Greetings! It’s been 3 years since we’ve exhibited at a Ski Show, but we’re stoked to be going back to Albany on November 5th and 6th for the Adirondack Sports and Northeast Ski Expo. This fun 2-day event will take […]
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Cross Country (or Nordic) equipment has really taken off in popularity the past few seasons. As more people are looking to enjoy the outdoors, Nordic skiing is a great activity that can help you stay in shape or give you […]
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What happened to the Swap Sales? Understandably, this has been a big question that we’ve been asked over the past few seasons. Many of our customers have counted on the Swap Sales to sell their old gear and find deals […]
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As we approach the start of our 77th season, Potter Bros is looking for outgoing and motivated individuals to join our team in Kingston and Fishkill. In addition to the fun and entertaining work atmosphere that can be found in […]
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Summer Update: 7/15/22 Our Summer Patio Furniture Sale is going on now. We’re offering extra savings on all in-stock patio sets with discounts up to 40% OFF. This includes dining sets to seat 4-10 people as well as comfortable deep-seating […]
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Going back to Girdwood Alaska this season was an EASY call. Incredible terrain both at the resort and in the backcountry, over 700 inches of snowfall, no elevation issues, easy drive from the airport, cool town and all very affordable. […]
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Snowshoes are one of the best ways to get outside and enjoy winter and the snow. They encourage adventure, exercise, family fun, and a great connection to the mountains and nature. At Potter Brothers, we’re proud to carry TUBBS SNOWSHOES, a brand […]
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Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Shops in Vermont is hiring for the 2021-22 season. This is a great opportunity to work in the Ski Industry for a reputable shop and have a fun winter on the mountain. Our locations are […]
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As we transition to Fall at the Shop, it’s that time of year when we like to welcome new folks to join our team. As a family-owned business that has been rooted in the Hudson Valley for over 75 years, […]
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While we’re flying through another Summer of fun here in the Hudson Valley, we wanted to take a minute to update you on everything going on at PB and offer a preview on what’s to come. Here are 6 important […]
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Updated 6/2/21: We’re setup for Patio Furniture season here at PB and it’s already off to a quick start with a lot of early interest in outdoor living. With many production delays in the Outdoor Furniture industry this season, here are […]
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On a cold, snowy afternoon in mid-February, Paul Fogel walked into the back workshop in Kingston and said “We should all go to Alaska.” Just like that, the trip of a lifetime was born. Over the years it’s been a […]
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Update: 03/22/21 As we head into Spring, we have new shop hours that we’d like you to know about. These hours are always subject to change but the website will always be updated with our most recent and accurate hours. […]
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While many Resorts are SOLD OUT of Lift Tickets for this weekend,(unless you have a pass or have made a reservation) we do have a few deals to Windham Mountain and Jiminy Peak that we want you to know about. […]
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There have been lots of questions regarding Discount Lift Tickets this season. As Ski Resorts are forced to manage their capacity, Discounted Lift Tickets have become MUCH HARDER to find. However, we have been able to negotiate a few deals […]
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This season, it will be more important than ever before to be extra prepared for your trip to the mountain. This includes having a good plan for picking up rentals. Most ski areas are pushing for rental reservations in advance […]
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If you’re looking for fun, easy, and safe new ways to stay active and energized over the winter months, Cross Country skiing offers a great alternative for active outdoor enthusiasts of every age and skill-level to get out and explore while staying socially distanced. […]
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(Updated 10/29) It’s a fresh new season here at PB and we’re heading into Winter with a lot of excitement. The East recently saw it’s first snowfall of the season and NY State Ski Areas have been given the green […]
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It’s a fresh new season here at Potter Brothers and we’re excited to announce that we are currently hiring for full and part-time positions in our Kingston and Fishkill shops. Employment opportunities are available immediately and include the following positions. Retail […]
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(Updated 10/29) It’s a fresh new season here at PB and as usual, we’re cruising through the Fall with our Seasonal Rental Packages. As many of you know, Seasonal Rentals are the most affordable way to ski or snowboard this […]
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It’s been a wild ride since we closed our doors back on Sunday March 15th and although we’ve been open and operating at a limited capacity this summer, our Shops in Kingston and Fishkill will reopen for good on Saturday […]
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UPDATED July 9th: Please note that the Potter Brothers Staff will be taking vacation for much of the month of July. During this time, the best way to shop with us is online or you can make an appointment for in-store […]
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Updated: July 9, 2020 Please note that our staff is taking off most of the month of July so Rental Returns are on hold until we re-open on Saturday August 1st. Please make your best efforts to return Seasonal Rentals […]
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Here’s our expert tuner Ryan with some tips for caring for your gear in the off-season. Ryan is a key part of the PB fam and is now going on 4 seasons. Get the knowledge here and feel free to […]
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Since 1995 we’ve been bridging the gap of selling ski and snowboard gear with our Summer Patio Furniture collections. This year all of our summer plans have been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. So as we’ve been navigating these new […]
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Update: Please follow this link to our most recent post on Our Plan for Rental Returns. First and foremost we hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during this sensitive health crisis. We miss seeing you all and sharing […]
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COVID-19 Statement (Updated April 28th) Without question, the safety and health of our customers and staff is our top priority. So, due to the intense risks and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and Governor Cuomo’s order to shut down all non-essential businesses […]
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Flex Tickets from Potter Brothers work just like regular Lift Tickets, only with pre-determined dates to give you the best discounts possible. Flex Tickets start at $18.95 with discounts up to 55% OFF. Take a look at some of our […]
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Just in, we have an amazing deal from our friends at Rossignol. It’s 8 FREE one-day lift ticket vouchers with the purchase of any NEW 2019-20 Rossignol adult skis or boots from Potter Brothers. This offer currently applies to purchases […]
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Tent Sales have been a long-lasting tradition in the Ski Business. For years, shops would thrive on these early-season sales by promoting huge discounts and stuffing a tent with tons of leftover product. Those were the days that manufacturers were […]
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Potter Brothers Ski and Snowboards Shops is looking for Ski & Snowboard Sales Associates to join our team at our Kingston or Fishkill NY locations. Our shop offers a positive and fun work environment where our team works together to […]
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Armada skis has become one of our fastest growing brands over the past couple of seasons. What was previously known mostly as a freestyle brand, Armada has been producing some serious all-mountain skis that are so much fun to ski. […]
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Every year, Potter Brothers hosts some of the largest “Ski Swaps” in the Northeast. These events provide you with the opportunity to leave your gear on consignment and let our staff try to sell it for you. If your gear […]
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Hi Everyone, this is just a reminder that Seasonal Rentals are due back to Potter Brothers on Saturday April 6th 2019. Getting your rentals back on time helps us get them tuned and tested in a timely manner for next […]
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For the past few years, I’ve jumped at the opportunity to get on snow as soon as the lifts start spinning. Early-season skiing isn’t about trail count or base depth, but more about satisfying the itch of getting on snow and […]
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Back by popular demand, we have a great promotion running with Killington Resort during our Fall Swap Sales. Home to the longest season in the East, Killington offers over 150 trails and 22 lifts covering 1,509 skiable acres and 73 […]
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We get asked this question all the time; Should we rent or should we buy? Although we’d love to answer “Buy Now” for just about everyone, there are plenty of customers who are just a perfect fit for a Seasonal […]
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A special edition of Ski Area Images of the Week, featuring the best shots from Thursday March 8th as the East Coast continues to get hammered with late season snow and more snow could be on the way as well. […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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Here’s a very special edition of Ski Area Images of the Week, with a look at Christmas Day Images from some of our favorite Northeast Ski Areas. It was certainly a Christmas Day to remember with some areas reporting up […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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Each week we collect the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions in NY, MA and VT. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains and […]
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It’s finally been cold enough to start making snow, and Killington jumped all over that opportunity to open for the 17/18 season on Wednesday November 8th. Early season skiing and riding at Killington requires some hiking (up and down approximately […]
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After 52 years of business in Poughkeepsie, we’ve decided to close our Ski Shop on Collegeview Avenue. With this news, most importantly, we’d like to thank all of our loyal customers from Poughkeepsie and the surrounding area who have supported […]
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Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Shop in Fishkill NY is hiring for the upcoming Winter season. Our shop is located just off Route 9 in Fishkill, and only 3 miles north of I-84 Exit 13. This is a seasonal position […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Each week, we compile the best ski resort images of the week and post them here…highlighting the best snow conditions around. Don’t let winter pass you by. Gear up now and head to the mountains where the snow is looking […]
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Visit Jiminy Peak on Sunday December 18th and have a great time at our Annual Consumer Demo Day. This demo is FREE for all customers with a paid lift ticket. (Hint: it’s a Flex Day). Reps from several top brands […]
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It happened on October 22nd 2016. The first snowfall of the season, spreading stoke around the ski and snowboard community. A positive sign of things to come this winter. Take a look at some of the images gathered from northeast […]
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We’re stoked to roll our BRAND new Burton Snowboard Rentals for that little grom in your life. We want to help make this Winter the most memorable season for your child and the right gear is a great place to […]
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Our friends from Marker, Dalbello and Volkl are offering a fantastic deal on purchases of their new gear. Here’s the deal: Purchase $300 or more in Volkl Skis or Dalbello boots, OR $200 in Marker Bindings and get a FREE […]
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Hot off the press, we have a great promotion running with Windham Mountain Resort. Here’s the deal: Spend $299 or more on any SNOWBOARD PACKAGE and receive a 2-for-1 lift ticket voucher valid at Windham Mountain Resort. This can be […]
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It’s easy to be skeptical when offered a really incredible deal. You know the one that seems too good to be true and usually is. Nobody likes to be tricked into thinking they are getting a deal, only to read […]
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Spring is in the air at PB and we’re pretty excited to have put the winter-that-wasn’t behind us. Now that we’ve cheered ourselves up again, we’ve put together some amazing deals on all of the leftover ski & snowboard gear […]
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The 2015/16 local ski season came to it’s inevitable and unfortunate end on Sunday March 27th as Hunter Mountain was the last local ski resort to officially shut down their lifts. It wasn’t without tremendous efforts though, as local ski […]
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Weather is weird and this winter has definitely been one of the strangest on record. Yet through all of the ups and downs that have been thrown our way this season, the opportunity still exists to get out on the […]
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After a wild week of snowmaking last week, Ski Resorts bounced back this week with a hit of natural snow that delivered some very good conditions. Our staff has been spending time at Hunter Mountain and Jiminy Peak where the […]
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Snowmaking has been the buzz word of the week as cold weather and dry air provided the most perfect conditions for local ski areas to pump out an unprecedented amount of snow in a very short period of time. Some […]
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Just a quick post to let you know that winter is officially back in the Northeast. I’m up at Killington Resort this week where they received a solid 5 inches of snow overnight Monday into Tuesday. It was a welcome […]
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Missing winter? We are too – but we’re not letting the warm weather slow us down at PB. Winter is coming and so is the snow, and once that first blast of cold air arrives it’s game on! So while […]
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Each season, Potter Brothers donates hundreds of winter jackets to people in need around the Hudson Valley. Our locations in Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Fishkill are used as the drop-off points for anyone looking to donate their old jacket and have […]
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This season you can take advantage of some super discounts at Hunter Mountain with their Customer Appreciation Days. These dates are pre-determined at the beginning of the season and are available to all Potter Brothers Customers. To take advantage of […]
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If you’re jonesin’ to ski or ride during the Thanksgiving holiday (we definitley are), THANKFULLY there will be a few ski areas who will be spinning their lifts over the weekend. Here’s the scoop on who’s open and what to […]
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Instead of fighting over $15 microwaves at the Mall, here’s a Black Friday deal worth getting stoked for. It’s our 2nd Annual Goggle Mania Sale, featuring 30% OFF any in-stock goggles at Potter Brothers in Kingston, Poughkeepsie or Fishkill. This […]
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The deals never quit at PB and this season Helly Hansen is offering skiers and riders a chance to pick up a Free Lift Ticket to one of many great resorts around the country. Here’s how it works: Step 1: […]
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Hot off the press we have a brand new lift ticket deal that just came in from our good friends at Rossingol. We all love deals – and this is a really good one! Rossignol / SKI3 Promotion Rossignol and […]
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Winter started a little early in Vermont as Killington Resort became the first resort to open in the United Stated on October 18th 2015. Killington showed off it’s snowmaking prowess by blanketing 2 trails for an impressive early season opening. […]
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Want to save BIG on lift tickets this season. Our annual Flex Ticket Sale will save you a ton of cash and get you ready for another epic winter. This sale will start on October 9th and run for 4 […]
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Every year at our annual demo day we search for that one WOW ski that seems to take your skiing to the next level. Sometimes it’s really hard to find because, well, EVERYTHING seems to ski great. Each of our […]
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Our Annual Preseason Sale is happening on September 12th and 13th at the Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. This event takes place the same weekend as the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest and is typically our biggest sale of the season […]
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We love Labor Day weekend at Bromley for so many reasons. First and foremost, we just LOVE Vermont…especially Manchester, VT. This cool little town is home to some awesome eateries and a just a cool overall vibe. We also look […]
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Beat the heat and save BIG with Potter Brothers Summer Sale in Kingston August 28th-30th. This sale will feature both Patio Furniture and Ski & Snowboard gear at deep discounts as we transition the shop from Summer to Fall and […]
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It’s with great excitement that we bring you the very first winter delivery of the 15/16 season at PB. Thanks to our friends at Burton, 17 boxes of new 2016 snowboard boots and bindings arrived at our warehouse on July […]
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Cash-4-Carvers is Potter Brothers unique trade-in program that helps you turn your old ski or snowboard equipment into something more current (and a lot more FUN). Here’s how it works: Find your oldest straight skis, rear-entry boots or any other […]
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The buying team from Potter Brothers spent 4 days in Denver at the end of January for the ski and snowboard industry’s largest trade show event. Our staff of buyers took to the convention center to see all of the […]
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UPDATE: 3/1/15 – all Demo Skis are now on sale at 50% OFF Potter Brothers is proud to partner with Killington Resort to offer the East’s largest Demo Ski Center. Located in the Snowshed Lodge, this shop is home to […]
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We’re loving this early winter we’re having here in the Northeast, and that’s put us right in the holiday spirit. To celebrate, we’re offering our loyal customers a fanstastic deal on one of the coolest winter accessories you can buy. […]
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Taking the opportunity to demo skis can be one of your most fun days on the hill. Like test driving a bunch of sports cars, getting out on a new pair of skis can enhance your overall experience and ultimately […]
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This season, Potter Brothers is proud to partner with Hunter Mountain to present Military Appreciation day. This event will take place on Sunday December 14th and is open to all past or present Military personal and their families. To take […]
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The Beast of the East is flexing it’s muscles again. Killington Resort will open for the 2014-15 Season on Monday November 3rd (for season pass holders and express card holders) and then for everyone else on Tuesday November 4th. It’s […]
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Hands-down, one of our favorite skis for 2015 is the new Rossignol Experience 88. Our staff loves the versatility and all-mountain performance it offers in all snow conditions. The Experience 88 is also one of the few “wide” skis to […]
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As we enter our 2nd season with Capita Snowboards, we’ve quickly watched the Bird of a Feather become a go-to snowboard for women riders who want an all-terrain destroyer. A winner of the 2015 Good Wood Award from Transworld Snowboarding, […]
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We love our goggles at PB, and for years Spy has been delivering some of the coolest optics on the planet. New for this season, Spy is featuring a lens story that is worth smiling about: HAPPY LENS. It’s your […]
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Each season, certain brands grab our attention for being so on-point with style and tech that works for everyday people. 686 is one of those brands at PB, and we’re stoked to be entering our 2nd season with the brand. […]
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Potter Brothers Seasonal Rental packages have always been the popular choice of skiers and riders who are looking for the most affordable way to experience winter fun. Now, with all of our JUNIOR Seasonal Rental packages, you can walk away […]
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This season, all Flex Tickets will go on sale beginning November 1st at Potter Brothers in Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill and online. You’ll notice that some of our Flex Ticket prices are lower than last season. For example, the Sunday Windham […]
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Last season at Bromley Mountain, Potter Brothers welcomed Bill Haight and GreenMountain Orthotic Lab for compete ski boot customization and Insta-Print custom footbeds. Voted one of the top 15 boot-fitters in the country by Skiing Magazine, GMOL can take your […]
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