Amanda Coryer (left) of Wilmington, Kristin Morse of Lake Placid and Katherine Gaffney of Jay, all avid skiers and snowboarders, check out the snowmaking operation going on at Whiteface Mountain in recent days. The ski center opened for the season on Thanksgiving, with some natural snow and the man-made stuff produced with the help of 100 new, highly efficient snow guns added to cover the mountain ski trails. Inside the base ski lodge this season is the new Taste of New York Cafe, a solarium area that features all-New York products, including wines, beers, breads and yogurt, along with outlets for tablets, laptops and other devices (JACK LADUKE/P-R PHOTO)

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