Mother Nature took just a little longer to show up this year than last year, but after yesterday's 8-11 inches of the "white stuff" and temperatures cold enough for snow making at our three ski resorts the Lake George Region should be in full "hummmmmm" for the coming weekend and weeks!!
According to a new update our chamber regularly receives from our members, The South Warren Snowmobile Association, " We will be fully opening all trails on Monday, December 14--most in part due to the fact it is still hunting season (through this weekend)." The club has 100 gates to open and they will be putting the grooming machines out to work and clear any deadfall trees, etc. this weekend. Our chamber will be notified as soon as the trails are opened for snowmobilers--and we will notify YOU!
New this year is a snowmobile trail link to West Mountain Ski Area. Mike Barbone, owner of the property noted in a recent news article that their onsite restaurant also broadens the selection of where snowmobilers can find places to eat right on the trail. He also noted that their mountain has set aside special parking areas for snowmobilers in front of their Northwest triple chair lift and hopes to also add the amenity of being able to sell gasoline to snowmobilers onsite. Finding gas stations along the 100-miles of carefully groomed snowmobile trails can sometimes be a challenge. The Cumberland Farms in Lake Luzerne and the Stewart's on RT 9 in Lake George are two of the only "easy to access" locations in the trail network it seems. So kudo's to Barbone for seeing an opportunity and trying to make it work for everyone! Our chamber has several hotels and motels with direct access to the Warren County Snowmobile trails. Please check our website or call our office 518-668-5755 for this info. Our experienced staff is always happy to help! (Please mention you read our blog!)
For some great info on snowmobiling in our area including conditions updates, trail maps, itinerary ideas and more please visit our member's The South Warren Snowmobile Club at their website.
Our Lake George Regional Chamber website has great information about all types of events and activities that can be done in our beautiful region during the winter. Visit our special winter pages directly from our home page and then click to find great WINTER GETAWAY SPECIALS being offered by our lodging and retail partners!
