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LAKE PLACID Ñ In a survey of more than 6,000 participants, readers of SnowEast Magazine tabbed Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington; Gore Mountain, in North Creek and Belleayre, in Highmount; as their top ski resorts in the Empire State. With more than 50 ski resorts throughout the state, Whiteface Mountain led the list of New York State ski resorts, while Gore Mountain came in at numbertwo. Belleayre Ski Resort was fourth. Ò I think that this is a testament to the entire staff of all three resorts,Ó said New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) chairman Pat Barrett. Ò Our goal at these three resorts, and all of the venues that ORDA manages, is to give our guests and visitors the best experience possible. The results of this survey certainly go a long way to prove that.Ó Whiteface and Belleayre also received additional accolades by the magazineÕ s readers. Whiteface, home of the greatest vertical in the east, was chosen as the readersÕ second overall Favorite Ski Resort in the east and as the readersÕ most Scenic Ski Resort. The Olympic mountain also earned high marks for its snowmaking and grooming, finishing third in both categories, and terrain park, chosen sixth overall. The Village of Lake Placid earned top honors as the magazineÕ s Favorite Destination Village. Belleayre Ski Resort, which opened in 1949 and is one of the original trailblazers of CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his team begin their journey down the Indian River Monday, July 22 in their Adirondack Challenge race against New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s team. Team Cuomo won the races on July 21 and 22. The governor’s team included Gov. Cuomo, his daughters Cara and Michaela, Secretary to the Governor Larry Schwartz, and Deputy Secretary for Civil Rights Alphonso David. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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newsenterprise@denpubs.com INDIAN LAKE Ñ Gov. Andrew CuomoÕ s extended weekend in northern Hamilton County for the first-ever Adirondack Challenge Festival was fruitful for him and for the region. The governorÕ s team took away the two top whitewater rafting prizes Sunday and Monday, July 21 and 22, and the stateÕ s media was focused on the Adirondack Park the entire time, something Cuomo intended as a boost to local tourism. The governor was accompanied by
a large contingent of politicians (state, county and local), executive aides, rafting professionals and press, all supported by a cadre of volunteers from Indian Lake. This all started with a mention by Cuomo in JanuaryÕ s State of the State address. As many had hoped, Indian Lake became the selected venue, being billed as the stateÕ s Ò Whitewater Capital.Ó For several weeks, the town of Indian Lake pulled together all its government and community resources in preparation for the event. This effort was driven by a number of motives, not the least of which was community pride and a desire to showcase the town to the visiting dig-
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nitaries, press and public in the best possible light, while enjoying the fruits of the eventÕ s ability to increase recognition and tourism within the town. A few saw the event as the Ò magic bulletÓ that would go a long way to solving many of the townÕ s perceived shortcomings, but most were more realistic and longer-term in their thinking. During his address at the July 21 award ceremony held at the Gore Mountain ski center in North Creek after the river run, Cuomo defined his objective. Ò I want to get the word out about the CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Coinciding with the inaugural Ò Adirondack Challenge,Ó Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office has launched a new television advertisement prominently featuring the Adirondack region as a destination for outdoor tourist activities. The ad is part of a $60 million campaign launched in May, aimed at growing New York state industry, creating jobs and attracting tourists to the state. Ò With more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails, 3,000
lakes and ponds and stunning natural wonders, the Adirondacks and North Country make for the perfect summer escape,Ó Cuomo said in a press release. The ad features Adirondack guides from different disciplines singing the praises of the Adirondacks while participating in the activities they love. The ad opens with shots of whitewater rafters and hikers, along with a view of a picturesque Adirondack lake, while an announcer declares: Ò This summer, New YorkÕ s Adirondacks and North Country are back and open for business.Ó The initiative is aimed at helping the region continue to recover from Hurricane Irene and Tropical
Storm Lee two years ago. Ò I think itÕ s a tremendous initiative,Ó said Greg Borzilleri, owner of Mirror Lake Boat Rentals in Lake Placid. A clip of Borzilleri paddling a stand-up-paddleboard on Mirror Lake appears in the ad. Ò To native New Yorkers, my message is simple: Ô thereÕ s no reason to leave the state this summerÕ and to everyone else looking for the perfect summer getaway, I say, Ô come experience the Adirondacks and North Country,Õ Ó Cuomo continued in the release. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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