It’s “Learn to Ski” Month!

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Well well well. I had no idea that January was our official New York State “Learn to Ski” month! But when I think about it, it sure makes a lot of sense [inject twinge of sarcasm]. Good thing it’s not in July…. haha! Although we HAVE had snow in July on rare occasion! And not only can you learn to ski this month, but it’s also Learn to Snowboard month! Now that’s something I’d like to try.

Seriously, the I Love NY website has some good resources if you’ve been waiting for a good time for ski or snowboard instruction. Some places offer low-priced or free lessons. Get the scoop at I Love NY’s The Beat and I Love NY website.

A Great Ski Deal in Madison County, NY

Believe it or not, I have NEVER been skiing, despite living in Upstate New York all my life. Oh, but I have shoveled my fair share above average amount of snow! If you have been pawing at the hooves, waiting for a good deal on a ski package, I have two pieces of good news for you:

ONE: New York State FINALLY has enough snow for skiing!

TWO: There’s a great deal going on for the Madison County ski mountain, Toggenburg, in Fabius, NY. I hear it’s a great trail for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders– a great place to bring the family! If you stay at one of eight participating bed and breakfast resorts, you get your Toggenburg ski ticket for only $25! This is a great discount; regular tickets are priced $45. Since you have to stay somewhere, it may as well be at a beautiful inn and get a discount on your tickets at the same time. There is no limitation to the deal, either– you can have a party of one, or two, or twenty, or 200. If you all stay at one of the participating inns, everyone gets in to the Toggenburg Ski Area, all day, for $25. See the Madison County Stay and Ski website for more details on the deal.

On a personal note: I have passed by many of these bed and breakfast inns, and they are so beautiful and brimming with history. We have long admired the Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia (I am, after all a Scot!). See the website for a peek into many of the exquisite bed and breakfast inns here in Upstate. Wow! You won’t be disappointed.