West Mountain, located in Queensbury, NY, is a year-round destination offering a wide array of activities for adventurers of all ages. Situated just 2 miles west of Exit 18 off I-87 (Northway), it provides easy access for both locals and visitors, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
Winter Fun at West Mountain
Winter is the prime season for West Mountain, offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and night skiing on well-lit trails. The mountain has 31 trails across 126 acres with a vertical drop of 1,010 feet. Whether you are a beginner on the gentle learning slopes or a seasoned skier looking for expert terrain, there’s something for everyone. Plus, the Tubing Park features 10 lanes of varying lengths and a magic carpet lift that whisks you back to the top for more thrills.
West Mountain is known for its snow-making capabilities, ensuring that 80% of its terrain is covered even in light snow years. The mountain is also equipped with over 150 snow guns, guaranteeing top conditions throughout the winter season.
Snow Tubing Details
West Mountain's popular tubing park has four upper lanes and six lower lanes all accessible by the moving magic carpet ride. Tubing is for ages 4 and up. Tubing 2-hr tickets are presold online and are available in 2-hr time slots. Same-day tickets will only be sold if available. We do not issue refunds.
Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of pre-booked tubing time slot start time.
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Operating Dates: Open daily from 9AM-4PM.
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New This Winter!
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new experience this season our Expanded Big Snow Play Area. The Classic Snow Play Area at the base, offered every day between November 27, 2025 to April 25, 2026. The Big Snow Play Area at the top - accessible by chairlift! Enjoy snowy fun surrounded by mountain views. $20-$29 based on midweek, weekends, holidays, or peak periods. Tickets will be available for same-day purchase at the ticket windows. However, if the area reaches max capacity, Snow Valley has the right to turn off ticket sales at any time.
Important Information:
- BBMR call center agents cannot sell Snow Play tickets.
- Personal sleds or inner tubes are not allowed at this time.
- The Snow Play area will provide a limited amount of snow play items for public use on a first come first served basis.
- Dogs are not allowed.
Winter Reservation Policies
Tubing Guests without an RFID West Express Card:- Advance reservations are required for tubing at westmountain.com.
- Same-day tickets will only be sold if available.
- Tubing 6-pack guests are required to make a reservation 48 hours or more in advance of your visit by calling the front desk at 518-636-3699 ext. 0.
- Advance reservations are required for tubing.
- Reload tickets at westmountain.com/reload.
- Same-day tickets will only be sold if available.
- Advance reservations are recommended for skiing and snowboarding at westmountain.com.
- Advance reservations are recommended for skiing and snowboarding.
- Reload tickets at westmountain.com/reload.
- We do not require advance reservations for skiing and riding for season pass holders (Including Indy Pass) and 6-pack ski/ride lift ticket holders.
- To redeem an Indy Pass ticket (Holiday & non-Holiday) you have to present a photo ID at the ticket window so we can look you up in the Indy Pass system and give you your complimentary tickets (2 per Indy Pass Holder).
- Indy Pass holders will be charged an RFID card fee upon arrival.
- Indy Pass holders receive 25% off a lift ticket for the third day.
- Advance purchase is required for Programs, Winter Camps, Rentals, and Lessons at westmountain.com.
- Same-day lift tickets and rentals will only be sold if available.
- Check in for all pre-reserved rental bookings is at the Rental Shop.
- Check-In for pre-reserved tickets only (without rentals) will be available outdoors at the ticket windows at the Main Lodge.
- All pre-reserved lesson check-ins will be available outdoors at the Snowsports window at the Main Lodge.
- Program participants will check in at a table set up in the courtyard the first week of programs.
- If you are renting and taking a lesson, please purchase in advance online and arrive well ahead of your lesson time to be at lesson line up in time.
Tubing Park Safety Guidelines
For your safety, we ask that you please follow these guidelines when visiting our Tubing Park:
- One person per tube in the standard sized tubes, no lap riders.
- Children under 4 years old are not permitted to go tubing.
- Riders must be able to control their own tube.
- No running starts or pushes.
- Tubers must sit in tube, no laying on belly.
- Ski/Snowboard boots not allowed.
- Tubing participants must be able to remain seated in the tube while holding the handle.
- Dismount the tube and exit the tubing lanes while also removing the tube from the lanes.
- Abide by the Tubing Park Rules.
- Load, ride, and unload the lift safely.
Family-Friendly Amenities
For families, the mountain’s range of amenities is perfect for day-long adventures. The main lodge houses a state-of-the-art cafeteria and the West Mountain Bar & Eatery, ideal for lunch or dinner with sweeping views of the slopes. A newly renovated Rentals & Tuning Shop provides ski and snowboard rentals and expert tuning services, catering to everyone from recreational skiers to competitive racers.
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Events Throughout the Year
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, West Mountain is home to numerous events year-round. The Fire on the Mountain event in February features live music, a torchlight parade, and fireworks, while the spring Slush Cup pond skimming challenge closes out the ski season in style. Summer day camps for children ages 6-15 are held weekly in July and August, offering a mix of outdoor activities, games, and exploration.
For those looking for a more scenic experience, West Mountain also offers downhill mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, and mountain-top weddings.
Additional Information
- Uphill Travel: West Mountain does not offer uphill travel except during summer operational hours with the purchase of a ticket or season pass.
- Smoking and Pets: Smoking and pets are not permitted on the property.
- Outside Alcohol and Coolers: Outside alcohol and coolers are not permitted on the property.
- Drones: West Mountain does not allow drones on the property.
Winter Hours of Operation
FRONT DESK FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION
- Mondays-Fridays (holiday periods) 8:30am-9pm
- Saturdays-Sundays 8:30am-6pm
Adjusted Holiday Hours
- December 24 8:30am-6pm
- December 25 12-6pm
- December 31 8:30am-6pm
- January 1 8:30am-6pm
- Monday (non-holiday periods) 3pm-9pm
- Tuesday-Friday (non-holiday periods) 10am-9pm
- The front desk on February 14 (Fire on the Mountain) is open 8:30am-9pm
Skiing and Snowboarding Information
Getting Started: Skis are constructed to make learning and turning far easier than ever before. Knowing a few basic facts about ski construction as well as the various ski types will help you find the perfect skis that are right for you.
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Getting the Boot: Comfort is the Key The most important thing is that the boots are comfortable and fit your feet. Ski boots come in traditional American sizes and "mondo point," which is the length of the boot in centimeters.
A Few Key Pointers
- When renting skis, discuss your skiing experience with the technician and don’t exaggerate your ability or experience.
- Skis should be about chin high for beginners. Specifically, the tip should land between the chin and nose. Edges should be sharp and bases should be freshly waxed. Did you know we tune skis at West Mountain? Visit Steve “Ski” Magee in the rental/tune shop for your next tune up.
- It’s important to note your exact weight, height, age and skier type (beginners are type I). These factors determine your DIN (Deutsch Industrial Norm) setting on the bindings. DIN numbers correspond to the torque needed to release a ski boot out of the binding
- After sliding into the boot, your foot should feel snug (not painful) everywhere. With ski boots, your toes should touch the front until you drive your knees forward. Your toes should then pull back, leaving a little wiggle room for comfort.
- Don't tuck pant legs into boots. The boots are designed to hug your shin and calf, so you don't want any extra fabric to interfere.
Snowboarding Must Knows
Getting Started: While many snowboards may look similar on the shelf, not all are the same. A number of things influence the performance of a snowboard including the construction material, stiffness, length, weight and shape.
A Few Key Pointers
- As far as length goes, your board should fall somewhere between your chin and your nose (when stood up on its tail) and be wide enough so that your feet don't hang over the edge more than half an inch.
- Beginners will generally want a more forgiving (softer) board to learn on.
- When renting a board, discuss your riding experience with the technician and don’t exaggerate your ability or experience.
- Lastly, you'll need to know your stance (regular or goofy). This is different for every person, but is usually the same as the leading foot on skateboards or surfboards.
- There is no right or wrong here and remember you can always change if you start to find that you’re more comfortable with one foot over the other.