Campgottagopee
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Only 1 "true" ski in and out there and it's off the map.
Everything else is across the road serviced by a shuttle bus. That said, they're full most of the time.
West Mountain Conditions
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Everything else is across the road serviced by a shuttle bus. That said, they're full most of the time.
Should count as a "ski and stay". YMMV.
x10003q
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- Jul 21, 2020
They could tap people who will use this as there primary residence. Glens Falls is a well located metro area plus there is easy access to outdoor activities. Having skiing right out your door is just another version of the golf or lake community. I think it is an interesting idea.
Ripitz
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NYSkiBlog
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CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY
WITH WEST MOUNTAIN’S MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN SUMMER CONCERT
THIS SATURDAY, JULY 2, 4PM TO 10PM.
Queensbury, NY---Kick off the 4th of July weekend at West Mountain this Saturday, July 2nd , with our first Music on the Mountain Summer Concert! The event is the first of a two-part concert series and will feature live music, vendors, activities, and fireworks. Buy tickets at https://westmountain.com/events/ or shop at https://shop.westmountain.com/ItemList.aspx?node_id=477933 .
July 2nd Music On The Mountain Event Feature:
• Live music, vendors and activities begin at 4:00pm. Enjoy Scenic chairlift rides, food and drink menu in the Main Lodge, outdoor beer garden, “paint a pot” craft for kids and adults, pony rides, and a petting zoo! • On stage - Joe DeFelice (4:00-6:30pm) • Headliner on stage - Ten Most Wanted (7:00-10:00pm) • Fireworks display will go off at dark
August 20th Music On The Mountain Event Feature:
• Live music, vendors and activities begin at 4:00pm. Enjoy Scenic chairlift rides, food and drink menu in the Main Lodge, outdoor beer garden, “paint a pot” craft for kids and adults, pony rides, and a petting zoo! • On stage – Tim and Norm Duo (4:00-6:30pm) • Headliner on stage – Jukebox Rebellion (7:00-10:00pm) • Fireworks display will go off at dark
DETAILS
• All guests must purchase a Music on the Mountain admission ticket for entry and purchase in advance. Tickets are now on sale! Buy online at https://westmountain.com/events/ o Tickets include: Admission + Parking + Fireworks. Prices: $10 (Ages 7-12), $15 (Ages 13-19), $20 (Ages 20 and over), Free (Ages 6 and under). *Purchase includes 20% off coupon code via email following the event that is valid on a future visit to West Mountain to experience Scenic Chairlift, picnics, Aerial Treetop Adventure, or mountain biking ticket. • For groups of 10 or more, contact a group sales representative at 518-636-3699 ext. 300 for reservations and group discounts. • The event is sponsored by DeCrescente and eight of its brand partners. • No outside alcohol, food, animals or bags will be allowed at these events. Blankets and camp chairs are welcome for the summer concerts. Handicap parking/ seating will be available for the concerts with purchase of the handicap admission ticket
WITH WEST MOUNTAIN’S MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN SUMMER CONCERT
THIS SATURDAY, JULY 2, 4PM TO 10PM.
Queensbury, NY---Kick off the 4th of July weekend at West Mountain this Saturday, July 2nd , with our first Music on the Mountain Summer Concert! The event is the first of a two-part concert series and will feature live music, vendors, activities, and fireworks. Buy tickets at https://westmountain.com/events/ or shop at https://shop.westmountain.com/ItemList.aspx?node_id=477933 .
July 2nd Music On The Mountain Event Feature:
• Live music, vendors and activities begin at 4:00pm. Enjoy Scenic chairlift rides, food and drink menu in the Main Lodge, outdoor beer garden, “paint a pot” craft for kids and adults, pony rides, and a petting zoo! • On stage - Joe DeFelice (4:00-6:30pm) • Headliner on stage - Ten Most Wanted (7:00-10:00pm) • Fireworks display will go off at dark
August 20th Music On The Mountain Event Feature:
• Live music, vendors and activities begin at 4:00pm. Enjoy Scenic chairlift rides, food and drink menu in the Main Lodge, outdoor beer garden, “paint a pot” craft for kids and adults, pony rides, and a petting zoo! • On stage – Tim and Norm Duo (4:00-6:30pm) • Headliner on stage – Jukebox Rebellion (7:00-10:00pm) • Fireworks display will go off at dark
DETAILS
• All guests must purchase a Music on the Mountain admission ticket for entry and purchase in advance. Tickets are now on sale! Buy online at https://westmountain.com/events/ o Tickets include: Admission + Parking + Fireworks. Prices: $10 (Ages 7-12), $15 (Ages 13-19), $20 (Ages 20 and over), Free (Ages 6 and under). *Purchase includes 20% off coupon code via email following the event that is valid on a future visit to West Mountain to experience Scenic Chairlift, picnics, Aerial Treetop Adventure, or mountain biking ticket. • For groups of 10 or more, contact a group sales representative at 518-636-3699 ext. 300 for reservations and group discounts. • The event is sponsored by DeCrescente and eight of its brand partners. • No outside alcohol, food, animals or bags will be allowed at these events. Blankets and camp chairs are welcome for the summer concerts. Handicap parking/ seating will be available for the concerts with purchase of the handicap admission ticket
westcoastben
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- Dec 26, 2021
Pretty predictable conditions today; scraped off trails with some edgeable stuff on the sides. Race trails were better, for sure. Hope to see them open up more soon and that the incoming warm weather doesn’t delay that…
Capdistski
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- Jul 22, 2020
First day at West this year after grappling with a heat issue at my house this morning. Conditions were pretty good considering the year they have had, with only a little of their trademark concrete ice. Only two ways down today from main chair, with a big racing meet taking the most southerly way down. They were blowing a lot of snow which was a little annoying given the temps already made it challenging enough, but you can’t really blame them given the forecast and that there were probably 30 people skiing besides racers - I lasted a little over two hours and 10 runs. They were advertising opening the north side today, but probably put it off for a day given temps and opted for another day of snowmaking.
I hope they have a strong Feb and March - January was rough.
I hope they have a strong Feb and March - January was rough.
OldTimer88
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- Jan 10, 2022
I got a 6-pack and a sizable gift card to West for Xmas. Haven't gone yet as I want the north chair opened first. Love me some AOA and Midway during the week.
Jim
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- Dec 22, 2022
I spent a few hours at West this afternoon, using my first Indy Pass day there (and 7th redemption overall on the season), and marking my first visit there since January 2020. They only got about 3 inches in this underachieving storm, but all after grooming, so it made things really nice. I didn't get on snow until just after noon, but there were still plenty of fresh tracks and apparently the main lift to the summit had a delayed opening. The surface skied into a nice packed powder with (very light) skier traffic. The exception was the Face where snow guns were going in what were marginal snowmaking temperatures at best, so things got a little heavy and sticky there, especially by comparisons to the great surfaces everywhere else. The Northwest area was open, but only Mach and Bannister. Midway was closed with snowmaking (giant whales) and AOA looks to have enough snow to be skiable but was closed. Various glades looked skiable too, but were all roped off. Cure looked very nice but was closed as fencing was being put up on the sides of the trail, meaning only greens and blues open.
As we got to mid-afternoon, the lingering light snow became more of a freezing mist, and then the busloads of kids arrived, so that was it for the day.
Other than the limited terrain, my only real complaint on the day was the lack of effort by the lift operators in clearing snow off chairs. Even after 2:00 there were still chairs coming down with the previous night's snow on the Northwest lift. Fortunately it was so uncrowded that we could just wait until we saw one coming that had been reasonably cleared.
As we got to mid-afternoon, the lingering light snow became more of a freezing mist, and then the busloads of kids arrived, so that was it for the day.
Other than the limited terrain, my only real complaint on the day was the lack of effort by the lift operators in clearing snow off chairs. Even after 2:00 there were still chairs coming down with the previous night's snow on the Northwest lift. Fortunately it was so uncrowded that we could just wait until we saw one coming that had been reasonably cleared.
