Skiing (Downhill)
Hickory Ski Center
43 Hickory Hill RdWarrensburg, NY 12885
518-623-5754
http://www.hickoryskicenter.com
Family oriented, full service ski area. 1,200' drop, 19 trails beginner-expert skiing; telemarkers and boarders. Back country and glades, bump runs and groomed intermediate slopes. Lite fare. Adjacent to Thurman Connection Snowmobile Trail System-IMPORTANT 2011-2012 NOTES: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request updated map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd. Updated map to be available: Thurman Connection website. thurmanconnection.com
North Creek Ski Bowl
Ski Bowl Rd, Rt 28North Creek, NY 12853
518-251-2411
http://www.goremountain.com
Family friendly skiing on Village Slopes, terrain park with halfpipe, snow tubing, family events, food service available, lit for evening activity.
Groomed trails on leeward side of mountain for all levels. 1,010 ft vertical drop, longest run 1.5 mile, 85% snowmaking, night skiing. Tubing park, terrain park; ski school, rentals, demo days, cafeteria, lounge, restaurant, ski patrol. Summer thru fall chairlift ride up, hike down; mountain biking, volleyball courts, horseshoes, bonfire pit.
Dynamite Hill at Town of Chester Recreation Center
3 Dynamite HillChestertown, NY 12817
518-494-2722
http://www.northwarren.com/index/xcountry
One trail with rope tow for beginner and novice skiers, night skiing. Sledding, ice skating, warming hut. Half-mile, marked nature trail. Seasonal picnic and playground.
Winter activities include downhill, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing. Non-competitive family-oriented events, regional and Northeastern ski races. Lift/Lodging packages available. Scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, festivals, hiking.
Gore Mountain Snow Train
December 30th, 2011 - March 31st, 2012
3 Railroad PlaceNorth Creek, NY 12853
877-726-7245, http://www.goremountainsnowtrain.com
Season: Arrive North Creek, 9:15am; departs North Creek, 4:30pm
Winter snow trains Friday thru Sunday to Gore Mountain via Saratoga Springs offer full length dome cars, on-board dining, coach seating. Group rates and packages available. Ticketed passengers must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Snow Train to run daily February 19-26.
Price: $
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