*SKI SHOW 2014-'15 issue SECTION A by Brenda Perks

THE SOURCE What’s HOT in EVL Ski Shops ... page A-17

SECTION A

SKI SHOW EDITION 2014-’15 Ski Season O ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

Beer & Wine Festival ... page A-03

A Pre-Ski Season Tradition in EVL

Showcasing the Ski Community of Ellicottville and Surrounding Areas in New York and Pennsylvania

FREE

TAKE ONE

DESTINATION ELLICOTTVILLE @ holiday valley

WELCOME TO THE 2014-’15 SEASON There have been a great many things done at Holiday Valley Resort this summer to improve the overall experience, making this year’s SKI Magazine Resort Rankings spot on ...

... 5th IN THE EAST!

What people love about the resort - and the area - is the entire experience. The feeling of taking your boots off after a day on-hill. The ambience of the lodging, the taste of a beverage at dinner ... When you factor in a great lesson, or great snow, or great people (this is always a given) how could you not fall in love? ... page A-04

#Reinvesting #TopFive

#OneDayCloser

HEAD DOWNTOWN: SHOP EVL’S INDEPENDENT RETAILERS | #SHOPLOCAL

Ellicottville, NY is known for its picturesque wintertime fun. Each year the charming downtown streets improve to include more and more unique shops and restaurants for buying gifts, sampling tasty foods, and taking home the perfect souvenir. Snowed-In has tracked down the best-of-the-best to offer you a guided tour of what to seek and where, as you cruise through this truly unforgettable town and prepare for a season of snow-filled activities and festivities ... page A-15

The 2014-’15 Season is Quickly Approaching . . . PREPARE TO ADD SOME TO YOUR LIFE ... page A-09

A COLD WEATHER CHAMPION: Explore the Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania ... page B-12

Page A-02 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

Featuring Certified Angus Beef, Seafood & Pasta Entrees. Martini Club Fridays 5-7pm Come in & enjoy a martini with complimentary appetizers.

THE

ILEX INN

Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy the pleasure of being a pampered guest as you explore the magic that has made Ellicottville a popular CanadianAmerican destination for many years.

Privacy & comfort, just like home ...

FALL HOURS: Open Thursday - Saturday Bar opens @ 4:30pm / Dinner starts @ 5:00pm

23 Hughey Alley • Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-4672 www.thesilverfoxrestaurant.com

6416 Route 242 East, Ellicottville

716-699-2002 800-496-6307

www.ilexinn.com

Ellicottville Oasis Spa

23 Jefferson St., Route 219, Ellicottville, NY 14731

www.ellicottvilleoasis.com

Massage Therapy

Ski Day For United Way POKER RUN • RAFFLES FREE EVENT T-SHIRT • LIFTS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

$60.00 SPECIAL!

REGISTRATION DETAILS AT

www.uwcattco.org HoliMont • Ellicottville, New York Brought to you by United Way of Cattaraugus County

716-372-3620

... from $45 • European Facial • Osmosis Skincare • Specialized Facials • Body Wraps • Salt Glow Body Polish

Hand & Foot Treatments

... from $28 • Spa Pedicure • “Ultimate” Pedicure • Spa Manicure • “Ultimate” Manicure • Shellac Manicure • Pedicure/Manicure Packages WE ALSO OFFER: • Body/Facial Waxing • Makeup • Eyelash Extensions

Brenda Perks, DesignPerks of Ellicottville 716.244.7573 designperks@gmail.com

Layout/Design

www.ellicottvillesnow.com

@evlsnowedin ... Hashtag your photos to #evlsnowedin and we’ll select our top picks each month to be featured in print and online

Brenda Perks, DesignPerks of Ellicottville

Advertising Sales

Brenda Perks 716.244.7573 designperks@gmail.com Evan Evans 716.474.6812 evane716@aol.com

$40 $90 $48

$65 $140 $80 $65 $85

$95 $200 $130 $130

SPA Packages

Esthetic Treatments

Creator, Publisher

a monthly winter publication BOOSTING the EVL ski scene

30 mins. | 60 mins. | 90 mins. | Hot Stone

Relaxation Massage: Couples “DUO” Massage: Deep Tissue or Sports Massage: Pre-Natal Massage: Hot Stone Massage:

Thursday, March 5th, 2015

716.699.8996 $180

Gift Cards Available

Ellicottville Oasis Simple Retreat:

40 minute Swedish Massage, Signature Balancing Facial, Oasis Spa Pedicure ... $135

Ellicottville Oasis Escape:

One hour Swedish Massage, Oasis European Facial, Oasis Spa Pedicure with hydrating mask ... $165

Ellicottville Oasis Grand Retreat:

Relaxing One hour Massage, De-stressing Herbal Body Wrap, Oasis Restorative Facial and Oasis Spa Pedicure ... $250

Oasis Total Rejuvenation:

Relaxing One hour Massage, Oasis High Performance Facial, Ultimate Body Renewal or Arizona Mud Wrap, Oasis Spa Manicure and Oasis Pedicure with Mask ... $315 (includes a Spa Lunch)

Couples Getaway Package:

30 minute “Duo” Massage (upgrade to a one hour ... add $50) Express Facials for Two, “MANicure” for him and an Oasis Spa Pedicure for her ... $232

Girlfriend’s “BFF” Spa Day:

One hour “Duo” Massage, Oasis European Facials, Oasis “Duo” Spa Pedicures ... $336

Team Writers Spencer Timkey Megan Sorokes Erik Schmitz Pat Morgan Melanie Hulick Mary Heyl

Team Photographers Chris Perks Bob Knab, Phatman Erik Schmitz

Distributed in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua & Erie Counties, NY, Finger Lakes of NY, McKean, Warren & Erie Counties, PA, and Northeast OH.

Ellicottville SNOWED-IN is a publication produced by DesignPerks, PO Box 1077, Ellicottville, NY 14731

Article/Photo Contributions

Contributions are welcome. Please submit your articles and photos or topic ideas to designperks@gmail.com

Advertising Rates

Available upon request Deadlines for the 2014-’15 season: December issue: Nov. 10th January issue: Dec. 10th February issue: Jan. 10th March issue: Feb. 10th Please contact one of our sales reps for rates and additional information Ellicottivlle SNOWED-IN is published five times a year in October (Ski Show edition), December, January, February and March by DesignPerks of Ellicottville, PO Box 1077, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Copyright © 2014 by DesignPerks. All rights reserved. Reprinting in whole or part is forbidden except by permission of DesignPerks.

Good seaso their a shops we di Fall F 7-8 th on’ th

Part o Nov. popul that a Gener includ carefu of the the en the ev of yo the ev you’r thems dinne purch Brew

If you Nov. 8 Ellico relativ attend rattle Great Ithaca Voodo one is barley as we Creek Viney pours

As if will o event Valley drive

Now gettin are cu cours and W even some

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-03

A Pre-Ski Season Tradition Grab Your Friends and Head to Ellicottville in November for the Annual Beer & Wine Festival

WALK TO THE LIFT

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

SKI IN / SKI OUT!

... or golf course. 48 Alpine Meadows. 3 bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, $269K

2 Sno-Way @ HoliMont. 5 bdrms, 3 baths, cedar chalet, $439K

Contact Ellicottville Dave for your private viewing.

photo/@marketingbacon

David Blanchard, GRI, Associate Broker Cell: 716-474-7024 Office: 716-699-3941 dblanchard@holidayvalley.com

Wildflower Townhomes in Mid $70’s View all my listings at www.ellicottvilledave.com

By Pat Morgan Good news everyone - it’s finally THAT time of year again ... one of the most exciting seasons here in Ellicottville, NY. The chill is back in the air, the leaves have created their annual colorful hillside inferno, and people are popping in to their favorite specialty shops to pick up the latest and greatest in winter gear and accessories. We’d be remiss if we didn’t also mention some of the more popular festivals in the area, including EVL’s Fall Festival, and the ever popular Holiday Valley Beer & Wine Festival, happening Nov. 7-8 this year. If you’ve never attended or heard of this incredible event, allow us to ‘pour on’ the details ... Part one of the weekend consists of the annual ‘Brew Master’s Dinner’ taking place Friday, Nov. 7 at 6pm inside the Holiday Valley (Main) Lodge. This event has gained significant popularity over the years, with intricate menu items and unique beer presentations that are certain to impress even the most savvy sipper. Centerplate at Holiday Valley General Manager Franco Brady revealed a bit of what is to come with this year’s dinner, including unbelievable flavor combinations of nationally recognized craft beer with carefully selected, seasonal, locally sourced food items. The most important part: all of these unique cuisine items will include one common ingredient - beer! Adding to the entertainment of the evening will be a rather ‘unusual’ master of ceremonies, with the evening bearing a striking resemblance to the wildly popular carnival theme some of you may have experienced at this year’s Summer Festival of the Arts. Of course, the event will also serve as an informal and intimate Brew Master meet & greet, where you’re encouraged to discuss the craft & pairing decisions with the brew masters themselves. Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6pm along with a tapping of the kolsch, with dinner service to begin at 7pm. Tickets for this intimate event come in at $65 and can be purchased online at holidayvalley.com, in person at Holiday Valley or at the Ellicottville Brewing Company. If you’re more interested in the liquid portion of the weekend, the following day (Saturday, Nov. 8) is definitely the ‘can’t miss’ portion of the weekend. Sponsored by Holiday Valley, Ellicottville Brewing Company, and Southern Tier Brewing Company, what once was a relatively quaint event has now grown into one of the hottest tickets in town, with 2100 attendees and approximately 30 craft brewers and vintners from all over the country. To rattle off some of the incredible breweries attending this season: Sierra Nevada, Magic Hat, Great Lakes, Erie Brewing, Saranac, Southern Tier, Ellicottville Brewing, John Harvard’s, Ithaca, Rohrbach, Woodchuck, CB Craft Brewers, Butternuts, Original Sin Cider, Harpoon, Voodoo, Smutty Nose, Long Trail, Hebrew and Otter Creek. With a list as dynamic as this, one is certain to find something new to tantalize their tastebuds. If you prefer grapes over barley, don’t fret - there are also several of the finest wineries in New York State attending as well. Local favorites Winery of EVL, Merritt Estate Winery, Niagara Winery, Willow Creek Winery, Glenora Wine Cellars, Vendiff Vineyard, Victoriaberg Vineyard, Casa Larga Vineyards, Montezuma Winery and Heron Hill Winery will all have some of their finest pours on-hand, perfect to assist you in your next pairing. As if all of these great selections weren’t enough, the ever popular ‘Big Leg Emma’ will once again help keep the crowd on their feet. It all kicks off at 3:30pm, with the event wrapping up at 7:30pm. There is complimentary shuttle service throughout Holiday Valley’s lodging properties, as well as into the village, so don’t even THINK of trying to drive after a few Pantius Droppus’! Now here’s the important part - this event WILL (I repeat WILL) sell out, so do NOT delay getting your tickets. You don’t want to be the guy scrambling the week of, do you? Tickets are currently available at holidayvalley.com, Consumer’s Beverage, Wegman’s, and of course at Ellicotville Brewing Company and Holiday Valley Resort. Tickets for the Beer and Wine Festival are $50 until Nov. 1, at which point they will rise to $60, if there are even any left. Don’t forget, you can also make a weekend out of it by inquiring about some of the great lodging packages available at Holiday Valley, 716-699-2345.

SKI SHOP

OFFICIAL SUPPLIER

“Your Friend in the Ski Business”

World Class Ski Tuning Equipment by

5 Monroe St., Ellicottville, NY 716-699-2054

Open to the Public

Daily at 11:00 a.m.

24 Brews On Tap 5 Large Screen TVs Daily Features Fresh Soups Beer & Pizza SPECIALS

or f s u join r a o w

bre bite Located on the ski slopes of Holiday Valley inside the Tamarack Club

716.699.5350 Gourmet Pizza • Great Entrees • Brew House Beer

Page A-04 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

#Reinvesting #TopFive #OneDayCloser Welcome to a New Season ... Come for the Skiing, Get the “Whole Package”

GO TO www.holidayvalley.com Facebook Twitter Instagram @HolidayValley

By Spencer Timkey

ON-HILL EXCITEMENT

Before we get started, let’s take this opportunity to congratulate HV on its 2014-’15 SKI Magazine resort ranking - 5th in the East. Fifth! Sitting only behind Mont Tremblant, Smuggler’s Notch, Stowe and Killington, the overall experience is what prompted readers to award The Valley it’s back-to-back Top-5 ranking.

In an effort to bring in fresh faces to the resort, HV has lowered the cost of its learn-to-ski/ snowboard packages. Not many people understand why skiing/riding is so big - why would you want to be outside in the cold for hours on end? - until you start doing it, only then does it click.

“It’s amazing. We’re the only resort under 1000’ in the Top-10, ever,” said Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s Director of Marketing. “It shows that people are looking for the whole experience. Really good skiing, facilities, fun people, and the village ... it really is the whole package.”

“If you stay at The Inn midweek this year, you’ll get a free learn-to-ski/snowboard package,” Eshbaugh said. “If you stay for multiple nights, you’ll get a couple. We’re trying to get the word out to the people that ski that we want them to bring people that don’t ski. If we do it one at a time, we’ll have more skiers and snowboarders before we know it.”

To be in the company of these resorts - which are prestigious and well-respected - is a testament to everything that Holiday Valley does right.

Speaking of getting more people to the resort, last year HV brought in Burton’s Riglet Park, a place for youngsters to learn park without beating themselves up too badly. And of course to compliment the Burton Riglet Park, Holiday Valley brought in Burton-specific rental gear (giving park users legitimate decks to learn on, which is totally awesome).

“We’re fortunate to have such a great population base,” Eshbaugh said. “We’ve got places like Buffalo, Toronto, Rochester, Cleveland, Columbus ... the list goes on and on. And every year, these people make the trek to come stay with us.” One of the biggest improvements made over the summer is the return of the iconic Clocktower. A place for people to meet, hang out and wait for friends or simply check the time, the public reaction to the original Clocktower’s disappearance caused a minor uproar amongst the resort’s guests. “When we built this lodge (the new Main), it changed the elevations out front,” Eshbaugh said. If we had left the old Clocktower, it would have looked tiny. We wanted to wait and see how circulation worked before we put a new one in.” Coming down the stairs (by the Customer Service building) guests will be greeted by the new and improved Clocktower. Contractor Dana John and his crew did an excellent job. If you’re a regular at Holiday Valley, you’ll know that on busy weekends certain trails tend to get a bit … congested. Management and the Mountain Crew realized this, which is why they’ve cut a couple of new trails. “We’ve got 58 trails that we ‘count’,” Eshbaugh said. “In reality, there are way more. Connections, ways to get around, etc. The one that goes from Sunrise to Bear Cub is a shortcut. When you’re going towards Tannenbaum from the top of Morning Star, most guests would go down Candy Cane and across. If you’re a beginner, we want to give you tons of space - so there’s another trail cut almost parallel to Candy Cane.” A new ‘trail’ Eshbaugh wanted to highlight was the one that gives guests an easy way to get from the top of Sunrise to School Haus. If you’re staying at The Inn and you’re a beginner, sometimes it gets a bit tricky getting to School Haus. This should alleviate that. Sometimes, improvements aren’t necessarily visual. A couple of years ago, Holiday Valley started to bring in HDK automated snowmaking guns, which use on-hill weather centers so the snow being made can be tweaked for humidity and temperature. This year, the resort added 54 new automated guns.

“For the people that experienced it, it was great,” Eshbaugh said. “It allowed us to get kids started snowboarding a lot younger because of the reel,” (which is attached to the front of the board so parents/instructors can pull the youngsters on their boards). “They make terrain-based learning for adults as well, and the resort will be moving in that direction rather soon.” New Terrain Park Coordinator Mike Nenno - a longtime HV employee - and his crew have already started getting the parks in order. The parks this year will be built and geared more towards the people that are riding them. Foxfire will maintain its role as main park, while the jumps won’t be as big and the terrain will flow better. Moonshadow will stay home to the boardercross course, which is a perennial favorite for skiers and snowboarders alike. Quick notes: HV’s Mountain Coaster will be open Thursdays-Sundays (and holidays), while the annual Demo Day is scheduled for Dec. 20 - the Saturday before Christmas. (Not familiar with the Mountain Coaster? Google it. It’s fun. It’s fast. And yes, it operates in the winter!)

HOLIDAY VALLEY’S “OTHER” HILL Approximately 3 miles from the resort lies the Tubing Park, which is a really neat way to spend some time together when you’re not on the hill, but you want to be “on the hill”. “Last year, we created a new groomer that allowed us to make narrower lanes,” Eshbaugh said. “Now, there are 22 lanes instead of 12. We also brought in a cannon gun for the park, which makes snowmaking much easier for the crew there.” The Tubing Park hosts a skating rink, a junior hill, fire pits and tons of other really cool stuff for you and the family (or friends!) to do. More info can be found at holidayvalley.com/tubing. Holiday Valley has come a long way since its inception in 1958. The people are what make HV what it is - not just the visitors, but the liftees, the people making your food, making your snow. Ranking 5th is a testament to everyone involved in what makes the resort what it is. We’re very lucky to have Holiday Valley. And remember, every day, we are #OneDayCloser.

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-05

CREATE YOUR ELLICOTTVILLE LIFESTYLE!

11 ABBEY LANE

Downtown E’ville living. Central A/C, custom finishing throughout, maintenance free exterior. $464,000

8169 SKINNER RD.

9+ ac. across from State land, 2 partial structures. Well, gas, elec., septic on site. $89,900

6817 BUCHAN RIDGE Open contemp. home w/walls of windows. Furnished 5+ BR. Views of HV slopes. $675,000

Your

to Ellicottville! SALES DIRECT 716-699-2000

Route 219 @ Wildflower Ellicottville, New York www.holidayvalleyrealestate.com

Joany Bund GRI, Assoc. Broker Cell: 716-969-2156

Email: jkbund@holidayvalley.com

Ellicottville Lifestyle at a “Fraction” of the Cost!

LET OUR KEY AGENTS FIND THE SKI HOME FOR YOU!

TAMARACK BRANCH 6157 Holiday Valley Rd. Ellicottville, NY 14731

716-699-7003

Home away from Home ... Full kitchens, baths, fireplace. Studio, 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms. Concierge Service. Which one works for YOU and YOUR FAMILY?

Call for your private tour today!

RENTALS 716-699-2345 Ext. 4600 lodging@holidayvalley.com

TAMARACK RESALES 716-699-7003

A TOUCH OF ELLICOTTVILLE • 28 Washington Street • 716.699.5385

THERE’S A NEW HOG IN TOWN

GET YOUR

ANIMAL FACE ON!

PERSONALIZED “VINTAGE” WOODEN SIGNS

Kids LOVE our Hats . . . So Do Adults! Introducing our newest line of Knit Wits ...

BUCKLE DOWN EVL Belts, Suspenders, Dog Collars & Leashes

MANY

HATS! We carry Helmet Covers too!

Page A-06 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

Ellicottville NY

P U E K WA

! R E T N I W YOUR

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT WINTER? EVERYTHING, when you’re at Holiday Valley! With 58 slopes spread over 1100 acres, there are miles and miles of adventures for all levels of skiers and riders. 13 lifts (3 are high speed) get you up the 750 foot vertical in a hurry and our automated snowmaking adds to Mother Nature’s annual 180 inches. Spend the winter with your family and friends at Holiday Valley and make the best of Western New York’s snowy season.

5th in the Making Holiday Valley

East! Better Every Year!

• Automated snowmaking on the Wall, Snowledge, Morning Star & Crystal. • Widened Eagle and snowmaking. • Additional snowmaking: Firecracker, Cindy’s, Champagne, Woodpecker, Reindeer & Tubing Park. • NEW TRAILS. Sunrise to Bearcub, Morning Star to Crystal & an easy way down to Cindy’s from Sunrise. • NEW Clocktower in the base area! “Doesn’t this place feel great!” Ellicottville, the funky little ski town that keeps the fun going on into the night.

• Inn room renovations. • New Webcams.

Ellicottville NY • holidayvalley.com • 716.699.2345

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-07

r e v o c s Di

Y N , e l l i v t t o c i l l E o l a ff u B f o h t u so Just minutes

THE YEAR T U O H G U O R H T S L 10 FESTIVA LENDAR TE FOR A FULL CA

CHECK THE WEBSI

N NAMED E E B S A H E L IL V T T ELLICO NTURE E V D A P O T “ E H T F AS ONE O A” GAZINE TOWNS IN AMRAEPRHIC IC ADVENTURE MA G BY NATIONAL GEO

GING AND A D O L , S T N A R U A T S RE AMAZING SHOPSA,T ITS DOORSTEP, IT ’S NO WONDE.”R H NATURE P O S TC A R D IT A W O T E G IN A L G IL IN V IV IC R R D O UNIQUE HIST IONAL POST SAYS “IT ’S LIKE C ANADA’S NAT

ELLICOTTVILLE

S = 110 T R O S E R T A E R 2G

t a e l l i v t t o c i l l E t i Vis m o c . y n e l l i v t t o c i l l e

TRAILS

Page A-08 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

716 . 6 9 9 .10 5 5 14 MONROE STREET ELLICOT T VILLE, NY 14731 WINERYOFELLICOTTVILLE.COM

WINE TASTING AVAILABLE DAILY

H the hot spot for breakfast (breakfast sandwiches To-Go!)

H specialty coffees & drinks H daily lunch specials H homemade soups & chili

Stop in and Check Out our

NEW MENU

featuring Katy’s Breakfast Creations and our NEW LUNCH SWITCHBOARD!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK for breakfast • lunch • good company!

H Washington Street H Ellicottville, NY H 716.699.8860

TEAM PRITCHARD You’re 1 Team, Your 1 Choice in Real Estate st

View all our listings at

www.TeamPritchard.com

Cathleen Pritchard Lic. Assoc. Real Estate Broker

Cell: (716) 983-4234 • eMail: cathleen.pritchard@gmail.com

Melanie Pritchard Lic. Assoc. Real Estate Broker

END UNIT! Great location, short drive to slopes. Walk to village & park. ML#B457883 ... $319,900

BEST DEAL AROUND! Views for miles! Large barn with man cave. 5 minutes to town. ML#B441304 ... $139,900

Cell: (716) 480-8409 • eMail: pritchard.mela@gmail.com

ALL RE-DONE! Walk to village & HoliMont slopes. 4+BR’s, finished attic. ML#B441091 ... $374,000

Nobody Knows Ellicottville

Like We Do!

ERA Team VP Real Estate: 12 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY • 716-699-4800

YOU’LL LOVE IT! A must see! Craftsman style. Slope views. ML#450150 ... $329,000

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-09

The 2014-’15 Season is Quickly Approaching PREPARE TO ADD SOME HOLIMONT TO YOUR LIFE HoliMont’s Weekday Experience Pass offers 10 non-transferrable lift tickets and 5 snowsports clinics for as little as $215. Since the weekday traffic is considerably less than the weekend traffic, at times it is almost as if you have the slopes to yourself.

By Dash Hegeman The leaves on the trees surrounding Ellicottville are quickly morphing into a bright orange hue, which can mean only one thing: the winter season will be here before you know it. Are you already picking out what new gear you want to purchase for the season? Did you know the answer to that question months ago? If so, then you must be ready for another fine season on the slopes. And what better place to break in your new gear than at HoliMont? If you’re not a Member at HoliMont, it is an experience that can be tough to put into words because it really is just that - a fantastic winter experience. Picture setting your skis on edge and engaging your finely tuned, high performance skis or snowboard into pristinely groomed corduroy and ripping down one of HoliMont’s 52 slopes. Picturing it really doesn’t do it justice though. Until you can actually feel that crisp Western New York winter air on your face as you cruise down a slope, all you can really do is imagine what spending your winters at this family-friendly ski club is all about. Just outside the quaint village of Ellicottville, NY, HoliMont Ski Area has a slightly different mantra than many ski areas you might be familiar with. HoliMont, you see, is a private ski club with a membership base that is very passionate about their little slice of skiing bliss. Rest assured, this is not your grandfather’s country club. People choose to become members at HoliMont due to its family-friendly atmosphere just as much as they do for its pristinely groomed terrain and snowmaking abilities. With a strong emphasis on children-focused ski school and racing programs that teach young members proper skiing/ snowboarding techniques, and most importantly - lots of fun, the HoliMont experience is one that can be enjoyed by all age groups. Experience HoliMont is more than just a marketing tagline. Think of it as a lifestyle suggestion or a word to the wise, if you will. Check out www.holimont.com and follow the club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where you will find a continuous stream of content and action packed photos. But the social media experience won’t give you anywhere close to the true feeling of being at the club on a Saturday morning in February after Ellicottville has just gotten pounded with glorious lake effect snow and the HoliMont Mountain Crew has been hard at work all night long, grooming the slopes to their

maximum excitement capabilities. On those days you will find out exactly what the edges on your skis are made for or how floating through the glades on a snowboard is as thrilling as any feature in the terrain park. It’s the little intricacies that truly make HoliMont a special place. This club was founded on family values, hard work and a deep-rooted love of skiing. So while the club has definitely evolved over the years, the one thing that has never changed is that it offers a one-of-a-kind family atmosphere. HoliMont still has original members (the club was founded in 1962) who are still active in the club. Those people can tell you stories about hiking the hills in the off-season in order to remove any large rocks that could possibly cause damage to skis. Or they can spin tales about how the main chalet once doubled as a garage for the first snow groomer purchased by the club. Perhaps you’ll hear about how the chairlifts used to have numbers (i.e. One, Two, Three) for names instead of being called Exhibition Express or Greer. After all the stories are said and done, what you will really find out is that becoming a member at HoliMont is about more than involvement in a club; it basically becomes a home away from home and a vacation that you can enjoy all winter long.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Membership not for you? Not to worry because HoliMont still has something for you! Years ago the HoliMont membership decided to open HoliMont to the general public every Monday through Friday (except for the week between Christmas and New Year’s). This change allowed any snowsports enthusiast to experience this special private ski club during its off-peak times. It’s not uncommon for people to use their vacation days (or sick days if you feel that “cold” coming on the morning after a powder dump) to take advantage of HoliMont’s Weekday Experience Pass (10 non-transferrable lift tickets and 5 snowsports clinics for as little as $215). Since the weekday traffic is considerably less than the weekend traffic, at times it is almost as if you have the slopes to yourself. If you’ve been to HoliMont, then you probably have an idea of what the HoliMont experience is all about because it really is something that you have to take in first-hand. If that’s the case, then HoliMont looks forward to seeing you back this season. But if you have yet to give this quaint ski area a try, put it on your “to do” list. More likely than not, you’ll be glad you did.

Find HoliMont online at www.holimont.com • Search HoliMont on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Page A-10 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

If you’re reading this, then it must mean that winter is right around the corner. And at HoliMont we couldn’t be happier about that. We’ve spent the entire off-season diligently working to do our part in making the 2014-’15 ski season one that you will never forget. Between the work being done over at WestMont Ridge (where we now have roads) to updating snowmaking air and water lines, to completely remodeling four bathrooms in the main chalet, to adding a deck on to the warming hut at the top of Cascade and Greer, this has been an off-season filled with a tremendous amount of work. Our hope is that all of that hard work will help you have a fantastic season out on the slopes.

WESTMONT ROADWAYS

One huge accomplishment this past summer was the installation of the access road that will serve people who purchase lots or condos at WestMont Ridge. Despite multiple flash-floods over the summer, the roads were installed and now provide a great perspective on the overall layout of the WestMont project.

WESTMONT RIDGE

If you’ve been following the progress, you know that when it is all said and done, we will be adding a new slope on the far west side of HoliMont, which will serve as the new terrain park. Over the course of the summer, the new slope was cut so that natural gas lines could be installed.

UPDATES

A VIEW FROM THE TOP

Standing atop the newly cut slope at WestMont Ridge provides a spectacular view. The new slope won’t be ready for action this coming season unfortunately, so for now, check out the view and dream of all the future terrain park thrills that will be had!

The Mountain Crew and the Buildings & Grounds Crew had a busy summer out on the slopes. The Pump House near Plum Creek got a significant upgrade (pictured at left), as did some of the snowmaking air and water lines (pictured below), all of which should make for even better snowmaking for the new season.

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-11

THE NEW DECK

The added space at Foxwood will no doubt allow for some really fun times on those bluebird days that we all love so much. Picture yourself spending the morning lapping Greer, your legs are in need of a little rest, and right there in front of you is this amazing deck where you can put your feet up and hopefully take in a little sun!

FOXWOOD

The Buildings & Grounds Crew started off the summer with a goal of adding a deck to the Foxwood warming hut and before we knew it, they had accomplished that goal and were on to the next project.

BATHROOM REMODELING

Last season, the main men’s and women’s bathrooms went through a very nice upgrade, and over the course of this summer, the four smaller bathrooms went through a similar remodel. This photo was taken midway through the project. They are now all completed and look excellent.

CASCADE

Every off-season a lift at HoliMont gets selected for a facelift. Eventually, all lifts will have a similar look as Exhibition Express has. This past summer it was Cascade that was chosen for the upgrade, which means that now the Exhibition Express, Cascade, and Meadow lift houses all reflect one another. For over 50 years, families and snowsports enthusiasts from miles around have converged on HoliMont, North America’s largest private ski area devoted to family skiing adventures. Generations of members have been drawn in by the amazing skiing, only to fall in love with the warm, community atmosphere that makes HoliMont the kind of place you never want to leave. During the week, HoliMont is happy to welcome the public and groups. Our eight lifts service over 50 slopes and trails. Head to www.holimont.com.

Page A-12 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

FIND YOUR TRAIL HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT

13 Lifts • 58 Slopes and Trails • Elevation 2250 ft. Top / 1500 ft. Base • Acres 1400 Total / 300 Skiable + woods

Holiday Valley also boasts 5 terrain parks, 3 base lodges, 2 hotels, cross country skiing/snowshoeing trails, a mountain coaster & more! The resort has become a leader in the ski industry and ranks among the favorites of skiers in the East. 716-699-2345 • www.holidayvalley.com

HOLIMONT SKI AREA

8 Lifts • 52 Slopes and Trails • 750 Vertical Feet • 135 Skiable Acres • Terrain Parks & Halfpipe

For over 50 years, families and snowsports enthusiasts have converged on HoliMont - North America’s largest private ski area devoted to family skiing adventures. During the week, HoliMont welcomes non-members and groups. 716-699-2320 • www.holimont.com

InstaSNOW Follow us on Instagram @evlsnowedin

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-13

The Snowed-In Team is psyched for ski season, and to get you excited, we’re re-printing our favorite “InstaSNOW” picks from last year, posted by our fans. Go ahead ... join the fun!

Tag @evlsnowedin #evlsnowedin

We’ll select our top picks to be featured in the December issue in print & online at www.ellicottvillesnow.com. Show us what you’re doing to prepare for the snow!

Ready. Set ... Point. Shoot. Post.

@bobbiscabs: Opening day was beautiful! #hdr #holidayvalley #winterishere #skyporn #snow

@evlsnowedin: Ski break at #johnharvards #holidayvalley ... adults can color too!

@marketingbacon: A family that shreds together, stays together! @evlsnowedin #evlsnowedin #holimont2014

@jills_f: #evlsnowedin #holimont2014

@chazormond: Plenty of pow! #holimont2014 #evlsnowedin #powdays #snowboaring #ellicottvilleny

@kristykoebel: Sunny laps! #holidayvalley #spring

@mudsweatgears: MSG grom in the Riglet Park @holidayvalley

@misstimkey: Giveaways for @b4bc. Pay it forward.

ADAM SAUERWEIN PHOTOGRAPHY

@boardroomeville: A chilly night @holidayvalley

@holimont: #bluebird day. Prime pipe conditions!

@amandadevito: @holiday Valley @evlsnowedin

@mradamx: Getting deep here on the east coast. @skitheeast @drift_innovation @smithoptics #gettingthegoods

Page A-14 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

Andree McRae Associate Broker

Serving Ellicottville & Surrounding Communities

716-699-4800 x115 716-499-8839 wnyhomes@roadrunner.com

JACKSON / McRAE

Rick Jackson Licensed Agent

Call Me Direct: 716-801-0967 wnyhomes2@gmail.com

STOP IN AFTER BEER & WINE FEST FOR LIVE MUSIC! SAT., NOV. 8TH

Best

The Daily Lunch Specials! Tues.-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm

Office: 12 Washington Street • Ellicottville, NY • 716-699-4800

716.699.1065

Over 100 Cheeses From Around the World!

Fridays & Saturdays

STOREFRONT PARKING

rl o & S s e p n i i r W i ts from around the W

We also offer salt rising bread, fresh cheese curd, gourmet delicacies, kitchen wares, local art & more. CUSTOM CHEESE TRAYS & GIFT BASKETS ... We Can Deliver!

$1 Tacos served up every Tuesday 2:00-8:00pm

SERVING DINNER

In the Kwik Fill Plaza

including the Famous Cuba Cheese Shoppe NYS Cheddar Cheese

Open Daily 10am-6pm (7pm on Fridays during ski season)

TACO TUESDAY

New Location!

types of 225 gourmet cheeses

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

Check out Our NEW Outside Patio Bar!

Happy Hour Special

Reserve Our Upstairs for Your Private Party

Featuring more than

5 East Washington St. (next to Kwik Fill)

Ellicottville, NY 699.4455

“GOOD TIMES, GOOD TUNES, GOOD FRIENDS”

“PUT THIS MOTHER / SON TEAM TO WORK FOR YOU!”

illage or u q i L Rack Wine & Candice Clark, Owner/Purveyor of Wines

5 E. Washington St., Ellicottville, NY

716.699.1042

#shoplocal 6113 Route 219 Ellicottville NY 716.699.5620 boardsandpowder.com

THE RETURN OF

seasonal

snowboard

rentals

NOVEMBER SCORE

$20 TUNE-UPS ALL MONTH (from $35)

orl

uor

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-15

Shop EVL’s Independent Retailers | #shoplocal By Erik Schmitz

Bike & Bean 30 Washington St. • EVL 716.699.2453

Gado Gado 26 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.2128

Nature’s Remedy 26 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.4372

Winery of Ellicottville 14 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.1055

Anew Beginning Massage & Spa 9 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.2508

This friendly and jovial store is a one-stop-shop for Ellicottville-themed merchandise - be it sweatshirts, hats, stickers, shot glasses, belt-buckles, or two of its best-selling items: personalized vintage wooden signs custom made in Big Fork, MT or animal-faced t-shirts … check out their new line of animal tees that just came in, including “Powder Pig.”

A trip to Gado Gado will fill your living space with flair or adorn your body with a fantastically eclectic sense of style. Burn ornate candles; line a sofa with throw pillows; wear plush scarves; top your head with a warm woolen hat. You could spend an entire afternoon picking out and trying on all the stylish clothing the store has to offer - from brands like Tribal, Yest, Kenzie, Mystree, Ya, and Esley.

Dennis Baldwin is a bicycle rider with 16+ years in the industry. Much of his business is generated from repairs and custom-built high-end mountain bikes. He encourages all types of bicycle use and welcomes all riders. Featured brands: Stan’s NoTubes, Scott Bicycles, Fox clothing for riding, and an ample selection of Park Tool equipment. Pick up a burrito or real fruit smoothie while you’re there!

As cold and flu season arrives, stave off sickness with the help of the knowledgeable staff here. From nutrition tips to the perfect combination of remedies ... Nature’s Sunshine supplements will boost your immune system while locally-raised Erba Verde chicken and regionally produced Real Pickles fermented foods will warm your soul and line your digestive tracts with beneficial flora.

In honor of his father, Francesco Spicola, Dominic Spicola and his son-in-law, Sam, as well as the rest of the family opened this establishment to craft house-made, awardwinning wines with locally grown grapes. Winners range from the sweet dessert-Raspberry to the dry Noiret. Stop in to taste before you buy. If you buy six bottles, the seventh is free! How wonderful for your wintertime soiree.

Make time to melt under the touch of either Dan Lee or Leah Rusiniak. Both have been practicing massage therapy and AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) in Ellicottville for the past five years. The combination is beneficial for your entire body. Their downtown location also offers aesthetic treatments and combination packages. Make sure you grab a Tingle Head Scalp Massager to bring the bliss home.

Ellicottville Oasis 23 Jefferson St. • EVL 716.699.8996

Dom’s Butcher Block 38 Washington St. • EVL 716.699.6328

Ellicottville Oasis Spa is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month! Massage therapy is offered for both individuals and couples, along with manicures, pedicures, facials, body wraps and waxing. The spa also features the coveted “Osmosis Pur Skincare” line and the very popular “Farmhouse Fresh” product line to protect your skin from the frigid temperatures on the hills.

Your #1 place to find fresh cut meat, processed in-house daily. The on-site smoker ensures that owners Ken and Annette “only smoke the best” … meat, that is. You’ll also find fresh homemade sausage, free range chicken, and a full line of D’Avolio olive oils, vinegars and gourmet pastas. Stock up on Dom’s beef sticks and jerky - perfect for stashing in your pocket to take out on the slopes.

EVL Cheese Company 5 East Washington St. • EVL 716.699.1065

Village Wine Rack 5 East Washington St. • EVL 716.699.1042

EBC Gift Shop 28A Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.2537

Mager Mountain Alpacas So Soft Gift Shop 69 Mountain View Dr. • Little Valley, NY 716.938-9077

Sliced from the Cuba Cheese Shop, EVL Cheese Co. is now in its second year downtown. In addition to stocking over 225 cheeses, the staff will be happy to make a custom tray to serve at festivities you host. The store also sells whimsical signs, cutting boards, fancy kitchen wares, handmade cutting boards, salt-risen bread, and fresh cheese curd made right here in the Southern Tier!

Infuse yourself and your chalet with trendy microbrew culture from the Ellicottville Brewing Company’s gift shop. From growlers to glasses, sweatshirts to hats, make sure to sport some of their gear to show your support of a nop-notch brewery. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up the centerpiece of the craze, made in-house: the beer itself!

In business for over 20 years, the Wine Rack offers trending wines and liquors at all price points. Conveniently located in the plaza behind Kwik Fill, the shop boasts storefront parking, making it easy to get in and grab a bottle of vino (or fireball whiskey). Looking for something specific? Stop in and talk with Candy; she’ll be happy to special order something for you.

Take a short drive out of Ellicottville to find one of the area’s best kept secrets for fashionable, functional fur. Mager Mountain boasts the softness of alpaca in all forms - from sweaters and capes to scarves, hats, rugs and more. Their #1 seller: Dahlgren ‘Sno’ alpaca socks. Made of alpaca/ merino wool with a patented Dri-Stride System, these socks will keep you warm and dry all day long on the ski hill!

ebc_wnycb magazine_ad.ai

8/1/14

12:02 AM

Clean Fuel + Exercise = Happy People

Page A-16 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

CRISP COPPER LAGER WITH A CLEAN FINISH

AM E T R U JOIN O e. ki scen nt. s L V the E inme TING f-hill enterta S O O B d of W on- an o t R A FE e O id F u g G r IN you LOOK WE’RE

• Serving Delicious Burritos and Real Fruit Smoothies

We use LOCAL and ORGANIC ingredients whenever possible!

e v i t a cre writers

• Full Service Bike Shop

Repairs • Sales • Extensive local bicycle riding knowledge.

• Stay Tuned ...

3 .757 com .244 @gmail. 6 1 7 ks more signper de learn

on Facebook @ Bike and Bean 30 Washington St., EVL 699-BIKE

Anew Beginning Massage and Spa

Available thru October in bottle & draft at better beer bars & retailers.

34 WEST MAIN STREET • FREDONIA • 14063 • 716-679-7939 28A MONROE STREET • ELLICOTTVILLE • 14731 • 716-699-ALES

RENEW YOUR MIND • BODY • SOUL MASSAGE • REFLEXOLOGY • FACIALS ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING 9 Monroe Street • DOWNTOWN ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

716-699-2508

View all our services at www.AnewBeginningNY.com

Ski & Stay

PACKAGES STARTING AT

per / 115 person

SKI AND STAY PACKAGE INCLUDES: DELUXE ACCOMMODATION • LOCKER STORAGE FOR YOUR SKIS DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST • FITNESS CENTER INDOOR HEATED POOL/WHIRLPOOL • FREE WIFI

CALL 716.699.600 FOR RESERVATIONS

MENTION CODE: SNOWEDIN

11 MILL STREET, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY • ELLICOTTVILLEWINAGTEINN.COM

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-17

The Source: Ski / Snowboard Outfitters

THE CITY GARAGE “Your Friend in the Ski Business”

THE BOARDROOM / POWDERROOM “30 Years of Innovation, Not Immitation”

5 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-2054 • www.citygarageskishop.com

6113 Route 219, Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-5620 • www.boardsandpowder.com

Interview with: SPENCER TIMKEY CMO, Director of High 5’s

Interview with: TREY CLAUSS Store Manager

Hardgoods: Salomon, Atomic, K2, Head, Volkl, Armada, Line, Liberty, Dalbello, Full Tilt, Lange, Scarpa, Black Diamond, Look Softgoods: The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Salomon, Sherpa, Armada, Trew Gear, Saga, Kuhl, Icebreaker, Fly Low, Keen Footwear

Nike Snowboarding, Lib Tech, Gnu, Burton, Oakley, GoPro, Smith Optics, Salomon, Never Summer, Volcom, 686, Mountain Hardwear, Union Bindings, Roxy, Quiksilver, Under Armour, Arbor Snowboards, Dakine, Crab Grab, Giro, Neff/Skullcandy, Turtle Fur/Chaos/M3 Clothing

What’s cool in the shop this season? (besides the crew) The City Garage is turning 15! Each fall festival marks another year, and this year is a big one. Over the spring/summer we freshened up the inside of the shop - fully refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint. We’ve also added a few new apparel brands for the winter, Trew Gear and Saga. Trew features clean lines and super tech fabrics to work with the elements we have in WNY and beyond. The Saga brand offers a younger/edgier look with bold colors and brighter color swatches and patterns. You definitely won’t blend in with the crowd with Saga.

Your specialties ... GO. This is our 30th year in business - we’ve come a long way since Barnyard Ski Rental in ’84 (interviewee’s note: I had not been born yet). Iron Mike and Jodie (my mom and dad) have constantly innovated the store to keep up with the ever-evolving snowboard/ snowsports market. There’s a full-service shop in the back (tune-ups, quick fixes, etc.), a huge rental fleet (including high-performance ski and snowboard options), tons of parking and the only off-site location to buy Holiday Valley lift tickets. This season I’ve developed a digital catalogue for our website and expanded our social media into Snapchat. The digital catalogue has one purpose - if you’re living in Ontario or Michigan or Pennsylvania, etc. and can’t get to us, I want to be able to give you that in-store experience via FaceTime, Skype or a phone call.

Your boot fitter has quite the reputation. How good is he, really? Tim “The Boot Man” Cummisky has been in the game for quite some time. He has built up the CG boot/boot fitting business so much we had to build him his own boot fitting room! From stance alignment, custom footbeds, down to a simple stretch of a sixth toe, Tim can do it all. His experience of knowing how to translate a customer’s boot discomfort to a, usually simple, solution makes for a quick turn-around back out to the snow. Other services you offer … We are a full service ski shop, offering sales, demos, and service. We have a fully stocked state-of-the-art service shop equipped with Wintersteiger ski tuning machines. We also offer cross country, snowshoe, and telemark ski/boot rentals. We have a well stocked alpine ski demo quiver as well. What accessory do you carry that you would recommend every skier add to their gear bag? How about starting with a new gear bag!? Transpack, the leader in the ski/boot travel bags, has added an all-new heated gear bag ($189.99). There’s nothing better that pulling your ski boots out of a 120* degree boot bag! It can be plugged in at home or in the car. It’s a great way to dry out soggy gloves, socks, and even keep your chili warm! Any details yet on a pre-season movie premier event? Once again, The City Garage will be bringing the winter stoke to Ellicottville! Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at The Ellicottville Depot. This year will feature Matchstick Productions “Days of Our Youth,” a ski film dedicated to the spirit of being a kid again. Check our FB page for details on time, sponsors and prizes! What other events are the crew looking forward to participating in this year? The two annual events are the Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at Griffis Sculpture Park, and Telestock, “A day of love, peace, and telemark skiing” at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge - both are in February. On the flip-side, the C.G. offers one of the coolest, most unique palettes of retail from a ski shop during the off-season. Can you enlighten us on some of your summer lines? We have been open every summer since day one. And through the years have tried a lot of different genres of summer themed activities. We try to carry over the unique clothing and equipment that are featured in the winter season to the summer. Stylish clothing from many popular brands that have a bit of technical merit. Functional footwear for the hiker, trail runner, and even the beer drinker! Stand Up Paddleboarding has also been making a big splash on the waters of WNY. We carry BIC Sport paddleboards with a few of their most popular models for the beginner, families, and seasoned enthusiast. The newest category this past summer was fun camping supplies. Anywhere from cast iron grilling to super lightweight/packable cook sets. We also featured GSI Outdoors and Rome Industries, something for everyone having fun outdoors!

You’ve got a couple brands being added to the shop’s line-up this season, including Burton and Arbor Snowboards. Indulge … After a brief hiatus, we are SO excited to have Burton Snowboards back in the shop. They put a ton of time, effort and money into perpetually being the industry’s leader in hardgoods, softgoods and brand recognition. Arbor is a newcomer for us. Our rep, Timmy McKenzie, is one of the raddest dudes alive. Arbor Snowboards ride well and are very aesthetically appealing. It adds an entirely new dynamic to our snowboard selection. Can you name of a few of the existing brands you carry, and more specifically a couple products by those brands that you’re super stoked about? Lib Tech, Gnu and Roxy (Mervin Manufacturing) are our flagship snowboard brands, and for good reason. They are hand-built in the USA, have the world’s best snowboarder on their team (Travis Rice) and changed the snowboard industry forever with their patented Banana and Magne Traction technology. More specifically, this year they introduced the Travis Rice Goldmember, which is built with Firepower technology (it weighs about 5 lbs.). Nike and Salomon continue to bring the heat with the bestfitting boots in the industry, many built with Boa Technology. Samantha (my sis, and our softgoods buyer) is really excited about all of the clothing we’ve brought in, including Dry.Q Elite from Mountain Hardwear - super innovative insulation and waterproofing. An ample Gore-Tex selection (across all brands) between jackets, pants and gloves will keep you dry in any condition. And we’re amped on our ladies snowboard selection. Jamie Anderson won gold in Sochi on the Gnu Ladies’ Choice (we’ve got it) and boots from Salomon and Nike couple fashion with function. What’s exciting and new with the Oakley Goggle Bar? The Goggle Bar is firing on all cylinders for the season. We’ve really expanded our goggle selection - Oakley, Smith, Giro, Salomon and Anon - bringing you unparalleled vision on the hill. First, from Oakley, the PRIZM lens. It takes vision to an entirely new level (I used them last year at the on-snow demo at Stratton, and it’s the best lens I’ve ever looked through.) They’ve got a new goggle coming out called the Flight Deck (frameless). We’re focusing on quick-change lens tech, and we’ve got the industry’s very best (Oakley, Smith and Anon). We’ll also be getting AirWaves and Recons (the Oakley/Smith goggles with Recon Head’s Up Display) which, this year, lets you link your GoPro Camera (also available at The Boardroom) to the HUD in the goggle. Yeah. It’s pretty awesome. You’re also introducing seasonal snowboard rentals for kids this year. Props for embracing the young ones. Can you give us some details? (set-ups, sizes) Bringing in Burton (whose junior program is awesome) has allowed us to revisit our seasonal snowboard rental program. We’ve got really limited supplies, so if you want to get your young shredder on some stuff, we recommend getting in here! It’s all brand-new gear, and we’re running stuff for both little dudes and girls.

Page A-18 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

Read the full-length interview with each shop . . . DEKDEBRUNS SKI & SNOWBOARD “Experience the Difference”

MUD, SWEAT N’ GEARS “Slope. Style. Life.”

18 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-2754 • www.dekdebruns.com

18 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-8300 • www.mudsweatgears.com

Interview with: KYLIE DEKDEBRUN Manager/Buyer

Interview with: KIM READING Owner NICK SCIARA Sales

Allsport, Apex, Atomic Outerwear, Bergans of Norway, Billabong, Canada Goose, Capita, Killy, Faction, Icelantic, Ion Cameras, Jones Snowboards, Kjus, Mammut, Nike, Nils, NOW Bindings, O’Neil, Parajumpers, Picture, Pret Helmets, Sunice, Volkl Performance Wear

Rossignol, Dynastar, Head, Nordica, Blizzard, Volkl, Elan, Fischer, Burton, DC, Ride, K2, Rossignol … that’s just the beginning. Come into the store and see!

How long has Dekdebruns been in business? Where did it all start? My grandfather, Al Dekdebrun, was a professional quarterback during the 1940s. After he finished playing, he and my grandmother, Corky, opened their first Al Dekdebrun Sporting Goods store in Buffalo in 1946. They opened their first shop in Ellicottville at Holiday Valley in 1961. The expansion to Ellicottville was a way for my grandmother to focus on her love of skiing. In 1962, the store moved into town in the basement of the Ellicottville Inn. Since then, we have always had a presence on Washington Street. My father, Greg, loves to tell the story that when he was young, his mother would put him on the bus from Buffalo to Ellicottville where he would work in the shop Friday night. The manager would then lock him in the store, where he would sleep on the boot bench so that he could ski in the morning at Holiday Valley. He would return to work that night and repeat the process until his mother would come down on Sunday to ski with him and take him back to Buffalo for school the next week. These early experiences led to his interest in the family business. In 1986, he and my mother, Patti, purchased the ski shop from my grandparents and have been running it since.

MSG offers a diverse line of hardgoods for both skiers and snowboarders. Can you get us caught up with some of the top picks for this season? We have a lot of good stuff this year. Lucky for us, twelve skis that we currently have in stock were named in SKI Magazine as this year’s “Top Buys” ... with prices that won’t make you gag! And five of the ladies skis we carry were also recognized. Our picks would be the Rossignol Experience 88, which was our best selling ski last season. The addition of basalt to stiffen the ski and the patented air tip to lighten the ski will prove to be another homerun for Rossignol. The Blizzard Black Pearl, with a lightweight core and sturdy sidewalls, is a hands-down winner for women. In snowboards, Ride has a new board shape called the “Helix” which uses an asymmetrical design. The heel side edge has a shorter turning radius than the toe side, giving you the most out of your turns. We’re focusing on the junior market as well, calling out the pint size Burton “After School Special” with pre-mounted bindings. Just plug your kid in and go with a setup that’s easier than a tricycle with training wheels!

Your location on Ellicottville’s main drag boasts three floors of merchandise. What do you fill it all with? LOTS! We’ve finished the final stages of our store redesign that we began last year. Now we are able to offer a full service, custom fitting hard goods suite on our top floor. We have a new boot fitting bench to ensure that our ski and snowboard boots are the best fitting boots that you have ever had. We have all of our ski and snowboard equipment located on the top floor so that families can all shop together and take advantage of our knowledgeable staff, all in one place! Our basement offers the best service for all of our seasonal lease, daily rental and tuning needs for our families. Our service suite is able to restore your equipment back to its original glory with our state-of-the-art Wintersteiger array of tuning machines operated by factory trained technicians. On our main floor, we have all of our clothing and accessories. We have even more room now on our main floor because of the recent changes to the hardgoods areas. Come check out our expanded offerings of clothing brands and accessories! Can you give us your top product picks for this season? We are all excited for Atomic! They have introduced a new line of outerwear featured exclusively at Dekdebruns. Atomic has combined bold European colors with the lightest technical fabrics, creating a look that is entirely unique. They also introduced Memory Fit in the new Hawx 2.0 series in ski boots for the ultimate in fit and comfort. Tell us about your TekScan machine and the custom footbeds you offer … We developed a custom boot fitting system that involves a whole body approach. The first step begins with our Footbalance Custom Insoles; this computerized system analyzes foot shape and movement. It guides us in building the perfect custom insole for skiing/riding. We also stock insoles for other sports, such as running and walking, or just your everyday casual shoe. The second step involves one of our “boot doctors” assisting a customer in picking out the best boot for their needs based on many factors, including foot shape, ability, budget, etc. After a boot is picked out and heat molded, we use our TekScan machine to create the proper body alignment with the boot and the ski. Our machine can guide us with a visual weight distribution picture. We can then make adjustments to the boot to ensure that the ski is properly weighted when the customer is in their boots. Everyone is welcome to stop in for a demo - we have even added two big screen TVs for easier viewing of our boot fitting technologies.

Same question, soft goods … We like to think of the outerwear selection at Mud as being thorough, functional and diverse as it needs to appeal to the most discerning customer. For men, we offer everything from technical, waterproof shell pieces to insulated pieces that are purpose built for typical resort use. For women, looking sleek and polished go hand-in-hand. We offer flattering, tailored, yet technical designs with bold tones and attention-getting prints. Who doesn’t love a puffy coat? Whether you wear it as an insulating layer to a football game or when walking the dog, our selection of puffys will keep you warm. You’re more than just a ski/snowboard shop. What other goodies do you carry? We carry a fun and trendy selection of lifestyle wear. Sweaters, wraps, casual jackets, shirts and tops, dresses, skirts, tights, hats, scarves, handmade purses and sporty bags, etc. - perfect après wear. New this year: we’re excited about our selection of tall leather boots, casual footwear and cozy slippers (mandatory for cold winter mornings!). You’ll also find things like portable speakers and headphones, hydration packs, logo wear and Ellicottville branded t-shirts, hoodies, hats and water bottles. Let’s talk about the Speed Factory. Word has it MSG just unleashed a new tool in the back shop that brings the art of hot wax to a whole new level. The MSG “Speed Factory” is home to the most innovative tuning machinery from Montana of Switzerland. In order to compliment the existing machinery, we added a new tool called the “Wax Future”. This machine uses an infrared heat source to heat the base of the ski. This provides better and deeper wax penetration into the base of the ski, for longer and better gliding on the snow. If you find yourself frustrated by catching edges, have no bite on hard snow, see damage on your base or you neglected your equipment over the summer, it’s time for a proper tune-up at the Speed Factory. Your fleet of ski/board rentals is extraordinary, giving customers the opportunity to “try before they buy.” Can you give us a glimpse into the selection available? Do you offer seasonal equipment leasing? It can be challenging to choose the right equipment that suits your level and style preference. We demo almost all of the high-end skis on our wall and usually in more than one size. With a greater variety to choose from, the better the chance our customers will find the proper ski. Our seasonal leasing program is very popular. It’s an affordable way to outfit kids who are new to skiing and snowboarding and for kids who are growing like weeds. We offer both new and used ski and snowboard equipment.

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-19

. . . Click over to www.ellicottvillesnow.com HOMEWOOD SNOWBOARDS “Dip It In Ranch”

PHATMAN “A bad day snowboarding is better than a good day working!”

57 Holley Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701 814-362-8010 • www.homewoodsnowboards.com

2889 Sheridan Drive • Tonawanda, NY 14150 716-837-8743 • www.phatmanboardshop.com Interview with: BOB KNAB, Rider, Owner/Operator

Interview with: RYAN WILLIAMSON Co-owner

Available at these shops: JSP (Jamestown, NY), Phatman (Tonowanda, NY), Eastern H20 (Pittsburgh, PA), Ski Denton (Coudersport, PA), Country Ski and Board (Montoursville, PA), and Spokes and Ski (Altoona, PA) A full list of retailers can be found on Homewood’s website

Airblaster, Analog, Arbor, Ashburry, Burton, Capita, Coal, Celtek, Crab Grab, Dakine, Electric, Grenade, Homewood, Jones, K2, Neff, Nike, Oneballjay, Rome, Salomon, Smith, Thirty-Two, Union, Volcom

Since coming onto the scene just a few years ago, Homewood has continued to gain momentum in the snowboard manufacturing world. Can you give us a quick recap of the company? At the beginning of 2011, we purchased a bunch of old and rusty equipment from another snowboard manufacturer out of Vermont. We brought it all to Bradford, PA and spent the first year refurbishing the machines and learning the art of crafting boards. It was shaky at first, but over the next couple of years we worked out all of the kinks and really nailed down the board building process.

What’s hot this season at Phatman? Our good wood awarded selection of snowboards, award winning Capita’s camber line-up, Thirty-Two Boots, Jones “Aviator.”

What’s new with the deck builds this season? We did a few new things for this season. We have a new twin, blunt tip, positive camber (Nuggets), a twin, blunt tip, flat camber with basalt fiber (3 Chord), a new directional speedster (Foundation) and a twin, blended camber, blunt tip women’s board (Holley). Another new thing that we’re doing this season is offering custom decks. You have the opportunity to choose the shape, size, camber, flex, fiber and carbon. Then you can either design your own artwork or work together with a Homewood artist to create a one-of-a-kind deck. Can you give us a visual of the graphics being applied to this year’s lineup? Who are the artists? You can check out the new models on the website and also get some more info on their specs and such. We worked with a couple different artists for the 20142015 line. Drew Thorla designed the 3 Chord, Foundation, and Holley. He’s also done various models in the past such as the Shining Cat, Sundays Best, Extra Chi’s, Randy, etc. Dean Liebau and Clint Kline did the SOS. Dean also does the art for the JSP decks that we press. And I did the Nuggets by simply ripping off the Misfits. I hope Danzig never sees this deck. Nuggets has become quite the icon within your brand. What makes this furry feline so special? Man, I don’t even know where to start. Chicken Nuggets is a strange ranger. You could definitely say he’s special. He was living under the factory (in his lair) a couple years ago so we brought him in. He’s the only cat that I know who speaks English, falls off the desk 3 times a day and never once lands on his feet, is a vegetarian but also a pretty good hunter, only drinks rusty water from the press, and has his own pro model. Shout-out to your team riders ... The current roster for this season is Trevor Eichelberger, Bryden Bowley, Austin Schied, Hayley Paronish, Jack Cornell, Elin Tortorice, Adam Stromwall, Leon Townsend, Madison Goodman, and Dale Mortensen. You can check out the “Crew” page on our site to watch videos, read their bios, etc. Good dudes and dudettes. Any big travel plans for this season for the company? You’re asking about the future? Uhh...umm... I don’t get it. What keeps you busy during the off-season? Bikes, kayaks, skateboards, tacos, rock n roll, camping, hiking, pizza, swimming, headaches, cheap booze, road trips, and so on.

You’re a snow/skate shop ... can you give us a quick rundown of the skate brands you carry? We carry a wide variety of skateboard brands including Baker, Welcome, Zoo York, Sk8Mafia, Girl, Chocolate, Krooked, DeathWish, Flip, Creature, AntiHero, SantaCruz and so many more niche brands! We carry a wide selection of Independent Trucks as well as Thunder, Krux, Royal, Venture, Ace and wheels including Spitfire, Ricta, OJ’s, Bones and more! So much skate product filtering through our shop and only the best! Other “must-mention” items in-store ... Ninja Suits, Nike SB, VANS, JSLV(JusLiv), Sunset Wheels, Oh yeah I need to mention our new in store 10’ x 20’ Mini Ramp! Phatman has been a strong backer of the Alix Rice Peace Park Foundation. For our readers who aren’t familiar, can you explain the foundation and the motivation behind it? The foundation is dedicated to creating a memorial concrete skatepark at the Northtown Recreation Center in Amherst NY in honor of Alix Rice, a young longboarder who was struck and killed by a drunk driver. Are there any Alix Rice fundraisers coming up? ARPF is offering a pair of pre-season Buffalo Sabres tickets and an Alix Rice t-shirt for a $20 donation. If you’re interested in making a donation call our shop or go to AlixRicePeacepark.com. Any other cool events in the works for this season that we should keep our eyes and ears open for? We just held a Capita “Stay Bad Ass” movie premier at the shop with some skating on our indoor mini. Nov. 8 we will be holding our Annual Mucho Jib Jam at Kissing Bridge. Jan. 16 is our old school style, Late Night Great Night bus trip adventure. It all starts with food and video party at the shop followed by bus excursion and riding till 1am. We also have some event ideas to be held at HV. Where’s Frank? Frank held down the shop this summer and just recently headed back to CA. Frank lives in Mammoth Lakes pursuing a career in snowboarding. He travels with the Volcom and Jones Snowboard Team. Check out Jeremy Jones’ new movie “Higher!”. FAST FIVE: 1) music station of choice at the shop ... Rock N’ Roll 2) how often do you guys get down to Ellicottville to shred? ... As much as possible and always on POW days. 3) favorite run at HV … Too hard to choose. I always make my way to all the lifts and trails following the sun’s path. 4) favorite place to grab lunch ... John Harvard’s at HV 5) favorite EVL watering hole ... EBC

Page A-20 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

Koller Carpentry

Jonny Barber Shop

There’s No Substitute for Quality Work • Remodels • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Hardwood / Tile Flooring • Custom Tile Showers • Drywall / Painting • All Your Home Repair Needs!

Elliot Koller, General Contractor

716-359-0585

Joe Eysaman

Licensed Agent • Ellicottville Native PSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor

13 BRISTOL LANE (next to the bowling alley)

ellicottville, ny NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

Regular HOURS

• Tues 10am - 6pm • Wed / Thurs / Fri 9am - 6pm • Sat 10am - 2pm

716-378-7079

jeysaman@gmail.com

Jonny Barlow, Licensed Barber

PO Box 1658 Ellicottville, NY 14731 elliot.koller@yahoo.com

716-572-3321 • jonnybarber.biz

Office: 716-699-2000 Route 219 @ Wildflower Ellicottville, NY 14731

keepin' sharp since 2006

“THE DILLON TEAM”

SLOPE VIEWS!

SKI IN/OUT ACCESS!

SKI IN/OUT!

Office: (716) 699-4800 12 Washington St. Ellicottville, NY ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

Christy Wiser Salesperson

(716) 474-7862

Custom Bill Hicks 4+BR, 4.5BA home. Cathedral ceilings, LR w/WBFP.

ML#B461444 • $979,000

christy.wiser@era.com

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

Furn. 3+BR, 3BA chalet w/2 gas FP’s, natl wdwk, deck w/scenic views.

ML#B445370 • $519,900

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

Hit the slopes from this furn. 3BR + loft, 1.5BA co-op at HoliMont. FP, 2 decks!

Tina Dillon

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

GRI, Lic. Agent

ML#B448395 • $299,900

(716) 474-5646

www.tinadillon.net

WORLD FAMOUS

tdillon@ellicottville.com The

Jefferson Inn A VICTORIAN BED & BREAKFAST Located on a quiet street in Ellicottville, NY, our charming 1800’s Victorian Inn is a perfect refuge for memorable moments. Spend an active day skiing, then soak in our outdoor hot tub.

BOOT FITTERS

BEST SKI & BOARD SELECTION

SHOP LOCAL

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Known for our Superior

Customer Service

3 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-5869 www.thejeffersoninn.com 800-577-8451 $197,000

$56,500 MARTHA ST ... ML# B450922 CHARMING HOME IN THE HEART OF ELLICOTTVILLE. UPDATED KITCHEN, HDWD FLOORS, 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS, NICE YARD, FURNISHED.

716.699.2754

www.dekdebruns.com

IRISH HILL RD ... ML# B440098 LOCATED IN ELLICOTTVILLE. LOVELY HOME, PRISTINE SETTING. BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS. 4 BEDS, 1-1/2 BATHS.

MARGIE KANDEFER

Stop in to see what our experts can do for you!

DEKDEBRUNS SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOP • ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

406 E. STATE ... ML# B 440871 LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM ELLICOTTVILLE. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH, 1-CAR GARAGE, NEW ROOF, FURNISHED, AFFORDABLE.

INC.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL SALES AGENT Direct: 716-244-0608 or 716-945-5848 EMAIL: ellicottvillefun@hotmail.com

Office: 38 Washington St. #3, PO Box 1012 • Ellicottville, NY • 716-699-8888

Your Home Away From Home

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-21 By Megan Sorokes

Book Your Winter Getaway! Ellicottville Offers Accommodations to Fit Every Budget and Lifestyle

ILEX INN B&B 6416 Route 242 East • 716.699.2002 www.ilexinn.com

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 11 Mill Street • 716.699.6000 www.ellicottvillewingateinn.com

THE JEFFERSON INN 3 Jefferson Street • 716.699.5869 www.thejeffersoninn.com

Contact our local REAL ESTATE OFFICES for your vacation rental needs

Nestled away on some of Ellicottville’s untouched land, you’ll find a retreat providing peace, comfort and privacy, just like home. The Ilex Inn Bed & Breakfast features six luxury, presidentially-inspired suites, each with its own full bath, fireplace, air conditioning and cable television. With hiking trails tied to the Finger Lakes Trail, the Ilex is the perfect spot for snowmobilers seeking an inspiring spot to slumber … and a delicious, warm breakfast the next morning. Two-night minimums are required on select weekends and peak seasons, and holiday rates may apply. Special, mid-week ski packages are available.

Wind down after an exhilarating day on the slopes at Ellicottville’s premier hotel offering an abundance of luxuries, comforts and conveniences. Ski and Stay packages start at $115 a person and include deluxe accommodations, continental breakfast, a day of skiing, ski locker and storage, free wifi, fitness center, and an indoor heated pool and whirlpool. Opt for the Stay, Ski and Dine package, which includes all the amenities above (two days of skiing) and a $50 food voucher to one of EVL’s participating restaurants. The Wingate also offers special Romance packages, and in the summer, Golf packages. (Packages subject to availability.)

After a long day of skiing on the slopes and shopping in the village, relax and be charmed by classic Victorian style at The Jefferson Inn. With winter weekday getaway packages (good Sunday through Thursday nights) and ski specials throughout the season, snuggle down into one of the luxurious B&B rooms or an efficiency unit, all with private baths, cozy bathrobes, heating, air conditioning, free wireless internet and access to an outdoor hot tub. Bed and breakfast guests will also enjoy a full gourmet meal each morning from 8:309:30am. Special rates and minimum stay rules apply during peak season.

Looking for a cozy chalet, condo or country home to warm up your cold winter nights? Call on our local real estate/rental management teams to find you the perfect place to call home during your EVL visit. Professionals at both entities are dedicated to making your rental experience rewarding and relaxing:

Satisfy Your Hunger and Thirst

HOLIDAY VALLEY RENTALS Route 219 @ Wildflower • 716-699-2345 www.holidayvalley.com ERA VACATION PROPERTIES 12 Washington Street • 716--699-4800 www.ellicottville.com

By Pat Morgan

Fill Up at Any of These Delicious Destinations in EVL ... Featuring Snowed-In’s Top Menu Picks JOHN HARVARD’S BREW HOUSE @Holiday Valley • 716.699.5350

KATY’S CAFE 10A Washington Street • 716.699.8860

Grab a slopeside seat at John Harvard’s (located inside the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley) and enjoy the incredible views of the pools, golf course, and ski slopes - depending on when you visit. With 24 brews on tap and daily specials prepared by their talented kitchen staff, Harvard’s is the answer to curbing your hunger pains. Have a larger group? Claim the private dining room, which still offers easy access to the bar. SNOWED-IN Menu Picks: Perfect for sharing after a day on the slopes, the loaded nachos will not disappoint, with both its generous portion size and flavor. Looking for a proper meal? Try the Penne with Chicken & Sausage, a filling flavorful dish featuring a hearty creme sauce as well as chopped asparagus for good measure.

A popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike, Katy’s Cafe is a charming spot right on Main Street. During the summer you’re likely to see folks out front enjoying their sidewalk seating, while in the winter you’ll find a revolving door of activity as people hustle in and out due to their wide array of specialty coffees, teas and delicious breakfast and lunch menus. SNOWED-IN Menu Picks: Start your morning off right with Katy’s impossibly huge breakfast burrito or their Good Morning Bagel (an everything bagel toasted and filled with cream cheese, cucumbers and bacon). If lunch is more your speed, you can’t go wrong with their daily special board, which often features local inspired creations, often bearing the name of those who dreamt up the combination.

SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE 23 Hughey Alley • 716.699.4672

ELLICOTTVILLE BREWING COMPANY 28A Monroe Street • 716.699.2537

Dubbed Ellicottville’s original steakhouse, the Silver Fox has held a long-standing reputation as one of the most comfortable and elegant restaurants in the village. Nightly chef specials, some of the finer cuts of meat around, paired with an extensive wine list make this a top choice for those in search of a finer dining experience. The Fox is also known for its famous Martini Club, held every Friday from 5-7pm ... talented bar staff whip up traditional and signature martinis, while the chefs crank out complimentary appetizers. SNOWED-IN Menu Picks: Obviously, we recommend sampling one of their Martinis (if you’re of age of course). Another unique option is their ever-popular “Date Night for 2” menu - full details at www.thesilverfoxrestaurant.com.

The recently expanded Ellicottville Brewing Company has became a tourist attraction of its own, with people traveling from near and far to sample their craft beers or tour the brewing process. With newly created private rooms, EBC can also cater any type and size event with their delicious menu complimenting over a dozen hand crafted beer varieties. In the summertime, the beer garden is often bustling with activity, so pull up a stool and check out why this restaurant receives accolades from all who visit. SNOWED-IN Menu Picks: Spicy African Peanut soup, a creamy chicken soup with peanut roux and a slightly spicy finish. Or sink your teeth into a Kobe Truffle Burger, bursting with flavor. The secret: California white truffle tremor cheese, and of course, black truffle oil.

ELLICOTTVILLE COUNTRY STORE & ANTIQUES 5364 Route 242 East • 716.699.6100

MADIGAN’S 44 Washington Street • 716.699.4455

Take a step back in time when visiting this historic country store and diner, located just 3-½ miles east of the village. It’s a great opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of the downtown area and escape to the peace and quiet, accompanied by good conversation. The diner serves up some of the best breakfast around – omelets, pancakes, stuffed French toast, old-fashioned hash, sausage gravy, and our SNOWED-IN Menu Pick: Eggs Benedict. Once you’ve had your filling of good eats, meander through two floors of retail - everything from antiques to soaps, candles, toys, fudge, jam, local maple syrup and honey, tea and more! It’s a lot to take in, which means you’ll need to make regular trips back to garner complete satisfaction.

A “can’t miss” bar in Ellicottville, Madigan’s has long been a staple as one of the most popular hot spots in the village. Whether it’s late night drinks and dancing, or a mid-afternoon mixed drink break on their impressive new back patio, this bar can’t be beat. Charismatic bartenders and an impressive lunch and dinner menu await your next visit. SNOWED-IN Menu Picks: It wouldn’t be right to visit Ellicottville without a helping of Madigan’s famous wings smothered in Grace’s even more famous house sauce. Looking for something more filling? Check out the Shepherd’s Mac & Cheese, an amazing combo of their own Guinness infused macaroni and cheese and the classic shepherd’s pie.

Page A-22 ... SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION

The Art of a Six-Pack

Ellicottville Brewing Co. is Bottling Up Some of its Seasonal Favorites ... Along with a New Winter Release

Family owned & operated by Ken, Annette & Tyler Auteri

38 Washington Street Ellicottville, New York 14731

By Pat Morgan

Ph. 716-699-MEAT (6328)

Toll-Free: 877-699-6329

We also carry D’Avolio Olive Oils, Vinegars and more!

www.domsbutcherblock.com

VACATION

sales&rentals

The #1 choice in Western NY for vacation or resort properties covering Ellicottville, Holiday Valley and HoliMont.

12 Washington St. Ellicottville, NY 14731 716.699.4800 or 800.680.0863

www.ellicottville.com

Ellicottville, New York has long been known for its social atmosphere laden with bars, and restaurants … where those traveling from near and far can imbibe in a beverage (or three) in a lively setting unlike any other. One of these fine establishments has taken things a step further by quietly becoming a self-sufficient powerhouse in managing the output of their core product - craft beer. By now I’m sure you realize I’m referring to none other than the Ellicottville Brewing Company, a staple in the village since its humble beginnings in 1995, when owners/founders Walter and Allen Yahn and Peter Kreinheder were inspired by a ski trip to Vail, to create their own family-run brand. EBC is now on the verge of its 20th year of operation on Monroe Street (right in the heart of the village) and has experienced a great deal of success along the way. For example, within its first two years of operation, the brand had earned the Buffalo Peoples Choice Award twice, and since then, the accolades have been pouring in, pint after pint. Success continued, and in 2005, EBC opened a second location in Fredonia, NY, dubbed ‘EBC West’, which only further expanded their reach. In 2012, EBC underwent yet another metamorphosis, more than doubling their seating capacity - both indoor and outdoor - as well as their brewing output, with many more holding tanks and automated manufacturing processes added for efficiency. And that is where our story takes a turn; it’s pretty impressive to learn about just how much more is really happening at the end of Monroe Street. With this expansion also came the addition of a bottling line in the brewing hall at EBC. For the past nine months, the brewery crew have been using a machine dubbed the ‘GAI 3000’, with the number 3,000 referring to the number of bottles that the machine can package in an hour. With this increased output, EBC has been proud to add 50+ jobs right here in Ellicottville, ensuring the production rate stays high and consistent. Recently, EBC brought in some brewery consultants to test their PPB (parts per billion for all you non-beer aficionados out there) and came away with some remarkable results for a production line of their size. This increased production has also led to the brewery needing to source cold storage, shipping and receiving, leading them to take over the old Salamanca Beverage Company warehouse space in Little Valley, NY to further help with distribution. While their reach is growing annually, the primary footprint of EBC still falls in Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Erie, PA. We would be remiss if we didn’t tell you about all the great varieties being packaged and shipped in-house. Among them, the ever popular Blueberry Wheat, Two Brothers Pale Ale, Stainless Steel Obsession (Indian Pale Ale), Mow Master (Ultra Pale Ale), and a new variety launching Nov. 1: Ski Bum, EBC’s Winter Ale. For any of you that have ever fancied yourself as a ski bum, this packaging will blow you away, drawing inspiration from lift tickets collected around the country, both young and old. You’ll definitely want to pick up a six-pack during your next visit to EBC. In January, EBC will launch additional new packaging, which will consist of four-packs of some of their popular winter-themed varieties, including the Chocolate Cherry Stout, Cuvee (a belgian blonde ale aged in oak barrels), Eagle Trail IPA, and of course the heavy hitting Pantius Droppus, which will feature a ‘back to college’ theme to its packaging (no pun intended, we swear …). With all the excitement and change happening at the Ellicottville Brewing Company, we absolutely recommend you get in there and take a tour of their impressive facility with your friends and family. All tour group members come away with a souvenir pint glass, as well as a better understand of the craft beer industry, which is alive and well and right in our own backyard. Whether it’s a midweek anniversary party, ‘why not’ party, or simply a group of business travelers looking for local food and entertainment, this is the perfect accoutrement to your visit. Give them a shout at 716-699-2537 to reserve, ask questions, or to place your orders ahead of your visit. You can also find them at www.ellicottvillebrewing.com.

SNOWED-IN ~ 2014-’15 SKI SHOW EDITION ... Page A-23

s ase

EVL PRE-SEASON

ROUNDUP

Winter is on its way. Show us what you’re doing to prepare. Whether it’s the gear you’re buying, the change of seasons, or some zany pre-ski season ritual, we want to see it! IT’S EASY TO PARTICIPATE:

WE’LL SELECT OUR TOP PICKS AND FEATURE THEM IN PRINT AND ONLINE at www.ellicottvillesnow.com READY? GO! The first batch will appear in our Dec. 2014 issue ... (post by Nov. 20th!)

Snap photos Upload to Instagram Use hashtag #evlsnowedin Tag @evlsnowedin ... You’re IN!

JOIN THE FUN : Follow us @evlsnowedin

Tagged images are subject to use by Snowed-In for promotional purposes in print • online • social media. Questions/comments: DesignPerks, PO Box 1077, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or designperks@gmail.com.

text GADOGADO to 22828 to join our mailing list

....................................

Unique Style & Variety from All Around the World! •

seek ... discover ... transform ... heal ...

Nature’s Remedy natural foods market & holistic wellness center

• Herbs • Vitamins • Homeopathy • Teas • Aromatherapy • Bath & Body • Detox & Cleansing • Weight Loss • Organic & Gluten Free Foods & Produce • Bio Scans • Ionic Detox Foot Spas • Massage, Reflexology & Cranial Sacral Therapy • Homeopathic Consultations • Natural Health Classes & Consults by appointment

Kristina C. Barlow, N.D.

The Latest in Fashion Trends in Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Gifts & Home Decor OPEN DAILY 10-6 • LATE NIGHT HOURS FRI & SAT 10-8

716-699-2128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Browse our latest fashions at: facebook.com/gadogado

n e w

•

text NATURESREMEDY to 22828 to join our mailing list

Naturopathic Doctor

Lilian Dirito, C.N.H.P.

Certified Natural Health Professional

naturesremedy@verizon.net

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716-699-HERB (4372)

l o c a t i o n !

Holistic-Wellness-Center.com Natures-Remedy.net

26 Monroe Street • Ellicottville, NY 14731

@Natures_Remedy