Gore Mountain Ski Resort

Gore Mountain

Projected Opening: Nov 20
Projected Closing: Apr 11
Lifts: 14
Trails: 108
Skiable Terrain: 453 ac
Base: 998'
Summit: 3,600'
Vertical Drop: 2,537'
Average Snowfall: 112"

Snowfall

112"

Annual Snowfall

Nov7"
Dec22"
Jan27"
Feb28"
Mar24"
Apr6"

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Located in the Adirondacks, Gore Mountain is New York State’s largest ski and ride resort. Boasting a vertical drop of 2,537 feet and over 400 accessible acres, it spans four mountains, including Gore, Bear Mountain, Burnt Ridge Mountain and Little Gore Mountain.

Where Is Gore Mountain Ski Resort Located?

There is Amtrak rail service to Saratoga Springs. From there, it’s an hour drive to the ski resort. Albany airport is one and a half hours from Gore Mountain. The NYC SnowBus offers coach bus service from Manhattan and Brooklyn to the ski resort on Saturdays from December 29 to March 16.

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date
Nov 20, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 11, 2027
Days Open Last Year
146
Years Open
62
Average Snowfall
112"

Gore Mountain resort offers skiers and riders 121 trails, including 110 alpine trails with 28 glades, 8 freestyle areas and 11 cross-country and snowshoe trails, all serviced by 14 lifts. The terrain is 10% beginner, 50% intermediate and 40% advanced, accommodating all levels.

The total skiable areas are 439, and the area receives 150 inches of powder each year, bolstered by 97% snowmaking coverage. The longest run is 4.4 miles, and the summit elevation is 3,600 feet (base 998 feet).

Terrain

Beginners Runs

11%

Intermediate Runs

53%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

Runs in Total

108

Longest Run

4.5 mi

Skiable Terrain

453 ac

Night Skiing

15 ac

Snow Making

350 ac

Lifts

Gondolas & Trams

High Speed Quads

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

There are five lodges with plenty of food options, retail and repair shops, and fireplaces. Childcare is available for children ages 6 months to 6 years at the Bear Cub Den Daycare. You can go snowtubing at nearby West Mountain. Besides winter sports, there are other activities throughout the year, including scenic skyrides and downhill mountain biking – which you get to do for free as part of your season pass. Other summer activities include hiking and ziplining.

Reviews

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Gore has expanded quite a bit with new lifts and terrain over the years. This mountain is super fun to ski. Trails go in all directions, each trail feels unique. Pretty sick terrain park features, night skiing, Nordic facilities, laid back family vibe. With good snow the glades are super challen…

Jay Shultis

Jan 05, 2022