Skylight Mountain Guides

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Local shops that have touring gear, tune skis or fit boots

The Mountaineer- Keene Valley https://www.mountaineer.com

High Peaks Cyclery- Lake Placid https://highpeakscyclery.com/

All Seasons Outfitters- North Creek https://adirondackallseasons.com/

The Sports Page- Queensbury https://sportspageski.com/

Inside Edge- Queensbury https://insideedgeskiandbike.com/

Alpine Ski Shop- Saratoga Springs https://www.alpinesportshop.com/

Local shops that have rock climbing shoes and gear, outdoor clothing and equipment

The Mountaineer- Keene Valley https://www.mountaineer.com

High Peaks Cyclery- Lake Placid https://highpeakscyclery.com/

Fountain Square Trading Post- Lake George (518) 366-7575

Saratoga Outdoors- Saratoga Springs https://saratogaoutdoors.com/

Local and Regional Climbing Gyms

Rocksport- Queensbury https://www.rocksportny.com/

Hi Notch- Lake Placid https://mtvanhoevenberg.com/todo/climbing/

The Edge- Halfmoon https://theedgehalfmoon.com/

Hudson Boulders- Latham https://hudsonboulders.com/

Central Rock- Troy https://centralrockgym.com/troy/

Town ski slopes that allow (free) uphill skiing

North Creek https://goremountain.com/uphill-at-the-ski-bowl/

Chestertown https://www.chesterwcny.gov/dynamite-hill

Indian lake https://www.indian-lake.com/ice-skating/indian-lake-ski-hill-and-skating-rink

Schroon Lake https://townofschroonny.gov/

Newcomb https://newcombny.gov/newcomb-ski-slope

Nordic backcountry ski trailheads (free) with reliable snow

South Meadow Road- Lake Placid https://maps.app.goo.gl/EzosLo7vrgJQxmKq7

Whiteface Toll Road- Wilmington https://maps.app.goo.gl/EAFKdwV1oJgc7tEL9

Santanoni Road- Newcomb https://maps.app.goo.gl/dDAgFv9GbAWEoeXj7

Second Pond- Johnsburg https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZeTJL8Y84fp8fgst6

Old Farm- North River https://maps.app.goo.gl/f5jGTvSyWShj8esTA