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Skiing With Kids: The “No-Meltdown” Game Plan Alright. Skiing with kids is how family legends are made. It’s also how perfectly normal adults end up negotiating with a 7-year-old in ski boots like it’s a hostage situation. Most “kid meltdowns” aren’t mystery behavior. They’re usually one of five things: cold, hungry, uncomfortable, tired, or bored. […]

Snow Words, Explained: Storm Talk + Trail Conditions (Without the Meteorology Degree) If you’ve been hearing nonstop snow talk lately, you’re not imagining it. When it starts dumping in Upstate NY, everybody becomes a part-time meteorologist. You’ve got neighbors throwing around phrases like “Alberta Clipper,” “Nor’easter,” and “lake effect” like they’re ordering off a menu…

From T-Bars to Today: Greek Peak’s Lift & Terrain History If you’ve ever ridden the lift at Greek Peak and looked out over the slopes thinking, “Huh… I wonder how all this came to be?” well, grab the safety bar and settle in. I’ve got a story for you. Because this mountain didn’t just appear

Everyone Belongs on Snow: Inside Greek Peak’s Adaptive Revolution The numbers alone tell a story: a program that began in 1974 with 3 participants and 5 coaches now supports 80 participants with 120 coaches in its 51st season. But Greek Peak Adaptive Snowsports (GPAS) isn’t defined by scale—it’s defined by precision, patience, and a simple

First Day on Skis: Mountain Mike’s Best Advice (From the Boot Bench Up) I still remember my first wobbly slide off the magic carpet—gloves too tight, grin even tighter. Since then I’ve helped a lot of first-timers turn nerves into “one more run.” Here’s the no-fluff advice I wish I’d had on day one, with