April 8th, 2024 is the next New York State Solar Eclipse, the next time it happens it won't be until 2079!
ECLIPSE SAFETY
When expiring the eclipse be sure to do it safely - check out NASA's "Eclipse Safety" page for information and helpful hints and details. Some ski areas may have eclipse glasses available while supplies last, see their website for details.
For the Solar Eclipse some ski areas are in the path of totality and will be having various parties and viewing events. Below is a list of planned events and some may have a charge. Check the details at their respective websites.
Holimont - Ellicottville NY - will be having a Total Eclipse Party from Noon to 4 including various events. Details at https://holimont.com/events/.
Kissing Bridge - Glenwood NY - is hosting Kissing the Sky party for the eclipse. Details at https://www.kbski.com.
In the Lake Placid area there are viewing events at various Olympic Venues including Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hovevenberg and The Olympic Jumping Complex. Links to the locations and other information here: https://lakeplacidlegacysites.com/event/2024eclipse/
Swain Resort - Swain - is having an Eclipse Viewing Party with a lift ride to the summit (Adult - $15/Child - $12). Details at https://swain.com/eclipse/.
West Mountain - Queensbury - They are hosting a viewing party at the Main Base Area! The cost is $10 per person if you have your own viewing glasses/$12 if you do NOT have your own viewing glasses (while supplies last). The price includes parking, bon fire, build your own s'mores bar, lawn games and activities. Please bring your own lawn chair for seating and your own sled for sledding (in designated area). There also will be a griller grillin'. More details at https://westmountain.com/events/#solareclipse
Whiteface Mountain - Wilmington - is hosting an eclipse viewing party with a $40 lift ticket special as well as a $50 gondola viewing only special too. Also live music and more - details at https://whiteface.com/event/solar-eclipse-viewing-party-apr-8/.
Woods Valley - Westernville - will experience 30 seconds of the total eclipse and will be having an Eclipse Party - details to follow at woodsvalleyskiarea.com.