Multi-Day
Adirondacks Winter Weekend Getaway
Snow Shoeing & Mountaineering in the Adirondacks!
Join us for a weekend of snowshoeing and winter mountaineering in the Adirondacks!
Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks in the winter is an experience unlike any other. Learn from our experienced guides the basic skills of winter mountaineering. We will be snowshoeing and hiking into the backcountry as we will attempt to summit one of the 46 high peaks in this region. This day trip is a great way for seasoned hikers to learn how to deal with the added elements that are presented in winter. This challenging hike will ascend around 3,000 feet above the treeline to amazing views of white-capped mountains.Your evenings will be spent relaxing in the beautiful Adirondack Loj, warming your toes by the fire and telling stories of your winter expeditions. Home-cooked meals with fresh-baked bread and delicious soups will be served to you. After a full day in the snow-covered mountains, you will find there is no place in the world you would rather be.
Event Details
- Friday Depart 73rd Street and Broadway at 5:00 PM
- Saturday Full day of snowshoeing and winter mountaineering
- Sunday Your choice of ice skating, bobsledding or sightseeing in beautiful Lake Placid. Depart at 3:00 PM, returning approximately 9:00 PM.
Want to share this event or trip? Tell-a-Friend! >
Adirondack Loj
Our accommodations will be at the rustic and beautiful Adirondak Loj, built in 1927. In 1890, Henry Van Hoevenberg opened the original Adirondack Lodge. From its location on the shore of Heart Lake, he built trails up the surrounding High Peaks where he led, taught, and encouraged the earliest hikers. More than a hundred years later you can still enjoy those same traditions of mountain hospitality, recreation, and education.
We will settle into our bunkhouse, located just five miles south of Lake Placid, New York, as close as you can get to the East’s largest wilderness. Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals with homemade breads and soups in the rustic dining room. The living room with its stone fireplace is perfect for recounting the day’s adventures or just relaxing with a book from the Loj library.
Itinerary
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 . 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
Eat up this morning, for you will have a full day in the snow-packed mountains. After a hearty and scrumptious breakfast, you 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.
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.
Intensity Levels
This event or trip is Intensity Level 3 - 4.
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.
-
Activity
How long (in hours) you may be active every day during the trip.
-
Distances
You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.
-
Surfaces
What types of terrain you may encounter and should be prepared for on your trip.
-
Elevation Change
The largest elevation change you may encounter on your trip.
-
Altitude
The highest elevation you may reach on your trip.
Level 1 > Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful
-
Activity
1 – 3 hours
-
Distances
Walk or hike less than 3 miles
-
Surfaces
Flat terrain
-
Elevation Change
Little or none
-
Altitude
Less than 3,000 feet
Level 2 > Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers
-
Activity
2 – 5 hours
-
Distances
Hike up to 6 miles, cycle 10 – 30 miles most days
-
Surfaces
Flat or rolling terrain with some steeps possible
-
Elevation Change
Up to 1,500 feet per day
-
Altitude
Up to 6,000 feet
Level 3 > Moderate — for Novices & Above
-
Activity
4 – 6 hours most days
-
Distances
Hike up to 10 miles, cycle 20 – 40 miles most days
-
Surfaces
Rolling or mountainous terrain with some steeps
-
Elevation Change
Up to 2,000 feet per day
-
Altitude
Up to 10,000 feet
Level 4 > Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills
Experience required.
-
Activity
5 – 8 hours most days
-
Distances
Hike up to 12 miles, cycle 30 – 50 miles most days
-
Surfaces
Mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
-
Elevation Change
3,000 feet per day
-
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).
-
Activity
10 plus hours per day
-
Distances
Hike 12 or more miles, cycle 50 miles most days
-
Surfaces
Remote mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascent and descents, uneven trails with loose features
-
Elevation Change
Up to 4,000+ feet per day
-
Altitude
May well exceed 14,000 feet
Preparing for your adventure
- Insulated, waterproof hiking boots (i.e. Gore-Tex lined)
- Backpack
- Comfy shoes/slippers
- Warm hiking socks (wool, two pairs minimum)
- Gaiters
- Base top layer (wicking t-shirt)
- Mid top layer (wicking long sleve, mid-weight)
- Heavy layer (sweater or fleece)
- Winter hiking/ski pants
- Long underwear/thermals
- Fleece top and pants
- Down coat/insulated parka
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Warm hat
- Neck warmer/balaclava
- Gloves
- Headlamp or small flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
- Money for meals on the road Friday and Sunday in Lake Placid
- Trekking poles or ski poles (optional)
- Liner socks (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR)
Other Trips in This Category
- Adirondacks Winter Weekend Getaway
- Camp & Hiking Weekend in Taconic State Park
- Camp, Hike & Yoga Weekend in Taconic State Park
- Catskills Summit & Rock Climbing Weekend
- Kayak & Camping Weekend
- Labor Day: Mt. Marcy & Algonquin Hiking, Camping & Climbing Weekend
- Laurel Highlands Multi-Sport Weekend
- Mount Marcy & Algonquin Hiking, Camping & Rock Climbing Weekend
- Mount Marcy Hiking & Camping Weekend
- Mount Washington & Presidential Range Traverse
- Oktoberfest & Camping in Vermont
- Rock Climbing & Hiking Weekend Retreat
- Rock Climbing & Yoga Weekend Retreat
- Summit Mt. Washington, Ski & Chocolate Festival Weekend
- The Great Range Traverse Trekking Weekend
- Valentine’s & President’s Weekend: White Mountains, NH
- White Mountain Memorial Weekend Expedition
- White Mountains: Backcountry Luxury Hut, Camp & Hike Weekend
- White Mountains: Spring Celebration Weekend
- Whitewater Rafting & Multi-Sport Weekend
- Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR)
Bringing a Friend or Two?
Please be sure to enter the total number of people in the Qty box. In addition, be sure to include your friends’ names and cell-phone numbers on the final Checkout page. The final discount price is the price per person, multiplied by the Qty you enter.
Reminder about Winter Trip Conditions
We closely monitor snow, ice and related weather conditions before each trip. Lack of snow or similar, unsatisfactory weather/trail/river conditions may lead to changes to the trip or rescheduling or cancellation.
Please consult the individual trip description or Event Calendar for notice of any such changes. Refer to our full Policies page for more information about reservations and cancellations.
Price Reduced!