Adirondack Skiing

Downhill Skiing | Cross Country Skiing

ADIRONDACK CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Friends Lake Inn

Enjoy the old world romance of snowshoeing at Friends Lake Inn. Our 32 km of snowshoe trails and ski loop offer a variety of terrain from the challenging expert trail "Cardiac Hill" to the quieter pace of "Hemlock Hall".

Lessons: Group lessons are offered at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily. Private lessons can be made by appointment.
Hours: The trail system is open daily from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Other Services: After a day of skiing, relax in our sauna, enjoy candlelight fireside dining and gracious accommodations.
Specials: Take advantage of our Mid-Week Ski Getaway in the Adirondack Mountains; purchase any overnight lodging, dinner/breakfast package on Sunday-Thursday and receive a FREE lift ticket to Gore Mountain. Packages from $295 per couple.

Jackrabbit Trail and Interconnect Pass

The 50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a public trail that connects with four ski centers and several backcountry routes along the way.

Address: 301 Main Street/Town Hall, Lake Placid NY 12946, 518-523-1365
Trails: 15K of groomed trail near ski centers; Over 35K of ungroomed trail sections
Fees: Groomed trails subject to a trail fee; ungroomed trail sections are free
Maps & Information: Trail maps showing access points and fee areas are available at all centers and sport shops
Rate Details: For $12/day, the Interconnect Pass will allow you to access the following ski centers: Cascade, Lake Placid Resort, Mt. Van Hoevenberg and the Whiteface Club.
For more information: Call 1-800-447-5224.
Season: Open throughout the winter, weather permitting.

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