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Town adjusts rates and requirements for events at McCauley and pavilion

The Town of Webb Board discussed the current use fees of the McCauley Mountain Chalet and the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center at its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, February 14.

Following the discussion, Supervisor Ted Riehle made a motion to the board to standardize and streamline the usage fees for the two buildings.

The motion was seconded by J.B. Herron and passed unanimously by the board.

The final decision was that the rental fees of  both venues would be the same, and that non-profits and family events should not cost as much as a for-profit event. Continue reading →

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McCauley set for Kandahar

The Kandahar Ski Race and Festival at McCauley Mountain is expected to bring over 200 skiers and their entourage of coaches, family and friends to the area over the weekend of February 24th to 26th.

A discussion on the event took place at the Town of Webb Board meeting on Tuesday, February 14, as McCauley prepares to host the iconic race for the first time.

“It’s going to be a huge event. And some, like the Polar Bear Ski Club, have things pretty well in hand,” said Councilwoman Mary Brophy-Moore. Continue reading →

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Patrol named most outstanding

2010–2011 OUTSTANDING SMALL MOUNTAIN PATROL OF THE EASTERN DIVISION...Members of the Old Forge Ski Patrol were recognized for their contributions to the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol. Front row, from left: Mark Hameline, Jack Bamberger, Ryan Bamberger, Deanna (Dee) Hameline. Middle row: Annette Mahoney, Noel Rios (CNY Region Director, holding the award plaque), Tim Manion. Back row: Rusty Martin, James Snyder (holding a smaller plaque that remains on display at McCauley), Mike Hameline, William (Bill) Smith, Shane Sullivan, Michael Sobel, Chris Gaige, Kathleen Snyder, David Malone and Brian Bamberger. Courtesy photo

The Old Forge Ski Patrol at McCauley Mountain was awarded the 2010-2011 Outstanding Small Mountain Patrol of the Eastern Division by the National Ski Patrol. Brian Bamberger, who has been a member of the local ski patrol for 27 years, said the Eastern Division is comprised of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York state.

There are 7,500 to 8,000 patrollers in the Eastern Division according to Bamberger, who added that the McCauley Ski Patrol went on to take second place in the small mountain patrol National Division. “Our patrol is up to 28 people—all volunteers,” he said. Continue reading →

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Holiday week promotional push: McCauley’s name to shine in lights over Times Square

Over the next week, McCauley Mountain will be spotlighted under the neon lights in Times Square in New York City thanks to Old Forge Publicity Director Mike Farmer.

From December 27 to January 2, a series of five-second commercials for McCauley will be broadcast from two locations in Times Square.

According to Farmer, the ad will run 120 times on the big digital screen outside the ABC studios and 120 times on the Disney digital screen throughout the week-long period, which includes New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

The Times Square ad is part of a campaign designed to promote northeastern ski areas. Horizon Travel Magazine, a Disney subsidiary, is coordinating the advertising campaign. Continue reading →

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McCauley receives, assembles new yurt

A large FedEx truck delivered the new yurt to McCauley Mountain Ski Area on Tuesday, December 6, with Will Hollister, Tim Barkauskas and Steve Uzdavinis on-site to accept it.

A team of volunteers from the Polar Bear Ski Club rallied the next day to tackle the installation task.

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McCauley Mountain operating schedule discussed at Webb Town Board meeting

Hazel Dellavia of Old Forge brought to the Town of Webb board’s attention her observation that noticeable numbers of cars tend to turn away from the McCauley Mountain entrance on the day its closed during the summer season. Continue reading →

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Crowds line up at McCauley Mountain. Photo by Carol Hansen

Thousands enjoy McCauley ride and view over holiday weekend

Columbus Weekend crowds lined up for chair rides up McCauley

The McCauley Mountain chairlift’s last run of the fall season was Columbus Day, Monday, October 10, and according to McCauley Manager Steve Uzdavinis over 2,500 people enjoyed the scenic attraction throughout the three-day holiday weekend.

Crowds line up at McCauley Mountain. Photo by Carol Hansen

“That’s 1,700 to 1,800 families that came up to McCauley-that’s taking care of a lot of recreational needs in a short period of time,” Uzdavinis said.

According to Uzdavinis it was one of the busiest Columbus Day weekends on record, with 977 riding the chairlift on Sunday alone.

Uzdavinis reported lots of activity at McCauley throughout the summer and fall, but his crew’s busiest season is yet to come.

“Although McCauley is closed, now is the time we have to work the hardest to get ready for ski season. We plan to be ready to open as early as Thanksgiving. All of the natural indicators say that could happen-and we’re looking forward to it,” he said.

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