It's March Madness in the Lake George Region!

The snow seems to be never ending as mother nature continues to bring winter storms to the Lake George Region! We received almost 20 inches of new snow last week. The temperatures are quickly rising so be sure to get out there to enjoy it before it's gone!

The Southern Warren County Snowmobile Association says their trails are in the best condition they have been in for many years! With over 100 miles of groomed trails there is still lots of snow to get out there and enjoy before spring arrives.

Speaking of Spring..... It's almost time for Spring Skiing at one of the 3 ski areas in the Lake George Region! West Mountain Ski Area, Hickory Ski Area and Gore Mountain offer over 745 skiable acres and Whiteface Mountain is just a day trip away.

If you need trail conditions and information on lodging, dining, attractions, or winter activities, please contact our office at 518-668-5755. We're happy to help make your visit to the lake George Region a wonderful experience!

Winter Marches on in the Lake George Region!

The Lake George Region has received over 70" of snow so far this Winter and we are expecting more later this week! With above average snow fall totals this year, our winter activities are all in full swing!

Ice Fishing is a popular winter activity throughout much of the Lake George Region. Most of the fish sought during the summer are still waiting to be caught beneath the winter's ice. Remember that a license is required to fish and can be purchased at a variety of local businesses. Ice conditions can change daily! Know your conditions and most of all, be safe out there!

Remember, the Lake George Region is home to 3 ski areas! West Mountain Ski Area, Hickory Ski Area and Gore Mountain offering over 745 skiable acres and a variety of winter activities such as: Skiing, Tubing, Show Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing and Apres Ski. For a day trip, head to Whiteface Mountain near Olympic Lake Placid!

Our Snowmobile Trails are in full operation too! Over 100 miles of groomed trails are maintained by the Southern Warren County Snowmobile Association, who says the groomers are running daily and all trails are open! They encourage everyone to ride safe and responsibly!

If you need trail conditions and information on lodging, dining, attractions, or winter activities, please contact our office at 518-668-5755. We're happy to help make your visit to the Lake George Region a wonderful experience!

It's Winter in the Adirondacks!

The Adirondacks have received about 40 inches of Snow in the month of January alone! This is great news for all of our winter activities!

The Southern Warren County Snowmobile Association says their trails are fully open! They maintain over 100 miles of groomed trails in Southern Warren County. The extensive trial network connects the towns of Lake George, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury, Warrensburg and Glens Falls. This year there is a new trail that connects Warren and Washington County. There is even a trail that will bring you right to the ski slopes!

Speaking of Ski Slopes.... the Lake George Region is home to 3 ski areas! West Mountain Ski Area, Hickory Ski Area and Gore Mountain! All three are with in a 30 minute drive! These areas offer over 745 ski-able acres and a variety of winter activities such as: Skiing, tubing, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing and Apres Ski. For a day trip, head to Whiteface Mountain near the town of Lake Placid.

The Lakes are frozen which makes the popular sport of Ice Fishing possible and don't forget about our Lake George Winter Carnival celebrating it's 50th anniversary, which kicks off every weekend in February.

If you need schedules, ski or trail conditions and information on lodging, dining, attractions, or winter activities, please contact our office at 518-668-5755. We're happy to help make your visit to the Lake George Region a wonderful experience!

Snow is here...Happy Dance in the ADKS

Swoooooosh!! It's the sound of a great snowfall that is hitting the Lake George and Adirondack area. This week and weekend should be absolutely perfect for skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing.

The snowmobile clubs must be doing the "happy dance" right now. They have been waiting to get that good base built up. If you need info on snowmobile conditions, ski conditions please contact our office at 518-668-5755. We keep all conditions monitored and are hooked into the following Ski Mountains: West, Gore, Hickory and Whiteface and have their info. Additionally, we get daily updates from the South Warren Snowmobile Club.

Want to get hot info?? Check out our Winter pages off our website home page at http://www.lakegeorgechamber.com/ where we have some "HOT DEALS" just posted!

Winter comes to the Lake George NY region

Finally...some terrific "white stuff" amounting to a few inches of snow blanketing the Lake George Region in upstate NY. In the past few years it seems that all the good snow storms have come up the NJ and PA areas, get to just below Albany and bang a quick right into New England. Just not fair!! Luckily, we have some great snowmaking systems for our ski mountains here and Gore and West Mountains have been preparing for weeks for this school vacation week in particular.

At Gore Mountain, the interconnect is complete and has opened up a whole new set of runs and glades that connect the North Creek Ski Bowl to the main mountain(s) at Gore. Whiteface Mountain, about 90 miles to our north, and the home of the Olympic Ski venues has been cooking on full steam for several weeks now. A co-worker was up into Lake Placid village last Thursday and said it "was a different world up there with lots of natural snow everywhere!".

Closer to Lake George, we also have West Mountain, in Queensbury. A very family friendly place with great skiing, snowboarding and tubing for everyone. Easy to get to off I-87 the Northway too. Hickory Ski Center came online again last year. Snugged against a mountain that overlooks down into the Hudson River, Hickory is one of the last remaining, truly natural terrain mountains of the east. Most of its ski terrain is glades that you would think you were the first human being to discover in the wilderness. Because of this, however, their snow making is very limited so they really depend on Mother Nature to do her dilligence and get their runs covered with the white stuff. Hickory is a must do for Black Diamond skiiers seeking a bit of something different. Not a lot of flash or glamour but the thrill of feeling like you are the very first explorer to find the mountain!

From my window, as always i will keep my eye on the Veteran's Memorial Highway at Prospect Mountain. My office window overlooks the gates and when i see they have opened for snowmobilers i will keep everyone informed. Its a must do and very awesome to get to the top and see for 100 miles in all directions! If you like a challenge of hiking or snowshoeing, you can access the mountain anytime from walking trail access points. Slap your snowshoes on your back, get to the roadway on the mountain and start treking! Next week, some tips on cross country skiing options in the region.

Need info on any of the Adirondack North Country ski areas or any other winter sport?? Contact our office or check out our website at http://www.lakegeorgechamber.com/ and we have links to ski conditions, businesses open and welcoming guests, etc. right from our home page.

Winter has arrived in the North Country and Lake George....come and visit--the fireplace is cracklin'

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New Years special event abound in the LG region!

New years is around the corner! There are plenty of things to see and do during a New Years get away to the Lake George Region and Warren County. From outlet mall and unique ADK shops to lakefront dining and fabulous New Years packages there is something for everyone.

One of my favorites is going out on "the lake" first thing on New Years day. Seeing the folks diving into the lake is a treat too....esp. while sipping a steaming hot cappucino from inside a local restaurant! LOL

Watch for our e-newsletter coming out in a few weeks listing all sorts of places having some great New Years packages available...from lake cruises at midnight to lakefront or remote getaways to just..forget 2010 and usher in 2011! if you are not a subscriber already, please visit our website and sign up to be part of the email club! you can opt out anytime---but the news, discounts and extras are great! Last minute reservations are welcomed.