Right on the heels of the successful Goodwill Games comes the 20th Annual Empire State Games, with competitions beginning Feb. 24 with GS and SL racing at Whiteface. Competition will include all disciplines, such as alpine racing, biathlon, bobsled, cross-country, figure skating. Some 15,000 to 20,000 spectators are expected. Special happenings during the games will feature a 20th Games Luncheon at Mt. Van Hoevenberg Sat., Feb. 26, preceded by a Snow Ball 2000 at the Intervale Ski Jump Complex where aerials, snowboarding and skiing stunts will be performed. Catamount ski activities Bill Gilbert, Catamount's owner, announces his annual College Super Saver Week, Feb. 28-Mar.
College students participate in many activities at reduced lift ticket rates.
Catamount also will host the 7th Annual Scout Day Mar. 4. And, snowboarders invade Catamount Mar. 11 to compete in its annual Snowboard Race. If you're looking for a good place to stay during your visit, try the St. Charles Hotel in Hudson - modest prices and excellent food. Hudson also can be reached by Amtrak. It's a convenient location, too, if you're planning on skiing across the river at Ski Windham, or Hunter Mountain.