Nordic centers, snowshoe trails, and the groomed loops that don't feature in any glossy brochure. The other half of Adirondack winter — slower, quieter, and considerably less expensive.
Editor's PickA Finnish-themed Nordic ski center on Lapland Lake Road in Northville, with groomed cross-country trails, rental shop, lessons, and on-site tupa lodging cottages. Nine miles from Great Sacandaga Lake.
Editor's PickThe venue for cross-country skiing and biathlon at the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics offers 50 km of groomed trails across competition-grade terrain and beginner-friendly loops.

Mt. Van Hoevenberg is a Lake Placid Legacy Site that hosted the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games. It offers a wide range of recreational activities, including cross-country skiing, biathlon, mountain biking, hiking, a Cliffside Coaster, and the…