West Mountain (ski area)
| West Mountain | |
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 The Face of West Mountain Ski Area in Queensbury, NY. |
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| Location | Queensbury, New York |
| Nearest city | Glens Falls, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°17′8″N 73°43′42″W / 43.28556°N 73.72833°W |
| Vertical | 1,010 ft (311 m) |
| Top elevation | 1,470 ft (453 m) |
| Base elevation | 460 ft (141 m) |
| Runs | 22 [1] |
| Lift system |
8 total- 2 Double Chairlifts, 1 Triple Chairlift, 2 Rope Tows, 3 Tubing Tows [1] |
| Web site | West Mountain website |
West Mountain is a ski area located in Queensbury, New York[2], just outside the Adirondack Park[3] on West Mountain Road (CR58). West Mountain contains 22 trails[1] ranging in difficulty from green to black diamond. There is also a tubing area near the base of the mountain, containing five 700 foot chutes and three 1000 foot chutes. The main lodge contains a cafeteria on the first floor and a restaurant and bar on the second floor called the "The West Side Grille". After a $400,000 renovation in 2008, the restaurant started opening year-round for lunch and dinner, with breakfast served on Saturdays and Sundays.
Despite low regional snowfall, West Mountain is often host to backcountry-style skiing through June, made possible by the large amount of man-made snow produced during the cold winter months. West Mountain is also known for its night skiing, which is available on most of the main trails. Grass skiing and mountain biking are popular activities on the mountain during the summer months.
[edit] History
West Mountain Ski Center was founded by brothers Mike and Claude Brandt in 1961. It was opened with two rope tows, the first chairlift not having opened until 1963. In the late 1960's, the center began using snow makers to help coat the slopes. New trails were added in the early 70's.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Hours & Stats at West Mountain Ski Resort in Glens Falls, New York". http://www.skiwestmountain.com/hours.cfm. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "(Recreational Opportunities)". Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. http://www.queensbury.net/GIS/rec_ops.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "(Town of Queensbury)". Town of Queensbury Community Development Department. http://www.queensbury.net/GIS/town_map.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ Cederstrom, David (February 17-23, 2011). "West Mtn. 50th" (Vol.31, No.1372 ed.). The Chronicle. pp. 1, 24.
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