Make the Most of an Attitash Summer... Dec 1, 2008
Make the Most of an Attitash Summer Vacation: Summer at Attitash in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Make the Most of an Attitash Summer Vacation. (Suite101.com)
UPDATE: Nor`easter Dumps Snow, Rain... Oct 29, 2008
Slide Mountain, N.Y.: 20. 0" Freeland, Pa.: 17.0". (The Drudge Report)
First snowflakes fall in Capital Region Oct 23, 2008
A 1/2-inch of snow was measured, however, above 2,600-feet on Slide Mountain in the Ulster County, the highest peak in the Catskills, meteorologist Brian Frugis said. Temperatures could dip below freezing Thursday night in Albany but will come with clear skies, and by the time rain rolls in Saturday and Sunday, so will warmer temperatures in the 40s and 50s. (Albany Times Union)
Oregon's outdoor adventures a 'blast' May 9, 2008
Hike, bike ride to Multnomah Falls "worth the exercise". Trail to Mosier Twin Tunnels ends with stunning view of Columbia River. (CNN -- Travel)
Outdoors Calendar Apr 6, 2008
Mountain bike race: Devil's Slide Mountain Bike Race, 11 a.m. April 13, Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston, Idaho; $20 entry fee and riders must have USA Cycling Mountain Bike license. Contact: http://twinriverscyclists. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Draper museum benefactor passes away Jan 15, 2008
Nancy-Carroll Draper, 85, namesake of the Buffalo Bill Historical center s Draper Museum of Natural History, died Jan. 9 at her Slide Mountain Ranch on the upper South Fork. Al Simpson, board chairman of the BBHC, called her big in stature, big in heart, big in generosity and big in the lives of those of us who love the historical center. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Early Detection Nabs Tahoe City Fire Aug 11, 2007
3 airdrops and rapid response from NLTFPD, Snow Valley, Slide Mountain, Truckee, CALFIRE and USFS firefighters ensured the fire did not threaten more land or structures in the area. The fire was under control by 2:30 pm. (KRNV.com, NV)
A million little bites take quite a toll on trees May 25, 2007
So far this spring, the invading bug army has yet to appear, giving assistant camp caretaker Donna Dougherty hope that the area around Slide Mountain, the highest peak in the Catskills, will be spared another onslaught. Dougherty may have cause to be optimistic, as state wildlife officials predict a slackening of the outbreak that started in 2002 around St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties and has spread across the state. (Albany Times Union)
Tahoe Skiers Make The Most Of Scant Holiday Snow Feb 20, 2007
At Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe south of Reno, about 95 percent of the ski area is open on the Mount Rose side and about 75 percent on the Slide Mountain side, according to Murray Blaney, director of sales and marketing. While conditions are improving, "I'm sure all of Tahoe would welcome more snow," he said. (NBC 11, CA)
