Crowd calendar · 2026-27 season
Gore Mountain
North Creek, New YorkSnow PassSKI3· Open Nov 20 – Apr 11
Tap a day to see why, then plan a trip around it.
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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Busy stretches to avoid
- Thanksgiving weekendNov 25 – Nov 29
- School holidaysDec 20 – Dec 25
- NYC winter recess, schools closedDec 24 – Jan 1
- Snow Pass blackout (Gore)Dec 25 – Jan 1
- Christmas–New Year peakDec 26 – Jan 1
- School holidaysJan 2 – Jan 3
- MLK weekendJan 16 – Jan 18
- Snow Pass blackout (Gore)Jan 16 – Jan 18
- Presidents' Day weekendFeb 13 – Feb 15
- Snow Pass blackout (Gore)Feb 13 – Feb 21
- NYC midwinter recess, schools closedFeb 15 – Feb 19
- Presidents' week school breakFeb 16 – Feb 19
- Easter weekendMar 26 – Mar 29
Beating the crowds
- Tuesday to Thursday is quietest almost everywhere, and often cheaper.
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends and holidays. Lifts open at 8:30 AM and the main lots fill first. Lots D, E, F and G run shuttles on weekends and holidays, so park there if A and B are full.
- Start at the North Creek Ski Bowl, which is a separate area with its own parking and shuttle. Gore's own guidance is that it is often less busy than the main base.
- Lines at the base Northwoods Gondola and Adirondack Express II form before 10:30 AM. The Straight Brook Quad usually has a shorter wait for the same connecting terrain.
- Lunch from 12 to 1 PM is the busiest time on the mountain. Weekday mornings are typically the least crowded, and the main base lifts often clear out after lunch.
Ski Gore Mountain for less
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Plan a cheap trip herePlaces to stay nearby
The cheapest beds are usually a town or two down the road. Split a whole house with your group.
This is a forecast from patterns: weekdays, national holidays, school breaks, pass blackout dates and events. Resorts don't publish lift-line data, so treat it as a guide. Snow forecast from Open-Meteo.
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