LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- How would you like to ski or ride the remainder of the 2013-’14 season for free? Well you can, when you purchase the 2014-’15  SKI3 pass today for Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y., Gore Mountain, in North Creek, N.Y., and Belleayre Ski Resort, in Highmount, N.Y.

This is one big deal.  Combined that’s 7,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding on eight peaks, 886 acres, 33 glades and 227 trails.  The SKI3 pass, , is available through April 25 for just $759 for adults and seniors, $399 for young adults and college students and only $299 for juniors. Plus skiers and riders, who are 70 and older can purchase the pass for only $210.

In addition to great savings on skiing and riding next season, pass holders will also be a part of ORDA’s “Perks Program,” in which they can flash their pass to receive special promotions and discounts throughout the year at ORDA venues and even in some local businesses.  These passes are not just about skiing and riding but the complete winter experience.

For those looking to ski just Whiteface next season, there’s still the very popular Whiteface Only Non-Holiday pass for just $459, when purchased by April 25. Get your pass now and ski the rest of this season free.

For more information about the Whiteface, Gore and Belleayre three-mountain 2014-’15 season pass, visit http://store.whiteface.com/.  Passes can be purchased at each resort, on-line, by phone or through mail.

Don’t forget that all March long, it’s Springfest at the Olympic mountain. There’s a great lineup of events throughout the entire month to include the Apple Butter Open, March 22, Grommet Jam, March 23, and Whiteface Wipeout, March 29, and of course live music and drink specials in the Cloudspin Lounge.

On Sunday, March 16, celebrate the luck of the Irish during the Shamrock Super Sunday at Whiteface. Ski and ride all day for just $40 for adults, $35 for teens and $30 for juniors.

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.