Click here to reserve your spot with a $150 deposit.

Explore the Adirondacks in the winter with Eastern Mountain Sports.

Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Shake things up and join our Eastern Mountain Sports professional guides for a beginner ice climbing & snowshoeing adventure in Lake Placid, New York.

This adventure offers one day of fully instructed ice climbing (including all gear) and one day of guided snowshoeing or hiking with a knowledgeable EMS Adventure Guide. You don’t need any prior experience to enjoy this adventure, just a good attitude and a basic level of fitness.

Our host for this adventure is the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, located directly on the shores of Mirror Lake and in the heart of the Olympic Village. This location is within walking distance from shopping and restaurants. The resort also has a heated pool and hot tub, great for relaxing after a day of outdoor adventures. Along with being conveniently located, the Golden Arrow has gone totally “green” by remodeling their resort so that your stay will be carbon neutral.

Each trip will provide both a physical challenge and a peaceful way to experience the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in winter.

For reservations or questions please call
1-888-755-TREK or e mail us at
becky@ems.com

ITINERARY

DAY 1) Arrive at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort at 4pm on the first day. After you’ve checked-in, your guide will meet the group in the lobby at 5pm to discuss which trails and climbs are planned for the next couple of days. We’ll also go over your gear to make sure you have everything needed to stay dry and warm. If you’re missing anything, we’ll give you an EMS discount coupon so you can walk over to our Lake Placid store for last minute shopping. Dinner is on your own tonight.

Day 2) After breakfast, meet at 9am in the hotel lobby with all of your gear for the day. If needed, this morning we’ll head over to the EMS Lake Placid store for gear fitting then head out with a delicious packed trail lunch to keep you energized. Today's snow shoe hike will be decided by the weather and our group members’ abilities. All of our trips take into account differences in fitness, and everyone should come expecting to hike for at least 5 hours. If the group is up for pushing the limits, we can try a more challenging route or peak.. You should be back at the resort by 4pm. The rest of the evening is on your own to enjoy.

Breakfast & Dinner are not included, but a hearty pack lunch will be provided.

Day 3) After breakfast, you’ll need to check out of the resort before our meeting at 9am, when your ice climbing guide will meet you in the lobby to go over today's climb. You should have all of your gear ready so we can leave directly after your orientation. Today’s Intro to Ice climbing should be finished around 3pm and everyone will be free to drive directly home.

Breakfast in not included, but a hearty pack lunch will be provided.

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

All technical equipment is provided for the ice climbing and snowshoe hiking, but if you are comfortable with your own equipment, feel free to bring it. For the snowshoeing, we will be using trekking poles – if you bring your snowshoes, we can provide the poles.

PACKING LIST

If you have any questions on what to bring, please give us a call. Remember that if you know you sweat a lot, bring extra long underwear.

1. Daypack, large enough to carry two water bottles, lunch, extra gloves and camera.
2. Two water bottles, w/hydration mix (Gatorade or similar)
3. One pair of lightweight glove liners
4. One pair of waterproof warm gloves
5. Lightweight long underwear (top & bottom)
6. Fleece or other warm jacket, to be worn under your waterproof jacket.
7. Waterproof hooded jacket & pants (Gore-tex type)
8. Two pair of warm socks
9. One pair of waterproof hiking boots (broken in)
10. Warm hat
11. Neck warmer
12. Sunglasses
13. Gaiters (full length)

This should complete your list for items needed to play outside. Any other clothing you’ll need are street clothes and personal items.

TRANSPORTATION

Each person will be responsible to drive or group up for travel to the locations we’ll be using for our adventures.

From New York City & New Jersey

Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) north to the Adirondack Northway heading toward Montreal. (Exit 24 in Albany). Follow 87 North to Exit 30. Take a left off the off-ramp onto Rt. 9 North and follow it for two miles to Rt. 73.

Continue on 73 for 26 miles to Lake Placid area.

Turn left at the traffic light onto Main Street (also Rt. 86). You will see the Golden Arrow approximately 1/2 mile up the road on the right, just past the Olympic Arena.

Drive Time: From NYC: 5 hrs

From Albany: 2 1/2 hrs.

See the Adirondacks from the local point of view

2 days, fully guided, with lunch & equipment included

Two nights at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort on Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, NY

Participants will receive store discounts coupons to EMS stores.

MEETING TIME & PLACE: Check-in at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort on the first day of the itinerary by 4pm. Your EMS guide will meet you that evening at 5pm to go over the weekend plans and make sure everyone has appropriate winter gear. The next two days’ activities will depend on the weather and interest of the group.

2008 DATES

• February 8th, 9th & 10th
  (Friday - Sunday)
• February 10th, 11th & 12th
  (Sun - Tuesday)
• February 29th, March 1st & 2nd
  (Fri - Sun)
• March 2nd, 3rd & 4th
  (Sunday - Tuesday)
• March 7th, 8th & 9th
  (Friday - Sunday)
• March 9th, 10th & 11th
  (Sunday - Tuesday)
• March 14th, 15th & 16th
  (Friday - Sunday)
• March 16th, 17th & 18th
  (Sunday - Tuesday)
• April 11th, 12th & 13th
  (Friday - Sunday)
• April 13th, 14th & 15th
  (Sunday - Tuesday)

COST:

• Friday - Sunday:
  $499 Per Person
• Sunday - Tuesday:
  $399 Per Person

All rates are Double Occupancy - there is an extra fee for single private lodging.

Click here to reserve your spot with a $150 deposit.

GROUP SIZE: 2-10 people

AGE GROUP: This trip is designed for ages 16+, but we can provide family programs upon request.

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735
or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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