Ithaca’s Cascadilla Falls Trail

An established financial advisor and broker with Merrill Lynch in Ithaca, New York, Keefe Gorman has earned recognition from industry leaders such as Barron’s and Forbes. When he isn’t working, Keefe Gorman enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking.

Hiking authorities that range from All Trials to the Outbound Collective have ranked Cascadilla Falls as one of the top foot trails within Ithaca city limits. Stretching from Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, this trail cuts a path through the scenic Cascadilla Creek Gorge.

Also known as Nine Falls, the Cascadilla Falls Trail follows the Cascadilla Creek as it drops 400 feet and plummets through nine waterfalls. The site of an ancient seabed, the area’s unique combination of shale, limestone, and sandstone allowed flowing water to create the beautiful waterfalls and sculpt striking rock formations. Although the Cascadilla Falls Trail stretches just over a mile in its entirety, All Trails rates this out-and-back trail as moderately difficult.

New York State Masters Ski Racing Fosters Friendship and Competition

A graduate in economics and Spanish from St. Lawrence University, Keefe Gorman is a certified financial planner, special needs advisor, and wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch. Alongside his work at Merrill Lynch, Keefe Gorman is a passionate skier who participates in the New York State Masters Ski Racing series.

The NYS Masters is a ski racing association in the eastern region that aims to provide a platform for members to meet, network, and compete in a healthy environment with people from diverse backgrounds. The NYS Masters is the premier adult ski racing series for the upstate New York area, taking place at around 11 locations from Holimont to Greek Peak. Each location hosts two daily races, allowing for competition while still leaving time for free skiing, socializing, and award parties after the races.

The group is open to skiers of all experience levels, from beginners to former Olympians. Participants can compete in division races, Eastern regionals, and the Phillips 66 US Alpine Masters race series, which consists of 20 super giant slalom and downhill speed events across six divisions. The finale takes place at the National Championships.