ADK Talks
ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground.
We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncovers the hidden gems of the Adirondacks, offering hand-picked recommendations for the best places to stay, eat, shop and do in the Adirondack Park.
But this isn't just about places. It's about the people who make the Adirondacks so special and unique. In each episode, we talk to people from all walks of life—restauranteurs, farmers, innkeepers, historians, artists, local leaders, writers, hikers, and more. Hear real stories about what they do, their passions, and how they found their way here.
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Carving Tracks at Gore Mountain: The Ultimate Adirondack Winter Sports Experience
In this episode of ADK Talks, we have a fascinating conversation with Ian Tomasch from Gore Mountain, New York’s largest ski area. Located in the heart of the Adirondacks in North Creek, NY, Gore Mountain boasts a rich history of catering to skiers, snowboarders, and winter sports enthusiasts in the southern Adirondacks.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Gore’s origins as the North Creek Ski Bowl
- SKI Magazine’s readers’ poll and Gore’s top rankings
- America’s first organized ski patrol was formed at Gore Mountain
- North Creek’s Nordic Center
- The webcam’s at Gore’s base area, summit and on Bear Mountain
- Making skiing (and snow) in the Adirondacks more sustainable
- Staying in North Creek
- Summer at Gore Mountain
- Where to get the latest news on current snow conditions at Gore Mountain
- Using Gore Mountain’s website to plan and make the most of your visit
Also mentioned in this podcast:
- The Alpine Lodge near Gore Mountain
- Goose Pond Inn
- Veteran’s Memorial Highway in Lake Placid
- Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
- Titus Mountain
- Lapland Lake Winter Vacation Center
- Garnet Hill Lodge Outdoor Center
- Tupper Lake’s James C. Frenette Park
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