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gore mountain

ski mountain with a chair lift

Gore Mountain named among most affordable ski destinations in the U.S.

November 12, 2024

Accolades come as ski centers countdown to start of snow season

A map of the Gore Mountain area and easement donated by Barton Mines.

Barton Mines’ easement donation expands Gore Mountain trail network

July 26, 2024

200-acre easement links North Creek Ski Bowl to Siamese Ponds Wilderness

black and white photo of the original snow train in 1935

History & Culture

Celebrating a snow train

January 27, 2024

Historic train is credited with establishing the Adirondacks as a winter tourism and skiing destination

proposed ski bowl lodge

North Creek Ski Bowl to get significant upgrade

By Adirondack Explorer

March 7, 2022

Proposed $30M project seen as path to year-round tourism

hochul state of the state

Hochul unveils Adirondack plans

By Gwendolyn Craig

January 5, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address on Wednesday, a vision that included climate initiatives and Adirondack projects.

snow making

Snow future

By Brandon Loomis

March 26, 2021

Snow's flaky future: Communities, ski centers and individuals adjust to changes in the winter season and decrease in overall snow cover.