Glide deeper into winter.
From December 1 through April 1, the VIC’s 25-mile trail network becomes a winter destination for skiers and snowshoers alike. Classic Nordic and skate trails traverse forests, wetlands, and a competition-ready biathlon range. Purchase trail passes and rentals at VIC’s Hutchins Lodge.
Your Winter Adventure Starts Here
Join Us on the Trail
In winter, our trail network is groomed regularly by our Pisten Bully, leaving fresh corduroy for skiers and packed surfaces for snowshoers. Classic ski tracks are set alongside skate lanes on the wider loops. Narrower trails wind into quieter corners of the property for those who want to get away from it all.
Current Conditions
See the latest report from our groomers on Nordic Pulse.
Buy a Pass
Day and season passes are available for purchase online.
Trail Map
View and download our official trail map.
Winter Trail Information
Day Passes
- Under 5: FREE
- Ages 5 – 17: $10
- Ages 18 and up: $20
- Seniors 65+ or military $10
- Paul Smith’s College Students & Employees: FREE
Season Passes
- Under 5: FREE
- Ages 5 – 17: $100
- Ages 18 – 64: $150 Family (household members):
- $300 Seniors 65+ or military: $100
- Paul Smith’s College Students & Employees: FREE
Equipment Rentals
- Snowshoes: $10.00/day
- Cross country skis, boots, and poles: $20.00/day
The “Where’s Ron Kon?” Backcountry Ski Trails on Jenkins Mountain are an advanced backcountry skiing experience where hidden hazards, changing conditions and varied terrain all affect your safety. By entering this terrain you waive any liability. Be prepared for emergency by using the necessary equipment and planning ahead.
Users of the area are required to have a Paul Smith’s College VIC trail pass and the following equipment:
- Helmet
- Climbing Skins
- Alpine touring ski equipment
- Snowshoes are not permitted
Additionally, the following trail rules apply in the zone:
- Trails are one directional and do not access the summit.
- Uphill traffic must stay on the skin track marked with yellow discs.
- Downhill runs are a sweater-weave pattern through the area marked with red discs.
For emergencies in this area, contact NYS DEC Ranger Dispatch at (518)-891-0235
Nordic skiing, like many other sports, contains inherent risks including, but not limited to the risk of personal injury including, catastrophic injury, or death, or property damage, which may be caused by variations in terrain or weather conditions; or, subsurface snow, ice, bare spots or areas of thin cover, moguls, ruts, bumps; or other persons using the facilities; or rocks, forest growth, debris, branches, trees, roots, stumps; or, other natural objects or man-made objects that are incidental to the provision or maintenance of a ski facility in New York State. New York law imposes a duty on you to become apprised of, and understand, the risks inherent in the sport of skiing, which are set forth above, so that you make an informed decision whether to participate in skiing notwithstanding the risks. New York law also imposes additional duties upon you, to which you must adhere, for the purpose of avoiding injury caused by any of the risks inherent in skiing. If you are not willing to assume all of these risks and abide by these duties, you must not participate in skiing at this area.
Train Like a Bobcat
Our biathlon range, Nordic ski trails, and dedicated training facilities give student athletes the edge they need to compete at the highest level.
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