Category: General News & Updates

Adirondack Leaf Peeping Guide

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year (other than winter of course).  The mountains ignite with magnificent reds from the mighty oak trees and take-your-breath-away yellows from aspen and birches. There is truly no better way to experience the Adirondack foliage than with a scenic skyride at Gore Mountain. Our open-air chairlift… Read more »

Hiking on Gore

We know how much you love to make Gore Mountain your winter playground. With such a fantastic variety of terrain, laid-back vibe, and unmatched Adirondack scenery, what skier or rider wouldn’t? But do you know that our four peaks come alive during the summer and fall, bursting with color and bustling with nature? Discover Gore’s… Read more »

Trees Of Gore

The Adirondack Park is made up of over 6 million acres of New York State protected land and Gore Mountain is located in the heart of the forest preserve. Trees provide shelter and food for wildlife, insects, and other plants. Trees can be easily classified into two broad categories based on the appearance and structure… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Tammy Bukovinsky

  One very important thing that makes Gore a special place is our staff. From lifts to patrol and every department in between, there are many friendly faces out there making sure you have the best day ever. It’s a little family here at the mountain and we love to share it with you. Get… Read more »

A Beginner’s Guide

teen learning to ski

A Beginner’s Guide to Gore Mountain Everything you need to know to make your first turns the most enjoyable.  Welcome to the wonderful sport of skiing and riding! Whether you’re about to make your first turns or picking it back up- we are so happy you decided to enjoy winter with us because humans were never meant to hibernate! To ease you into the sport we’ve compiled a… Read more »

The Science of Snowmaking

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The Science of Snowmaking How Gore Mountain’s state of the art snowmaking system works for you We all know Gore’s snowmakers work incredibly hard around the clock making sure the mountain is in great skiable shape all season long, but what are they really doing? Learn how snow is made and how our crew delivers… Read more »

See What’s New for 20/21!

Illustration of two ski lifts. "2 New Lifts, High Peaks Quad & Sunway Chair"

Two New Lifts, Terrain Modifications, and More Snowmaking for 20/21! The new High Peaks Quad will deliver skiers and riders to Gore’s true summit, opening up fresh access to 96’ vertical and more of your favorite terrain including the entire Straight Brook Valley. To accommodate for a lift line extension of nearly 800’ on this… Read more »

Great Camps of the Adirondacks

Great Camp Illustration Pine Knot

GREAT CAMPS OF THE ADIRONDACKS & Gore Mountain Trail Names You might know that the Fairview trail features one of Gore’s many beautiful vistas, but did you also know it’s named after a Great Camp of the Adirondacks? The Great Camps of the Adirondack Mountains refer to the grandiose family compounds of cabins built along… Read more »

At Home Green Tips

Illustration of compost, recycle icon, and picking up litter

Let’s green up our spaces with some of these easy-to-adapt routines! Here’s a list of great tips to green up your lifestyle: Headed out for a walk, jog, or run? Bring a trash bag or other receptacle with you. “Plogging” is the act of picking up trash while you jog or run. This trend began… Read more »