Calendar of Events
January to March 2025
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ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
January
12-13 Women’s Open FIS GS. Gore Mountain, North Creek. skireg.com.
18-19 FIS Freestyle Aerials World Cup. Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid. Schedule: olympicjumpingcomplex.com.
18-20 Powder Day Sale. Alpin Haus Ski & Snowboard Shop, Amsterdam, Clifton Park, Latham. alpinhausskishop.com.
25 NE Rando/Skimo Race. Challenge the mountain up and down “The Sun.” Bromley, Peru, VT. nerandorace.blogspot.com.
February
3-4 Men’s U18 Nat. Qualifier NJR GS. West Mountain, Queensbury. skireg.com.
7-8 Men’s Devo FIS. Catamount Mountain, Egremont. skireg.com.
8-11 Men’s Eastern Cup. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. skireg.com.
11-16 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Jumping Championship. Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, Lake Placid. fis-ski.com.
22-23 Men’s GS Divisional FIS (West). Gore Mountain, North Creek. skireg.com.
BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD
January
26 Gurney Lane Fat Tire Bike Rides & Races. Group Fat Bike Ride (12pm) & 10M/5M Fat Bike Races (1pm). Also: 5K Snowshoe Race (10am). Gurney Lane Park, Queensbury. bikereg.com.
February
2 Winding Hills Fat Bike Race. 10M. 10am. Winding Hills Golf Club, Montgomery. bikereg.com.
23 Snowball Express. 57M, 28M, 105M. Adirondack Ultra Cycling, Schuylerville. bikereg.com.
March
2 Ididafat Winter Fat Bike Race & Ride. 9am. CCC Camp, Winona Forest Recreation Area, Mannsville. winonaforest.com.
8 SnowBall’s Chance Poker Ride & Walk. 6M+/1M+. Port Jervis. bikereg.com.
22-23 19th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s gathering of outdoor enthusiasts. 200 exhibitors: running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, travel destinations. 10,000 attendees. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com/summer-expo.
May
10 Battenkill. Gravel Grinder Race, Gran Fondo & Expo. 85/63/46M. Cambridge. battenkillrace.com.
18 11th Farmer’s Daughter & Granddaughter Gravel Grinder. 63M classic route & 43M route w/no off-road sections. Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham. bikereg.com.
July
7/26-8/2 Empire State Ride to End Cancer. 500+ Miles. Benefit for Roswell Park. Staten Island to Niagara Falls. empirestateride.com.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & NORDIC SPORTS
Ongoing
Mon/Tue Nordic Ski Nights. Maple Ski Ridge, Glenville. mapleskiridge.com.
Tue Shen Nordic Club: Bill Koch Youth Ski League. Practice: 4pm. Open to all SNC member families in the Capital Region. Garnsey Park, Clifton Park. facebook.com/groups/shennordic.
Wed Gore Mountain Citizen XC Ski & Snowshoe Races. 6pm Wednesdays, 1/8-2/26. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Gore Mountain Nordic Center, North Creek. goremountain.com.
Thu Family Moonlit XC Ski/Snowshoe/Hike. Snow Moon: 2/10, 6pm, Garnsey Park, Clifton Park. Worm Moon: 3/12, 7pm, Kinns Road Park, Clifton Park. shennordic.org.
Thu Winter Racing: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13. 6pm. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
Thu XC Ski Lessons. All ages welcome. 1/6, 23; 2/13, 20, 27; 3/13, 20, 27. 6:30-8pm. Senior Community Center, Clifton Park. shennordic.org.
January
5-26 Youth Skate Ski Clinic. 12:45-2:15pm. Sun: 1/5, 12, 19, 26. Four-week skate ski clinic for ages 8-14. All abilities welcome. Introduce beginners to technique and help more experienced improve skills. Equipment rental available. Lapland Lake, Northville. laplandlake.com.
10 Just Keep Skiing. Demos, Q&A, 4-6pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
11 ADK Tour de Ski: Race Series #3: Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, Saranac Lake. adktourdeski.com.
11 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
11 Red Barn Rendezvous 10K Freestyle.11am. Osceola Ski & Sports Center, Camden. skireg.com.
12 GHN-ADK Vauhti Skiathlon. 10K. 11am. Saratoga Biathlon Club, Hadley. skireg.com.
12 Polar Bear Biathlon Sprint Race. 7.5K & 6K. McCauley Mountain, Old Forge. skireg.com.
12 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
13-19 FIL Continental Cup Nordic Ski Races. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
18 Intro to Cross Country Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
18-19 Glenville Hills & Adk Vauhti: Nordic Ski Games. Sat, 11am: 10K Classic Pursuit Race. Sun, 11am: 10K Skate Pursuit Race. Bill Koch Youth Ski League 1K Loop/free: 11:30am. Glenville Hills, Glenville. skireg.com.
18-19 Freestyle Aerials World Cup. Olympic Jumping Center, Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
18-20 Santanoni Winter Weekend. Also: 2/15-17 & 3/15-16. XC skiers & snowshoers can tour Gate Lodge & Main Camp w/AARCH volunteers. Artist’s will provide snowshoes at Gate Lodge if needed. Adk Architectural Heritage, Newcomb & DEC. Newcomb. greatcampsantanoni.com.
19 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
23 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. Skate/classic ski or snowshoe. All levels welcome. Also: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
25 Great Camp Sagamore: Snow Days. 11am-4pm. Classic winter fun: guided XC skiing, guided snowshoe hike, sledding, campfires, ice skating, snow croquet, refreshments. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. sagamore.org.
25 Ladies Ski Clinic: Classic Technique. 9:30am-3:30pm. A special program for women, taught by women who are Lapland’s PSIA certified instructors. Beginner and intermediate skiers age 18+ grouped by ability in morning. Social group ski & skills wrap-up in afternoon. Lapland Lake, Northville. laplandlake.com.
25 Outdoor Leadership 101. 9am-4pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
25 ADK Tour de Ski: Race Series #4: James Frenette Sr. Recreation Trails, Tupper Lake. adktourdeski.com.
25-26 Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival. Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Commons, VT. craftsburymarathon.com.
26 NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day. Woodstock Inn & Nordic Center, Woodstock, VT. nensa.net.
30 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Skate/classic ski or snowshoe. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
February
1 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
1 Guided XC Ski Trip. 4M RT. Experienced/intermediate skiers. Cat & Thomas Mountain Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Trailhead, Bolton. lglc.org.
2 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
2 Family Sunday at Lapland Lake. Free day passes for all youth & juniors 17-under w/paid adult. Lapland Lake, Northville. laplandlake.com.
2 Tour de Stowe. 5/22/14K. 10am. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT. stowenordic.org.
6 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Skate/classic ski or snowshoe. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
8 Ladies Ski Clinic: Skate Technique. 9:30am-3:30pm. A special program for women, taught by women who are Lapland’s PSIA certified instructors. Beginner & intermediate skiers age 18+ grouped by ability in morning. Social group ski & skills wrap-up in afternoon. Lapland Lake, Northville. laplandlake.com.
8 Shen Classic 5K & 10K XC Ski Race/Tour. 11am. A Shen Nordic Club event, open to all adult/youth skiers. Part of NYSSRA Nordic Series. Saratoga Biathlon Club, Hadley. skireg.com.
8 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
9 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
12-16 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
13 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Skate/classic ski or snowshoe. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
13 NYSEF Valentine’s Cornhole Biathlon. 2-person ski relay. 5-8pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
15 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
15-17 Santanoni Winter Weekend. Also: 3/15-16. XC skiers & snowshoers can tour Gate Lodge & Main Camp w/AARCH volunteers. Artist’s Studio open as a warming hut. Free coffee, tea, hot coco by the woodstove. Adk VIC will provide snowshoes at Gate Lodge if needed. Adk Architectural Heritage, Newcomb & DEC. Newcomb. greatcampsantanoni.com.
15-16 Gatineau Loppet. 50/27/15/5K. Gatineau, QC. gatineauloppet.com.
16 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
16 44th Winona Forest Tourathon XC Ski Race & Tour. 9am. 50K (four loops), 25K (two loops), 12.5K (one loop). CCC Camp, Winona Forest Rec Area, Mannsville. skireg.com.
22 Great Camp Sagamore: Snow Days. 11am-4pm. Classic winter fun: guided XC skiing, guided snowshoe hike, sledding, campfires, ice skating, snow croquet, refreshments. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. sagamore.org.
22 ADK Tour de Ski: Race Series #5: Cascade Ski Center, Lake Placid. adktourdeski.com.
22 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
22 10th Tupper Lake BrewSki. 1.5M. XC ski & snowshoe. 12-4pm. James Frenette Sr. Rec Trails, Tupper Lake. tupperlake.com.
23 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
23 Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race. 9am-1pm. Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Commons, VT. craftsbury.com.
March
1 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
2 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
8 ADK Tour de Ski: Race Series #6: Paul Smith’s College VIC, Paul Smiths. adkskidetour.com.
8 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
9 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
15 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
15-16 Santanoni Winter Weekend. XC skiers & snowshoers can tour Gate Lodge & Main Camp w/AARCH volunteers. Artist’s Studio will be open as a warming hut. Free coffee, tea, or hot coco by the woodstove. Adk VIC will provide snowshoes at Gate Lodge if needed. Adk Architectural Heritage, Newcomb & DEC. Newcomb. greatcampsantanoni.com.
16 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
22 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
23 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
26-31 SuperTour Nordic Ski Finals & Spring National Championships. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. usskiandsnowboard.org/supertour.
29 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
30 Intro to XC Skiing. 9:30-11:30am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Ongoing
Mo-Sa Rock Your Fitness: Total Body Workout. MWF: 5:30am, 6:30am, 9am. Tue: 5:30pm. Sat: 8am. Malta Community Center, Malta. rockyourfitnessny.com.
January
12 Aerial and Appetizers: 4pm. 90min aerial yoga, Pilates, barre, restorative fusion. Nutrition for Optimal Performance. app.moonclerk.com/pay/7eok0yopilpu
24-26 Winter Bliss and Mindfulness Retreat w/Jennifer Newman. Nutrition for Optimal Performance. nutrition-4-op.com/winter-bliss-and-mindfulness.
HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION
January
11 Winter Survival. 9am-3pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
12 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-3pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
13 On the Canals: Winter Hikes Along the Champlain Canalway Trail, Schuylerville. Adk Ultra Cycling & NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
18-20 Santanoni Winter Weekend. Also: 2/15-17 & 3/15-16. XC skiers & snowshoers can tour Gate Lodge & Main Camp w/AARCH volunteers. Artist’s Studio open as a warming hut. Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa by the woodstove. Adk VIC will provide snowshoes at Gate Lodge if needed. Adk Architectural Heritage, Newcomb & DEC. Newcomb. greatcampsantanoni.com.
19 On the Canals: Winter Hikes Along the Champlain Canalway Trail, Schuylerville. Adk Ultra Cycling & NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
25 Great Camp Sagamore: Snow Days. 11am-4pm. Classic winter fun: guided XC skiing, guided snowshoe hike, sledding, campfires, ice skating, snow croquet, refreshments. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. sagamore.org.
25 Outdoor Leadership 101. 9am-4pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
31-2/2 Banff Center Mountain Film Festival World Tour. 7pm. Join ADK-Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter for different film lineup each night. Tickets on sale 12/12. Wood Theater, Glens Falls. adk-gfs.org.
25 Capturing Winter on the Canals with Phone Photography (Inclusive, all abilities 12+). Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
28 Fire & Ice: Winter Stargazing (inclusive, all ages & abilities). Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
February
5 Winter High Peaks: Esther. 8am-5pm. Adirondack Anglers Outpost, Wilmington. adk.org.
7-9 Adirondack International Mountainfest. Celebration of ice/snow. Keene Valley. mountaineer.com.
8 Backcountry Snowshoeing for Beginners. 9am-3pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
9 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-3pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
15-17 Santanoni Winter Weekend. Also: 3/15-16. XC skiers & snowshoers can tour Gate Lodge & Main Camp w/AARCH volunteers. Artist’s Studio open as a warming hut. Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa by the woodstove. Adk VIC will provide snowshoes at Gate Lodge if needed. Adk Architectural Heritage, Newcomb & DEC. Newcomb. greatcampsantanoni.com.
16 On the Canals: Winter Hikes Along the Champlain Canalway Trail, Schuylerville. Adk Ultra Cycling & NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
22 Great Camp Sagamore: Snows Days. 11am-4pm. Classic winter fun: guided XC skiing, guided snowshoe hike, sledding, campfires, ice skating, snow croquet, refreshments. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. sagamore.org.
22 Capturing Winter on the Canals w/Phone Photography (Inclusive, all abilities 12+). Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
25 Fire & Ice: Winter Stargazing (inclusive, all abilities). Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
March
1 Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop. 9am-5pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
12 Winter High Peaks: Esther. 8am-5pm. Adirondack Anglers Outpost, Wilmington. adk.org.
14-16 Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
15-16 Santanoni Winter Weekend. XC skiers & snowshoers can tour Gate Lodge & Main Camp w/AARCH volunteers. Artist’s Studio open as a warming hut. Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa by the woodstove. Adk VIC will provide snowshoes at Gate Lodge if needed. Adk Architectural Heritage, Newcomb & DEC. greatcampsantanoni.com.
22-23 19th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s gathering of outdoor enthusiasts. 200 exhibitors: running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, travel destinations. 10,000 attendees. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com/summer-expo.
25 Capturing Winter on the Canals w/Phone Photography (Inclusive, for all abilities 12+). Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corporation. onthecanals.com.
28 Fire & Ice: Winter Stargazing (inclusive, all ages & abilities). Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.
MULTISPORT & SWIMMING
February
8 Empire State Winter Games: Winter Triathlon. 5K run, 10K winter bike, 5K XC ski. Tupper Lake GC/Winter Park, Tupper Lake. empirestatewintergames.com.
9 SnoFatShu Winter Duathlon. 10am. 3M snowshoe run, 11M fat bike, 3M snowshoe run. Solo/teams. Winona Forest Rec Area, Mannsville. winonaforest.com.
March
1 3rd Saranac Lake 3P. 9am. Solo & teams. Kids Race: 12pm. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. saranaclake3p.org.
22-23 19th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s gathering of outdoor enthusiasts. 200 exhibitors: running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, travel destinations. 10,000 attendees. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com/summer-expo.
May
31 OnondagaMan. 1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. Jamesville Beach Park, Syracuse. Tri, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK25. coachmarkwilson.com.
June
4 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #1: 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
11 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #1: 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Wilson State Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com.
14 Ticonderoga Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike: Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 12M bike, 5K run), Olympic (9am: 1500m swim, 24M bike, 10K run) & Double Ti. Save 12%: ADK25. Black Point Beach, Ticonderoga. coachmarkwilson.com.
22 Stissing Triathlon. 8am. 750m swim, 12.6M bike, 3.3M run. Sprint, relay, aquabike. Save 12%: ADK25. Stissing Pond, Pine Plains. coachmarkwilson.com.
July
2 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #2: 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
5 Litchfield Hills Triathlon. 1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run. 7:30am. Olympic, relay, aquabike. Save 12%: ADK25. West Hill Lake, New Hartford. coachmarkwilson.com.
9 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #2: 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Wilson State Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com.
12 Delta Lake Triathlon & Aquabike. Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 11M bike, 5K run), Olympic (8:30am: 1500m swim, 22M bike, 10K run) & Delta Double. Delta Lake State Park, Rome. coachmarkwilson.com.
27 Findlay Lake Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike. Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 14.5M bike, 5K run), Olympic (9am: 1500m swim, 29M bike, 10K run) & Double Findley. Save 12%: ADK25. The Camp, Findlay Lake. coachmarkwilson.com.
August
6 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #3: 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
9 CassadagaKids Triathlon. Ages 4-14. 100m swim, 3.1M bike, 1M run. 10am. Save 12%: ADK25. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
13 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #1: 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Wilson State Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com.
30 CassadagaMan Triathlon. 8am. Intermediate (1.2M swim, 28M bike, 13.1M run). Tri, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK25. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
PADDLING & ROWING
Ongoing
Fri ADK Schenectady Whitewater Pool Sessions: 1/24, 31, 2/7, 21, 28, 3/7, 14, 21, 3/28. 6-8pm. 4EverBodsFitness, Delanson. adk-schenectady.org.
March
22-23 19th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s gathering of outdoor enthusiasts. 200 exhibitors: running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, travel destinations. 10,000 attendees. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com/summer-expo.
RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS
January
11 Full Moon Bonfire. Cross-country ski, snowshoe or hike. 6pm. Live music, beverages. Brookhaven Winter Park, Greenfield. greenfieldny.org.
11 Winona Winter Family Fun Day. 1-4pm. CCC Camp, Winona Forest Rec Area, Mannsville. winonaforest.com.
17-19 Salmon River Winter Festival & Great Food Challenge. Pulaski. visitoswegocounty.com.
18 Beginner Winter Tree Identification. Ages 16+. 1-3pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
28 Long Lake Winter Carnival. Long Lake. mylonglake.com.
18-19 FIS Freestyle World Cup. Men’s/women’s aerials and mixed aerials team event. First-ever World Cup mixed aerials team event in the US. Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
23-27 IBSF North American Cup Bobsled & Skeleton. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
24-25 Funky Ice Fest. Also: 1/31-2/1. Lake George. adkbrewery.com.
25 Great Camp Sagamore: Snow Days. 11am-4pm. Classic winter fun: guided XC skiing, guided snowshoe hike, sledding, campfires, ice skating, snow croquet, refreshments. sagamore.org.
25 Snowfest. 2-6pm. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.
25 Brookhaven & Town of Greenfield Winterfest. 10am-2pm. XC skiing, family fun games, live music, snowman building competition, horse drawn sleighrides, Snowy Storytime with the author. Brookhaven 5K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Walkers welcome. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Brookhaven Winter Park, Porter Corners. Winterfest: greenfieldny.org. Snowshoe (reg by 1/5 for shirt): skireg.com.
25-26 Tug Hill Challenge: Dog Sled Races. CCC Camp, Winona Forest Rec Area, Mannsville. winonaforest.com.
31-2/2 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. 7pm. Join ADK Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter for different film lineup each night. Tix on sale 12/12. Wood Theater, Glens Falls. adk-gfs.org.
31 3rd Park at Dark. Kick-off Winterfest. Hot cocoa, smores, music, horse drawn carriage rides. 5:30-7:30pm. Town Center Park, Clifton Park. facebook.com.
31-2/2 Empire State Winter Games. Largest Olympic style winter sporting games in the Northeast for all ages/abilities celebrating athletes, winter sports & Adirondacks. Long track speed skating, adaptive bobsled, alpine skiing, squirt hockey, adaptive cross-country skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle moguls, girls hockey, ski orienteering, sled hockey, adaptive alpine skiing, adaptive biathlon, adaptive skeleton, biathlon, junior bobsled, luge, short track speed skating, skeleton, snowshoe running, ski & snowboard cross, winter triathlon, fat biking. Various venues, Lake Placid area. empirestatewintergames.com.
31-2/29 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Multiple events. Saranac Lake. saranaclakewintercarnival.com.
February
1-24 Lake George Winter Carnival. Lake George. visitlakegeorge.com.
8 Saratoga Chowderfest. 11am-4pm. Downtown, Saratoga Springs. saratoga.com.
7-9 Winter Raptor Tours. Open to 6 guests. Grassland Bird Trust. Fort Edward. 7-9 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
8-9 Old Forge Winter Carnival. Night skiing, daredevil jumpers, sculpture contest, fireworks. McCauley Mountain, Old Forge. oldforgeny.com.
10-12 Winter Raptor Tours. Open to 6 guests. Grassland Bird Trust. Fort Edward. grasslandbirdtrust.org.
15 Fire on the Mountain. 7-11pm. Fireworks, torchlight parade (9pm), food/drink specials, photobooth, bonfire, live music. Ski & tube until 9pm. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.
15-16 Raquette Lake Winter Carnival. Raquette Lake. mylonglake.com.
15-22 Snocade. Outdoor & indoor activities. Indian Lake. adirondacksusa.com.
22 Great Camp Sagamore: Snows Days. 11am-4pm. Classic winter fun: guided XC skiing, guided snowshoe hike, sledding, campfires, ice skating, snow croquet, refreshments. sagamore.org.
22 Frozen Fire & Lights. Snowshoe, ski, skate, toboggan, cardboard sled race, bonfire, fireworks. Arrowhead Park, Inlet. inletny.com.
23 Snowmobile Vintage Ride. CCC Camp, Winona Forest Rec Area, Mannsville. winonaforest.com.
March
1-2 Snowgaine25 Orienteering Meet. Old Forge. northcountryorienteering.org.
22-23 19th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s gathering of outdoor enthusiasts. 200 exhibitors: running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, travel destinations. 10,000 attendees. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com/summer-expo.
28-30 Great Upstate Boat Show. 175 boats displayed. Afrim’s Sports, Queensbury. greatupstateboatshow.com.
RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD/TRAIL/SNOWSHOE
January
12 HMRRC Winter Series #3: 3.5M, 10K & 25K. 10am. Phys Ed Building, University at Albany. hmrrc.com.
16 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Tentative. Snowshoe or skate/classic ski. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
18 Hartshorne Masters Mile. 9am. Cornell University, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.
18 Mrs McCormick’s Ice House Trail Race. 5/10M. 9am. Naples. ultrasignup.com.
19 Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe 5K/10K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Kids 0.5M Snowshoe Scramble: 10am. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. New Land Trust, Town of Saranac. Reg by 12/31 for shirt: cockadoodleshoe.com.
19 Stone Wall 5K & 10K Snowshoe Race. 10:30am. CCC Camp, Winona Forest Rec Area, Mannsville. runreg.com.
23 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Tentative. Snowshoe or skate/classic ski. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
23-25 Winter Spartan Death Race. Pittsfield, VT. race.spartan.com.
24-25 Snow Devil Snowshoe Spartan Ultra. 100M/100K/26.2/13.1M/10K. Pittsfield, VT. race.spartan.com.
25 Brookhaven Trails 5K Snowshoe Race & 2.5K Race/Walk. 10am. Part of Town of Greenfield Winterfest: 10am-2pm. XC skiing, family fun games, live music, snowman building competition, horse drawn sleighrides, Snowy Storytime with the author. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Brookhaven Winter Park, Porter Corners. Snowshoe (reg by 1/5 for shirt): skireg.com. Winterfest: greenfieldny.org.
25 DAR Snowshoe Scramble 10K Snowshoe Race. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. DAR State Forest, Goshen, MA. runreg.com.
26 HMRRC Winter Series #4: 3.5M, 15K & 30K. 10am. Phys Ed Building, University at Albany. hmrrc.com.
26 Gurney Lane 5K Snowshoe Race & Walk. 10am. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Also: Group Fat Bike Ride (12pm) & 10M/5M Fat Bike Races (1pm). Gurney Lane Park, Queensbury. runreg.com.
30 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Tentative. Skate/classic ski or snowshoe. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
February
1 Frigus Snowshoe Festival. 8am. Ultra, 26.2M, 15K, 5K & kids 1M. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. endurancesociety.org.
2 26th Saratoga Winterfest Snowshoe Race & Walk. 11am. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. runsignup.com.
2 Devils Shadow Winter Trail Races. 50K/5M. 12:24pm. Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls. ultrasignup.com.
6 Thursday Night Winter Racing. 6pm. Tentative. Skate/classic ski or snowshoe. All levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. friendsofcoleswoods.org.
8 21st Camp Saratoga Snowshoe Race. 10:30am. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Wilton. runsignup.com.
9 HMRRC Winter Series #5: 3.5M, 10M & 20M. 10am. Phys Ed Building, University at Albany. hmrrc.com.
March
1 Garnet Hill 5K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Dion WMAC Snowshoe Series. Garnet Hill Ski & Snowshoe Center, North River. runreg.com.
8 5th Electric City 10K. 9:30am. Part of 29.3 Challenge. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. electriccity5m.com.
22-23 19th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s gathering of outdoor enthusiasts. 200 exhibitors: running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, travel destinations. 10,000 attendees. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com/summer-expo.
29 15th Ice Breaker 5K Challenge. 10am. Kid’s Run: 9:30am. Albany Rowing Center Boathouse, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.
April
12 7th Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 8:30am. Part of 29.3 Challenge. Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, Slingerlands to Albany. helderbergtohudsonhalf.com
12 Half Marathon Unplugged. Airport Park, Colchester to Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
May
25 5th Miles on the Mohawk 10M. 8:30am. Part of 29.3 Challenge. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Jct. to Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. milesonthemohawk.com.
25 Vermont City Marathon & Relay. 2- & 3-5-person relay options. Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
October
12 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. Registration opens 2/3. 26.2: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1: Colonie to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.
SPEEDSKATING
Ongoing
Tu/Th Saratoga Winter Club’s Learn to Speedskate. 6:15-7:30pm. Weibel Ice Rink, Saratoga Springs. info@saratogawinterclub.com.