Skiing in New York
New York is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 57 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 132m to 1,329m, giving a vertical range of 1,197m. Across the area there are 492km of prepared pistes. There are 1,139 runs in total - 326 easy, 458 intermediate, 325 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 243 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 3 gondolas and 141 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Gore Mountain, Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Holiday Valley. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €157 on average.
Ski Resorts in New York
57 ski resorts in New York
Beartown Ski Area
Beartown Ski Town is a small non-profit ski area offering skiing, snowboarding, lessons and miles of trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 33 km of pistes served by 8 lifts. The slopes run from 617 m to 1,045 m, a vertical drop of 428 m.
Brantling Ski Slopes
Brantling Ski Slopes is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 6 lifts.
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 19 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 5 chairlifts. The slopes run from 307 m to 655 m, a vertical drop of 348 m.
Buffalo Ski Club
Buffalo Ski Center offers a family-friendly experience with season passes available for parents and children. It also features a snowsports school with lessons for skiers and boarders.
Camillus
The CSA Ski Facility in Camillus, New York, offers moderately sized ski slopes for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, served by two rope tows. It also features Ski School facilities and a Tubing Park, providing fun activities for children and adults.
Cazenovia Ski Club
Cazenovia Ski Club is a small, private, volunteer-run ski club in Cazenovia, New York, offering diverse terrain across roughly 100 acres, from steep runs to glades and beginner trails. It provides a great atmosphere for family fun.
Chestnut Ridge
Chestnut Ridge Park offers winter activities including sledding, skiing, and tobogganing when weather permits. It features a public ski hill with a tow rope, operational on specific days and hours, and allows skiing outside these hours if conditions are suitable.
Cockaigne Ski Resort
Cockaigne Ski Resort is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 7.4 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 3 chairlifts. The slopes run from 485 m to 624 m, a vertical drop of 139 m.
Cortina Valley
Cortina Valley is a small ski area in New York, United States. It has 2 lifts. The slopes run from 586 m to 773 m, a vertical drop of 187 m.
Double H Ranch (Hidden Valley)
Located in the Adirondack Park, Double H Ranch provides free year-round programs and support for families and children with life-threatening illnesses.
Dry Hill Ski Area
Dry Hill Ski Area is a ski resort located in Watertown, NY. It offers season passes and encourages visitors to 'love winter'.
Dynamite Hill
Dynamite Hill Recreation Area, Chestertown. 3,267 followers · 2 talking about this · 1,673 were here. The Dynamite Hill Recreation Area of the Town of Chester offers year-round enjoyment with no...
Emery Park
Emery Park is a small ski area in New York, United States. It has 0.6 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 289 m to 322 m, a vertical drop of 33 m.
Gore Mountain
Gore Mountain is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 61 km of pistes served by 14 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 10 chairlifts. The slopes run from 304 m to 1,097 m, a vertical drop of 793 m.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Discover year-round fun at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in New York’s Finger Lakes, with skiing, snow tubing, lodging, dining, waterpark fun, ziplining, and more.
Hickory Ski Center
Hickory Ski Center is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 5.2 km of pistes served by 4 lifts. The slopes run from 207 m to 549 m, a vertical drop of 342 m.
Holiday Mountain
Holiday Mountain Ski area, located in Monticello, New York in the southern Catskills. Only 80 miles from New York City, just a quick trip up NY-17.
Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley is a ski area in New York, United States. It has 31 km of pistes served by 13 lifts, including 11 chairlifts. The slopes run from 466 m to 716 m, a vertical drop of 250 m.
Holimont
North America's largest private ski club, founded 1962 in Ellicottville, New York. Members-only weekend skiing, public midweek access, and a lift-served mountain bike park in summer.
Houghton University
Student Life is all about community at Houghton. You are bound to find something you love and build connections while doing it. Learn more.
Hunter Mountain
Just two and a half hours from Manhattan, Hunter Mountain delivers 1,600 feet of vertical, top-tier snowmaking, and a world-class learning center. Whether you're skiing steep slopes or snowboarding for the first time, this is where NYC comes to enjoy the season.
Hunt Hollow Ski Club
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Kissing Bridge
Discover the magic of Kissing Bridge Ski Resort in Erie County, New York. From epic slopes to cozy amenities, your ultimate ski and snowboard adventure awaits.
New York at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 57 resorts
Total Resorts
57
Total Piste km
493 km
Total Lifts
238
Elevation Range
132–1,329 m
Avg Day Pass
US$180
Total Runs
1,139
Where to start in New York
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Greek Peak Mountain ResortVery good
- 2.Thunder RidgeVery good
- 3.Brantling Ski SlopesGood
Best value
- 1.Beartown Ski AreaGood
- 2.Belleayre Mountain Ski CenterGood
- 3.Brantling Ski SlopesGood
Top Resorts in New York
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Mountain | 61 | 793 | 14 |
| Whiteface Mountain Ski Center | 38 | 956 | 12 |
| Belleayre Mountain Ski Center | 33 | 428 | 8 |
| Holiday Valley | 31 | 251 | 13 |
| Windham Mountain Club | 29 | 430 | 10 |
| Hunter Mountain | 27 | 488 | 10 |
| Titus Mountain | 22 | 289 | 9 |
| Greek Peak Mountain Resort | 21 | 254 | 9 |
| Bristol Mountain Ski Resort | 19 | 348 | 6 |
| Holimont | 16 | 203 | 8 |
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Season Calendar - New York
When each resort is open for skiing
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