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West Mountain Overview

  • 3.5

  • 19 Reviews
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West Mountain

Two motels, 25 hotels, and cabins within five miles, with 3,150 rooms available in the area. Ski and lodging packages available.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1470ft
  • Vertical Drop
    1010ft
  • Base
    460ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

36%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

9%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

124 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 5
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 1
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

59 West Mountain Rd.

12804 Glen Falls

New York

United States

Phone: (518) 793-6606

info@skiwestmountain.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/09/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/30/2013

Projected Days Open: 120

Years Open: 52

Average Snowfall: 80"

West Mountain Reviews

  • by dvc 14th February 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    Get time for a great value!

    Pros: Inexpensive, Night skiing, Easy to get to, Great Restaurant
    Cons: Lack of trail markers, No beginner trail from top to bottom

     
  • by kgaugler9 17th January 2010
    • Overall Rating 3
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 1

    Tough Little Mountain

    Pros: Varied Terrain, friendly staff
    Cons: Poor trail marking, lodge lacking

     
  • by bluemoon1975 22nd March 2009
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 2

    Fun Mountain

    Pros: Multiple hour lift tickets, close to interstate, good terrain variety
    Cons: Not alot of challenging terrain, Basic base lodge

     
  • by McSmith 17th February 2009
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    The BEST family skiing from the NYC area

    Pros: Great quality of snow, helpful friendly staff
    Cons: small

     

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