Rides:
Thursday
High Falls Gorge & White Face:
This ride departs GEL and heads north to the scenic Whiteface Mountain Veteran’s Memorial Highway.
The ride ascends the fifth largest mountain in New York State and was the host of the 1932 and 1980
Olympics, in Wilmington NY. At 4867 feet above sea level, you will capture the amazing beauty of the
Adirondack Mts. On clear days, you will find the views just breathtaking. Lunch will be on your own.
Vermont North:
A scenic ride with views of Adirondack and Green mountains and Lake Champlain. We’ll leave the lodge and make our way to Rt 4 until we get to the Vermont visitors center from there, we will go up VT Rt 22A where the Green Mts will be visible on your right and the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain on your left. We’ll cross the bridge over the Lake and Crown Point stopping for a photo op. Lunch will be at Emeralds before heading back to the lodge. Will arrive around 3:30pm
Covered Bridge & Sugar Shack Scoot:
This ride will leave GEL and be a loop as we head towards Rt. 149 and VT. 30S to make our way to the Sugar Shack in Arlington, VT. The Sugar Shack is located on the banks of the Roaring Branch River, and is part country store, part bakery and part Norman Rockwell exhibit. We will spend 45-50 minutes browsing, shopping, and enjoying a treat if you’d love to indulge yourself. The ride will head back west towards GEL, where we’ll stop at 2-3 covered bridges, including the Arlington Covered Bridge, where we will stop for a photo Op. – Lunch not included but great snacks at the Sugar Shack.
Lake Placid:
Ride 2.5 hours up to lake placid complex and ski jump area. Lunch break stop pay on your own. Will be back to GEL by 4:00pm
Breakfast Rip & Ride:
Details TBD
Charlotte Essex Ferry:
A first for SpyderQuest, an untethered ferry crossing from Charlotte Vermont into Essex, NY and leave GEL promptly at 8:00. Ride meeting at 7:45. We have a ferry to catch! Come with a full tank and a snack.
This ride departs GEL and enters into scenic VT through its valleys’ north to Charlotte. Ounce at the ferry crossing, everyone will pay their fee. Leave your trailer at GEL, as there is an extra fee for them. When onboard, bathrooms are available to use. When you get settled in, grab you camera to get some great pictures of both the Adirondacks and White Mountains, and don’t forget the group shot. Bring a snack, good time to eat as there will be no food stops. This portion of the ride is 84 miles. Once departing the ferry which is about 25 minutes, we will ride 22S-9N, then briefly going on the Northway
bypassing Lake George and back to GEL. This portion after the ferry crossing is 83 miles, 187 miles total, FYI- when I scout the ride, I will be looking for a gas stop somewhere during the ride. 6-hour ride time.
Stoney Creek Scoot:
A short scoot out to and around Stoney Creek
Friday
Vermont Country Store:
This ride departs from GEL, and heads east into Vermont. We will travel thru and around the lower
portion of the Green Mountains of Vermont. An hour into the ride we may stop for a 10-15 minute
break. We will arrive at the Vermont Country Store an hour after the break. The plan is to have about a
1 hour layover, so folks can explore the store. You can probably get a bite to eat if you choose. Don’t
forget though, we will be ending this ride at Progressive Motorsports for a buffet lunch. We should be at
PMS around 1pm. There will be one additional stop about an hour after leaving the Country Store. You
will be able to fuel up and grab a donut or whatever, if you wish. It’ then on to Progressive Motorsports
from there…..
Mount Greylock:
Join us for a scenic ride to Mount Greylock with lunch at Bascom Lodge overlooking gorgeous mountain views. Mount Greylock is a 3,489-foot mountain located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts and is the highest point in the state. Its summit is in the western part of the town of Adams in Berkshire County.
Equinox/Wood Shop:
This ride departs GEL and enters into scenic VT and this year’s first stop is at The Wood Shop
located in Dorset, Vermont . Check it out for about an hour. From there you will depart and ride up the famous Mt Equinox. There’s no better way to enjoy the splendor of the Green Mountain State and the surrounding areas of New England than from the privately owned summit of Mount Equinox and the Skyline Drive! At 3,848 feet above sea level, the summit offers breathtaking sunsets and panoramic
views of the Green, White, Adirondack, Berkshire and Taconic Mountain ranges. On the way
back to Progressive Motorsports, we travel through a New York covered bridge and on to a free
lunch.
Salem Art Park Scoot:
We will leave the Lodge and ride approx. 1hr to Stewarts in Moreau for a break. From there we will ride to the park. We will spend 1hr there then ride to the Battenkill Creamery for a break and then to Progressive for lunch and shopping. The rural landscape of Salem Art Works sprawls an impressive 119.4 acres, hosting a rotating roster of sculptures by regional, national and international artists throughout the Cary Hill Sculpture Park. The public is invited to experience Cary Hill Sculpture Park at their own pace from dawn to dusk. Accessible by car, truck and spyder to conveniently make the climb to the top of the hill and enjoy the vast horizon.
Play Time Scoot(Experienced Ryders Only):
Captain will choose the ride depending on who is riding with him. This is for experienced riders only Those that are comfortable going on twist and turns at a faster pace are welcome to join in.
Brant Lake Loop Scoot:
We will wind north on RT 9N along Lake George with a quick stop on the Hague Visitor Center. We will turn left onto Rt 8 heading west past Brant Lake & Loon Lake to Wevertown where we will head south to Progressive Motorsports for lunch. Only a short ride on the interstate to avoid traffic in Lake George. This is a nice ride at a slow pace to enjoy some of the Adirondack scenery.
Lake George Loop:
We will leave GEL to go to Hadley’s parabolic bridge then on to town of Thurman and Wevertown where we will pick up rt 8 stop for a bathroom break at Stewart’s in Chestertown stay East on rt 8 till lakeshore drive on the edge of lake George into Ticonderoga where we will pick up rt 22 towards Whitehall stay south on rt4 till we arrive at progressive.
Stoney Creek Scoot:
A short scoot out to and around Stoney Creek
Alpaca Farm Ride:
Details TBD
Saturday
Lincoln Homestead:
Details TBD
Star Trek Experience:
Details TBD
Play Time Scoot(Experienced Ryders Only):
Captain will choose the ride depending on who is riding with him. This is for experienced riders only Those that are comfortable going on twist and turns at a faster pace are welcome to join in.
Vermont North Variant:
Details TBD
Sacandaga Lake/Pig Roast(2 Waves)
This tour, as the name implies, is a trip around the Great Sacandaga Lake. The lake is actually a reservoir
that was built to alleviate flooding in the Albany area. It is said, there was a railroad and a train that
were left when the water level rose upon completion of the lake’s dam. At just under 100 miles, this will
be a short, yet scenic ride through the southern end of the Adirondack Mountains. Enjoy the scenic
views of Sacandaga Lake as we ride along both the northern and southern shores. Ride ends at Wainen’s Lake House for a Pig Roast. Head back to GEL when you are full and ready for a nap in your room.
Stoney Creek Scoot:
A short scoot out to and around Stoney Creek
Prospect Mountain:
Join us for a short scoot to the beautiful Prospect Mountain where you will enjoy the 100 mile view from the summit.
Events:
Meet & Greet:(Wednesday 7PM-9PM)
Meet and Greet will remain on Wednesday and is being held in the lobby of GEL. As we did in 2022 we will have seating outside the main doors. Enjoy finger foods and hanging out with your fellow Spyder Riders. Foods include Cheese and Crackers, Vegetables, Chips and Salsa, Swedish Meatballs, Chicken Wings, Bacon wrapped Scallops, Miniature Beef Wellingtons, Coconut Shrimp, Miniature Chicken Cordon Bleu and Pigs in a Blanket. Water and Tea available for Drinks. Cash bar will be available for your adult beverage choice to help you mingle outside of your normal circle of friends.
After we eat we will have some announcements and some free giveaways given to us by our sponsors and vendors.
Breakfast Buffet:(Thursday – Saturday 6AM-7:30AM)
This year breakfast buffet will be available to pre purchase on 3 days. Breakfast buffet will be served up in Johnny Rockets Sports Bar Area. Buffet includes, Fresh Coffee, Hot Tea, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Fruit Bowl with Yogurt, Donuts, Bagels with Cream Cheese and Butter, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes and Breakfast Potatoes.
Opening Ceremony:(Thursday 5PM-10PM)
Opening Ceremony is Thursday, in the ballroom Downstairs at GEL. Formal sit down buffet style dinner. Doors will open at 5:00pm and Food will be out around 6:00pm. Food to include Tossed Salad, Fresh Rolls, Pasta Station, NY Strip Loin, Chicken Marsala, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Vegetables and Assorted Mini Desserts. Fresh Coffee, Tea, Lemonade and Water for Drinks. Cash bar for the adult beverages.
Sit back and enjoy the food and have fun with all of you spyderquest friends.
As a special for our 10th Anniversary we are having a Comedian to entertain us. Will C. from The Veterans of Comedy https://theveteransofcomedy.com/about/team/willc/
Pool Party:(Friday 5PM – 9PM)
Please join us for a pool party themed night filled with delicious food, music. Bring you swimsuit enjoy the lazy river or the water slides. Who can stay up the longest on the wave runner. Non-alcohol punch included, cash bar will be open. Doors open at 5pm food to be served at 6pm.
Trivia Night:(Friday 6PM – 8PM)
Let’s enjoy a night of bar food and drinks of course. Choice of one of 4 menu items (Chicken Tenders/Fries, Cheeseburger/Fries, Grilled Chicken Sandwich/Fries or a Garden Salad) and one adult beverage. Choose of food option is needed when entering the event. Have fun laughing with each other maybe a little at each other. Get a team together with your old time friends or with a few new ones, and let the games begin. Little bit of name that toon, sports knowledge and some who would even know that knowledge.
Dinner Cruise: (Friday 4:30PM – 7PM)
Line up at 4:30pm and we will lead you down to the docks in Lake George and set sale on the boat one of the boats from the Lake George Steamboat Company. Boat departs at 5PM
Who remembers the words to the songs from the 50’s and 60’s? Take a stroll down memory lane while cruising Lake George.
Customers are encouraged to sing along with the musicians!
Dinner Buffet: Prime Rib on the carving station, 3 Hot Entrees (Chicken, Fish, and Vegetarian), Potato/Pasta/Rice Dish, Vegetable Dish, Full Salad Bar, Rolls and Butter, and Dessert brought to your table. Soft drinks, ice tea, coffee are included.
Enjoying the views of Lake George and surrounding area mountains. Relax in the atmosphere and have fun with your fellow spyderquest friends.
Closing Ceremony: (Saturday 5PM – 9:30PM)
Line up start starts about 4:15pm. We will all be joining in on a parade ride across the street to and through Six Flags Amusement Park. We will be all parking over in the emptied out wave pool and surrounding area. If you need special parking for handicap capability reason please let us know at the registration desk. We will give you a placard to have you parked and shuttled over to the Pavilion. Once in the pavilion we will have a penny(Chinese auction) setup for you to place your tickets in bags to try and win a plethora of prizes. Food will be ready around 6PM and will include Tossed Salad, Fresh rolls, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, Grilled Chicken, Corn Bread, Green Beans, Pasta Salad and Dill Pickles. Fresh Coffee, Hot Tea, Lemonade, Ice Tea and assorted Coke products will be available for drinking. After we eat will begin we will start calling numbers for the penny auction along with our famous Farkle bingo for those big prizes everyone desires. Make sure your spyder/ryker is shinning. Best in class prizes will be award at this time as well.