Our destinations in the media Liz Palmer and Robert Roland, who ROOST hosted in early summer 2014, write about their motorcycle trip. It took them all over the Adirondacks to attractions like The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves in Pottersville, the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, and Ausable Chasm in Wilmington, among others. READ THE ARTICLE Liz Palmer photo

MALONE — Titus Mountain Family Ski Center is proud to announce the return of Mountain Madness this Saturday, March 14. Mountain Madness, an end-of-season celebration that has been going on for over 10 years, includes live music, pond skimming, ski competitions, a torchlight parade and fireworks. The 2014-2015 ski season has been one filled with record-breaking snow throughout the country and Titus Mountain plans on using the snow to its full advantage. “Mountain Madness usually signifies the tail end of the ski season but this year we’re looking to ski right into April,” Christopher Monette, an owner of the mountain, said regarding the snowfall. “It seemed every week we had snow this season. Our base is phenomenal.” Despite the extended ski season, Mountain Madness will continue on with the celebration. Pond skimming, a torchlight parade, and a fireworks display have been a staple at the event for years and will continue at this year’s event. “It really is quite a show,” said Dene Savage, IT director and conditions reporter for Titus Mountain. “Any skier or snowboarder can participate in the pond skimming and those 18+ can participate in the torchlight parade. But watching the events is a treat in itself.” Titus Mountain will also have sugar shack tours of their slopeside Maple Syrup business, live music by “Glass Onion” and “Northbound,” racing and terrain park competitions, kids’ activities and face painting, a cardboard sled race, and much more. “Each year we try and add more activities for everyone to enjoy, skiers or nonskiers, kids or adults, families or friends. We want everyone to be able to have fun on the mountain,” Monette added in regards to the lineup of events. Activities are scheduled throughout the day with the fireworks show slated for 8:30 p.m. and live music will play into the night. There is free admission for spectators and most competitions are free to enter with a valid lift ticket or season pass. More information can be found on Titus Mountain's website or Facebook page. About Titus Mountain Family Ski Center Titus Mountain is a locally owned and operated Family Ski Center nestled in the Foothills of the Adirondacks. With 3 interconnected mountains, 36 trails, 11 glades, 3 terrain parks, and a tubing park, Titus Mountain has trail for trail, glade for glade, the best skiing value around. Open 7 days a week and night skiing available 3 nights a week, Titus Mountain has the longest ski day in New York. On Mountain services include 2 lodges, 5 dining areas, mountain rentals, ski and board tuning, and an IBC ski store. Contact Brittany Taylor, Director of Marketing 215 Johnson Road | Malone, NY 12953 Phone: (518) 483-3740 | Fax: (518) 483-2031 Email: Brittany@TitusMountain.com ###

Registration filling up fast TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Center and the Adirondack Diversity Advisory Council (ADAC) invites local lodging owners and other leaders in the field of tourism to attend their inaugural diversity training event, a workshop with human rights activist and anti-bias educator Ellen Bettmann. The training is limited to 50 participants so it can be a more a meaningful personal and professional experience, so register now! This workshop will be an intimate, provocative exploration of diversity, bias, inclusion, with active discussion and interaction from both individual and group perspectives. The goals of the training are: increase personal and professional understanding of wide range of diversity issues increase personal and professional skills increase communication skills (moving beyond silence) develop a shared understanding and language establish understanding about the need for ongoing training increase cultural awareness and competence increase participants' comfort level with people they see as different from themselves increase understanding about the ways we unconsciously perpetuate bias The workshop will be held at the Wild Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. The registration fee of $25 includes coffee, lunch and refreshments. Click here to register. Those who have questions about the workshop or registration should contact Stephanie Ratcliffe. One week prior to workshop, organizers will send registered attendees an email with the final agenda and a pre-read assignment. The assignment is a short essay by Adirondack native and civil rights leader Dr. Alice P. Green, founder of the Paden Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color in Essex. This inaugural workshop will be the first in a series of diversity trainings throughout the area. Organizers hope that each participant will carry forward the wisdom and challenges generated by the day as they work together to make the region more welcoming and inclusive of the increasingly diverse world that can benefit from – and bring myriad benefits to – the Adirondack Park.

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March came in like a lion...but so did we! The extended winter has been great for snowmobiling, ice climbing, and skiing across the Park. We had great success this month with our Adirondacks, USA E-blasts, with recent additions to our mailing list putting us over 100,000 subscribers! We even saw one of our blogs on adirondackexeperience.com explode in popularity, bringing thousands of visitors to that site. As we ramp up for the summer season, there's no better time to take a minute to revamp your business listing on one of our sites, or if you don't have one, to get one. All of our summer visitors are planning their vacations, don't let your business slip through the cracks! You can find a full description on our Marketing Opportunities page. IMPORTANT DATES Ongoing – We're still offering photo listings for Hamilton County Businesses on Adirondackexperience.com for $25. If you don't already have a listing, GET ONE! For $25, it really is impossible to go wrong. May 1st – Is the start of the spring/summer season on saranaclake.com and lakeplacid.com. You can reserve your summer space on those sites. SUMMER HEADER LISTINGS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE – these are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis, so contact glenn@roostadk.com or 518-874-0255 to reserve your summer listings now. May 1st – Is also the renewal date for businesses in the Lake Champlain Region who want a year listing on lakechamplainregion.com. These are $50 for the year. Contact suzanne@roostadk.com or 597-4649 today to renew and update your listing. NEW Additions lakeplacid.com Hohmeyer's partnered with the Paul Smiths College Draft Horse Club to provide sleigh rides this winter. Hohmeyer's Sleigh Rides - After a year off, Hohmeyer's Lodge once again offered Sleigh Rides this winter. They kicked off the new service with a listing on our horseback/sleigh rides page under 'Family Fun' on lakeplacid.com. River View Cafe – High Falls Gorge debuted their River View Cafe with a Dining Listing this winter. Serving up delicious burgers, beer, and a Sunday brunch! Saranaclake.com T.F. Finnigan opened in Saranac Lake in 1923 TF Finnigan - We were happy to have the opportunity to promote one of the oldest operating businesses in Saranac Lake, with a photo listing on saranaclake.com this winter. Adirondack Chalet - Our newest listing in the Adirondacks, you will now find the Adirondack Chalet under 'Lodging' on saranaclake.com. Adirondackexperience.com The Woods Inn in Inlet Lapland Lake – A great place to xc-ski in the winter, or kayak, canoe, swim, hike, and bike in the summer. Lapland lake also features a series of 4 season cabins and can be found on both the 'attractions' and 'lodging' sections of the Hamilton County website. Oak Mountain Ski Center – With listings under 'skiing', 'dining', and 'attractions' Oak Mountain has been making the most of the website. A big thank you for the tickets they've donated for promotions as well. Woods Inn – The only historic year-round Adirondack Hotel still operating in Inlet, you'll find the Woods Inn under 'Country Inns' and their 'Laughing Loons Tavern' and dining room under 'Dining' on adirondackexperience.com. Schroonlakeregion.com The former 'Yellow Coach Motel' has taken on a new life as the 'Adirondack Inn', thanks to owners Cheryl and John. The Schroon Lake Chamber is happy to welcome the Following Businesses (click the links below to see their listings on schroonlakeregion.com): Adirondack Inn - The re-opening of the former Yellow Coach Motel is an exciting addition to the Schroon Lake community. The Schroon Lake Chamber is happy to have them and excited to add them to the lodging opportunities on the Schroon Lake website. Coops Plumbing and Heating - You'll find Coops under Construction and Home Repair on Schroonlakeregion.com. Adirondacksusa.com Take a spin at two regional businesses we've added to adirondacksusa.com this winter! If you'd like a virtual tour of your business, contact glenn@roostadk.com or 518-874-0255. Beglin's Lake Placid Jewelry Indian Lake Restaurant and Tavern Adirondacks, USA E-mails With nearly 100,000 subscribers, our E-mails are our largest weekly direct marketing initiative. The last month saw two ads from White Pine Camp, in our 'Adirondack Style' and 'Cabin Fever' e-mails. These ad spaces are available to businesses in Essex County, Hamilton County, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake. For more information contact glenn@roostadk.com or 518-874-0255. For a descriptions of all our different regional initiatives, check out the Marketing Opportunities Page.