West Mountain (ski area)
| West Mountain | |
|---|---|
 The Face of West Mountain Ski Area in Queensbury, NY. | |
| Location | Queensbury, New York |
| Nearest city | Glens Falls, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°17′8″N 73°43′42″W / 43.28556°N 73.72833°W |
| Vertical | 1,010 ft (311 m) |
| Top elevation | 1,470 ft (453 m) |
| Base elevation | 460 ft (141 m) |
| Runs | 40 [1] |
| Lift system |
8 total- 2 Double Chairlifts, 1 Triple Chairlift, 2 Rope Tows, 3 Tubing Tows [1] |
| Website | West Mountain website |
West Mountain is a ski area located in Queensbury, New York,[2] just outside the Adirondack Park[3] on West Mountain Road (CR58). West Mountain contains 32 trails[1] ranging in difficulty from green to black diamond. There is also a tubing area near the base of the mountain, containing four,700 foot chutes and two 1000 foot chutes. The main lodge contains a cafeteria on the first floor and a full service restaurant and bar on the second floor now called the "East Slope Bar & Eatery". After a $400,000 renovation in 2008, the restaurant started opening year-round for lunch and dinner.
West Mountain is often opened until mid- April, and host to backcountry-style skiing through June, made possible by the large amount of man-made snow produced during the cold winter months. West Mountain is also known for its night skiing, which is available on most of the main trails. Hiking, and mountain biking are popular activities on the mountain during the summer months.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Hours & Stats at West Mountain Ski Resort in Glens Falls, New York". Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ↑ "(Recreational Opportunities)". Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ↑ "(Town of Queensbury)". Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. Retrieved 2009-03-15.