Multi-Day
Adirondacks Weekend Getaway

Friday > Drive into the Adirondack Mountains

We depart New York City on Friday afternoon and drive into the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, the largest wilderness area in New York. Along the way, we will stop for dinner and bathroom breaks. Dinner will be on the road and out of pocket. Tonight, we will get a good night’s sleep at the Adirondack Loj, resting up for a full day in the snowy mountains.

Adirondack State Park

A thin blue line on the map separates the Adirondacks from the world of madcap development. The park covers six million acres—an area larger than the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite combined. It is roughly the same size as the state of Vermont to the east. Adirondack State Park covers a fifth of New York State. Two thousand peaks lie within its folds, and a hundred are taller than 3,000 feet. Two peaks, Marcy and Algonquin, stand higher than 5,000 feet. Nearly half of the park is forest preserve, land set aside to remain in its natural state.

Saturday > Snowshoe the High Peaks or Cross Country Ski

Eat up this morning, for you will have a full day in the snow-packed mountains. After a hearty and scrumptious breakfast, you will have the option of snowshoeing a High Peak summit or spend the day on skis, traversing through the Lake Placid Olympic Center.

Snowshoers will learn the basics of winter mountaineering from our experienced guides. This challenging hike will ascend around 3,000 feet along the tree line in an attempt to summit one of the 46 peaks in this region. With snowshoes provided by Outdoor Bound, you will navigate the beautiful trails, rising to elevations that provide stunning views of the High Peaks region.

Cross-country skiers will explore the trails used during the 1980 Olympic Games, one of the best Nordic experiences in all of North America. With over 31 miles of trails, you can ski all day without hitting the same trail twice. Our seasoned guides will train you on proper technique so you can make the most of your day. Between runs, warm up at the lodge with a cup of hot cocoa.

Tonight, settle in by the roaring fire with your friends. You will find one of life’s greatest sensations comes from a full belly and fatigued legs.

Sunday > Olympic Village

Live like an olympian today! After our final meal in the Loj, we will explore charming Lake Placid and the Olympic Village. You can bobsled down the 1980 Winter Games track or ice skate on the outdoor oval. If you feel like taking it easy, today is yours to stroll through downtown, enjoying the sights and shops of Lake Placid. Lunch today is in town, and out of pocket.

Optional Activities

• Ice Skating $10
• Bobsledding $75

Olympic History

Lake Placid is best known as the two-time site of the Winter Olympics, in 1932 and 1980. In the United States, the village is especially remembered as the site of the 1980 USA-USSR hockey game, the “Miracle on Ice,” when a group of American college students and amateurs upset the heavily favored Soviet national ice hockey team 4-3 and two days later won the gold medal. The victory is often ranked as the greatest in American sports history. It is also the site of the Olympic Oval, where Eric Heiden won his five Olympic gold medals.

Overview > Adventures at All Skill Levels

We offer adventures for everyone, no matter what your skill level. This guide will help you decide which trip is right for you.

1. Activity

   How long (in hours) you may be active every day during the trip.

2. Distances

   You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.

3. Surfaces

   What types of terrain you may encounter and should be prepared for on your trip.

4. Elevation Change

   The largest elevation change you may encounter on your trip.

5. Altitude

   The highest elevation you may reach on your trip.

Level 1 > Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful

1. Activity

   1 – 3 hours

2. Distances

   Walk or hike less than 3 miles

3. Surfaces

   Flat terrain

4. Elevation Change

   Little or none

5. Altitude

   Less than 3,000 feet

Level 2 > Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers

1. Activity

   2 – 5 hours

2. Distances

   Hike up to 6 miles, cycle 10 – 30 miles most days

3. Surfaces

   Flat or rolling terrain with some steeps possible

4. Elevation Change

   Up to 1,500 feet per day

5. Altitude

   Up to 6,000 feet

Level 3 > Moderate — for Novices & Above

1. Activity

   4 – 6 hours most days

2. Distances

   Hike up to 10 miles, cycle 20 – 40 miles most days

3. Surfaces

   Rolling or mountainous terrain with some steeps

4. Elevation Change

   Up to 2,000 feet per day

5. Altitude

   Up to 10,000 feet

Level 4 > Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills

Experience required.

1. Activity

   5 – 8 hours most days

2. Distances

   Hike up to 12 miles, cycle 30 – 50 miles most days

3. Surfaces

   Mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails

4. Elevation Change

   Up to 3,000 feet per day

5. Altitude

   Up to 14,000 feet

Level 5 > Strenuous — Very Fit or Experienced Travelers

Experience required; doctor’s release may be required (if so, will be noted in trip description).

1. Activity

   10 plus hours per day

2. Distances

   Hike 12 or more miles, cycle 50 miles most days

3. Surfaces

   Remote mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascent and descents, uneven trails with loose features

4. Elevation Change

   Up to 4,000+ feet per day

5. Altitude

   May well exceed 14,000 feet