GoldSkis

04/12/2026

We asked a couple leading helmet manufacturers and AI when it's time. Here's a consolidated list from the replies.

Replace helmets for any of these reasons:

After 5 seasons of use
If it has been sitting on a shelf unused, replace it within 10 seasons
If there's any visible damage, dents, frayed straps,etc
After an impact, even if damage is not visible
If it no longer fits securely.

If you have questions about your helmet, take it in to a local ski shop.

04/10/2026

Meet the new Hall of Fame members

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inducts 8 new members as the class of 2025. The class includes top athletes as well as individuals who have helped shape and advance Snow Sports.

03/20/2026

Fun conclusion to a great Northeast ski trip.

03/18/2026

Guess today’s ski location. How many seconds ‘til you recognize it?

03/17/2026

Been wanting to ski here.
Finally did.
Will be returning.
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03/10/2026

NEW! Northeast Skiers 70+ check out this partnered program between NYSki3 and Mountain Collective.
Plus - with all Epic's talk about discounts for younger skiers - do they have rates for older skiers? Where?

New info and common questions on senior ski deals. Epic Pass, Mountain Collective, NYSki3 and Power Pass.

03/06/2026

The year was 1998. Olympic and World Cup skiers gathered at Sugarbush.

Story & audio clips link in comments.

03/01/2026

Skied 3 ski areas in a day. Each important in the future of skiing.
All close together.

Emery Park - a small public park where skiing is and always has been free. 120 foot vertical, magic carpet, 3 runs, big lodge with fireplaces. Bring your crockpot and your own gear. The area is where so many local skiers take their first runs. Its where people who love skiing are teaching their family and friends to try skiing and fall in love with gliding on snow.

Buffalo Ski Center - once this was 2 ski areas, Sitzmarker and Tamarack. Also a laid back, family atmosphere. Skiers seem to know one another. Theres a good mix of runs. This area is on the Indy Pass, the ski pass that’s helping promote and save independent ski areas and without Buffalo Ski Center, there might not even be an Indy Pass. Why, because the Tamarack side of the area is where Indy CEO Erik Mogensen learned to ski.

Kissing Bridge - locals know it as KB. Where theres a good variety of terrain day and night and a steady stream of skiers and riders yet without being congested. A recent investment in snowmaking and facilities. Good food and regular events and entertainment.
Now called Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort this area is making headlines because tech investor, Rhett Mcnulty, purchased the area when it was in decline and has been making investments to not only turn it around, but transform it into a year round attraction. His faith in what can and is being done here is making others take note, and dream of investing in a ski area.

Look for the full writeup to come on GoldSkis.com

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02/26/2026

Ready to Chose Next Year's Season Pass?
It can be overwhelming.
We break down 7 questions you need to ask yourself.
We list the big mega passes to consider and some of the regional.
Helping you decide while prices are at their lowest

The earlier your buy next year's ski season pass, the better the deal. The options between mega passes, regional passes and a single ski area can be overwhelming. Here's how to do your research and make the best decision on what's the best ski pass for you.

02/23/2026

Today we visit Snow Ridge
Celebrating 80 Continuous ski seasons.
It's the beneficiary of Lake Ontario's Snow

02/18/2026

If you know, you know. Don't feed the birds, but do give them a perch.

There's a spot at Whistler, at the 7th Heaven Express Chair, where birds called the Clark's Nutcrackers hang out on a sunny day.

They perch atop the posts of the ski area map and look down on the crowd, as lines stretch out.

On sunny days, the skiers queue up here, hoping to enjoy the long sun-exposed runs that go on and on. Waiting in line myself here, I noticed skiers raising their ski pole tips up in the air. What’s this? I thought. Why are all these ski poles upside down, held like an umbrella without a top.

Tips up, tips up. Why are they all held patiently in the air?

And then I saw my answer. The Clark's Nutcracker a gray bird with black wings left its perch atop the sign, and came to rest, balanced on top of a ski pole.

The crowd enjoys watching. Another bird flies into the queue of skiers and rests on a pole tip, looking down over the skiers.

I’m not quite sure how the nutcrackers were trained to do this. Perhaps they were coaxed with food at one time. I hope not. Do not feed the birds. Watch. Enjoy. Do not feed. It is not healthy for them to eat human food.

This show continues on the whole time we stand in line, and birds even perch occasionally on someone's outstretched glove, or the top of a helmet. Fun entertainment that makes the line feel like it moves faster.

Dut don't feed the birds, but do enjoy their company on a sunny day in 7th Heaven