West Mountain

Lit-up local hill above Glens Falls and Lake George.

A small, friendly area just off the Northway with 1,010 feet of vertical, every trail lit for night skiing, a tubing park and two terrain parks. It’s the after-work and learn-to-ski hill for Glens Falls and Saratoga, and an easy add-on to a Lake George winter weekend. Indy Pass holders ski it with no blackout dates.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,010 ft

Summit

1,470 ft

Skiable terrain

130 acres

Trails

35

Lifts

6

Average snowfall

50″ a year

Longest run

1.4 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 42%
• Intermediate 39%
• Advanced 19%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Kids programs
• Indoor waterpark

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasFri Dec 4, 6–9 pm

  Merry on the Mountain

  A tree lighting and holiday evening at the base lodge to kick off the season.

• New Year’sDec 31 (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve at The Queensbury Hotel

  Glens Falls’ big ballroom party with a live band, dinner and an open bar.

• FestivalWeekends Feb 6–Mar 7

  Lake George Winter Carnival

  Five weekends of events on and around the frozen lake, 20 minutes north.

• Pond skimLate March (Mar 28 last season)Usually

  Slush Cup & Cardboard Sled Derby

  End-of-season pond skim and homemade sled race at the base, with costumes encouraged.

Where to stay

• hotelFairfield Inn & Suites Queensbury

  Newer chain hotel at Exit 18 with an indoor pool and breakfast, minutes from the mountain.

  10 min drive
• hotelHome2 Suites Queensbury

  Pet-friendly suites with kitchens near the Aviation Road shops.

  15 min drive
• hotelThe Queensbury Hotel

  Historic downtown Glens Falls hotel with renovated rooms, two restaurants and an indoor pool.

  10 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• West Mountain snow tubing · At the base

  The mountain’s tubing park, open alongside the ski area.

• Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark · 15 min drive

  Year-round indoor waterpark and hotel in Queensbury, a good rainy-day or après plan with kids.

• The Hyde Collection · 10 min drive

  Art museum in a historic Glens Falls house, with works by Rembrandt, Renoir and Picasso.

• Common Roots Brewing · 15 min drive

  Popular South Glens Falls brewery and taproom.

Après and nightlife

• The West Mountain Bar & Eatery

  Sit-down bar and restaurant on the second floor of the main lodge, open during the ski season.

• Davidson Brothers

  Downtown Glens Falls brewpub with house beers and pub food.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Albany International (ALB) · about 50 min drive
• New York City · about 3.5 hr
• Boston · about 3.5 hr
• Montreal · about 3 hr

Directions in Google Maps