Gore / North Creek Lodging and Amenities

[wgo]

Thanks all for your replies!

 

[wgo]

I've stayed at the Best Western right off the Northway near Lake George.

How many nights are you planning on staying to ski Gore?

Stay 3 nights, skiing 2 days. We will actually be skiing at Killington for 2 days and then 2 days at Gore. Doing a road trip with my son when he is home from college on spring break

 

[MarzNC]

Also if heads in beds is still around it is like 50 a night ski hostel about 5 min from Gore

Is it this one? Level 2 charging for an EV included for free. ;-)

North Creek Hostel - Heads in Beds - Lodging in the Adirondacks

Heds in Beds is an affordable hostle in the Adirondack park located in North Creek, NY near Skiing, rafting, and Mt biking.

www.northcreekheadsinbeds.com

 

[DomB]

Is it this one? Level 2 charging for an EV included for free. ;-)

North Creek Hostel - Heads in Beds - Lodging in the Adirondacks

Heds in Beds is an affordable hostle in the Adirondack park located in North Creek, NY near Skiing, rafting, and Mt biking.

www.northcreekheadsinbeds.com

That’s them. Nice news on the charger.

 

[Capdistski]

I used to stay at the Super 8 if I was by myself and didn’t want to drive the whole way in the morning. As others have said it’s fine and is conveniently located for essentially 6-7 hours of sleep while you’re driving to Gore.

But the North Creek options are much better if you’re there for a couple nights and looking for interesting places to eat and drink (my faves are Bar Vino, Becks, Garnet Hill, and The Place which is a little further away) and be closer to the mountain.

 

[capecodbeach]

Gore isn't know for its apres ski scene. It's a commuter mountain. Best to stay in Lake George and eat at the log jam every night.

First timers visiting Gore hopefully are aware of the 'commuter mountain' status. A lot of resort vacationers expect ski in ski out lodging. A good many of L George hotels and restaurants are open all week during the Winter. Some of the restaurants are more of a weekend window. But you do have a good selection and well under an hour drive. The youngsters in my family would drive the extra 1/2 hour and stay in Saratoga! Use the same short term rental they rent for the summer track season... at a bargain winter rate! If there ever is one in Saratoga. That said, has there ever been an attempt at a Weekend Food Truck some where along the routes to Gore?

 

[Harvey]

A lot of resort vacationers expect ski in ski out lodging.

A lot of Gore skiers love Gore, because there is no ski in ski out.

Well, at least one of them does.

 

[capecodbeach]

A lot of Gore skiers love Gore, because there is no ski in ski out.

Well, at least one of them does.

Okay not real ski in ski out. But I can imagine there is a demand for Lake George (or Saratoga) chain hotels to run 3 day weekends of skiing that include your room, breakfast, after skiing restaurant, bar with a band, heated pool, and a shuttle that took you and your equipment to and from the mountain! Add to that pre-bought tickets! Rentals prepped and booked at the hotel! Maybe throw in an "at the mountain" guide or ambassador. For some families, skiing is a 'resort type' activity. Pampered treatment like a cruise, certainly not every one's cup of tea. But it does hold Gore back from being a destination resort. At least Whiteface has Lake Placid to sweeten the deal for families after a day on the mountain.

 

[Capdistski]

Re Restaurants what about The Place. It’s my favorite in the ‘hood, 5 or 10 min east of Wevertown is my memory. Haven’t been in a couple years.

 

[Harvey]

I'm saying that most probably do want ski-in, ski-out (and high speed everything), but (some of) those of us who love Gore, choose it because of what it is.