This Massive Adirondacks Ski Mountain Is One of the East Coast’s Best — It’s Also The Largest in NY

Vermont gets the hype, The Catskills get the crowds, and somehow, one of the best ski mountains on the East Coast keeps quietly doing its thing up in the Adirondacks. Gore Mountain —New York State’s largest ski resort —was just named one of the best East Coast ski resorts in a new ranking from PeakRankings, a popular ski YouTube channel known for brutally honest takes. And while the full list spans 25 major resorts from New England to Quebec , Gore’s placement is the kind that makes seasoned skiers nod and New Yorkers say, *wait... Gore?* Yes. Gore. Tucked into North Creek, about four hours north of NYC , Gore Mountain has long been the anti-resort resort. No manufactured village, no clubby après scene, and no $200 lift tickets just to feel something. Instead, you get a massive, four-peak mountain with real vertical, legendary glades, and shockingly manageable lift lines —even on weekends. Gore Mountain isn’t trying to be everything to everyone—and that’s exactly why people who love it, *really* love it. For skiers who care more about terrain and breathing room than being seen in the lift line, it quietly delivers one of the most rewarding mountain days in the East. PeakRankings focused on the overall mountain experience, not just vibes or marketing. And that’s exactly where Gore shines. The mountain sprawls across more than 400 acres with over 100 trails, nearly 2,600 feet of vertical (one of the biggest drops in the East) , and terrain that actually rewards advanced skiers instead of funneling everyone onto the same three runs. Spread across multiple terrain pods and four distinct peaks, Gore skis bigger than most East Coast resorts —and rarely feels crowded doing it. On the right day, it even delivers some of the best free skiing in the East, especially for glade lovers willing to explore a little. Then there are those said glades. Gore is famous for them, especially The Cirque , a long, wild tree run that feels more backcountry than resort skiing. For experts, trails with names like *Rumor* and *Lies* are the kind you brag about surviving—not skiing casually. But Gore isn’t just for experts. A gondola rising straight from the base and an efficient lower-mountain lift setup mean you spend less time waiting and more time skiing—something New Yorkers notice immediately. Even on peak weekends, Gore tends to feel calmer than many of its East Coast counterparts. Wide cruisers, fast lifts (PeakRankings also called out the efficiency), night skiing at the North Creek Ski Bowl, and a refreshingly old-school, no-BS energy make it approachable without being boring. It’s also publicly owned, which helps keep ticket prices lower than many Vermont resorts . The takeaway? If you’ve been defaulting to Vermont or settling for crowded Catskills days, this ranking is your sign to look north. Gore Mountain doesn’t scream for attention. It just skis really, really well. PeakRankings’ top 25 East Coast ski resorts ------------------------------------------- 1. Le Massif de Charlevoix (Quebec) 2. Killington (Vermont) 3. Tremblant (Quebec) 4. Mont-Sainte-Anne (Quebec) 5. Stowe (Vermont) 6. Jay Peak (Vermont) 7. Sugarbush (Vermont) 8. Sugarloaf (Maine) 9. Bretton Woods (New Hampshire) 10. Saddleback (Maine) 11. Sunday River (Maine) 12. Stratton (Vermont) 13. Whiteface (New York) 14. Owls Head (Quebec) 15. Waterville Valley (New Hampshire) 16. Mont Sutton (Quebec) 17. Smuggler’s Notch (Vermont) 18. Pico (Vermont) 19. Cannon Mountain (New Hampshire) 20. Burke (Vermont) 21. Okemo (Vermont) 22. Mount Snow (Vermont) 23. Wildcat (New Hampshire) 24. Mont Orford (Quebec) 25. Gore Mountain (New York) Source: https://secretnyc.co/gore-mountain-top-ski-resort-in-northeast-peakrankings/