McCauley Mountain Ski Trail Map - Layered Wood Wall Art
by Mountaincut
The Adirondacks' best-kept secret - now on your wall. Mountaincut's McCauley Mountain Ski Trail Map is a layered wooden wall art piece featuring hand-traced ski trails expertly laser cut from premium birch and/or walnut plywood, a handcrafted tribute to the little mountain in Old Forge that skis far bigger than it looks and has produced Olympic skiers along the way.
Old Forge's Big Little Mountain, Captured in Wood
Nestled in the central Adirondacks just 2.5 miles from the charming hamlet of Old Forge, New York, the region's unofficial "Adirondack Base Camp", McCauley Mountain is proof that great skiing isn't measured in acreage alone. With a 633-foot vertical drop from a summit of 2,325 feet, 21 trails stretching up to a mile long, a triple chairlift, two T-bars, and two rope tows, McCauley packs every bit of variety you'd expect from a mountain three times its size: long cruisers, steep bumps, gladed tree runs, and genuine double-black-diamond terrain that has quietly produced three Olympic skiers. Views from the summit stretch all the way to Whiteface and Mount Marcy in the High Peaks, and the mountain sits in prime position to catch lake-effect snow that never makes it as far east as the bigger Adirondack resorts. This handcrafted map captures every trail, every glade, and every line on one of New York's most underrated and beloved ski areas.
Every Trail, Every Glade, Every Memory
McCauley's terrain is where "the most challenging little mountain in central New York" earns its reputation. The front three, Helmer's, Olympic, and DeCamp, are the real deal: expert terrain that is often left ungroomed, with Helmer's classic lift-line run rarely seeing a groomer at all. These steep, sustained pitches have served as the proving ground for Olympians John "Louie" Ehrensbeck, Hank Kashiwa, and Madeleine Phaneuf, all of whom grew up skiing this mountain. Beyond the marked trails, the tree skiing is outstanding — the wide-open blast off Challenger is a contiguous section of glades that delivers some of the best tree skiing in central New York. For families and intermediate skiers, McCauley offers accommodating trails from the very summit, so everyone gets up into skier country to enjoy the views and the full vertical. The lower mountain features gentle terrain for beginners just getting started, and once they've mastered those runs, the entire mountain opens up above. McCauley also offers 20 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails for Nordic skiing, ranging from novice to expert. No long lift lines, no crowds, no pretense - just an authentic Adirondack ski experience at a price that keeps families coming back year after year.
Exceptional Craftsmanship, Made in the USA
All Mountaincut wooden trail maps are precision laser cut and etched, hand-stained, and finished in the United States using birch and/or walnut plywood. The two-layer construction creates a rich, dimensional look where the mountain's ridgeline and trails stand out in beautiful relief. Hanging hardware comes preinstalled, so your new trail map will be on display in minutes.
Because each piece is crafted from real wood, no two maps are exactly alike - natural variations in the grain and stain give every piece its own character, just like a lake-effect powder day in the central Adirondacks.
The Perfect Gift for McCauley Mountain Devotees
Whether you've been lapping Helmer's bumps since you were a kid, discovered McCauley on a winter weekend in Old Forge, earned your turns in the glades off Challenger, or simply love the mountain for its grit, its charm, and its refusal to be anything other than exactly what it is, this map is a lasting reminder of a place that means everything to the skiers who know it. Big-mountain skiing on an intimate scale — McCauley Mountain deserves a place on your wall. Mountaincut products are made to order and most items ship within 2–3 days. Larger sizes (30" and above) may take 5–8 days before shipping.
Available in multiple sizes. The Adirondacks' best-kept secret - on your wall every day of the year.
