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President's Week/Mid-Winter Break Recreation Ideas

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:10:32 +0000

While some of you may have Monday, February 18th off for Presidents’ Day, many school districts have the whole week off as Mid-Winter Break. With the kids home from school for a week, there are two dreaded words parents don’t want to hear, “I’m bored”. Here’s an idea to keep them entertained. Ice skating. Many [...]

Cross-Country Skiing Tips For Beginners [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:09:25 +0000

When we get hit with snow in central New York, we can snow blow it, shovel it, shake our fist at it or maybe have some fun in it. It's a long winter in these parts, even though the groundhog said that it will be an early spring. So, here's a winter activity that might help you see winter in a positive light...cross-country skiing.

State Firefighters Winter Games This Weekend

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:12 +0000

The Firemen’s Association Of The State Of New York (FASNY) is holding Firefighter Winter Games this weekend in Cortland, and a number of local fire departments are participating. Here’s what the games are all about according to fasny.com: “STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION HOLD FIREFIGHTER WINTER GAMES IN CORTLAND FEB. 8-10 The Firemen’s Association of the State [...]

Ilion Snowdrifters To Host Snowmobile Safety Course

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:10:31 +0000

This is snowmobile season in central and northern New York, and snowmobile safety is something that we’re all concerned with. The Ilion Snowdrifters are hosting a snowmobile safety course in March. Here are the details from the New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation: “Saturday, March 02, 2013 – Snow Drifters Clubhouse [...]

Snowboarding Gaining In Popularity

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:10:31 +0000

Many of us enjoy winter sports – skiing, tubing, snowshoeing or in my case, shoveling. And now in central New York, snowboarding is becoming very popular. Many ski areas offer snowboarding slopes, and to make it easy for you, just go to snowboardingnewyork.com for a list of areas throughout New York state. If you’ve ever [...]

Frostbite – Symptoms, Prevention And Treatment

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:10:04 +0000

Recently, we shared information about hypothermia, and how to prevent it. With many of you working outside in the elements or enjoying outdoor winter sports, we thought it might be a good idea to give you a closer look at frostbite, what it is and how to prevent it. According to the Centers For Disease [...]

Mohawk Valley Classic This Saturday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:36:06 +0000

Ice skating is a popular sport in the Utica-Rome area, and the Skating Club of New Hartford is holding its annual Mohawk Valley Classic this Saturday. Over 100 competitors from the local area and throughout the northeast will take to the ice in the day-long event. (Photo not from local competition).

Adirondack Ice Bowl Festival This Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:10:29 +0000

If you're a hockey purist and think that it should be played on an outside rink, here's an event you'll love. The 5th annual Adirondack Ice Bowl 2013 takes place later this month in Inlet, New York. The festival runs for three days; Friday, January 25th - Sunday, January 27th.

DEC Says Play It Safe – Check Ice Condtions Before Ice Fishing

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:00:15 +0000

One of the traditional outdoor winter sports in the Utica-Rome area and Adirondacks is ice fishing. With some warmer temperatures this season, the DEC wants anglers to be extra careful when going out on the lakes. Here are the details, according to our sister station, WIBX: “The Department of Environmental Conservation says warmer winter weather [...]

Snow Tubing Anyone?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:10:06 +0000

Now here’s a winter sport that doesn’t require a lot of expertise or money…snow tubing! There are a number of local tubing runs in the area, and it can be a fun way to spend a winter day. In case you don’t know where to go for winter snow tubing, yahoo.com has put together a [...]

Safety Tips For Utica-Rome Area Snowmobilers

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:10:23 +0000

Living in the Utica-Rome area in winter has many advantages, especially if you’re a snowmobiler. In fact, snowmobilers come from all over the country to enjoy the miles and miles of snowmobile trails we have here in central and northern New York. All too often, we learn about tragic snowmobile accidents and injuries, and to [...]

Try Snowshoeing For Winter Fun And Exercise

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:10:54 +0000

If you want to get outside during the winter and don’t ski, snowboard or snowmobile, try snowshoeing. I know people who love to get out on the bright white snow on a sunny day, get some fresh air and a great workout on their snowshoes. According to the experts, it’s recommended that you bring along [...]

How To Beat The Winter Blahs

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:10:41 +0000

With January in full swing and the holidays over, we get a real dose of reality…it’s winter for the next 11 weeks or so. If you don’t enjoy winter sports, the “Winter Blahs” can set in. But there are ways to beat those Winter Blahs. Here’s a good description of the Winter Blahs or Winter [...]

What You Should Know About Hypothermia During The Cold

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:05:37 +0000

January is certainly acting like January in Central New York, and with the extreme cold temperatures, we would like to share some thoughts on cold weather hypothermia. Many of you work outside or enjoy outdoor winter sports and recreation, so it’s important not to get over exposed in the cold. Here is a description of [...]

Sledding Safety Tips [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:51:20 +0000

Old man winter gave us a healthy dose of the white stuff recently, a blessing for winter sports enthusiasts still haunted by the memory of last years mostly snowless season. Snowmobilers, skiers, snowboarders and sledders will be out in full force this weekend and safety--especially for the kids--should be of paramount concern. How about some safety tips before putting that sled down on the top of the hill.

Woods Valley Open For the Season Today

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:11:27 +0000

Winter sports enthusiasts as well as winter oriented business owners have been biting their nails worried that we might have a repeat of last winters sparse snowfall. Those fears have been easednys ski conditions with the first significant snow fall of the season which, according to their website, is allowing Woods Valley Ski Area to open today.

Lack of Snow Concerns Local Businesses

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:20:24 +0000

While many local residents are dreaming of a white Christmas area businesses that rely on snow to fuel their profits are becoming concerned. Last years mild winter put a strain of merchants who service the needs of winter sports enthusiasts as well those who supply basic snow removal essentials such as shovels, roof rakes and heating supplies like wood and pellet stoves. Some business owners are beginning to worry about a repeat.

Big East Powersports Show at OnCenter in Syracuse Today

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:45:30 +0000

The weather has turned cooler and soon we will be transitioning to winter. If you are a snowmobiler and would like to look ahead to those frosty days on the trail then head to the Big East Powersports Show at the OnCenter Convention Center in Syracuse today. What can you expect to see?

Lack of Snow Hurting Snowmobile Businesses

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:20 +0000

To some people the mild winter of 2011-12 is a blessing but to snowmobile enthusiasts and those whose businesses depend on them it had been a nightmare. In a report filed by WKTV.com the head of the New York State Snowmobile Association, Gary Broderick, said that the lack of snow has had an economic ripple effect.

Remsen's Erin Hamlin and USA Luge Win Silver Medal

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:13:16 +0000

The USA Luge relay team with Remsen's Erin Hamlin took the silver medal at today's World Cup competition in Germany. According to USA Luge Erin recorded the second fastest time among women singles competitors in the relay event while teammate Chris Mazder finished third among the men. The other two members of the team, Christian Niccum and Jayson Terdiman, manned the doubles sled to complete the relay. Erin also competed in the women's singles event.