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Septic system added to $40M North Creek Ski Bowl project

ORDA takes charge of constructing its own wastewater treatment system, as town funds fall short of goal for municipal system

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Gore Mountain named among most affordable ski destinations in the U.S.

Accolades come as ski centers countdown to start of snow season

A map of the Gore Mountain area and easement donated by Barton Mines.

Barton Mines’ easement donation expands Gore Mountain trail network

200-acre easement links North Creek Ski Bowl to Siamese Ponds Wilderness

black and white photo of the original snow train in 1935

Celebrating a snow train

Historic train is credited with establishing the Adirondacks as a winter tourism and skiing destination

proposed North Creek ski bowl lodge

North Creek Ski Bowl to get significant upgrade

By Adirondack Explorer

Proposed $30M project seen as path to year-round tourism

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Hochul unveils Adirondack plans

By Gwendolyn Craig

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address on Wednesday, a vision that included climate initiatives and Adirondack projects.

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Snow future

By Brandon Loomis

Snow's flaky future: Communities, ski centers and individuals adjust to changes in the winter season and decrease in overall snow cover.