Nordic Skiing Resorts

The Adirondack area of New York is in the North East section of the state, right next to Vermont and just a short drive to Montreal Canada. It is home to Lake Placid, the site of two Winter Olympics, Gore Mountain and many historic forts and buildings dating from the Revolutionary War and earlier. Some places in the Adirondack Mountains can have as much as 120 inches of snow a year, so you can be very sure to hit a good snow day. It is also home to some of the best Winter Resorts, featuring both Alpine and Nordic skiing. There are not as many Cross Country or Nordic ski centers as there are Alpine, but the ones that there are, are some of the best anywhere. If you are looking for a new place for a winter get a way, try one of these. They are all four season resorts, and when you come for the skiing, you are sure to want to come back in the warmer weather. Make sure to check the pages for special package deals they may have available.

Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, An Adirondack Mountain New York Nordic Ski Resort
http://www.laplandlake.com/
139 Lapland Lake Road
Northville, NY 12134-3962
Lapland Lake Nordic is owned and operated by Olavi Hirvonen, a former member of the US Olympic Team. And he has created a beautiful four season haven in the Adirondack Preserve area. Being so near a wildlife preserve insures that your nordic skiing experience will include contact with the local wild life, but not to worry. They are used to humans in their territory. In addition to nordic ski trails, they also have snowshoeing, ice-skating, tubing, sledding and kicksledding. Check out their lodging options. They have a lot to choose from, including private cottages. And they have a great school for the beginners. Come in the winter and you will want to come back in the summer and hike the same trails that you skied in the winter.

Friends Lake Inn, An Adirondack Mountain New York Nordic Ski Resort
http://www.friendslake.com/
963 Friends Lake Road
Chestertown, NY 12817
518 494-4751 Fax: 518 494-4616
Friends Lake Inn is another resort you will want to come to year round. It has its own Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails, and is convenient to Gore Mountain for Alpine skiing. They have private Nordic skiing and snowshoeing lessons available.
When you come in from skiing, you can enjoy the sauna and just relax and then enjoy dinner in the restaurant overlooking the lake.
They have so many lodging options available, it is hard to make a choice. One is more beautiful than another. You can choose from 20 private rooms and there is even a private house that will accommodate up to 9 people.

Garnet Hill Cross Country Ski Center, An Adirondack Mountain New York Nordic Ski Resort
http://www.garnet-hill.com/
13th Lake Road,
North River, NY 12856
This is one of the most complete four seasons resorts there is. For Nordic skiing they have 55km trails, groomed daily, set tracks & skating lanes. A complete ski shop - rentals, sales, & repairs, a PSIA certified ski school with lessons daily and the Ski Center, Lodge & Restaurant are open daily
For lodging, you can choose from The Log House, which is the main hotel, or you can choose a room in one of the other three buildings: The Birches which is great for families. The rooms here can accommodate up to 5 people, The Tea House. The special feature here are the king sized beds and The Big Shanty which is perfect for large groups of up to 25 people.
And at the restaurant you can enjoy entrees such as
WILDERNESS STEAK
10 ounce New York Strip Steak flamed-broiled and topped with portobello and sautéed mushrooms.
HORSERADISH ENCRUSTED SALMON
Broiled salmon fillet topped with a horseradish, fresh herbs, and bread crumbs finished with a chive cream sauce. Not to mention the breakfast with the homemade breads