winter sports

Central New York is a prime location for any and all winter sports and activities, but there is one you may not have heard of.

Wanna try the quirky sport of curling? On February 12, the Utica Curling Club is hosting an open house event.

A new and improved online map system is giving snowmobile riders the latest trail conditions of all public and private snowmobiling trails in NYS.

Looking to cross country ski in New York? Check out these top spots for the best cross country skiing.

By now, with the kids off from school this week, you may be searching for ideas to keep them occupied. Fortunately, we have several ice skating rinks in the Utica-Rome area that offer public skating. Here are the details.

By now, maybe the kids in your household have said those two dreaded words, "I'm bored". Thankfully, they don't have too far to go to enjoy winter sports, they can head to the Val Bialis Sport Center at 210 Memorial Parkway in Utica. Because the kids are off from school this week, Val Bialis has extended hours. Here's more.

If you want to play in the snow, head north this weekend for the "Old Forge Winter Carnival". Here are the details.

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. Here's a winter activity that might help you see winter in a positive light...cross-country skiing.

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.

I fell four feet off of the Saranac float this past weekend during the Utica St. Patrick's Day parade and NOBODY caught it on film, but this ice climber fell 100 feet and the whole thing was caught on his helmet cam. Thankfully he only sustained a broken ankle and is still with us. Watch below and don't grip your mouse too tightly.