Posted: April 8th, 2013
A last blast of winter 2012-13 from Peek’n Peak’s terrain park:
Until next year… from Peek’n Peak on Vimeo.
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Posted: March 21st, 2013
Peek’n Peak got 16 inches of fresh snow over a 24-hour period late this week and has 27 trails, five lifts and the terrain parks open for business.
In fact, it’s good news from the Skiing Weatherman for all of New York’s ski resorts.
Posted: March 14th, 2013
Think the winter ski season is over? Think again, says Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman. Peek’n Peak and the other western New York resorts are at or near full operation.
Posted: February 21st, 2013
This is not the way to hit the powder this weekend, or any weekend.
Posted: February 21st, 2013
Wednesday’s lake-effect snow might not have been great news for those with long driveways to shovel, but skiers and resorts in western New York have plenty of reason to be excited.
Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman, drops in with great forecasts for Peek’n Peak, Holiday Valley, Swain, HoliMont and elsewhere in his weekly video report:
Posted: February 14th, 2013
Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman, advises that conditions at Peek’n Peak and Swain should be “fantastic” this weekend, and that Holiday Valley conditions will be “superb.” Saturday is the Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon at Holiday Valley as well.
Posted: February 7th, 2013
Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman, filed his weekend forecast for the New York resorts ahead of a forecast storm that could make conditions optimal for the state’s slopes. Peek’n Peak is likely to get moderate fresh snowfall and Holiday Valley and HoliMont will get boosts in an already snowy week.
Posted: January 31st, 2013
The lake-effect snow in the forecast around the region could make for packed-powder conditions at the ski resorts in western New York this weekend, according to Herb Stevens, your Skiing Weatherman. Check out his weekly video forecast:
Posted: January 24th, 2013
Peek’n Peak is just one of the western New York resorts rich with packed powder after this week’s snowfall. Holiday Valley, Kissing Bridge, Swain and Holimont also offer sweet conditions for the weekend, according to Herb Stevens, the Skiing Weatherman:
The Skiing Weatherman – Western New York – 01/24 from Jux House Media on Vimeo.
Posted: January 23rd, 2013
This week’s snow doesn’t do much for our ability (or desire) to get around in northwestern Pennsylvania, but it has created lots of reasons you should consider getting out when it’s safe to do so.
Peek’n Peak has 27 trails and five lifts open as of this morning.
Mount Pleasant of Edinboro has a 6-inch to 16-inch base and is getting snow and making snow.
Wilderness Lodge is gearing up for a great weekend of cross country skiing.
Snowshoe hikes are on for Saturday at Erie Bluffs State Park and Pymatuning State Park and weekdays and snowy Saturdays at Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock.
Snowmobile club members from the the McKean Snowriders and Presque Isle Snowmobile Club among others will be looking to get out on the trails.
Ice isn’t safe enough yet for ice fishing, but it won’t be long at this temperature. Here’s a look at some essential ice-fishing gear for the season ahead:
