The Early Days of Skiing in North Creek: Ride Up - Slide Down

A collaboration between Widlund Gallery and North Creek Depot Museum

First rope tow at the North Creek Ski Bowl on Gore Mountain.

From January 8 through February 15, visit Tannery Pond Center’s Widlund Gallery and travel back in time to the early days of Adirondack skiing. The exhibit, “Ride Up, Slide Down: The Early Days of Skiing in North Creek, 1920s to 1940s,” is presented in collaboration with the North Creek Depot Museum.

See numerous rare and unique skiing artifacts, prints, paintings, archival documents, films, and photographs documenting the evolution and growth of the ski industry in the North Country.

Ski history in North Creek.

Over 90 years ago, “Snow Trains” began arriving in North Creek, bringing hundreds of skiers to the area. When skiers got off the Snow Train, they would ride in the back of a truck to the top of what would become the North Creek Ski Bowl and Gore Mountain. The practice, known as "Ride Up, Slide Down," would become the region's slogan. 

One of the first ski patrols in the U.S. was established in North Creek due to the Snow Trains.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays from Noon to 4 pm. Additional hours may be available by appointment.

If you love skiing and want to learn more about its roots in the northeast, visit this fascinating exhibit.

Visit Tannery Pond Center’s website or Facebook page for more information.

Skiers arriving on the Snow Train in North Creek.

Places to eat, shop, stay and things to do near North Creek and Gore Mountain.

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ADK Talks Podcast

Listen to our episode featuring Gore Mountain. Hear about what’s new at Gore, it’s history as one of America’s oldest ski resorts, and future enhancements.

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Upcoming events and things to do in the Gore Mountain region.

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