West Mountain (ski area)

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.

West Mountain
The Face of West Mountain Ski Area in Queensbury, NY.
The Face of West Mountain Ski Area in Queensbury, NY.
Location59 West Mountain Rd. Queensbury, NY
Nearest major cityGlens Falls, New York
Coordinates43°17′8″N 73°43′42″W / 43.28556°N 73.72833°W / 43.28556; -73.72833
StatusOperating
Vertical1,010 ft (310 m)
Top elevation1,470 ft (450 m)
Base elevation460 ft (141 m)
Skiable area126 acres
Trails31
Longest run1.5 Miles
Lift system5 total- 1 Quad Chairlift, 2 Triple Chairlifts, 2 magic carpets [1]
Lift capacity3,000 / hour
Terrain parks2
Snowmaking100%
Night skiingYes
WebsiteWest Mountain Ski Area

Statistics

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  • 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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Hours & Stats at West Mountain Ski Resort in Queensbury, New York". Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. ^ "(Recreational Opportunities)" (PDF). Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. ^ "(Town of Queensbury)" (PDF). Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. ^ "Mountain Statistics". huntermtn.com. West Mountain.
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