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Winter in the Schroon Lake Region about getting out & enjoying the outdoor events 

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Snowshoeers at Adirondack Interpretive Center Newcomb

In Newcomb at the SUNY-ESF Visitor Interpretive Center, outdoor events fill the calendar. For some cool and educational treks and gatherings check out:

  • January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - "Smammeling" - One of our research projects is small mammal trapping (smammeling). Learn firsthand about the critters we catch and why they are important to the ecosystem.
  • Full Moon Snowshoe Hike and Chili Chow-down - enjoy a great outdoor full-moon snowshoe trek and take in the great North woods by moonlight, followed by chili and hot chocolate.
  • January 25 - Winter Survival for Mammals - Join us as we explore the woods and discover how some of our mammals survive the winter. This program is designed for families and we'll provide snowshoes.

Historic Great Camp Santanoni Tours

Skiers on the trail at Great Camp Santanoni

Another wonderful outdoor excursion in Newcomb is the Winter Weekends at Camp Santanoni. Although not normally open in winter, three weekends in January are designated for tours of this historic camp. On these very special weekends, one of which falls on January 18-20, snowshoers and XC skiers will be welcomed with tours and a warm-up at the Artist's Studio before their return trips. Great Camp Santanoni has been undergoing a complete restoration over the past few years. We'll learn firsthand about the conservation and restoration work during these interpretive tours of the site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The round trip is 9.8 miles. 

Lots to entertain you at nearby Gore Mountain

With winter in full swing, there is a great deal going on at Gore Mountain, located just a short 20 minute drive from Schroon Lake. From special rate weekends, to live entertainment and especially the Take Your Kids to Gore Week, when kids ski free, there are lots of reasons to visit the Schroon Lake Region for skiing.

Check out the other January events in the Schroon Lake Region as well as at Gore Mountain Ski Center on our main events calendar and plan a trip for winter fun in Schroon Lake!

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