LATHAM, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces the 2017 Nordic Skiing State Championships will move to Gore Mountain in North Creek in the greater Lake George area this upcoming Monday and Tuesday. Feb 27, and 28. The Alpine event will still be held at Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua as originally planned.

Moving the Nordic event to Gore Mountain became necessary because of unseasonably warm temperatures this week and an unfavorable long-range weather forecast for the area. This has only affected the Nordic course and will not affect the Alpine course, which still has fresh snow and the ability to provide the Alpine skiers a top rate championship course.

“The decision to move the NYSPHSAA Nordic State Championships to Gore Mountain was based on conditions at Bristol Mountain that did not allow us to host a quality state championship event next week,” said Robert Zayas NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “Bristol Mountain will continue to serve as the host of the Alpine Championships and we are thankful that Gore has worked with us to move the Nordic Championships.  While this is not ideal, it is always our goal to provide the best championship experience for our student-athletes in the safest environment and in the best possible venues.”

The schedule of events remains the same at both locations:

Monday February 27th -Alpine (Bristol Mountain)

• 10 a.m. Girls first run, followed by Boys first run

• 1 p.m. Girls second run, followed by Boys second run