Gore Mountain Announces Fall Events – Mountain Biking, Cooking, Harvest Fest, and More!

By AlpineZone News |
Sep 07 2012 - 01:07 PM

NORTH CREEK – Gore Mountain is hosting events every weekend of the fall foliage season! Many of these unique events are available to season passholders at a reduced rate, or can be purchased as a discounted train package with the Saratoga-North Creek Railway.

Gore is open Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm through October 7, and fall offers the following event schedule along with activities including Northwoods Gondola Skyrides, downhill mountain biking, guided and self-guided hiking trips, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, inflatables, and miniature and disc golf.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

September 8: Yoga in the Adirondacks reTreat- Get in touch with nature and enjoy an on-mountain meditation, dynamic yoga class, healthy snack, and Northwoods Gondola Skyride for just $52 per person.

September 9: North Creek Farmers Market Brunch- A delectable tasting brunch presented by Gore Region restaurants, using the freshest local ingredients available at the weekly market. $20 includes Northwoods Gondola Skyride. Morning cocktails, beer, and wine on sale.

September 15: Downhill Mountain Biking Camp- A one-day camp for beginner and intermediate riders to work on climbing, turning, riding over logs, controlled skids, and more. $59 includes lunch and all-day gondola ticket.

September 22: Carl Heilman II Photography Camp- This event sold out last year and is expected to be a popular attraction again for aspiring photographers. Learn fall foliage techniques, shooting landscapes, moving water, wildflowers, and more. $74.95 includes lunch and Northwoods Gondola Skyride.

September 29: Mexican Cuisine Cooking Class- Spend an afternoon and evening learning how to perfect Mexican classics including carne asada, salsa and guacamole, chicken tequila fajitas, coconut rice, kaluha flan, and margaritas. Sample a variety of Mexican beer and soda. $94 includes meal, recipe booklet, all materials, and Northwoods Gondola Skyride.

September 30: Gore Mountain Leaf Cruncher- A challenging 5K trail run around Gore Mountain’s base area, featuring garnet awards representing each Adirondack season designed by Johnsburg Central School art students. Early online registration for just $15 is available, and all runners receive a Northwoods Gondola Skyride.

October 6-7: Harvest Fest- With premier live entertainment from the Ernie Williams Tribute Band and Council Fire, this finale of Gore Mountain’s summer/fall season offers a spectacular fall menu, kids activities and entertainers, and an impressive presentation of Adirondack vendors featuring photographers, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, crafters, and much more.

October 20: Loaf & Ladle Cooking Class- In this six-hour interactive workshop, discover classic soups, chowders, and bisques, while making multi-grain bread and dinner rolls. $75 includes meal, recipe booklet, and all materials.

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