How to Go Skiing in Gore Mountain, New York

Gore Mountain Ski Area in New York is a fantastic place to plan your next ski trip to. The ski area has been operating since 1930 and is proud of its tradition and what it has to offer. The lift attendants will make your trip safer and you can attend the ski school to improve your skills.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet Access

Book Lodging at Gore Mountain

1. Book lodging by visiting the Gore Mountain Web site (see Resources below), or by calling them directly at 518-251-2411.
2. Know that Gore Mountain, New York has partnered with a wide variety of local hotels that offer package deals. These include ski and stay packages at hotels, bed and breakfasts, motels, cabins, and townhouses, with prices ranging from budget to expensive.
3. Choose a room at one of Gore Mountain Ski Area's many offerings, such as the Bear Pine Cottage and the Summit at Gore Mountain Townhomes. The Bear Pine Cottage offers suites with two bedrooms and one bath, and is fully furnished. The Townhomes have master bedrooms with private baths, and some have jacuzzis.

Get to Know Gore Mountain Ski Area

4. Land at the Albany International Airport in Albany, New York. The airport is approximately 78 miles from Gore Mountain. To arrive by car from Albany, take New York State Thruway to Exit 24. Then take I-87 to Exit 23. Continue on route 9 to route 28 and continue until you reach Gore Mountain. For an alternate route, visit the Gore Mountain Web site (see Resources below) and click 'The Mountain' link for detailed driving instructions.
5. Know that Gore Mountain's summit elevation is 3,600 feet. The vertical drop is 2,100 feet. Gore Mountain has an average snowfall of 150 inches.
6. Enjoy Gore Mountain's 65 trails. There are 11 lifts and snowmaking covers 95 percent of the ski area.

Enjoy the Slopes at Gore Mountain Ski Area

7. Check the Gore Mountain Ski Area snow report by visiting their Web site and clicking on the 'Snow Report' link (see Resources below).
8. Know that Gore Mountain has the Nastar Race Arena, which is a large racing program. The Nastar course is a dual slalom course. A handicap system is available so that racers of different skills can compete against each other.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip online to save time and money. There are often specials that are only available online.
• Check snow conditions prior to booking your trip. Slopes are open based on daily weather activity.