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Plattsburgh
is a 45-minute drive from Whiteface
Mountain, ranked second (for the second consecu-
tive year) among ski resorts in eastern North America by SKI
Magazine. Whiteface is a family-oriented facility with 72 trails
and the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies. However,
its terrain is welcoming to skiers and snowboarders of all skill
levels.
Recent improvements include a heated gondola and
a high-speed quad lift that whisk skiers and board-
ers to the mountaintop in a matter of minutes. Other
nearby ski centers include Titus Mountain in Malone
and Gore Mountain in North Creek. A variety of re-
sorts in nearby Vermont and Quebec are favorites
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Open Spaces |
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Snowmobile:
an exciting way to traverse miles and
miles of scenic and remote wilderness areas in the
Adirondack Mountains and Champlain Valley.
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Finding Serenity |
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Snowshoeing is rapidly
becoming a preferred pas-
time among the North Country's outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Like cross country skiing, snowshoeing is a wonderful way
to burn calories while basking in the beauty and tranquility
of the winter season.
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Cross Country
Skiing |
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This aerobically enhancing
sport is very popular
among North Country residents. Many cross country skiers simply
look for open field, then snap on their bindings and cruise
for miles. Others converge on private or state-operated ski
centers -- and they're plentiful in the Adirondacks and Champlain
Valley --
where the trails are groomed to perfection.
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Ice Fishing |
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Anglers in huge numbers
hug lake Champlain's
shoreline in winter. Lake perch is a local delicacy, and many
area restaurants feature the local catch in "all you
can eat" specials.
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Celebrating Winter |
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Several
North Country communities plan lavish,
multi-day winter carnivals whose components range from parades,
fireworks and dinner-dances to competition in outdoor sports
and the construction of elaborate ice castles. Above: the ice
castle in Saranac Lake, recognized recently as an "All
American City," where winter carnivals have been a wintertime
happening for nearly a century.
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