Snow Ridge Ski Resort, the former home of moe.down, in Turin, NY, was recently hit by a confirmed EF-3 tornado, causing extensive damage to several lifts, outbuildings, the cat, and more.
One of the longest-running music festivals in New York State, moe.down, was started in 2000 by the jam band moe. No one knew what to expect, and the first installment featured a hodgepodge of talent including, of course, moe., Martin Sexton, Les Claypool, David Grisman, and Charlie Hunter, among others at Snow Ridge in Turin.
The festival ran for three days and took place every Labor Day Weekend since 2000, however, the last one was in 2019. It attracted nearly 12,000 revelers a year. moe.down not only drew crowds because of its epic lineup of music but for its hilarious and quirky events that are fit for all ages such as its annual Campaign for Mayor or the opportunity to take part in overnight community camping.
The festival attracted a diverse array of established and up-and-coming musicians, featuring an eclectic mix of jam, pop-rock, jazz, and other genres. Past performers have included Dr. Dog, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, TV On the Radio, Slightly Stoopid, The Black Keys, The Flaming Lips, and more.
With hundreds of trees down and their base area covered in debris, Snow Ridge will be holding a volunteer day on Aug. 26 starting at 10 a.m. to aid in the efforts of cleanup. They ask you to bring your own equipment, with lunch provided. If you’re unable to help clean up, there is a fundraiser set up to cover the things insurance won’t.
Snow Ridge is a staple among the famoe.ly, and needs the community’s help to rebuild. For more information about the resort and to help out, visit here.
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