Not because it was freezing out (and it was) but a real ice bar.

The Sagamore Resort’s Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge:

36,000 pounds of crystal-clear ice transformed into one of the “hottest and coolest lounges” in the Adirondacks. Exquisite ice carvings and sub-zero temperatures make this swanky lounge an unforgettable experience. The lounge will consist of a frozen back bar, counter and even stools, although the stools will be draped with furs. In addition to drinks appropriate to the frozen north, both chilled and hot, the ice bar will feature foods such as oysters, shrimp and lobster served on beds of snow. 

Here’s what it looks in the summer:

We drove up in the afternoon. It was snowing the whole way up and it was COLD!!! First we stopped by our marina. (The lake is frozen and no visibility due to the snow coming down.)

Then we headed to the bar. It was cold!  And pretty crowded.  There were heaters and a fire pit but still it was cold. The poor bartenders!

The ice sculptures were very cool.

My hubby got a drink.  All the drinks had cool names like “Snow Ball,” Old Man Winter,” etc. I had a hot chocolate (that stayed warm for minutes.)

Some of our friends also stopped by to join us.

Eventually it got too cold outside and we continued our drinks & conversation indoors by the fireplace.

Afterwards, we headed to the Inn at Erlowest where we had dinner to celebrate our anniversary.

The food was delicious.  I had lobster/carrot bisque, ricotta/butternut spinach gnocchi & creme brulee for dessert.  Carb loading for my race the next day.

Happy Running! Any special plans for the weekend?