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• Fulfillment of a Vision •

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A connection is emerging that will allow skiers to move easily between Gore Mountain, the historic North Creek Ski Bowl, and the North Creek business district. The plan has been in the works for a dozen years. The dream of combining a modern ski area with the historic appeal of the Ski Bowl and North Creek’s downtown has been around much longer in the minds of people who skied at “Little Gore” as children and newcomers counting on winter tourism to keep their businesses thriving.

Skiing from Gore to the Ski Bowl was made possible in 1994 when the state’s Olympic Regional Development Authority paid for a pipeline that would supply water from the Hudson River to the stateowned Gore Mountain Ski Area. This connection creates a 2,500 vertical drop over a 4.25-mile continuous run. It offers both cruising and a challenging fall line. This winter you can ski the pipeline, then return to Gore via a comfortable 14-passenger shuttle funded by advertising sponsors and local businesses.

This is all in anticipation of a new triple chair from the Ski Bowl to Gore that Gore’s General Manager, Mike Pratt, expects to see installed for the 20102011 ski season. The chairlift, plus snowmaking, will complete a $4 million project to connect Gore to the Ski Bowl, Pratt said. Over the summer, workers reclaimed three of the original trails at the Bowl, Oak Ridge, Ridge and a trail where a T-bar lift operated until the 1970s.

For this season, a new trail called Eagle’s Nest has been completed that will take skiers from the base of the North Quad to the base of the Burnt Ridge Quad via the Pipeline.

It makes the whole region more attractive to visitors and enjoyable to the residents,” Pratt said. From Pratt’s perspective, the idea is to get bigger and better

– Gore blows snow on 400 acres, offers trails on nine sides of four mountains and employs 500 full and part-time people when winter is in full swing – while reaching back to the roots of skiing in North Creek at the Ski Bowl.

Joan McCarthy learned to ski on wood planks strapped to her feet with rubber bands used for canning before she made it to the Ski Bowl and later worked there, teaching skiing. The sport was a good outlet for a rambunctious young girl, she said. The Ski Bowl was a family friendly place and the trails were challenging. McCarthy remembers rocky, steep trails at the Ski Bowl where grooming and snowmaking were unheard of luxuries. After growing up at the Ski Bowl, McCarthy taught her three of her four daughters to ski there. This season will mark her 40th year working at Gore Mountain. Over the decades, McCarthy has watched North Creek’s fortunes rise and fall, depending on the economy and the weather. She said she hopes the interconnect will have a positive impact on North Creek, but it will take more than that to give the area a stable economy, McCarthy said; it will take development. “The mountain has made incredible trails in the last few years and great strides to make it a major east coast ski area, but it’s still just a day trip for most people,” she said.

Sharon Taylor, who owns the Alpine Lodge on Main Street with her husband, Greg, is one of the business people sponsoring the new shuttle service.

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A Shuttle is Born

Local business owners, The North Creek Business Alliance, Gore Mountain, and the Town of Johnsburg have coordinated efforts to contract with North Creek Taxi Company to operate a North Creek-Gore Mountain Shuttle for the ’09-’10 ski season. The shuttle will operate between 39 and 59 days (depending upon funding and need) during the ski season. The 15 passenger van will begin service at 8:00 AM from North Creek Village with two stops downtown then continue on to Gore Mountain. This route will continue until the last bus departs the mountain at 4:30 PM. During the middle of the day the shuttle route will include the Ski Bowl so that skiers arriving at the base of the Ski Bowl can return to the main mountain.

The shuttle service will begin December 19th and continue on weekends, holidays and holiday weeks until mid March. This service will be available free of charge to all including employees wishing to ride to work rather than drive.

The North Creek Business Alliance firmly believes that the promotion of the tourism industry within The County of Warren is key to the success of all the businesses within the county and that those successes in turn improve the quality of life for all the residents. One goal of the Alliance is to create the image of North Creek as “A Village for all Seasons”.

The Alliance believes that by enhancing the stay of visitors to our community, any time, in any way contributes to the image it hopes to promote. A shuttle service no matter how small at this beginning, within the community and beyond is an essential element in creating that image.

In addition, Gore Mountain has entered into an agreement with Trailways Bus for service from New York City to North Creek and Gore Mt. during the upcoming ski season. The bus is scheduled for four days per week beginning the 27th of November. This is the first time in years that North Creek has had bus service. Passengers arriving on these busses will be staying overnight at area lodging facilities and will be transported to and from the mountain via this shuttle.

Although in its very beginnings this market with New York City residents who can come, stay and ski in Warren County without an automobile has the potential to become a major market. Gore Mt. is exploring the possibilities of expanding the service to other Warren County lodging facilities in the future. This possibility will of course depend upon the success of the project this winter.

Interconnect continued from page 3 visit, you just have to give visitors an easy way of getting there. The shuttle will start running Dec. 19 on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and holiday weeks throughout the winter. More days will be added as financing allows, Taylor said.

“We see sponsoring the shuttle as a key component to help give the masses at Gore access to North Creek. People who don’t want to ski all day can take the shuttle into town to have lunch and then meet up with the rest of their party later,” Taylor said.

The shuttle is accompanied by and agreement between Gore and the Adirondack Trailways bus company to introduce bus service to North Creek. Trailways will offer a package four days a week (ThursdaySunday) from NYC Port Authority & Ridgewood NJ which includes bus fare and lift tickets. For Taylor, it gives her answer to the question she was at a loss to answer before: “how do I get to the Alpine Lodge from New York City?” The Taylors, who operated the nearby Friends Lake Inn for 20 years until selling it in 2004, bought the Alpine Lodge in 2005 and renovated it two years ago in the style of a classic Adirondack ski retreat, did so primarily because they hoped the interconnect between Gore and the Ski Bowl would happen.

In the 1960s, the state built Route 28, bypassing North Creek. The move made travel more convenient for truckers, but many say it was a death knell for village businesses. North Creek native Sterling Goodspeed remembers skiing at Gore as a college student and meeting out-of-towners who didn’t know the village existed less than a mile away. Now, Goodspeed is now the town supervisor of Johnsburg, (which includes the hamlet of North Creek). After decades of watching his hometown struggle, Goodspeed is enthusiastic about its emerging vitality.

“In a down economy nationally, 20 new businesses have opened in North Creek over the last year and a half and most have survived,” Goodspeed said.

The interconnect, he added, is the key to continued growth in his community. It is also a time to look at the once reviled bypass in a new light. While it takes traffic away from North Creek, the bypass also protected the village from traffic jams and congestion that afflict pass-through communities.

Taylor agreed. “North Creek kept its architecture as a ski town,” she said.

Dru Piper remembers how she and her new husband Roger would come to Gore to ski in the 50’s. Roger was an accomplished ski racer and they loved coming to the mountain. “There were so many of us at that time” she said. “Young athletic skiers who were all attracted to the area because of the mountain. We made this area our home because we wanted to be close to all it offered us and later our children.” In the end, the shareholders were out of money, lifts needed expensive repairs and there was no interest from the management of the state ski facility, run by Department of Economic Development, to try to connect the two mountains. To many of us it was the end of an era!

When the town and chamber invested in the North Creek Revitalization Plan I saw an opportunity to push my agenda of the interconnect and I’ve been pushing it for the past 20 years.” I’ve always likened us to Stowe Vermont, both areas started the same winter, but we’re 40 years behind Stow. I truly believe this is finally our chance to have a year round resort community.”

Fifth generation business person Laurie Prescott Arnheiter, remembers vividly the first time she actually thought that an interconnect might be possible.

“I grew up skiing Little Gore, my Dad Wally, one of the many 10th Mountain Division originals who came back from WWII, brought us up on skis. I remember him cutting brush in the summer, running the ski patrol and ski school at different times. He so believed in that ski area as a resource to his adopted town that he worked tirelessly to see it succeed. There was no extra money for his growing family so, it didn’t hurt that his family skied for free in exchange for his labors. We thought we were the richest kids in the world because we had that mountain” Says Arnheiter.

“I remember the day they announced that the Ski Bowl was closing. Attendance had fallen drastically’ I was ten years old and devastated.

Years later I had the opportunity as chamber president to help coordinate the Main Street Action Plan. Dru Piper, the manager for the local bank suggested that we include the connection into our long range planning.

When everyone moaned and suggested that would never happen, Dru actually repeatedly slammed her hand on the table (reminding me of Nikita Khrushchev) demanding that we must include the interconnect in the plan. We acquiesced and the rest is history.”

She went on to say, “Not without a lot of work, over the years many people bought into that vision, locals and second home owners, our local and state politicians, and eventually the ORDA Board. It would never have happened without the efforts of these people. Everyone should be proud.”

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ALL-NEW TERRAIN PARK ON WILD AIR - We moved our terrain park to a widened “Wild Air”! This location offers more direct access from the gondola, to show off your latest tricks on all of the Terrain Park Team’s new elements.

Gore & Trailways have announced a new bus and lift ticket package from New York City and Ridgewood, NJ to North Creek! By visiting the NYC Port Authority ot the Ridgewood station, or by call (800) 858-8555, skiers and snowboarders can book the following lift/bus ticket opportunities:

Transportation to and from North Creek with 1 Day Lift Ticket - $154 2 Day Lift Ticket - $196 3 Day Lift Ticket - $232

Rates above are per adult person. Please ask about lower prices for teens, seniors and juniors.

Be sure to book your lodging in advance!

THE NORTHWOODS LODGE - The old gondola building was recently transformed into all-new Northwoods Lodge! Constructed in partnership with Lincoln Logs, the new lodge houses the Kids

Klub children’s program, daycare, group sales, and rentals. Beginners, families, and bus groups are able to access the Northwoods Lodge directly from the parking lot, and then enter the Base Area wearing rental equipment, with children secured in daycare or lessons! Immediately accessible from the Northwoods Lodge is the Bear Cub Run trail, featuring the 100’ Snow Train conveyor lift and terrain offering an ideal experience to the first time skier or rider.

BETTER BASE LODGE - Since the opening of the Nothwoods Lodge, Gore has remodeled approximately 7,500 square feet in the Base Lodge! For 2009/2010, look for extensive Base Lodge renovations to several services including retail, ticketing, and foodservice. Brand-new bathrooms, as well as more seating, lockers, hooks, and storage space has added convenience and comfort for all guests.

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When we expand terrain, we expand our snowmaking and grooming capabilities to match.

Look for yet ANOTHER new grooming machine during 2009/2010 and thirty-five more tower guns. 50 new tower guns were installed on “Hawkeye” and “Echo” for 2008/2009.

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EXCITING SKI BOWL PROGRESS Celebrate with us the 2009/2010 opening of the all-new Ski Bowl Lodge! Look for new restrooms, updated ticketing, modernized foodservice, and better seating. (The only thing we are keeping the same is the fireplace.) Trail work is underway towards Gore’s interconnect with the historic area, scheduled to open in 2010/2011. The interconnect will further increase Gore’s vertical to 2,500’ the sixth greatest in the eastern US. This season Gore will continue to offer daytime and twilight skiing and riding on “Village Slopes”, a terrain park with half-pipe, an excellent tubing park, and several family-oriented events at the Bowl.

At the beginning of December, the Gore Mountain construction team poured concrete foundations and installed the drive legs for the new triple chair at the Ski Bow. They plan to place the motor room on top and have electricians work over the winter setting the engine room up for the new chair that will be constructed next summer.

Throughout the past summer locals cheered as the tree clearing and blasting opened up the historic t-bar path. Says Pratt “We plan to extended the foot print of the new lift 800 feet past the end of the old t-bar lift and have already rebuilt the historic Ridge and Oak Ridge trails higher to meet the new lift. The area under the triple with be a steep, wide challenging trail that many will find reminiscent of the famous Hudson trail.

“The construction this year was incredibly challenging” says Pratt. “We were working on 4 mountains, abating asbestos, installing new heating systems in the main lodge and building a bridge over

Roaring Brook that will take skiers from the top of the Ski Bowl to the bottom of Burnt Ridge via Eagles Nest trail. The trail work, snowmaking installations and lift work also added to the complexity of the construction season.”

As soon as the spring hits Pratt plans to begin installing lift towers and top terminal for the new Ski Bowl lift. Then the crew will string cable and hang the triple chairs.

“Next season skiers will be able to seamlessly ski back and forth across four mountains. I’m looking forward to it!”

Said Pratt with a smile.

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I just want to teach people how truly unique Adirondack garnet really is!

Married 38 years this retired teacher and Mom team, taught their kids, taught other peoples kids and now they want to take on the world from their studio on the top of North River Hill.

Joe & Judy Brown are proud of their accomplishments. “I think we are now the only business in the area that sells Adirondack garnet gemstones.

Together they do quite a bit of custom work. “I find it very satisfying to work with a customer and build a piece of jewelry that they have in mind. I especially like working on engagement and wedding pieces� says Judy They both feel a special connection to the earth. It is our goal to bring out the natural color and beauty of every gemstone that we work with.

They have a brand new classroom with saws and cabachon machines for cutting. For the first time Garnet Studio is offering workshops and retreats so people can learn the art of lapidary. “ Our first class was way too much fun.� said Judy.

Winter Fun and Fitness For those of us who have the good fortune to live or work near the Adirondack Park, winter opens doors to all forms of outdoor recreation.

Winter can become more than surviving shoveling snow or scraping windshields by developing a passion for fun outdoor activities, such as cross country skiing or snowshoeing. That these activities turn out to be outstanding forms of aerobic exercise during a season in which it is so tempting relax into inactivity is an added benefit. The Gore Mountain Region has long been known for its down hill skiing and continues to offer unrivaled downhill opportunities. However, the area is also known for two other winter sports for individuals and families who don’t downhill ski or simply want to try something new or different.

Snowshoeing offers simplicity, safety, low cost, and ease of skill acquisition.

Snowshoes and bindings are the only mandatory requirements for participation, making it an activity that can easily be enjoyed by individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Yes, it’s possible to take part in an activity that could be construed as exercise, without wearing clothing made of stretch fabrics. In truth, the snowshoes and bindings, along with common winter boots and clothing, is all that’s needed to get started. The sport offers a very wide range of options for exercise intensity. Recommended by the American Heart Association, snowshoeing burns 45% more calories than running or walking at the same speed. At one extreme, you can poke along on flat terrain, over packed snow, at a slow or stop-and-go

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pace, just like a leisurely walk. At the other extreme you can break trail through deep snow, up and down hills, at a strenuous pace. The great thing about snowshoeing is that it allows you to engage in the activity on your own terms. Whether you desire an athletic challenge or some gentle, relaxing, low impact activity, snowshoeing provides the opportunity.

Cross-country skiing is also widely recognized as one of the healthiest activities you can do. Cross-country skiing requires participants to use all of the major muscles in both the upper and lower body at the same time. This results in a significant aerobic advantage as well as a great caloric expenditure. Secondly, this activity is very low-impact compared to other aerobic exercises, so there is minimal stress on the joints of the body. Finally, cross country skiing encourages participants to stretch their muscles while skiing, which develops muscle flexibility and strength overall. Another advantage of cross-country skiing is that it has a lower risk of serious injury than downhill skiing. Also, you can rent (or buy) skis, poles, and boots for considerably less than what you would pay for downhill gear.

You’re on the way to enjoying winter as well as staying fit and healthy. More than anything else, remember to have fun on your skis or snowshoes. The Gore Mountain Region abounds with excellent venues for both cross country skiing and snowshoeing: Garnet Hill Lodge, 13th Lake Rd., North River, NY 518-251-2150 www.garnet-hill.com Cunningham’s Ski Barn, main St., North Creek, NY 518-251-3215 www.cunninghamsskibarn.com Gore Mt. Ski Center, North Creek, NY 518-251-2411 www.goremountain,com Publisher/editor: Laurie Prescott Arnheiter GraPhic desiGn & tyPesettinG: Robert Rezin cover desiGn, hickory ski center & West Mtn: Linda Wohlers Writers: Brett Hagadorn, Leigh Hornbeck, Linda Ellingsworth, Laurie Arnheiter

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Cross-Country Skiing

It all started this way – skiers had to cross country ski up the slope before they could enjoy the downhills. They’re weren’t any lifts. All skis of the day were “free heel” allowing for climbing up hills, kicking and gliding on the flats, and making telemark turns on the downhills. Two significant advances in skiing helped usher in the modern era of alpine skiing. The invention of the Arlberg binding in the 1930’s enabled the heel to be locked down on the ski and modern alpine ski techniques were developed. Mechanical lifts appeared on the ski scene in the mid 30’s. North Creek was a popular ski venue with ski tows and the “ride up-slide down” trails on Gore.

As a result of all the innovation in ski design, ski technique innovation and ski area development – cross-country skiing fell into the shadows. By the late 1960’s and early1970’s cross-country ski centers sprang up providing groomed trails, lessons and rentals. The “lost” techniques of cross-country skiing reappeared and a few new ones were added. Today cross-country skiing encompasses classic skiing, ski skating, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, and telemark skiing – all variations on free heel ski techniques.

The Gore Mt. Region has skiing fun for all types of cross-country skiers.

Groomed trails for classic skiing or ski skating can be found at Garnet Hill Lodge in North River, Cunningham’s Ski Barn in North Creek, and at Gore Mt. Ski Center. Garnet Hill is the largest of the three with over 55km (35 miles) of groomed trails and features a unique “ski down-ride back” shuttle bus service. This is similar to North Creek’s “ride up–slide down” skiing of the 1930’s and 40’s.

For additional information about cross-country skiing and instruction contact any of the cross-country ski centers and for additional backcountry ski info - the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in Warrensburg, NY. 518-623-1200. One of the best cross-country ski guide books is Classic Adirondack Ski Tours by Tony Goodwin.

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1st Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival April 30 – May 2, 2010 • North Creek, NY

Ski season is over and it’s too soon to head to the lake, so what do you do? A new option this year will be to join the fun at the first annual Adirondack Adventure Festival, sponsored by the Gore Mountain Regional Chamber of Commerce being held in North Creek on April 30 – May 2.

Bring the family and join a guided hike, mountain bike or road bike ride, take the scenic train, participate in a kayak or canoe demo on the pond, learn to fly fish, go rafting on the mighty Hudson or just kick back and enjoy the great music, shopping and dining specials throughout North Creek.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to fly over Gore Mountain in a helicopter? This will be your chance.

The Adirondack Adventure Festival will be taking place at the same time as the 53rd Annual White Water Derby races on the Hudson River on May 1 & 2.

This exciting canoe and kayak event pits the paddlers against some of the spring’s best rapids. It’s always fun to watch them run the slalom course or head downriver to Riparius all while trying to keep their boats upright and to stay out of the frigid water! After watching the races you can meet with one of our many rafting and outdoor adventure companies to set up a trip and experience the excitement of a day of white water rafting for yourself.

The Festival will start on Friday with music on the outdoor stage right on Main Street. You can join your family and friends listening to the great bands and then take a stroll through the many unique shops and dining establishments in the quickly growing North Creek

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Saturday and Sunday will bring many events and opportunities to try out a new sport, take the family on a hike, learn more about the Adirondacks or just check out the many vendors showcasing products and services to make spending more time in the Gore Mountain Region a favorite activity for you and your family. Adventure outfitters, sporting goods companies, bike shops, canoe and kayak companies, fly fishing guides, bicycling and hiking clubs as well as an assortment of other businesses will be ready to help you plan and enjoy your next “Purely Adirondack” Adventure.

Bringing the young ones? There will be bounce houses, climbing walls and other fun games for all ages. Don’t forget the mountain bikes for all the family and take a “learn to ride” clinic. Wear your hiking shoes, and introduce the family to some great Adirondack back-country wilderness areas on a guided hike.

This will be a fun opportunity to enjoy the Adirondack region after the winter snows have melted but before the busy summer season is upon us. While it may be an easy day trip to North Creek, why not make it a full weekend and enjoy the offseason lodging opportunities throughout the region and spend a couple of days. What a great way to enjoy the Gore Mountain Region in May with discounted lodging, shopping and dining specials and a jam-packed weekend of activities to participate in.

For more information on the 1st Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival, please call the Gore Mountain Regional Chamber of Commerce at (518) 251-2612 or email us at; info@gorechamber.com.

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New Restaurants Offer Wide Variety of Styles

The area was abuzz with excitement when word spread that the Owl at Twilight was reopening. Long time residents Rich and Joanne Dwyer had taken the once wildly popular restaurant off the market and were reopening it for the ski season with plans to continue throughout the summer.

The restaurant will be open weekends throughout the winter Friday and Saturday nights however there will be new changes to the menu. Rich and Joanne will “bring to the table’ so to speak their philosophy of natural foods grown locally. Guests will be treated to locally grown meats, vegetables and produce. “I said if I was going to do this again, I wanted to do it differently,” said Joanne. “We are not specifically, limiting our purchases to organic. Most good farms and wineries do not want the burdens of federal oversight to be able to label their product organic, most use the labeling “Best Practice.” We’re constantly looking for farms that care for their animals white they are being raised. Most of our wines are from Italy and Spain, they have been raising grapes there with best practice principals for generations.

We will buy organic eggs and Battenkill dairy products, but….. We will still offer the decadent ginger donuts and our famous flowerless chocolate cake with chilies and nutmeg. Eating well isn’t boring.

Just down the street, in a completely rebuilt restaurant you will find Glens Falls native and long time Gore ski enthusiast Tim McGraw and his impressive “Barking Spider Tavern. ” We have added 25’ to the building by enclosing the previous back deck. We completely renovated the building from the first floor up with all new services, wiring plumbing new kitchen and bathrooms. We raised the roof and built a 30’ bar.

The unique name just goes to show that you have to be careful when allowing your kids to name your business.

Tim’s son Jack, and daughter Sarah, are credited with the creative name. “At least the name will make for some very interesting staff shirts and advertising!” McGraw said. Tim’s plan for the Tavern is to offer a family friendly “Cheers Style” pub, featuring traditional pub fare.

I want Barking Spider to be a place family feel comfortable coming after skiing, if we offer music on weekends it will be acoustical and I’m not planning on being open till the wee hours of the night. The one thing I will bring with me is the clams and sea food that my previous place of employment was so well known for. And you can count on me offering up my famous “Doctor said I shouldn’t eat this hamburger” topped will all the accoutrement’s. For those who want wine we’ll serve from our new “wine preservation system” called a cuvenee.

You’ll just have to stop down this winter after Tim gets the open sign up and try him out. He certainly has put a lot of his time, finances and energy into this project.

At the entrance to North Creek, in the footprint of the famous Ridings Tavern/Basil & Wicks Bar, a long time favorite to everyone passing whether local or visitor sits a beautiful new building, the new home of Durant’s Restaurant.

Bob Eagan, named the new business after the famous railroad magnet that brought the world to North Creek with the development of his railroad and the development of the town, from its roots to the present day. Following the overwhelming success of their Black Mountain Motel & Restaurant, friends Marion & Bobby Eagan and Kip McDonald saw an opportunity to branch out into the community. Over the fall a lot of construction has taken place in the building, the horseshoe bar has been moved into the fireplace lounge while renovations continue to transform the main room into a true “Great Camp” dining experience. The new Durant’s Restaurant will be family friendly. The team has chosen and eclectic selection of regional favorites to offer for snacks, appetizers and entrée selections and Kids menus, will be available for both lunch and dinner. Look for Durant’s to be open this ski season.

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the current day, the powerful imagery has proved irresistible to

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many beloveds.

The lyrics of the song “Jingle Bells” conjure up a vision of long ago: “Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh…” It’s a romantic image of a simpler time that is fantasy for most of us. Here in the Adirondacks, however, it’s possible to step back in time and bring the vintage scene to life.

At Circle B Ranch in Chestertown, horse-drawn sleigh rides take passengers over the fields and through the woods, turning a brisk winter day into a magical moment. For sheer romance, nothing tops a ride in the ranch’s restored antique sleigh. Looking as if it slid right out of a Curri3er & Ives lithograph and into

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“We’ve had 15 couples become engaged on our sleigh rides, “said Circle B Ranch owner Chris Boggia.

To bring the whole family together, or for a special group, Circle B Ranch has a large sleigh that holds 10 to 12 people. It’s designed for comfort, with padded bench seats and warm blankets to snuggle under. After a 45-minute ride through the snow-covered Adirondack Mountains, you’re certain to be in a great mood! Top off the excursion with free hot chocolate, hot mulled cider and cookies by the ranch’s fireplace.

One hour horseback rides are also offered throughout the winter months. Rides are tailored to riders’ ability and experience. Circle B is open weekends and holidays and weekdays by appointment Group rates are available, and reservations are required. The Ranch also offers horse boarding, training and indoor riding. www.CircleBRanch.net

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to the best snowmobiling in the northeast! Here’s where the adventure begins. You’ll find it in the frosted vistas, the bluest of skies, trails that cut through dark forests, sunlight sparkling on deep snow and beaver ponds. Feel the wind in your face and rush of excitement as you reach new peaks, make your descent and discover pure enjoyment at every turn in this winter playground.

Winter has arrived and whether you are seeking a short weekend getaway or a longer snowmobile adventure in the heart of the Adirondacks, the Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake area provides an excellent destination for a perfect snowmobile vacation.

Located in Hamilton County, NY, we’re often referred to as a snowmobiling hub and for a good reason. If variety interests you, then Indian Lake and Blue

Mountain Lake won’t let you down. The variety of terrain throughout the area offers a great ride for all types of riders.

Snowmobiling is really big here! Take a 20-mile jaunt or go for the long haul! Surrounding Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake is Hamilton County’s extensive trail system that covers more than 750 miles.

These groomed trails interconnect with other state trails via corridor trails No. 8 and No. 4. New York State corridor trail No. 8 runs north from Fulton County through Hamilton County, joining trail No. 7 and continuing to Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties. Trail No. 4 enters southern Hamilton County from Herkimer County and continues northeast to Warren County, Lake George and Saratoga County. While winding through snowy forests, you can stop in any of the six towns connected by the trails to take a break, fuel-up and grab a bite to eat.

What do you look for when you seek a snowmobile destination? It’s a number of factors, including trail access, affordable lodging, restaurants, ample parking.

Another word rings like magic to the snowmobiler — SNOW! More than 100 inches of white stuff falls on the Indian Lake & Blue Mountain Lake area each year and temperatures range from 30 to -20 degrees F. Snowmobile season runs from December through March. Along the way you might see deer, partridge, coyote and maybe even a moose — so bring your camera.

“Our large snowfall makes the Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake area a natural choice for snowmobiling and any other winter recreation,” says Doug Wells. Doug has enjoyed sledding for nearly 30 years.

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An active member of the Snow Warriors, he previously served as president of the club. “We often have plenty of snow up here when other areas don’t. The town works hard to keep the trail system in great condition and continually makes improvements.”

Our prime location and long history of embracing winter fun means we have what you need to make your visit to our region the most fun. The communities in the area cater to snowmobilers by providing dealerships, repair centers, fuel and parts as well as dozens of restaurants, lodges and motels. We’re known for our heartwarming hospitality.

Indian Lake trails, as well as the many miles of snowmobile trails in the region, do not require a trail permit for usage. However, trail fees are required for the Old Forge / Inlet area. Registration and insurance are required for all machines in the state of New York, regardless of registration in other states. Registration can be obtained at any State Motor Vehicle office or from the Hamilton County Clerk at (518) 548-7111.

The charge is $45 if a member of a recognized snowmobile club. Otherwise the fee is $100 for a 1-year registration. Winter’s the coolest in Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake!

If you’re looking to take a break from the trails, consider ice fishing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, skating or sledding/tobogganing!

Whatever your winter pleasure, we have plenty of options. For more information on vacationing in Indian Lake & Blue Mountain Lake, call 1-800-328-LAKE or email us at info@indian-lake.com www.indian-lake.com

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Movies and More All Winter Long in Indian Lake

Hollywood hits, classics of the silver screen, indie films and kid flicks are just part of the roster at Indian Lake Theater, which remains open this winter. The 81-year-old restored movie house will begin its third year as community cultural center in May 2010, offering family entertainment every single week.

The theater is a nonprofit organization that not only presents films but also partners with a variety of regional organizations, schools and clubs to present music, drama, dance and public service programs.

According to theater director Patricia Connor, “We are very proud of the partnerships we have with our local organizations and businesses. “Also, knowing that good, quality, family entertainment is essential in any town, the month of December has been dedicated to just that, beginning with “Where the Wild Things Are”; followed by “A Christmas Carol” and “The Blind Side,” and then the “The Princess and the Frog” over Christmas weekend.”

“In partnership with the Arts Center in Blue Mountain Lake, two live stage performances are also scheduled for this winter; back by popular demand, an encore performance of “Almost, Maine,” Friday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m.; and “Steel Magnolias,” Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m.”

Programs at Indian Lake Theater are open to all, with movie tickets just $5. For a complete schedule visit www.indianlaketheater.org www.indianlaketheater.org or call (518) 648-5950.

Pottersville & Adirondack An easy hop of the Adirondack Northway I-87 Exit 26 one will find the hamlet of Pottersville which has come alive with new revitalized businesses. The 160 year old Well House has new ownership. Vin and Marian McCann.

Eleven individually decorated guest rooms, 3 suites and 8 doubles, all offer private baths, memory foam mattresses color televisions, cable, wi-fi internet access and telephones.

Two restaurants, Country and the Once Upon a Moose Café, each accommodate up to 60, and offer our guests and the general public a pleasing variety of traditional favorites and contemporary regional American dishes at all points along the price scale. A fine wine list and a great array of craft beers provide ample opportunity to find the perfect pairing with your dining choice. The McCanns value hospitality and a commitment to guest satisfaction in evident in everything they do.

Country-their fine dining venue offers seasonal favorites from the American countryside with French and Asian accents, along with a collection of regional craft beers and a generous selection of excellent wine values from around the world.

The Stagecoach Antiques and Home Décor is located directly across the street from the Wells House. Here, a veteran group of antique dealers operates an eclectic co op of the very old and

the not so old. You’ll find country furniture mixed with vintage linens, Marian Heath Greeting Cards, new wooden games and puzzles, vintage and new costume jewelry, old prints and paintings and tons of antique and vintage post cards. The Stagecoach is a not to be missed shop if you’re looking for that perfect accent piece and is open Tuesday – Sundays from 11 to 5pm and closed Mondays except holiday weeks.

This 160 year old Adirondack General Store can be found at the end of East Shore Drive.

A trip worth taking, this old fashioned general store is chocked full of blankets, Adirondack furniture, crafts, custom designed clothing, fishing tackle and gift items. You’ll find a deli, and comfortable seating to enjoy home cooked meals for breakfast and lunch. If you go for breakfast be sure to try the sweet potato pancakes they are just marvelous. Jay and Debbie Close purchased the business 8 years ago, although arriving in Adirondack from Rhinebeck with a background in retail, the couple says this is a different lifestyle entirely, but they wouldn’t trade it. Says Jay “There are no regrets about the major life style change. Even though Adirondack is off the beaten path “people either come here on purpose or they’re lost,” Close quips. This is a must visit, check out the shops web site at www.AdkGeneralStore.com

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We have YARN from our own herd and the softest teddy bears you’ll ever find.

Call us at 251-3040 or go to www.goremountainfarm.com www.goremountainfarm.com For nearly 7 years Barry Finer and Virginia French have been raising championship Alpacas in the Adirondacks after leaving New Jersey for the rustic beauty of the North Country. Our alpaca herd is thriving with moms, babies and sires coming and going. Many prizes have been won including a number of Blue Ribbons and Championships. The Gift Shop has expanded its inventory with exceptional imported and locally knit items and homegrown and Peruvian alpaca yarn always featured. Visitors,

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young and old, marvel at the gentle elegance of the alpacas and are stunned by the softness of their fleece both on the animals and in the shop.

The Gift Shop at Gore Mountain Farm has become a popular spot for folks to find that special item and even do some early Christmas shopping. Because we deal directly with importers we are able to offer the luxury of quality alpaca merchandise at very affordable prices. And you won’t believe how soft, light and durable alpaca is!

Since it is a natural fiber, alpaca breathes and can be used for Summer weight clothing as well as providing superior Winter warmth and comfort. The shop also carries a variety of yarn, some imported and some right from our own critters along with some items hand knit by local artisans.

Shearing occurs once a year near Memorial Day. Once shorn, the alpaca is transformed from a creature that looks like a cross between a sheep and a giraffe into one that resembles a four-legged E.T. Alpacas breed slowly having only one baby - called a “cria” – that they carry for 11 to 12 months. Since they can breed at any time of the year you never know whether you might stumble upon a newborn when you visit the farm. Many of the crias can be curious and friendly if treated with kindness and respect. All breeders think that their alpacas are special, but at Gore Mountain Farm we have the ribbons to prove it as our alpacas have placed and won at some of the toughest shows in the country. For anyone interested in learning about the alpaca breeding business GMF is great place to start.

The farm and the store are open to the public daily from 10 to 6. There’s no charge to visit with the animals.

You can find Gore Mountain Farm at 2642 State Route 28 (1.3 miles west of the Route 8 Wevertown traffic light) or call (518) 251-3040. Detailed directions are on our website at www.goremountainfarm.com. Drop by and prepare to be charmed.

healthy or manage a chronic disease.

While Hudson Headwaters’ practitioners already work like this as best we can, the extra time we spend with patients and the follow-up work we do isn’t paid for. Under the medical home model, this type of work will be financially recognized. Finally. Our medical practitioners will have more time to promote prevention and for follow-up treatment, especially for chronic diseases. System costs will be lowered when these practices translate into fewer emergency room visits and fewer hospital admissions. In short, healthier people.

Hudson Headwaters patients probably won’t notice any difference when the Adirondack Medical Home Pilot begins. But policy makers in Albany and Washington are watching and waiting to see if an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure.

Turn on the evening news, pick up any newspaper or news magazine and you are likely to see a story about the health care crisis in America. But it’s old news for us.

Hudson Headwaters faces a perpetual struggle to provide primary care in this largely rural and medically underserved region. Too many patients have no health insurance. Too many insurance companies aren’t prepared to cover the cost of the care we provide. Too much of the money spent on health care goes to high-tech “rescue” care rather than to prevention and early treatment. And too few medical school graduates are choosing primary care. Yet I’m guardedly optimistic that long-needed changes are coming. Quality Versus Cost Some say that we can’t afford to improve the health care system. The reality is that we can’t afford not to. It simply costs more to treat a heart attack than to prevent one. Yet the way we pay for health care in the United States rewards the former, while virtually ignoring the latter. We pay for the quantity of care delivered The Hudson Headwaters Health Network has even when it’s not clear that the services provided are effective or even necessary. Until we been serving the Adirondack Region for over pay for health rather than for procedures, we’re 30 years, continually growing to meet the not going to contain costs or improve quality. needs of residents and visitors alike. Twelve health As a nation, we need to do a better job of centers, stretching from Glens Falls to Lake Champlain, keeping people healthy, but that doesn’t necnow offer more doctors, hours and specialty care essarily mean more care. Lack of coordination than ever before. And that kind of care doesn’t just among various caregivers contributes to higher grow on trees. costs. There is a huge opportunity for primary care physicians to better coordinate the care Should you need a routine office visit, or urgent or walk-in medical care, of their patients to improve health and contain all of our northern centers are open six days a week. In addition, costs. This is the idea behind the Adirondack the Warrensburg and Glens Falls offices are open seven days a week— Medical Home Pilot scheduled to begin this care when you really need it. year. What’s a Medical Home?

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Hickory Ski Center Reawakens in Warrensburg WARRENSBURG, New York (September, 2009) – Long known for steep natural terrain and tree skiing, along with a family friendly atmosphere, the historic Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg, New York is re-opening under new ownership after not operating for 4 years. Preserve Hickory Skiing, Inc. has invested in restoring Hickory to its former glory, while updating and adding modern amenities. Avid skiers and riders alike are rejoicing that this hidden gem of epic skiing and riding will yet again be operating.

Hickory Ski Center will be opening with season passes as low as $440 and day passes starting at just $45 per day.

Hickory Ski Center is unlike any other. Take a step back in time and enjoy some of the same aspects of Hickory, which skiers enjoyed in 1946, when the mountain first opened. Although lift tickets will not be $2.00, the T-Bar and family friendly atmosphere are still the same. In 1946 skiers came from far and wide to ski this steep, un-crowded mountain. Skiers and riders will now be able to yet again enjoy the 1,230 ft. of vertical at the sixth highest vertical drop in New York.

Hickory Ski Center captures the essence of skiing and riding with an above average percentage of black and double black Diamond trails, along with intermediate and beginner terrain. Riders are able to enjoy 213 acres of terrain on 19 trails, with two Poma Lifts and a T-Bar. Hickory has also been historically known for its glade

skiing and a very popular spot for telemark skiers.

Skiers and riders will enjoy a newly refurbished family friendly lodge, updated and reliable lifts, pristinely groomed beginner and intermediate trails, the same steep ungroomed expert trails the die hard locals remember along with wireless Wi-Fi, and a contemporary on line lift ticket purchasing system. 21 ‘Hickory Cabins’ will be available through Sinai Retreat right at the base of Hickory for families to enjoy a nice vacation or long weekend away. Skiers and riders will also be able to enjoy ski lessons and ski school and feel safe with a professionally certified Ski Patrol, in case of emergency.

Sticking with the family friendly atmosphere, children under seven and adults over 75 will ski for Free. Children under 12 will ski Free with an adult season pass. Adult season passes begin at $440 and a full day lift ticket costs $45.

Season opening and closing dates are dependent on snowfall but once the snow starts falling Hickory Ski Center will once again be an enjoyable place for the whole family to enjoy winter just like they did back in 1946.

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The Vision That Is Mont Luzerne...

West Mountain’s Jewel If the mountaintop setting is Mont Luzerne’s soul, then the Village Square is its heart. Inspired by the charming squares of Europe, it will be best explored on foot and provide great freedom to its residents.

Seth Harry and Associates, world renowned experts in creating wonderful retail and entertainment environments, were the architects chosen to “imagineer” this special place.

The cobblestone piazza will be home to quaint shops and cafes, offices, a movie theater, the Inn, the amphitheater and much more. Inspired by a similar setting in Vergennes, Vermont, the Mill Village area of the Village Square will feature a 12’ waterfall with a working waterwheel and be home to a cafe, boutique shops and the marketplace.

Year around, a chair lift ride from the Village Square will provide beautiful views of the valley and distant peaks en route to the top of the mountain and it’s breathtaking view high above the Hudson River. The lift can also bring you directly to the excellent cuisine and nightlife of the popular West Side Grille and the 30 trails of the West Mountain Ski Center.

The Inn at Mont Luzerne will be the architectural centerpiece of the Village.

With an extraordinary view of the western mountains and beautiful sunsets, the Inn will pay homage to the remarkable site chosen for it.

The Inn at Mont Luzerne drew its inspiration from the great lodges of the National parks and the Canadian Rockies. With its historic sense of style, size and grandeur, it is wildly rustic. It will feature 60 rooms, a “mountain lodge” dining room, facilities for banquets and meetings, an upscale restaurant and a casual pub. The dining room will have soaring ceilings with hand hewn timber beams, wrought-iron light fixtures and a massive floor to ceiling stone fireplace. With an exceptional view of the Adirondack mountains and a frontier style of grace, the Inn will play host to many wonderful occasions. The Inn will blend in perfect harmony with its remarkable setting and offer an intimate warmth and comfortable accommodations to those that will visit and reside at Mont Luzerne.

The environmental direction given to the many architects, planners and engineers who helped to design Mont Luzerne was very clear - “Tread lightly on the land.”

At Mont Luzerne, sustainability means building in concert with the natural elements of wind, sun, snow and rain, using materials of the highest quality and durability, and creating a beautiful community that compliments our unique mountain top setting.

Of the 2300 acres occupied by Mont Luzerne, nearly 70% will be left in its natural state. Ponds and wetlands have been preserved and sustainability and low impact design are integral to Mont Luzerne’s environmental plan. Through innovative engineering methods, we have developed systems that will be a model for other environmentally responsible developers for many years to come. Indigenous drought tolerant grasses, shrubs, flowers and plants will be used and minimal formal landscaping will be done to preserve the natural character of the mountain. “Gray water” will be filtered and re-used for irrigation, where needed. Due to the significant amount of land Mont Luzerne occupies, we are able to avoid impacting sensitive areas. Our design as a traditional neighborhood, promotes walking and bicycling and uses the land efficiently which allows for more open space in parks and conservation areas. The rural preserve located throughout the valley, features forested and open areas, trails and wetlands and is being assessed by environmental experts who will develop interpretive trails and habitat improvements for birds, small mammals and other wildlife.

Open spaces and forested areas will be preserved in their natural states whenever possible. Nearly all building lots will have “rain gardens” to minimize stormwater impact. And all homes will be required to meet Energy Star requirements and/or LEED HOME certified requirements.

Our high percentage of undisturbed land added to the bordering 6,000,000 acre Adirondack Park and adjacent New York State Land Preserve, allow for a natural experience unlike any other in the Northeastern United States.

Depending on required approvals and market conditions, sales are anticipated to begin at Mont Luzerne in 2010.

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The Gore Mountain/Lake George Region of the Adirondacks accommodates every need Throughout its rich history, the Gore Mountain region of New York State’s Adirondack Park has earned a well-deserved reputation for having something to offer everyone.

Whether you are visiting for a few days, staying for the season, or making the region your primary or second home – the area can accommodate any taste and every imaginable need.

In fact, many of the Adirondack’s occasional visitors have found themselves eventually calling the Gore Mountain region their home and they have helped to establish a local business base in response to their unique tastes.

With a loyal following, this core group of merchants and business people have helped to craft a local tradition of blending architectural and stylistic influences Eastern ADK Home & Design from across the country (and around the world) while expertly tempering them with traditional Adirondack and regional influences.

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Where else can someone travel within a tank full of gas from the east coast’s largest population centers and live in a virtually unspoiled wilderness – all without sacrificing the luxuries and conveniences to which they have become accustomed?

In the Gore Region, dozens of real estate professionals stand at the ready to find the perfect condominium, timeshare, building lot, or second home. Many of the region’s

real estate professionals have been through the relocation process themselves and are keenly aware of the special needs and considerations that prospective property owners will have.

Looking for that cute little camp off the beaten track? Or how about a luxury condominium overlooking the slopes? No matter what your budget is or what you are looking for in a home – the region’s numerous licensed real estate brokers are standing ready to assist you.

Build It Has your quest for the perfect Adirondack home brought you to the decision to build your own? Are you looking to fulfill that lifelong dream to build your custom retreat that is truly a reflection of you?

If so, the Gore Region has a number of skilled craftsman and contracting firms that can turn your dreams into reality. From the recreation of an Adirondack Great Camp to an ultra-modern family retreat, teams of seasoned professionals can take your project from concept to reality.

Does your existing Adirondack home need some changes to make it “perfect” or to accommodate your changing lifestyle and family needs? The same professionals that can build that custom retreat can also expertly remodel your existing home.

All it takes is a simple phone call and you could be on the way to creating the perfect Adirondack retreat!

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Speaking of service technicians, in a region devoted to servicing the needs of seasonal residents and a booming construction trade, there are countless residential repair professionals who are a mere phone call away. Whether you need a light switch installed, a new furnace, or you have been putting off that front porch in need of repair. A quick look in the phone book or an inquiry at the local hardware store will get you pointed in the right direction.

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Four major developments in the North Creek area are either under construction or in the planning stages. Leigh Hornbeck Construction of the first duplex at Ski Bowl Village, the first development to offer ski-in, ski-out housing at Gore Mountain, is underway. The build-out plan for Ski Bowl Village is ambitious: five hotels, 18 private homes and 131 townhouses, a private ski

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And although the condition of the local and national economy has dropped molasses into the local real estate market, real estate agent Mark Bergman said recently he sees the light at the end of the tunnel and more buyer activity in the second-home market that he said drives interest in the Gore Mountain area.

“Statewide I’m seeing significantly improved sales in existing homes; and the last three months of 2009 have been better than the rest of the year,” Bergman said.

Gil Van Sciver, a veterinarian from Delaware, turned a dream of what would make the ideal setting for gatherings after a day of outdoor fun into a business plan for Rivers Edge Townhomes. Sciver and business partner Ron Pryor bought property along the Hudson River in Chestertown, across from North Creek, five years ago. They have permits to build 25 handcrafted log townhouses, each with 3,400 square feet of living space and priced in the $500,000 range.

“I’ve been coming here with my family and other families for years and I thought it would be nice to have a big gathering space for a dozen or two dozen people to hang out,” Van Sciver said.

The townhomes are designed to have three or four bedrooms and a walk-out first floor that could be a wine cellar, exercise room or additional bedrooms. Van Sciver added touches, like ski lockers near the front door, radiant heat in the floors and a place to sit and take off your outerwear.

Van Sciver said his plan for Rivers Edge was inspired by the potential at the Ski Bowl and the enthusiasm former Gov. George Pataki showed for North Creek. Now Van Sciver is waiting for the market to pick up again. A sign on Old River Road marks the land where the development will be built. One lot is cleared to show off the view.

Top Ridge Townhomes, a development approved for 65 units, is also under construction near Gore, off Durkin Road. The townhouses are priced in the $300,000 range. The contractor behind Top Ridge, Eric Piper, grew up locally and skis at Gore. Six of the townhouses at Top Ridge have sold.

Another townhouse development, Tall Timbers Lodge and Resort, also in North Creek on 121 acres along Fairview Avenue and River Road, received approval from the Adirondack Park Agency in September, 2008. Builder Al Grippaldi plans to build 17 multi-family townhouses and seven single-family townhouses alongside a lodge built to include 25 rooms, a 150-seat restaurant conference room, lounge, fitness center and swimming pool.

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FrontStreet Project Update – Fall 2009: North Creek, New York: December 6, 2009: As the first snow fall blankets the North Country, the economic growth and development of North Creek is in full swing. Gore Mountain is expanding and completing the Interconnection to the historic Ski Bowl, FrontStreet Mountain Development has launched a ski-in / ski-out Adirondack Great Camp Development Project, and business on main street is expanding, as new restaurants and merchants move into Town.

Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain: FrontStreet Mountain Development began construction of the Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain project in 2009 after years of planning and permitting efforts. The Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain project is an Adirondack Great Camp development located on Ski Bowl Road North, just past the Hudson Headwaters Medical Facility, near the intersection

with Rt. 28 about a quarter mile from Main Street in North Creek.

FrontStreet began the construction of roads and infrastructure near the end of July this year. Great care has been taken in both the planning and construction to blend the new roads and driveways into the natural setting of the mountain side. The FrontStreet objective is to create a project setting that complements the natural surroundings, one that is “uniquely Adirondack” and offers ski-in / skiout access to Gore.

Construction of the first Great Camp Townhouse is well underway. The building will contain two townhouse units, but it is designed as one large structure in the tradition of the Adirondack Great Camps. Care has been taken to position the building in a manner that complements and accentuates the natural beauty of the surrounding topography of the land. The building will utilize natural materials including Adirondack logs and siding, as well as local granite stone with garnet tracings.

Activity is also under way to construct an authentic entrance building to the Ski Bowl Village site to welcome all and present a traditional Adirondack setting.

This building will be utilized for information, marketing and security, as well as for construction coordination. It will be constructed of stone, timber and natural wood shingles.

FrontStreet has now launched the first phase of the Ski Bowl Village project, which is referred to as Phase 1-A. Included in Phase 1-A will be up to fourteen (14) Townhouse Units, the initial phase of a Country Inn, as well as associated infrastructure and a wastewater treatment facility. The Great Camp Townhouse buildings will contain two or three in-

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dividual units, each with three bedrooms. Alternatively, some sites may be used for single family homes depending upon market demands.

Construction of the initial portions of the Country Inn is scheduled for the spring. The Inn has been designed in the great camp fashion with a unique great room gathering building and separate guest room buildings, all connected by covered Adirondack walkways. The gathering building will also be available to The Hudson Lodge club members as a private day lodge for skiers.

The Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain project will be built out in phases.

The project site has been permitted for up to five hotels, over 130 townhouses and a select number of single family residences.

The Ski Bowl Interconnection: The Interconnection between Gore Mountain Ski Area and the Historic North Creek Ski Bowl is the economic engine for the area and work on the project continues to advance. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is constructing a new triple chair ski lift at the Ski Bowl and updating the historic ski trails. These facilities will connect to and be

part of Gore Mountain which is operated by ORDA for the benefit of public skiing. The Ski Bowl is scheduled to be open for the winter 2010 season.

The majority of the Historic Ski Bowl property was in private (not public) hands and was not available to the community. FrontStreet Mountain Development initiated the idea and agreed to transfer over 60 acres of ski trails and ski lift line property to the Town of Johnsburg for public skiing, thus making a significant contribution to the growth and development of Gore Mountain and North Creek.

The Ski Bowl adds a 4th Mountain to the Gore portfolio. It is a unique pod of expert, intermediate and beginner skiing which will now be accessible from a second Gore Mountain Base Area. The skiing experience at the Ski Bowl will likely rival the skiing available on the Gore Straight Brook Chair, as the Ski Bowl has greater vertical and a longer chair. FrontStreet is pleased and privileged to have helped make the Interconnection a reality.

Contact Information: For additional information please contact 518-SKIBowl or visit the project web sites: www.SkiBowlVillage.com and www.TheHudsonLodge.com.

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Shopping For The Adirondack Look That Other Winter Sport!

Originating in the late 1800s for the moneyed owners of “Great Camps,” the Adirondack Rustic look has become one of the hottest home décor trends to emerge in recent years. If you’re enthralled with mountain-grown look of twig chairs or birch bark-covered furniture, a visit to the Adirondacks brings you directly to the source of this wildly popular style.

If you’re lucky enough to have already purchased your own Adirondack home or built your rustic cabin and looking to furnish an entire room in Adirondack style or you simply want to take home a small piece to remind you of your Adirondack vacation, there are some wonderful shops and galleries in the area that work with homeowners to create that perfect “Adirondack” look.

Located in the historic ski town of North Creek, the Hudson River Trading

Co. has become known for its quality handcrafted oak and hickory furniture.

Beds made of hickory trees so large you can’t fit your hand around them, delight customers of rustic furniture. Solid oak side rails bolt into both headboard and foot board to make the entire bed unshakable. “These are real Papa Bear Beds”, says owner Laurie Prescott Arnheiter. Laurie counts herself lucky with her 6 custom builders that supply her with furniture. Everything is hand made, and care is taken with each piece to make it strong yet affordable, ensuring that it will last from one generation to another. Club chairs, love seats and sofa frames are crafted by her builders and local craftsmen upholster cushions using quality fabrics available at Hudson River Trading Co. Coffee tables, side tables and lamp tables complete the scheme. North woods lighting, taxidermy, bedding, and just about any item you would need to complete your home or camp.

One of Laurie’s favorite pieces of hickory furniture is called the Hudson River Three Finger Chair. Laurie and one of the builders designed this chair with its roomy seat, and high back, for men. “I listened to guys talking with their wives

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Here you’ll find over 5,000 sq. ft. filled with unique items plus an attentive staff who believe the words “customer service”actually mean something.

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about whether a chair would hold them and be comfortable for their frames and realized that guys hated girly chairs, and we needed a real “guy” chair, so Joe and I created the Hudson River Three Finger Chair. I love watching the faces of men who sit in them for the first time, they actually smile. These chairs go well with the wonderful solid oak tables embellished with hickory legs and make a great rustic statement without breaking the bank. “I checked out the prices on the web sites of some of the big name rustic companies, and we come in at a fraction of their cost.” states Arnheiter.

Interspersed among the Lodge and Camp-themed items is an eclectic mix of antiques and rustic accessories. For the customer who wants a period without the bark, this store specializes in Arts & Crafts furniture and is always looking for that special piece that will make someone’s space unique. “We’ll help our customers furnish a small space or their entire home” says Arnheiter, Our Adirondack Interiors services assist clients with rugs and fabrics as well as custom draperies and upholstery.

The shop is as also known for its clothing lines for the entire family. “We offer good quality at fair prices” states Laurie “There are not many places in this area where you can find Wool rich, Royal Robbins, Dansko, Isis for Women and Ulu boots and shoes.” The store is located on Main Street in North Creek. The experience of a visit to Hudson River Trading Co. should not be missed. This shop is open daily at 9:30 till 5:00pm, later on weekends and in the summer. Check them out on the web at www.HudsonRiverTradingCo.com Foothills of the Adirondacks is settling in to its fairly new location and offering chichi furniture lighting and accessories for the consumer that may not want a rustic look. Style is the word in this charming shop, and they have done so well that a downstairs room has been expanded. This is where the old meets the new, shop owner Kathy Feiden collaborates with antique dealers to create a eclectic combination of old and new home furnishings, hove decor and fine gifts. You’ll find a selection of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces mixed with home décor items decorative candles, pillows, art glass bottle stoppers, ottomans, paintings, print, mirrors, clocks and cast iron accents. Stop in The Foothills Turs-Sun from 10am to 5 pm and see for your self how much fun shopping can be. For more informa-

tion call 518.251.3550 or Foothills@frontiernet.net Nothing goes better with rustic than Adirondack antiques and there are great shops in the area to find the perfect accent piece or oak dresser that makes your home complete. For a vintage look, Glenwood Manor Antiques on Glenwood Avenue in Queensbury features 28 dealers on three floors of an old Georgian-style mansion. As the largest antique center in the North Country, Glenwood Manor is a fascinating destination, for an hour or for a day, with the building just as interesting as the contents. The large mansion offers a variety of antiques and collectibles, ranging from Early American, Victorian, Arts and Crafts all the way to the more recent collectible items of the 50’s and 60’s. Antiquers will find many different specialties on sale, including a great assortment of furniture, a huge display of old lighting, clocks, Roseville pottery, quality glassware paintings, an entire room of vintage clothing, an outstanding collection of estate and costume jewelry, and much, much more. A “mirror wall” going up the stairway is only a small part of the many mirrors on display and more recent home decor items can also be found. Open seven days a week, Glenwood Manor also hosts two outdoor shows each year, on Memorial Day Weekend and during the Adirondack Balloon Festival. Seasonal events include a Christmas Open House To learn more about Glenwood Manor, phone 518-798-4747.

So, whether you’re a local or a guest, take some time this winter to visit as many of our fabulous galleries and Adirondack Stores that you can. Return often as inventory changes regularly, you will be delighted with the depth and range of quality you’ll find under these roofs.

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