About Visit North Creek
North Creek, NY is the Birthplace of New York Skiing, and is located On the Upper Hudson River in New York's Adirondack Mountains!About Visit North Creek
Visit North Creek’s ongoing mission is to support a vibrant four-season economy in Johnsburg, NY and the Gore Mountain region. Visit North Creek is dedicated to promoting the area in and around North Creek, supporting special events, and promoting businesses, activities, attractions and the visitor experience, year ’round.
For additional information about the Town of Johnsburg visit their website.
Author Bio
Hi – I’m Richard (Dick) Carlson, the main author of content on the Visit North Creek Website. I have lived in the North Creek area many years. I enjoyed participation and management in the outdoor industries – including Ski Patrolman, Whitewater Raft Guide and manager and Director of Skiing at Garnet Hill. I was also the Director of Marketing at a large Lake George Resort for 10 years. Us the Contact Form to get in touch with me.
North Creek and other Johnsburg, NY Hamlets
North Creek is just one of the many hamlets that comprise the Town of Johnsburg, and it is the center of much of the business and government activity for the Town. Read more about all the Hamlets in The Town of Johnsburg HERE
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North Creek History
Skiing left at the North Creek Ski Bowl 1950’s.
North Creek and the The Town of Johnsburg has a rich history. North Creek was the Northern Terminus for the railroad for many years, and just a crude dirt road went on to Indian Lake along present day Rt. 28. North Creek was the birthplace of New York Skiing with the “Ride Up – Slide Down” skiing of the 1930’s and the eventual first rope tow installation in the 1930’s on the Village Slopes (Ski Bowl). North Creek also is home to the Garnet Mining Industry with Barton Mines Corporation being the oldest continuous run Family mine in the Country. Log Drives were held on the Upper Hudson River for a hundred years or so ending in 1952 – supplanted by the modern day Whitewater Derby held every year the first full weekend in May.
Much more History at Johnsburg Historical Society.