West Mountain is a ski area located in Queensbury, New York,[2] just outside the Adirondack Park[3] on West Mountain Road (CR58). In the summer and fall, West Mountain offers Aerial Tree Top Adventure Tours, Mountain Biking (downhill and cross-country), scenic chairlift rides and hikes, full-service dining (limited hours) with dinner and date night packages and available for wedding and special event bookings. In the winter, West Mountain contains 30 ski trails[1] ranging in difficulty from easy green trails to more advanced black diamond trails and some glades. There is also a tubing park near the Main Lodge, containing six 700-foot chutes and four 1000-foot chutes. West Mountain has 100% snowmaking and has replaced all its old chairlifts with newer quad and triple chairlifts. The main lodge contains a cafe on the first floor and a full-service restaurant and bar on the second floor called the "West Mountain Bar & Eatery". West Mountain and the surrounding area is located within the Adirondack Mountains.
Statistics
- Base: 460 ft (140 m)
- Summit: 1,470 ft (450 m)
- Vertical drop: 1,010 ft (310 m)
- Skiable area: 126 acres (51 ha)
- Number of Trails: 31, beginner 20% intermediate 65% advanced 25%
Lifts
| Lift Name | Type | Length | Vertical | Cap./Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face Chair | Quad | |||
| West Express | Triple Chair | |||
| Northwest Lift | Triple Chair | |||
| Melon Patch 1 | Carpet Lift | |||
| Melon Patch 2 | Carpet Lift | |||
| Totals | 5 | 3,000 p/h |
References
- ^ a b "Hours & Stats at West Mountain Ski Resort in Queensbury, New York". Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "(Recreational Opportunities)" (PDF). Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "(Town of Queensbury)" (PDF). Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mountain Statistics". huntermtn.com. West Mountain.
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