Lake Placid info needed

[cosmic downhill]

Heading there soon, and was looking for an AZ update on Whiteface conditions. Any other tips -- cool place to watch football, good eats -- are very welcome.

 

[ajl50]

whiteface picked up 16 over the last three days. should be great skiing. Winds are high so there might be some wind holds but on windy days that keeps the trails in good shape as less skiers on on them. Also on a windy day stay to the sides near the trees- much better snow there.
Good eats? I say go to the cottage - good atmosphere

 

[habrsy]

info on LP

check out the Lake Placid Pub n Brewery for great beer and pub food, football as well. Wiseguys will have games on, Coffebean in the Alpine Mall has the best coffee in town, also free wireless.

 

[Warp Daddy]

All suggestions to date are accurate

Other good digs are Golden Arrow( nice accommodations , great pool jacuzzi, sauna, steam room) It 's on Mirror lake rigt on Main st near the shops and restaurants---ie no need for the car AND there is a FREE shuttle to Whiteface that runs on the half hr .

Another good restaurant Jimmy's on Main st

Have fun you won't be bored in Placid its a great town

 

[jimmer]

head on over to skiadk.com :-whiteface link, the locals there will get you on the right track.there are so many options, its the best ski town in the east.imo :flag:

 

[midweeker]

I was there Jan 19th to the 21st. New snow reality check...the 14-16 inches Whiteface is claiming is really about 4-5 inches over 2 days.That said, Saturday AM was very good even with the winds. They are blowing snow like crazy so, I expect more terrain open by mid week. Cold is the word. Dress for it and you'll have a great time

 

[ajl50]

update- upper skyward is open as is the cross over to Niagra (or niagara - see disc. on skiadk.com)
So....yea...that's awesome.

 

[cosmic downhill]

Thanks for all the good advice -- just back from three days, stayed at the Golden Arrow, skied Whiteface Monday-Tuesday.

Fantastic ski town. Sunday at 3, Main Street was absolutely insane. By 6 p.m., it was a ghost town.

Great for us. Will have slopes report soon.

 

[NYDrew]

nice little dig in town. cant remember the name but they are touted as a great microbrewery...thats where I would go.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

nice little dig in town. cant remember the name but they are touted as a great microbrewery...thats where I would go.

It's the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery; great place. It was mentioned in this thread above.

http://www.ubuale.com/

Moose Island Ale and Ubu are my favorites.:beer:

Also check out Lisa G's and The Station for good food and spirits.

 

[ajl50]

do they sell growlers at the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

do they sell growlers at the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery.

Yes they do. :beer:

 

[Brettski]

I love LP

Fireside inn still there?

Laughing Loon

What's the club in the basement?

Love the adirondack brewery

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I love LP

Fireside inn still there?

Laughing Loon

What's the club in the basement?

Love the adirondack brewery

Fireside Steak House is, I don't know the Laughing Loon.

 

[jimmer]

the loon is long gone,but i remember it had good pub style food. as for the club in the basement,was or is that the one that was connectd to the golden arrow? cant remember the name though.