Ongoing Winter Weekend Tours

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Winter Weekend Tours

Don’t forget about our ongoing winter weekend tours. These fun and informative outings are a great way to learn some local history and discover new trails and ways to take advantage of them.  Tours are led by our  guides, Chris Schempp and Patrick Murray.

SNOWSHOE TOURS | Cost: Free for guests / $10 for non-guests

Saturdays 1 pm: Snowshoe Tour

William Blake Pond—2 hours—Intermediate

Meets at the Ski Center.  Guide is Chris Schempp.

Saturdays at 5 pm: Moonlight Snowshoe Tour

Hooper Mine—90 minutes—Intermediate

If you have a head lamp please bring one.  If not, we will provide one.

Meets at the Log House. Guide is Patrick Murray.

Sundays  at 9:30 am: Snowshoe Tour

Hooper Mine—90 Minutes—Intermediate

 Meets at the Ski Center. Guide is Patrick Murray.

BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOUR | Cost: Free for guests & season pass holders / $20 for non-guests

Sundays at 9 am: Backcountry Ski Tour

Meet at 9am for a 10am departure.  Tours are on easier terrain and appropriate for any proficient alpine or cross country skiers.  Rugged back country ski equipment is required and can be rented from the ski shop.  Bring a day pack with extra clothing, gloves, hat, sunglasses, lunch or snacks, water and personal items.

Route TBD—3 to 4 hours—Intermediate.

Contact the Front Desk at 518-251-2444 or the Ski Shop at 518-251-2150 to register.

Looking for more things to do and places to go on the trails this weekend?  Check out the trail conditions page to see what bus pickups are being offered, or come on down to the Sugar House on Sundays for a hot drink and maple treats from 11am to 2pm.