United States · New York
    2.7 / 5 on OnTheSnow
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    Dry Hill Ski Area ski resort

    Dry Hill is a micro-resort in upstate New York that suits local day-trippers and families seeking convenient, low-commitment skiing within a few hours of major Northeast population centres. It is not a destination resort. With just 2.4 km of piste, 80 m of vertical, and only 9 runs across two lifts, this is a hill for building confidence, teaching kids, or squeezing in a quick session after work - not for serious skiers seeking varied terrain or all-day skiing.

    The run mix (2 easy, 3 intermediate, 4 advanced) suggests reasonable progression, and the modest 2/5 off-piste rating hints at some tree skiing or side-country options if snow permits. However, snow reliability is the elephant in the room: a score of 19/100 is dire. Expect frequent closures, thin coverage, and reliance on artificial snow during the November-to-April season. At USD 180 for an adult day pass - a premium price for a hill this small - you are paying Northeast convenience, not value.

    Come here if you live nearby and want a quick fix. Skip it if you are planning a proper ski holiday or expect consistent, quality snow.

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    Piste
    2 km
    Vertical
    80 m
    Lifts
    2
    Base - Summit
    219m - 299m

    Run Difficulty

    9 runs · 2 km of piste

    Easy2(22%)
    Intermediate3(33%)
    Advanced4(45%)

    Is Dry Hill Ski Area Right for You?

    How this resort rates across different skier profiles

    BudgetGood
    5/10

    Pass price not available - value unknown

    ExpertsLimited
    3/10

    44% advanced runs, 80m vertical

    FamiliesLimited
    3/10

    22% easy runs, 5 childcare options, 0 kids ski schools

    The Mountain

    Dry Hill Ski Area Map

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    Crowd Levels

    3
    Jan
    4
    Feb
    3
    Mar
    2
    Apr
    –
    May
    –
    Jun
    –
    Jul
    –
    Aug
    –
    Sep
    –
    Oct
    2
    Nov
    5
    Dec
    Peak: Christmas & New Year, February half-term
    Quiet: January weekdays, late March

    Season & Pricing

    Dry Hill Ski Area - Pistes, Runs & Lifts

    Key facts and figures for Dry Hill Ski Area

    Elevation

    Summit299m
    Base219m
    Vertical Drop80m

    Runs

    Total Piste2.4km
    Total Runs9
    Easy2
    Intermediate3
    Advanced4

    Lifts

    Total Lifts2
    Chairlifts1
    Drag Lifts1

    2 surfaces

    Open / Operating
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    At a Glance

    Quick facts about Dry Hill Ski Area

    Elevation Profile

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    Summit

    299m

    vertical

    80m

    Base

    219m

    Snow Reliability

    variable snowSnow reliability
    VariableExcellent

    Resort Statistics

    Terrain35 acres
    Avg annual snowfall318 cm

    When to Visit

    Peak season

    Christmas & New Year, February half-term

    Quieter times

    January weekdays, late March

    Season

    Nov – Apr

    Lift Pass Prices

    Where these facts come from

    • Piste km, lifts, runs, elevations, vertical drop and season: from map data and older sources, not yet checked against the resort.

    Today's Daylight

    Sunrise
    11:16
    Sunset
    22:24
    Daylight
    11.1h

    Times in UTC for 2026-10-13

    Daylight Hours by Month

    9.3
    Jan
    10.5
    Feb
    11.9
    Mar
    13.4
    Apr
    14.7
    May
    15.5
    Jun
    15.1
    Jul
    14
    Aug
    12.5
    Sep
    11
    Oct
    9.7
    Nov
    8.9
    Dec
    Shortest: 8.9h (December)Longest: 15.5h (June)

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    Activities & Amenities

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    Reviews & Ratings

    Skier ratings on OnTheSnow

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    2.7/ 5
    Beginner
    3.5
    Intermediate
    3.3
    Expert
    2.2
    Family
    3.3
    Apres Ski
    2.0
    Terrain Park
    2.0

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