Skiing in New York State’s Adirondack Mountains

In northern New York State, the Adirondack Mountains offer 6 million acres of exciting activities for skiers and winter adventure seekers to experience the magic of this snowy paradise.

New York State’s Adirondack Mountains offer a breathtaking winter experience with snow-covered peaks and pristine landscapes. The region boasts 6 million acres of exciting winter activities, including hundreds of miles of trails for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.

A winter sports lover’s destination on the East Coast.

The Adirondacks boast an average annual snowfall ranging from 150 to 200 inches. This generous layer of powder blankets the peaks and valleys, ensuring a prolonged and consistently delightful skiing season.

Reliable snow conditions and state-of-the-art snow-making and grooming create an optimal environment for downhill, cross-country, and snowboarders of all levels to enjoy their favorite winter pastime. Sledding and snow tubing are also very popular in Adirondack towns.

Need more proof that the Adirondack Park is an outstanding destination for winter fun? The region hosted no less than two Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980. It’s also home to New York State’s largest ski resort, Gore Mountain, one of the first ski centers in the U.S.

Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, NY, also boasts the greatest vertical of any ski area east of the Rockies.

The Adirondacks used to have dozens of downhill ski areas, but today, less than a dozen remain. While they may be small in number, they provide some of the best skiing in New York State and the East Coast.