Findley Lake, NY - While areas to the north around Buffalo received as much as two feet of lake-effect snow overnight, one ski resort in western New York is planning for a ski and snowboard Box and Rail Jam this weekend as part of its 19th Annual Fall Festival.
Lake-effect snow bands that dropped up to two feet of snow on the Buffalo, N.Y. area may have missed Findley Lake, but that won't stop Peek'n Peak resort from hosting a ski and snowboard Box and Rail Jam this weekend. (photo: AP/Mike Groll)
Lake-effect snow bands that dropped up to two feet of snow on the Buffalo, N.Y. area may have missed Findley Lake, but that won't stop Peek'n Peak resort from hosting a ski and snowboard Box and Rail Jam this weekend.
(photo: AP/Mike Groll)
Peek'n Peak may have missed out on the potent lake effect bands, but they have a contingency plan in place. "If the weather is cold enough, they'll make snow for the Rail and Box Jam, a new addition to this annual event," explains resort spokesperson Jill Wodtley. "It would also be the first time they use their new $2 million snowmaking system expansion. Otherwise, plans call to make snow by putting 10 tons of ice in a wood chipper."
Peek'n Peak's Fall Festival will take place October 14-15 and October 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Scheduled events include a craft show in the main lodge, a snow equipment sale in the Sugar'n Ouse, lift rides, the Findley Lake Nature Center Animal Display outside the Main Lodge, a farmer's market, horse-drawn carriage rides, and kids' events and activities.
Daily entertainment will be provided by a variety of family-friendly performers. On Sunday, October 15, a Classic Car Cruise’n will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Food and beverages will also be sold. Admission and parking are free.

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