Spring skiing at the Paul Smiths VIC. Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.

Cross Country Skiing in the Adirondacks:
The Great VIC Rock Ski Challenge
Saturday, 15 March 2014

Heron Marsh (26 March 2013). Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.Heron Marsh in late March. Photo by Tom Boothe.

We’ll ski if you will!  Based on conditions, we will pick a 5 or 10 kilometer course that offers the most possibilities for fun on skis.  Registration opens at noon. The race starts at 1:00 PM following the Adirondack Paintball Biathlon.  The entry fee is $20 per person or $15 for Friends of the VIC.  Hot beverages, prizes and snacks provided.

What is rock skiing? Rock skiers ski when conditions are less than ideal, generally on trails with limited snow cover, often in spring at the end of the ski season. Rock skiers usually use older skis, since the rough conditions are hard on equipment.

Photos: Tom Boothe


















Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.