Downhill Skiing

Ski and Snowboard the Adirondacks

Downhill skiing in the Adirondacks is fun for the entire family! Hamilton County is home to Oak Mountain., a fantastic, family-friendly mountain in Speculator, and also makes a great basecamp to visit other nearby mountains, including Gore Mountain.

Oak Mountain

With minimal lift lines, tubing, and the promise of a ton of fun, you can't beat the cost for a day of alpine fun at Oak Mountain. A family of four can ski all day for less than the price of a single lift ticket at other resorts. Oak Mountain also has great snowshoe paths. All of this, and more, at Oak Mountain.

A three-season ski resort in the southern Adirondacks, Oak Mountain is an easy drive from Albany, Utica, or Lake George. Enjoy terrain designed to suit everyone's needs at an affordable rate! 

The stats

  • 22 trails
  • Terrain park
  • 4 lanes of snow tubing
  • Miles of snowshoeing trails
  • On-mountain dining

If you are looking for a more challenging downhill experience, no worries! Oak Mountain has black diamond terrain. It's also not far from Whiteface Mountain, home to the greatest vertical in the Northeast.

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Slopeside dining

A day at Oak is never complete without a hearty meal...or two, depending on how much you ski and ride! Grab a quick snack from the Oak Mountain Cafe concession stand or settle in and warm up at the Acorn Pub & Eatery! You'll be treated to hearty fare so good you may not want to get back out on the slopes! But of course, you will, because winter in Hamilton County is just too good to miss out on.

Planning a ski getaway?

Check out our lodging options and find a cozy place to stay after a day of playing in the snow. And remember: winter isn't just about skiing and tubing! Hamilton County is home to an abundance of great adventures and activities, indoors and out.

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Gore has 121 trails, boasts 2,537 vertical feet, and is home to the most skiable acreage in New York.
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