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Outdoor Winter Activities: Skiing, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling & More

Looking for things to do outdoors this winter in Lake George? Below, you'll find services, destinations, and attractions for skiing, tubing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and more!

man in sunglasses and a hat hiking in the winter
Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service
Olmstedville, NY
Professional guide Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have offered winter tours of the Adirondacks for over 25 years, including hunting, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trips.
four people snowshoeing in front of a lit cave entrance
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Park
Pottersville, NY
Summer: Hike self-guided tour & explore LARGEST cave entrance in East, waterfalls, gorge, caves. Guided adventure tours, gemstone mining, disc golf, climbing walls, dino dig, simulated mines, & extensive rock shop. Winter: snowshoe trails and tours.
people on boat going through cliffs
Ausable Chasm
Ausable Chasm, NY
Experience one of the oldest natural attractions in the country at Ausable Chasm. You won't find this assortment of adventures at any other location! Explore natural stone walkways, traverse a riverwalk, observe eons of geological history, and more.
three hikers standing on snowy ground in the woods
Hike with Jackson (Winter Hiking)
Winter is a beautiful time of year in Lake George and the Adirondacks, and one of the best ways to experience the season is on a hike. If you'd like to plan the perfect winter hike, then let Hike with Jackson be your guide!
Man holding a large bass on a boat in Lake George
Lockhart Charter Fishing
Diamond Point, NY
Experience Lake George fishing aboard the 26-foot Harris "Fisherman" pontoon boat with 220 square feet of fishing room for up to a dozen people. This customized fishing boat has a quiet 115hp four stroke motor and the latest fishing equipment.
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North Country Heli-Flite
Fort Ann, NY
Whether it's a two hour ride around the Adirondacks with a loved one or a quick look around Lake George or Southern Vermont's Green Mountain Region, North Country Heli-Flite is just the place for you.
fishing lines on a boat
Austin Charters
Austin Charters now offers not only guided fishing trips on Lake George for bass fishing, salmon fishing, and trout fishing, but also sightseeing tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, BYOB tours, swimming, and more! BEST RATES ON THE LAKE!
Mirror Lake Ice Track
Lake Placid, NY
The 2-mile long Mirror Lake Ice Track offers a place for Lake Placid residents and visitors to ice skate. The Parks Department clears a space for hockey and general skating near the town beach, which is an ideal spot to access the ice track from.
Oak Mountain Ski Center
Speculator, NY
Oak Mountain Ski Center is a resort in the Southern Adirondacks, which makes it an easy drive from Albany, Utica, or Lake George. There is something to suit everyone's needs at an affordable rate, such as skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing, and more.
West Mountain Ski Area
Queensbury, NY
Conveniently located off I-87, between Lake George and Saratoga Springs, West Mountain Ski Area is the place to go for day and night skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing, and learn-to-ski lessons during winter.
Warrensburg Recreation Field
Warrensburg, NY
The Warrensburg Recreation Field is a year-round park. In summer, the park offers basketball courts, athletic fields, a well-equipped playground, a pavilion, and more. In winter, you can enjoy free ice skating. Facilities are carry-in carry-out.
Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain
North Creek, NY
The Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain offers ski-in / ski-out townhouses that are available to buy or rent. The property features direct access to Gore via the Hudson Triple Chair and the Village Triple, backcountry trails, and more.
Lake George Recreation Center
Lake George, NY
The Lake George Recreation Center is a popular choice for outdoor recreational activities for all seasons, including mountain biking, hiking, a dog park, cross country skiing, and snow tubing.
Dynamite Hill Recreation Center & Nature Trail
Chestertown, NY
Head on over to the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area for all sorts of fun outdoor activities, including cross-country ski trails, bicycling, hiking, snowshoeing, ice skating, snow tubing, and more!