ADIRONDACK SNOWSHOE FEST
ADIRONDACK SNOWSHOE FEST 2022
After hosting the 2017 World Snowshoe Championships, Saranac Lake and Paul Smith’s College leveraged this international experience to host a new snowshoe weekend called Adirondack Snowshoe Fest.
ADIRONDACK SNOWSHOE FEST 2022 | February 26th and 27th 2022
Snowshoeing at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and the Paul Smith’s College VIC offers two different, uniquely Adirondack experiences.
Dewey’s trails twist and turn up the gentle slopes of the mountain, which is a short drive from downtown, while the base lodge provides a cozy meeting space for toe warming and friend making. The VIC is an Adirondack sampler — you’ll pass through every ecosystem in our forests except high alpine tundra as you explore the extensive trail network. The wide, well-marked paths skirt ponds, dip through open forest, and cross wetlands on boardwalks. You’ll love the scenery as much as the adventure!
Both venues will be offering a variety of snowshoe activities and experiences, as well as other winter outdoor activities for all ages. Whether you are new to snowshoeing or a veteran, join us for a weekend of winter outdoor fun!
In Saranac Lake, the excitement doesn’t end where the pavement begins. Book a room at Hotel Saranac and put yourself in the heart of downtown, where you’ll have access to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. We’re talking diners and fine dining; souvenirs, books, pickles, and games; and art galleries and live music, all tucked within a highly walkable downtown that's surrounded by lakes and mountains.
After hosting the 2017 World Snowshoe Championships, Saranac Lake and Paul Smith’s College leveraged this international experience to host a new snowshoe weekend called Adirondack Snowshoe Fest.
ADIRONDACK SNOWSHOE FEST 2022 | February 26th and 27th 2022
Snowshoeing at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and the Paul Smith’s College VIC offers two different, uniquely Adirondack experiences.
Dewey’s trails twist and turn up the gentle slopes of the mountain, which is a short drive from downtown, while the base lodge provides a cozy meeting space for toe warming and friend making. The VIC is an Adirondack sampler — you’ll pass through every ecosystem in our forests except high alpine tundra as you explore the extensive trail network. The wide, well-marked paths skirt ponds, dip through open forest, and cross wetlands on boardwalks. You’ll love the scenery as much as the adventure!
Both venues will be offering a variety of snowshoe activities and experiences, as well as other winter outdoor activities for all ages. Whether you are new to snowshoeing or a veteran, join us for a weekend of winter outdoor fun!
In Saranac Lake, the excitement doesn’t end where the pavement begins. Book a room at Hotel Saranac and put yourself in the heart of downtown, where you’ll have access to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. We’re talking diners and fine dining; souvenirs, books, pickles, and games; and art galleries and live music, all tucked within a highly walkable downtown that's surrounded by lakes and mountains.
2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Feb. 25th at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center:
5-7p.m. Campfire snowshoe shuffle. Travel the lit trails of Dewey from campfire to campfire and recharge with toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate along the way! $10/ person
Saturday, Feb. 26th at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center:
9:00AM - Registration opens: 10 km Race & 5 km
10:00AM - 10 km Race & 5 km - $10.00
12:00-3:00PM - Winter Fat Bike Demos from our friends at Human Power Planet Earth - No Charge
1:00PM - Snowshoe Disk Golf Tournament - Hosted by the Barkeater Disc Golf Club. Novice and Experienced classes. Prizes for top players and door prizes for all participants. $5.00
2:00PM-3:30PM - Winter Forest Bathing with Adirondack Riverwalking. Guided snowshoe experience that immerses you in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of a winter forest. Playful and relaxing! $5 per person, $15 for a family of four
2:00-3:30PM - Lake Placid Pub & Brewery sales
1:00PM-3:00PM - Children's Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt & Icicle Obstacle Course - No Charge
1:00PM-4:00PM Campfire and Marshmallows
Sunday, Feb. 27th at Paul Smith's College VIC:
9:00AM Registration Open
10:00AM Naturalist Snowshoe program – Milt Adams
10:30AM Snowshoe race start 5k/15K - $10
11:00AM Axe throwing Woodsman team demo (tentative)
NOON: Beer Lake Placid Pub & Brewery sales – Kitchen opens for food
12:30PM Music - Awards ceremony
1:00PM - 2:30PM - Winter Forest Bathing with Adirondack Riverwalking. Guided snowshoe experience that immerses you in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of a winter forest. Playful and relaxing!
1:00PM - Music with Garry Henry
1:00PM Snow/debris shelter construction – Pat Banker
ALL DAY: Scavenger Hunt. Historic Wooden snowshoe display static inside.
5-7p.m. Campfire snowshoe shuffle. Travel the lit trails of Dewey from campfire to campfire and recharge with toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate along the way! $10/ person
Saturday, Feb. 26th at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center:
9:00AM - Registration opens: 10 km Race & 5 km
10:00AM - 10 km Race & 5 km - $10.00
12:00-3:00PM - Winter Fat Bike Demos from our friends at Human Power Planet Earth - No Charge
1:00PM - Snowshoe Disk Golf Tournament - Hosted by the Barkeater Disc Golf Club. Novice and Experienced classes. Prizes for top players and door prizes for all participants. $5.00
2:00PM-3:30PM - Winter Forest Bathing with Adirondack Riverwalking. Guided snowshoe experience that immerses you in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of a winter forest. Playful and relaxing! $5 per person, $15 for a family of four
2:00-3:30PM - Lake Placid Pub & Brewery sales
1:00PM-3:00PM - Children's Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt & Icicle Obstacle Course - No Charge
1:00PM-4:00PM Campfire and Marshmallows
Sunday, Feb. 27th at Paul Smith's College VIC:
9:00AM Registration Open
10:00AM Naturalist Snowshoe program – Milt Adams
10:30AM Snowshoe race start 5k/15K - $10
11:00AM Axe throwing Woodsman team demo (tentative)
NOON: Beer Lake Placid Pub & Brewery sales – Kitchen opens for food
12:30PM Music - Awards ceremony
1:00PM - 2:30PM - Winter Forest Bathing with Adirondack Riverwalking. Guided snowshoe experience that immerses you in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of a winter forest. Playful and relaxing!
1:00PM - Music with Garry Henry
1:00PM Snow/debris shelter construction – Pat Banker
ALL DAY: Scavenger Hunt. Historic Wooden snowshoe display static inside.
