The vulnerability of skiers’ knees is well-documented. Much like runners’ knees, however, the source of such discomfort is often weak or tight hips. While strength training to target tha

Listings for downhill ski centers include trail information, costs and other features. Lift ticket information refers to available minimum/maximum day-pass prices. Opening dates are weather-dependent and are therefore subject to change. Some hills charge an hourly rate for skiing beyond an eighthour pass.

The hills at Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center, 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, are still green despite the first, fleeting snowfall. But John Goodfellow, owner of the business for 40-plus years, is preparing for the transition into the winter season.

Following more than a year’s worth of renovations, downtown Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., ushers in a new era in mid-November with a string of special occasions, including a swanky grand reopening celebration on Nov. 18 and Bill Cosby’s stand-up comedy on Nov.

Skiers are the pollyannas of winter, reveling in the latest snow totals, breaking out the bulky sweaters (guilty, Mike Brookins!) and waxing the equipment for quicker glides down the runs.

Listings for downhill ski centers include trail information, costs and other features. Lift ticket information refers to available minimum/maximum day-pass prices. Opening dates are weather-dependent and are therefore subject to change. Some hills charge an hourly rate for skiing beyond an eight-hour pass.

Flaking Out

Dynasty celebrates 60 years of Warren Miller ski travelogues

Don’t expect the Carringtons and scenic Moldavian locations to turn up in Dynasty, the ski flick presented annually by Warren Miller Entertainment. But do expect lots of clips featuring extreme ski stunts, slow-motion images of powdery wipeouts and in-your-face attitude as the athletes hit the T-bars.

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  The Onondaga Ski Club provides its members with year-round recreational opportunities By Alex KishIt takes a certain kind a person to live in Central New York. Aside from often excessive summer humidity and the perpetual state of gray that seems to color the sky from mid-October to April, winters don’t ever seem to stop. And if you’re not into winter sports, the long, cold months can seem to drag on forever.

Luckily, the Onondaga Ski Club understands Syracusans’ winter woes. Although its name implies a dedication to winter sports, the OSC offers much more than just a good time on the slopes. For more than 55 years, the club has provided year-round adult social and outdoor activities that range from skiing and biking to nights on the town.