Mike Hameline, a member of the McCauley Mountain Ski Patrol, was quoted in an article in the January 2013 issue of Skiing Magazine, giving accolades to McCauley for its challenging—and affordable—attributes as a ski area.
In the article, “Cheap Eastern Gnar,” which offers tips from skiers, Hameline was quoted by writer Chris Thompson as saying, “McCauley Mountain in northern New York has some of the East’s best tree and bump skiing. And $12 lift tickets on Fridays.”
Hameline was interviewed by Thompson last year while on a ski trip to Park City, UT.
Hameline, a resident of New Hartford and Sylvan Beach, has been a member of the McCauley Ski Patrol for four years.
He is a third generation ski patroller, following in the footsteps of his grandfather who formerly served on the McCauley Ski Patrol, and his parents who are current members.
The McCauley Mountain Ski Patrol is one of the oldest in the National Ski Patrol System.
It was first registered in 1938, the year the NSPS was formed.
It was listed in the first manual in 1941 with Ed Risley, Jr. as Patrol Leader.
