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West Mountain Race Information

Race Day Information

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Start Lists: The start list will be shared on WhatsApp.  Second run (GS/SL)  will be reverse order within age class.  

Detailed Logistics and Schedule:

Check In/Registration Notes:  We will have your loaner bibs, or a bib you may have purchased at registration/checkin as well as tickets if you do not have an Indy or West Mt Pass.  Please remember your bibs!!

Race Schedule: Refer to the race information sheet for details.

Mountain Information

Race Trail: The Cure / Gnarwall Race

West Mountain Trail Map: PDF Link

West Mountain Trail Map

Lift Spin Times: The West Express has an 12 min turnaround time without lift lines.

Suggested Warm-up Trails: Holy Mackerel to Gnarlwall North and Northface

West Mountain Lodging Information

Below are some possible lodging options near the mountain:

Local Shops

  • Reliable Racing:643 Upper Glen St, Queensbury, NY 12804  
    • Great deals on race clothing, protection, equipment, and tuning supplies.
    • If you need a FIS helmet, there are some killer deals to be had.  They have Vola helmets which are quite affordable.  
    • Save time before the race and buy online with “in-store pick up”
    • Great in-store deals as well.  They always offer 10% off for current Masters Racers.
  • Sports Page-  138 Quaker Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
    • They do a great job on tuning skis but they tend to be busy, call ahead
    • They also are a great race shop and super knowledgeable.  
  • WEST MOUNTAIN TUNING at the Rentals and Tuning Building at West Mountain -
    • On site Race tuning at West Mountain.
    • Montana Tuning equipment.
    • Call Steve Magee at 518-636-3699, ext. 343 to schedule tuning.

Restaurants

Cliff Mark worked  (wrote about beer, wine and spirits), ate and drank in the Saratoga area for most of this decade. The following are places that he has dined at: 

Glens Falls

  • Siam Thai - Traditional asian cuisine, Sushi Bar, date worthy
  • Mikado - Hibachi Dinner, Sushi Bar, great for groups, call ahead for Hibachi reservations.
  • Davidson Brothers Brewpub - Good beer, good prices
  • There are a couple of Pizza Jerks (like the one at Killington) in the area
  • Common Roots in South Glens Falls has a brand new building with plenty of space for many groups to spread out. Great beers and food too.
  • Mean Max in downtown Glens falls - local brew pub with a wide variety of local restaurants who will deliver to the brewery

Lake George

  • Adirondack Pub & Brewery (I87 exit 21) - World-class beers and decent food. Their seasonal beers are great. They also own the distillery next door
  • Lake George Beach Club, next to Shepard park in Lake George Village – Local Hot spot with live music, fun food and located on the lake. Winter Carnival favorite during the month of February. No cover charge.

Saratoga

There are plenty of very high priced (over $100 pp before drinks and wine) restaurants. However, there are a few reasonably priced options:

  • Hatties (I87 exit 15) - Southern and Cajun menu. Jasper’s fried chicken bested Bobby Flay’s. Moderately priced, very cool place
  • Druther’s (I87 Exit 15) - World-class beer brewed by a “celebrity brewer”. Much better than average brewpub food.
  • Forno Bistro (I87 exit 15) - Better than average Italian. Moderate prices.