Backcountry Ski Shuttle MLK Weekend 2018

This shuttle by the North Creek Business Alliance will run Saturday 1/13, Sunday 1/14, and Monday 1/15 – departing at 12:30PM.  The Shuttle brings skiers up the Barton Road to The Raymond Brook Trailhead for a great backcountry (ungroomed) ski tour back to the North Creek Ski Bowl.  Backcountry ski equipment is recommended – metal edge cross country or telemark skis.  There are UPHILL sections to the trails. So – you will need no-wax skis, skins, or grip wax!  No Bootpacking!  $5/person suggested donation North Creek/North River Backcountry Ski Map (pdf)

Backcountry Ski Shuttle

This shuttle by the North Creek Business Alliance will run Sat. Jan 6 and Sunday Jan 7, departing at 12:30PM.  The Shuttle brings skiers up the Barton Road to The Raymond Brook Trailhead for a great backcountry (ungroomed) ski tour back to the North Creek Ski Bowl.  Backcountry ski equipment is recommended – metal edge cross country or telemark skis.  There are UPHILL sections to the trails. So – you will need no-wax skis, skins, or grip wax!  No Bootpacking! Post-Holers will be shot!

$5/person suggested donation

Backcountry Ski Shuttle

This shuttle by the North Creek Business Alliance will run daily during Christmas Week – Dec. 28 thru Jan 1, departing at 12:30PM.  The Shuttle brings skiers up the Barton Road to The Raymond Brook Trailhead for a great backcountry (ungroomed) ski tour back to the North Creek Ski Bowl.  Backcountry ski equipment is recommended – metal edge cross country or telemark skis.  There is some uphill so Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding is not appropriate.  $5/person suggested donation North Creek/North River Backcountry Ski Map (pdf)  

Nordic Fest 2017, Dec 8, 9 & 10

Ski Bowl Park in North Creek, Rt. 28.  Get in some great early season skiing! 

Friday, December 8, 5-8PM, UHTA Fundraiser
Under The Lights! 

Non-Competitive Citizen Cross Country Ski Event. Ski for North Creek Dollars! 1.25km Loop – All ages, all abilities, all ski types: ski skate, classic ski, backcountry ski or snowshoe. Adult Entry (donation to UHTA – Upper Hudson Trails Alliance) $20 – get NC$ for each lap completed! Kids – FREE! Ski for prize drawings! Register Day-of at The Ski Bowl or…Register at SkiReg CLICK HERE!

Saturday, December 9, 9AM, NYSSRA Classic 10km.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 9AM – NYSSRA Classic 10km4 Laps of 2.5km. All ages, classes. Register online $25/racer SkiReg.com/NorthCreek
11AM Johnsburg Invitational 5km. 2 Laps of 2.5km. Sec. 2 High School Race – Open to all teamsRegister Online at SkiReg CLICK HERE!

Sun. Dec. 10, 9AM

NYSSRA Sprint 1.5K All ages, classes. Register online $25/racer SkiReg.com/NorthCreekRegister Online at SkiReg CLICK HERE!

NordicFest2017

Live Music All Weekend!

Last Daze ~ Raisinhead ~ Mitch Frasier ~ Council Fire

Hearty Fall Food & Drink Menu

Look for hearty and creative fall fare like Baby Back Ribs, Bacon Mac & Cheeseburger, German Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Curry Lentil Cauliflower Soup, Bratwurst, Sausage & Peppers, Turkey Drumsticks, Maple Glazed Donuts, Fried Dough, and Apple & Pumpkin Pies, as well as all of the usual favorites too (chicken, burgers, hot dogs, etc).

Grab a draft or bottled beer from our sundeck bar, relax, and enjoy your day!

We’re featuring Saranac Pumpkin Ale, Long Trail Harvest Ale, Paradox Pilsner, Stella Artois Cidre, Adirondack Octoberfest, Sam Adams Seasonal, Goose Island IPA, Shipyard Pumpkin Head, Budweiser, Bud Light, & Angry Orchard Cider.

Smitty’s Food Tent is serving up festival favorites like fried bananas & oreos, smoothies, orange julius, and fresh lemonade & limeade!
Grab a sweet & salty kettle corn treat from the proper popper!

Vendors & Activities Open Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

An Array of Adirondack Artisans

Browse our slopeside shopping village of 70+ artisans featuring handcrafted items such as furniture and acoustic guitars made of locally reclaimed wood, upcycled book origami, original paintings and photography, all-natural bath & beauty essentials, primitives & Adirondack decor, hand-painted fabrics, knit scarves & accessories, unique handmade jewelry and pottery, specialty food items, and so much more!

Children’s Entertainment – FREE!

• Penelope the Clown– free face painting, balloon animals, and awesome clowning around all weekend!
• Pony Rides & Petting Zoo (starting at 11am)- bunnies, goats, and chickens presented by Adirondack Dreamcatcher Farm.
• Bacon Bits– crowd-strolling entertaining potbelly pig!
• Meet Professor McGonagall from Harry Potter on Saturday.
• The Wicked Witch of the West will be strolling the festival grounds on Sunday.
• Adirondack Raptors (Sunday only)- meet a Great Horned Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Harris Hawk!
• Pumpkin Field Games & Fall Crafts- see our weekend schedule for locations and times

Weekend Schedule

Saturday, October 7

10am-12pm Live music from Last Daze
10am-2pm Family Mini Golf Tournament (register your scorecard at the Gore table inside, winner announced at 2:15pm)
11am-12pm Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt (register at the Gore table inside)
12-4pm Live music from Raisinhead
12pm Meet Professor McGonagall from Harry Potter!
12-1pm Lego “Build-It” Competition for Kids (ages 3+)- inside near the Gore table.
1pm Make Your Own Hiking Stick for Kids- lower level of base lodge
1:30pm Nature Hike for Kids
2:30-3:30pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids- please check back for location.

Sunday, October 8

10am-12pm Live music from Mitch Frasier
11am-1pm Guess How Many Candy Corns? for Kids- winner announced at 1:30pm.
11am-12pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids- please check back for location.
12-4pm Live music from Council Fire
12pm The Wicked Witch of the West will be strolling the festival grounds!  Don’t worry, she’ll be in a friendly mood today.
12-1pm Lego “Build-It” Competition for Kids (ages 3+)- inside near the Gore information table
1-2pm Poster Coloring Craft for Kids- inside near the Gore information table
2pm Halloween Egg Hunt- on The Arena
2:30-3:30pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids- please check back for location.

Artisans interested in booth space should contact cindy@goremountain.com.

Please note that the Northwoods Lodge is closed for the duration of the festival.  Find all services in the Base Lodge.