The event scheduled for Garnet Hill on the 17th has been postponed indefinitely. The weather forecast can not guarantee good trail conditions for an event. Registration is now open for the Empire State Games. The registration fee covers both Saturday and Sunday.
The recent rain has made the tentative Garnet Hill event even more tentative. The target date is Jan. 17th if we receive enough snow before then. I will keep you posted. The Empire State Games are shaping up with Saturday at the Cascade Ski Center and Sunday at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Registration will open soon. (read more)
The tentative event at Garnet Hill for the end of the year has been rescheduled to either Jan 9,10 or 17th depending upon availability. Thanks to Janet Findlay and Dave Hunter, a Ski-O Try-It is scheduled for this Saturday Jan. 2 at the cross country lodge at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. There is no charge and (read more)
We are looking into options to honor Scott. Buffalo News article
Please note the following additions to the upcoming Ski-O season. Jan 31st Harriet Hollister Park ROC Feb 13th Pineridge XC Center EMPO Jan 1st? Garnet Hill XC Center I am waiting to hear from Aims Coney on this one Dec 28 or 29? Mt.Van Hoevenburg Try-It This would be in conjunction with a NYSEF training (read more)
Eric Hamilton has set a date for our seson opener at Lapland Lake Resort on Sunday December 20th. He has proposed a start window between 11am and 1 pm. There will be a 2 hour time limit on any course. Entry fee will be $22. If conditions are marginal, the fee may be reduced. There (read more)
Here is what I have at this date. Mid-December Lapland Lake Sun Jan 17 Mendon Ponds Park Sun Jan 24 Byrncliff Resort Feb 6&7 Empire State Games – Lake Placid Feb 27&28 NYSSRA Championship Weekend – Glens Falls/Sacandaga area March 11-13 U.S. National Ski-O Championships – Presque Isle, Maine I will update as I receive (read more)
Thanks to all participants in the NYSSRA Championship Weekend. The snow, conditions, courses and weather combined for a very memorable event. Special thanks to Dave Hunter and Janet Findlay for planning and setting the courses as well as coordinating the refreshments and food. The prizes for season points leaders were awarded on that Sunday. The (read more)
Thank you to all the competitors and helpers who made the ESG weekend a success. I would like to especially thank David Hunter for all of his work in setting both courses and truly making this event run smoothly. We received positive feedback on the two-day format and are planning to use it again at (read more)
EMPIRE STATE GAMES SKI ORIENTEERING February 7-8, 2015 FINAL BULLETIN ESG pre-registration is NOT required to race. Competitors may register on site either or both days. Saturday Race at Dewey Mountain: Red, 6 km: M 21+ / F 21+ Green, 4 km: M 40+, M55+ / F40+, F55+ Orange, 3.3 km: M 16+, M 18+/ (read more)