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Winter in the ADKs: Your Questions, Answered

It’s mailbag time. Jane and Steve tackle your winter questions, from Presidents’ Week ski picks to the Mirror Lake Toboggan chute, smart winter hiking basics, and crowd-dodging ideas across the Park. Along the way: loon parenting truths, BrewSki intel, full-moon ski nights, cardboard sled chaos, and a reminder that a quiet walk on a frozen lake can be the most magical “activity” of all. What you’ll hear in this episode • Where to ski Presidents’ Week: big mountains and smaller local hills Mirror Lake Toboggan Chute: the best time to go and what it’s really like • Winter hiking basics that keep small mistakes from becoming big ones • Easy ways to try snowshoeing: guided hikes and beginner-friendly options • Nordic skiing picks, from quick lessons to favorite trail systems • Loon family life: shared parenting and one common myth busted • Winter-weekend planning: quieter towns, can’t-miss events, and a full-moon lake walk Resources: • ADK Taste: https://www.adktaste.com/ • Skiing (big mountains) • Whiteface Mountain (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/whitefa...)   • Gore Mountain  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/gore-mo...) • North Creek Ski Bowl history + winter activities  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/north-c...) • Adirondack Ski Season Outlook 2025–2026  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/ski-sea...) • Signature winter thrill • Lake Placid Toboggan Chute on Mirror Lake  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/lake-pl...) • Toboggan Chute 2026 (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/riders-...)   • Guided snowshoe + winter learning (starter-friendly) • Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/paul-sm...) • Paul Smith’s College VIC (https://www.paulsmiths.edu/the-vic/) • Up Yonda Farm snowshoe hikes  (https://www.adktaste.com/adirondack-e...) • Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/aic-new...) • Nordic skiing spots mentioned • Mt. Van Hoevenberg full-moon series overview  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/full-mo...) • Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe Party (Feb 28, 2026)  (https://www.adktaste.com/adirondack-e...) • Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe Party (Mar 28, 2026) (https://www.adktaste.com/adirondack-e...) • Garnet Hill Lodge Outdoor Center  (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/garnet-...) • Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/lapland...) • Loon Zoom series 2026 (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/loon-zo...)   • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation  (https://www.adkloon.org/) • Quieter winter towns + ideas • (https://www.adktaste.com/blog/adirond...)