Tag: Gore Mountain

Gore Mountain: Summer & Fall Adventures in the Adirondacks 

Two hikers high on Gore Mountain in the summer walking away from the camera toward the background view of the mountains.

“There are two sides to every story,” is a timeless snippet of wisdom that is especially relevant when considering a trip to Gore Mountain in North Creek, NY.  Gore Mountain has long been synonymous for winter sports and recreation, yet beyond the snow, Gore’s flip side is a world of summer solace, festivals, and outdoor adventures. That is in addition to the two other contrasting sides of this mountain’s story – one tells the tales of its historic, community-focused roots at the North Creek Ski Bowl and another its many modern amenities and… Read more »

Gore Mountain Expands Summer and Fall Operations, Strengthening North Creek’s Role in Adirondack Tourism Growth 

A cabin of the Northwoods Gondola rises high on Gore Mountain with fall foliage in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Gore Mountain is advancing its four-season strategy for Summer and Fall 2026 with operational shifts, new attractions, and expanded programming designed to increase visitation and further position North Creek as an emerging hub within the southern Adirondack tourism corridor. Located approximately one hour from Albany and 30 minutes from Lake George, Gore Mountain sits within… Read more »

Where Winter Comes to Life: Gore Mountain Program Builds Skills, Confidence and Community for Johnsburg Students 

A group of about 15 Johnsburg elementary school children and their teachers at Gore Mountain.

Nearly a century after the first Snow Train brought skiers to North Creek, the spirit of winter recreation is thriving through local students discovering Gore Mountain.  A contagious energy for snow sports comes alive on the faces of Johnsburg Elementary School students in the Learn to Ski Program. What began at Johnsburg Central School in the 2019-2020 season with 20 second graders taking ski lessons every Thursday for six weeks has grown into a… Read more »

Home on the Mountain: Kelsey O’Driscoll’s Remarkable Return

Kelsey O'Driscoll skis with outriggers wearing a white Team USA uniform, all against a blue sky.

How Gore Mountain shaped a champion in the making Getting to the top requires grit. Determination. Discipline. But sometimes it takes even more. Imagine life throwing you a curve ball that doesn’t just knock you down but steals everything. That’s where Kelsey O’Driscoll found herself in the months following an accident in 2021 that left… Read more »

Gore Mountain Announces Capital Improvement Projects for the 2025-2026 Season 

A conceptual image of the exterior of the future North Creek Ski Bowl with large windows, a two story structure, a balcony, and people on bikes and walking around outside enjoying a summer day.

Gore Mountain announces a series of major improvement and maintenance projects planned for the 2025-2026 season, all designed to enhance the guest experience and continue its development as a year-round travel destination. After last season’s replacement of the Hudson Chair at the North Creek Ski Bowl, this year’s crews will replace the Topridge Triple Chairlift…. Read more »

Olympic Authority Kicks off Summer and Fall Activities Season

A young woman hikes down the trail from the Whiteface Summit with a young man a few paces in front of her.

Sky Flyer Zipline, Veterans’ Memorial Highway, Inline Skating Set to Open Summer Season The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is launching its summer and fall activities season with the opening of the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway on Friday, May 16. Additional early-season offerings include the Sky Flyer Zipline that opens on… Read more »

Fun Competitions and Spring Events at Our Alpine Mountains

A skier in a big Easter bunny costume jumps and splits their skis in the air against a beautiful blue sky background.

As spring weather moves in, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority will celebrate a successful season with fun competitions and spring events at Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Belleayre Mountain. Event Details: Gore Mountain – Pond Skim Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: Bib pick-up: 9-10 a.m.; event starts at 10:30 a.m. Location:… Read more »

Ski Racing at Olympic Authority Mountains and Its Array of Impacts

A female ski racer turning hard and fast around a red gate.

Ski racing is an intense sport. It does not matter what the level of competition is or whether you’re racing, supporting a family member, or spectating – emotions always run high. That’s because every competition is action-packed, with racers using their speed, strength, agility, and fitness to battle against the mountain, against one another, and… Read more »

North Creek Community Forum Scheduled for November 12, 2024

A conceptual image of the proposed new lodge at the North Creek Ski Bowl in winter with the two levels of decks in the sun and skiers and other winter recreational enthusiasts enjoying the Ski Bowl.

Media Invited to Tannery Pond Center for a Community Information Session on the Regional Economy with Presentations from Warren County EDC, Gore Mountain, and former NYS Senator Betty Little Media and residents of the North Creek region are invited to a community information session and panel discussion organized jointly by the Tannery Pond Center, Warren… Read more »