these pants or have information that can lead to there return, please contact David Washburn or return them to the Training Center.

Thank you!!

More Gore

2008-01-30T06:59:00.000-08:00

Well, rainy days in January are not alot of fun. We are coming into some busy times and as seems to be the case weather is going to present some interesting challenges. I am looking at a storm this Friday/Friday night that has the potential to bring significant snow but it also has the possibility of rain/freezing stuff. The good news is by Saturday morning we will have the answer. Hooting in the powder, or just carving the groomers.

The J5 race at the ski bowl was great last weekend. This was the first race there in over 20 years, and though the terrain is limited at this time there is alot of good skiing and racing to come there in the future.

We are looking for some help with races this Saturday and next Tuesday if your moved in any way about this we would love to have ya.

See ya on the weekend

Bone

Training February 2 & 3

2008-01-29T16:41:00.000-08:00

This weekends training plan has been updated due to expected weather coming in Friday/Saturday

Saturday February 2:

JI II:

Group A: SL training on Uncas. Load 8:30 am

Group B: GS training Twin Fawns. Load 7:30 am

JIII:

Directed free ski on SG skis in am

JIV:

SL training 8:30- 10:30 on Showcase towers 18-14 skiers left

JV:

GS training on Otter Slide 8:30 - 10:30

Sunday February 3:

JI II:

Group A: GS training Uncas 7:30 Load

Group B: GS training Twin Fawns 7:30 Load

JIII:

Super G Camp

JIV:

Away

JV:

GS training Otter Slide 8:30-10:30

Race crew wanted

2008-01-29T16:34:00.000-08:00

We have openings for two or more persons to work event/race crew here at Gore. These are skiing positions. Positions involve skiing while carrying multiple items, lifting, racking, shoveling and general outdoor fun. Start immediately.

Call the Training Center 518-251-2825 or email boneb@nysef.org for more information

January 27 J5 race

2008-01-25T08:10:00.000-08:00

Here is the lastest exciting news about this coming Sundays J5 World Cup. The race will be held at the North Creek Ski Bowl! A great opertunity for this J5 Slalom. Below is the schedule for the day:

8:30 am - groups meet at Training Center to ski with Coaches

10:00 am - groups will be dismissed to parents to head to the Ski Bowl

10:30 am - Registration (bib pick up) in the Yurt at Ski Bowl

11:00 am - lift opens for inspection of course with Coaches

11:30 am - Race Start

1:15 pm - Pizza party lunch at the Yurt

2:00 pm - Awards in front of the Yurt

NYSEF this weekend

2008-01-24T10:18:00.000-08:00

Hello everybodies,

This weekend here is what we have for training:

Saturday January 26th:

JI II:

Away

JIII:

Away

JIV:

Super G Camp, registration starts at 7:30 am

JV:

SL training, meet groups at regular time 8:30 am

Sunday January 27th:

JI II:

SL training in the afternoon, look for email from coach for details

JIII:

Away

JIV:

Super G camp day #2

JV:

JV World Cup #2 bib pickup starts at 8:00 am race trail TBA

Load times for Saturday

2008-01-17T16:18:00.000-08:00

Ok here it is Thursday night, and we are not any closer to an early load time. So, lets do this. JIV and JV regular time (8:30 am) JI II's lets strive for 8:00 am.

Sorry this is not very definitive, but it's been one of those weeks. The good news is, we are looking at 7 or so inches of new snow before Saturday morning!

Training January 19, 20 & 21

2008-01-15T13:27:00.000-08:00

This weekend looks to be the first shot of real cold winter weather. Temps may only get into the teens, so don't forget your woollies and a neck up.

Saturday January 19th:

JI II:

GS training expect and early load time. Exact time will be announced Thursday night.

JIII:

Away at race

JIV:

GS training expect and early load time. Exact time will be announced Thursday night.

JV:

SL training in the morning, meet groups at normal time

Sunday January 20th:

JI II:

GS Training with early load time

JIII:

Away at race

JIV:

GS/SL race on Twister

JV:

Directed skill skiing

Monday January 21:

JI II:

SL Training meet Coaches at 8:30

JIII:

Day off

JIV:

SL Training meet Coaches at 8:30

JV:

Day off

Some Gore thoughts

2008-01-14T13:33:00.000-08:00

Great job to all the J5's at yesterdays race. There was some great skiing going on and good competition. The JI II's had a nice showing at their races as well this weekend. On a whole Team Gore is looking pretty good at this point in the season. If everyone keeps working toward improving their skills, many goals should be met over the next few months.

Well, the current Nor'easter did not play out the way we had hoped. A few inches of new snow is what we ended up with. The cold weather is back though and the snow makers are working their magic. Uncas, Top Ridge, Twister, Wildair, Sunway to name a few are all getting a fresh coat of snow. Skiing this coming weekend should be right back to excellent.

Keep your eyes looking towards Thursday/Friday as I'm watching a storm that has the chance to bring in some measurable snow just in time for the weekend.

J5 race update

2008-01-12T05:16:00.000-08:00

Hello,

The J5 race scheduled for January 13th will run as scheduled. Pick up your bib at the training center between 8-8:30. The race is on Otter Slide and will start by 9:30 am

Training January 12 & 13

2008-01-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

Saturday January 12th:

At this time all groups will start regular time (8:30) and will be doing directed skiing drills.

Sunday January 13th:

TBA at this rime

Get your passport today!

2008-01-09T03:49:00.000-08:00

So, summer is right around the corner. Well maybe it's still a little ways off; but it is time to start planning your summer ski camp and how your gonna get there. NYSEF, now offers camps in all kinds of cool places, but your gonna need a passport to get to the white stuff. It even looks as though you'll need one for our fall Canada trip. So, in the name of summer, now is the time to get your passport in place and ready to go.

Don't get stuck at North Creek beach this summer......get on down to your local passport store and get one today!

Gore Stuff

2008-01-08T11:18:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

Life at Gore is warm and changing hourly. The positives are it's warm and sunny at the time of this writing, with skiing somewhat like what you might find in April. The negative is the warm weather and rain looks like it may continue for a day or three more.

I would like to share the weekends training plan, but we will need to wait a bit longer to see the outcome of the current weather system.

Training January 5 & 6

2008-01-02T10:59:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a Great New Year's Day! Many thanks to Gore Management for providing awesome training over a busy Holiday period.

For this weekend:

Saturday January 5th:

JI II:

SL training on Top Ridge and Lower Showcase, depending on your group. 7:30 am load time for all athletes and Coaches.

JIII:

At the Hovey

JIV:

95% at the Hovey. Matt Ayscue will be at Gore with athletes who are not at the Hovey.

JV:

Many at the Hovey, plenty of coaches at Gore with Athletes who are not at the Hovey.

Sunday January 6th:

JI II:

Same program as Saturday

JIII:

Training at Whiteface

JIV:

SL training last pitches of Showcase. 8:30-10:30

JV:

Directed skiing with drills

Gate Keepers Clinic

2008-01-01T06:31:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!

There will be a gatekeepers clinic this coming Sunday January 6th. This will take place in front of the training center at 2:30 pm.

The clinic will be outside with exciting live demonstrations. This is a great opertunity to brush up on your gatekeeping skills and be ready for the upcoming race season.

Continued Christmas Training Schedule

2007-12-27T13:09:00.000-08:00

Friday December 28:

JI II:

GS training on Hawkeye. 7:30am Gondola load

JIII:

GS Training on Twister. 8:15 - 10:00 am

JIV:

SL Training last pitches of Showcase/Twister 8:30-11:00

JV:

Brush drills on Sleeping Bear 8:30 - 11:00

Saturday December 29:

JI II:

SL training lower Hawkeye time TBA

All other groups same plan as Friday.

Training the first half of Christmas week

2007-12-24T11:13:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone has a happy holiday.

Wednesday December, 26:

JI II: 7:30 am load Gondola, GS training on Hawkeye

JIII: SL Training last pitches of Showcase 8:30-11:00

JIV: SL Training last pitches of Showcase 8:30-11:00

JV: Directed free ski

Thursday December, 27:

JI II: 7:30 am load Gondola, GS training on Hawkeye

JIII: SL training Top Ridge 8:30-11:00

JIV: repeat of Wednesday

JV: Directed free ski

Training December 22 & 23

2007-12-19T13:50:00.000-08:00

Saturday December 22:

JI II - GS training on Hawkeye 7:30-10:00

(must load Gondola at 7:30. if you miss this you will need to wait until lift opens to the public)

JIII - SL & brush drills on Showcase towers 18-14 8:30-10:30

JIV - Brush drills on Twister 9:00-11:00

JV - Directed skiing with drills

Sunday December 23:

Same schedule as Saturday

The holiday week training plan will be posted by weeks end.

There is no training on December 24 or 25. The office will be open though

Good stuff at Gore

2007-12-19T13:41:00.000-08:00

More and more trails continue to open here at Gore. Uncas and Pine knot for Thursday. If you are in North Creek this Friday at 3:30 pm, the official ribbon cutting and opening of the new Ski Bowl triple will be taking place. Come on by and be part of history being made at the reopening of this historic ski hill. Many political dignitaries will be on hand as well as the usual local color.

Your Gore passes are good at the ski bowl, so plan to take a ski and take part in the fun. Who knows you may get on the television!

Lost and Found

2007-12-16T10:54:00.000-08:00

We have at the Training Center a pair of Scott poles 44" that were found in the locker area of the lodge. GS style.

Also a pair of women's size 10 LL Bean sneaker/shoes. These have been here since the fall orientation weekend.

If any of the above belongs to you, come see Kelly at the Training Center.

Training December 15 & 16

2007-12-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

Here is the schedule for this weekend.

Saturday December 15, 2007

JI II - GS training on Twister load lift at 8am

JIII - Directed free ski with drills

JIV - Directed free ski with drills

JV - Directed free ski with drills

Sunday December 16, 2007

JI II - GS training on Twister load lift at 8am

JIII - Brush to tall pole drills on Showcase 8:30 - 11:00

JIV - Brush drills on Otter slide 8:30 - 11:00

JV - Directed free ski with drills.

OF special note: We are watching what looks to be a large winter storm arriving Saturday night/Sunday morning. If this becomes a major snow event, gate times may change.

Gore Ski Club Holiday Fundraiser

2007-12-12T09:07:00.000-08:00

This years Holiday Fundraiser will be held at the Inn on Gore on December 29th at 6:30 pm.
A buffet dinner, cash bar and music provided by "The Upsiders". What a night this will be!

Tickets are $100.00/couple or $65.00/single

Tanya will be selling tickets in the Training Center. So come on over and reserve your space as you are not going to want to miss this!

Jumping day for J4/5's

2007-12-11T07:11:00.000-08:00

On December 27th all J4/5's are invited to fun filled day in Lake Placid.

Parents and athletes will meet Gore Coaches at White Face for a morning ski. After lunch they will head over to the Ski jumps and with the guidance of NYSEF Jump/Nordic Coach Matt Cook and his staff, experience the excitement and thrill of going off a jump.

At 5:30 the group will head over to Mount Pisgah for the first annual family Snow-a-Thon. This is a fundraiser/mixer with on snow obstacle course, music, food and prizes. This evening will be loads of fun and a great chance to meet and bond with other NYSEF athletes.

Please RSVP to richburnley@hotmail.com if you plan to attend this incredible day

This past weekend

2007-12-11T06:21:00.000-08:00

Another great weekend at Gore. How about this snow? Hard to believe it is early December. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend Saturday's wine tasting. It was a great time with awesome music provided by Demetria Koninis. Maybe a Coaches orchestra is in the works !

December 29th:

Gore ski Club Party at the INN on Gore. The Upsiders will be playing and a buffet will be for eating. If you missed this last year, you will not want to miss it this year. The Fun will not stop when this party starts.

Full details to come out soon

Up Coming Parent Meetings

2007-12-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

Saturday December 15 -

There will be a J4 parent meeting starting at 10:45 am in the North wing of the Training Center.

Sunday December 16 -

There will be a J5 parent meeting starting at 10:45 am in the North wing of the Training Center.

Both of these meetings will cover important early season program information

Training December 8 & 9

2007-12-06T09:42:00.000-08:00

This weekend:

JV's - Directed free skiing in groups, with focus on balance, forward pressure & turn shape

JIV's - Directed free skiing in groups, with focus on balance, forward pressure & turn shape

JIII's - Saturday: Athletic stance, transitions & pole plants. Sunday: Brush drills/turn shape

JI II's - Depending on your coaching group:

Saturday: SL training on Showcase 8:30 - 11:00 Directed skiing in afternoon

Brush drills on Otter Slide 8:30 - 11:00 Directed skiing in afternoon

Sunday: Same as Saturday

Holiday shopping

2007-12-06T06:08:00.000-08:00

If your looking for a great holiday gift for the athlete in your family. The USSA web store has a great selection of DVD's that cover a wide range of skier education.

Of special note, is the Competitive Core Training DVD. A must has for the serious athlete, go to: http://shop.usskiteam.com/store/home.php?cat=251

What a great weekend

2007-12-04T06:33:00.000-08:00

Wow!, it was a great weekend. Excellent snow and sweet turns. Thanks to all the athletes and staff for making the start of the season go so smooth. Our first major storm of the season has come and gone leaving us with 6-7 inches of the white stuff. Snow making continues in earnest, this coming weekend it would not surprise me to see Showcase, Twister, Sleigh ride, Headwaters & Hawkeye all open and maybe a few others.

Watch the blog for this weekends training schedules, they will be posted later this week.

St Anne trip

2007-11-29T16:39:00.000-08:00

The 2007 NYSEF St Anne Camp

November 16-21

39 Athletes

6 Staff

Great Snow!

This weekend at Gore

2007-11-29T15:52:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

We are set and ready to begin training this coming weekend December 1 & 2. If you have not picked up your pass yet we have them in the Training Center, please do not go to the lodge looking for your pass. All Athletes should be signed in and ready to ski at 8:30 in front of our building. The building will be open early to take care of any last minute paperwork.

We will be ending a bit early both Saturday and Sunday to hold staff meetings.

The mountain has been making loads of snow and the skiing is great! If you look at the weather we have a good shot at a major snow event this Sunday into Monday, with a little luck we could be floating in the powder come Monday morning.

See ya Saturday,

Bone

St Anne Trip update

2007-11-18T14:02:00.000-08:00

We have had good weather and great snow the last two days here at St Anne. Because of the good snow the mountain was crowded, but that is behind us now. All athletes have been skiing well and enjoying the sights sound's and culture of the area. At the end of our second day even our Quebec French is coming along handsomely. Monday afternoon we head into Quebec city for more culture and fun.

Talk soon,

Bone

Karbon Jacket order update

2007-11-13T14:18:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has ordered the Iridium Jr and adult jackets and pants: training and long Tanya has the bulk those itiems and will have them with her at the Aviation Mall this friday before the St Anne trip leaves

Parent/Athlete Orientation this weekend

2007-10-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

This Saturday and Sunday Oct. 27 & 28 there will be events for both parents and athletes starting at 9:30 am in the Main lodge. A complete schedule is available at http://www.goreskiclub.org.