scotts cobble nordic center and High Peaks Mountain Adventures
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING
Nordic Center (518) 523-9811
141 Country Club Lane, Lake Placid NY 12946 https://www.scottscobblenordic.com/home
Retail Store - (518) 523-3764
2733 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 http://www.hpmountainguides.com
Scotts Cobble Nordic Center has 10-20 km of groomed XC ski and snowshoe trails operated by High Peaks Cyclery in partnership with the town of North Elba using the Craig Wood golf course.
The daily trail pass is $10 for half day and $15 for a full day. The weekend trail pass is $20.
Rental equipment is available at Scotts Cobble NC with XC gear $20 half day and $30 full day. There are performance, metal edge skis, and backcountry touring gear available, too. Kids can rent at $15 per half day or $20 full day. Snowshoes - half day are $15 for kids, $20 for adults. Hiking poles and microspikes are also available. Fat bikes are available to rent at $50 for 2 hours and $75 for half day.
Classic XC ski lessons are for 1.5 hours at 10 AM for $30 per person with 3 person minimum. Private lessons for classic and skate skiing are $100 per person and a longer 3-4 hour lesson is $150 per person with a 2 person minimum. Private ski tours are $300 for half day for 2 skiers with $100 for each additional person. A full day private ski tour is $400 with $75 for each additional person.
The Loui’s Place restaurant and bar is located upstairs at Scotts Cobble Nordic Center.
There are a number of winter events at Scotts Cobble NC including moonlight bonfires for hot cocoa and s’mores; gear demos; ski tours hosted by the Barkeater Trails Alliance; and Community Day with free rentals and lessons.
High Peaks Mountain Adventures provides guided outings and instruction to make your backcountry adventure memories last a lifetime. With 26 years of experience, High Peaks guides are licensed and certified mountain professionals that emphasize safety, courtesy, and fun in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks region.
High Peak Mountain Adventure guides can customize courses and outings to meet specific needs for individuals, groups, families, students, and corporate clients. Services include guiding or instruction for enthusiasts that range from first timer to advanced. There are guides, instruction, and rental gear for all activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, camping, road and mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, and kayaking.
For seeing or ordering equipment on-line click http://highpeakscyclery.com/
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING, SNOWSHOEING, ICE CLIMBING
The skiing experience is in pristine and ecologically sensitive areas in Adirondack Park on a pre-selected itinerary. The guides are certified and EMS trained and the outings include the guide, instruction if necessary, scenic views, lunch, and rental equipment if needed. Check for the most recent rates for XC ski or snowshoe tours.
Some of the destinations could include Avalanche Lake, Mount Marcy, Jack Rabbit Trail, or Wright Peak Ski Trail.
Guided telemark skiing or alpine touring emphasize skills and techniques and skiers will experience top-of-the-world panaramas and then revel on summit descents. Free of lifts and crowds, this is the most memorable way to experience nature in the winter. Locations might include Mount Marcy, Pelkey Basin, or Wright Wrong Gulley. Check for rates on equipment rentals and guided tours.
For an ultimate adventure, climb frozen waterfalls and see breathtaking views. Learn the basics of Ice Climbing or partake in more advanced techniques.
HIKING/BACKPACKING, ROCK CLIMBING, CANOEING/KAYAKING
Summer adventures are even more plentiful in the High Peaks region. Climbing instruction courses and adventures are customized for the first timer to the more advanced climber. Skills will be assessed to determine appropriate level of class - Introduction to Rock Climbing, Top Rope Essentials, or Top Rope Setup and Safety Management. Hiking and backpacking guides are ready to talk about the history of the region and the Adirondack geological wonders.
Geo-Caching is for wilderness tech junkies using a GPS and those that might enjoy searching for clues on a scavenger hunt. Water sports in canoes or kayaks are available on local waterways and lakes focusing in and around Lake Placid or perhaps float to a picnic lunch held on an island in Saranac Lake.
Mountain biking is available on trails at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic venue with 30 miles of trails for mountain bikers of all abilities. The alpine ski area at Whiteface Mountain also has a lift served mountain bike park and trails for more heart pumping mountain bike thrills. Mountain bike outings can also be arranges off the beaten path. Equipment rentals and gear available at both of those facilities.
High Peaks has two facilities for overnight accommodations. The Vacation House has 4 bedrooms and is located on Main Street in downtown Lake Placid. The house, which sleeps 8 people can be the residential base for weekend or week long adventures. The Guide House is the other facility, which is dorm style with 3 private bedrooms. There are futon beds and it sleeps 8 or more people. Check for rates at the facilities.
Take Route 87 to Keene exit then Route 9N (this is different from Route 9 North) to Route 73 to Main Street in downtown Lake Placid.