Gore Mountain Ski Resort

Breakfast

• Saddle Lodge offers breakfast sandwiches and bagels that you can grab before starting your day. 739 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY 12853

Lunch

• Witherbee’s Carriage House Restaurant lets you eat in a turn-of-the-century, historic carriage house. 581 US Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870

Dinner

• Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar specializes in hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas and local crafts brews and wines. 739 U.S. 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870

Après/Nightlife

• For après-ski, head to the Log House Restaurant & Pub at Garnet Hill Lodge. This casual spot features great drinks and locally sourced ingredients. 39 Garnet Hill Road, North River, NY 12856

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).

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.