Best ski resorts for winter holidays in New York
'15.11.2022'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
At the first hint of snow, skiers start planning their trip to the slopes. There are many opportunities for skiing and snowboarding not far from the city. If you are looking for a winter skiing holiday, check out these ski resorts near New York, offers Time-out.
You will enjoy skiing, scenery and outdoor activities. Even beginners and those who do not ski will enjoy staying in these places. Be sure to check opening hours and lift ticket prices before heading out as they can fluctuate.
1. Windham Mountain, Windham, NY
- 2 hours from New York City.
- Open to season ticket holders from late November, others welcome from early December, tickets must be purchased in advance
This Catskills ski area offers skiing on 49 pistes. The terrain varies: 12 trails are suitable for beginners, 7 can only be mastered by professionals, the rest have an average rating. So everyone will have fun here. Ice skating, snowboarding, tubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and more are also available here.
Working hours: Mon-Fri from 9:00 to 16:00; Sat-Sun from 8:00 to 16:00.
Lift tickets: from $65 per day.
Equipment rent: from $65. 105-minute group lesson - $99-325.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence There are some bus packages, including Urban Sherpa Travel, which picks up guests from Manhattan and takes them straight to the mountains.
Where to stay:
Save: Rooms at Cave Mountain Budget Motel (10978 Rte 23, Wyndham, NY; 518-734-3161, cavemountainmotel.com; $129 - $149 per night for two) have country house appeal. A simple complimentary breakfast is served each morning by the wood-burning stove in the kitchen. The fact that the motel is only a mile and a half from the mountain only sweetens the deal.
Boo: choose between standard hotel rooms and one or two bedroom condominiums at the Winwood Inn (5220 Rte 23, Wyndham, NY; 518-734-3000, windhammountain.com; $129–$629 per night). Together with the room you will get access to a free shuttle to the mountain.
On the subject: Winter in New York will be very bright: the city will host the largest festival of lights in the US
2. Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, PA
- 2 hours from New York City
- Open since December
This easy-to-reach Poconos destination is the perfect place to test your mettle on 34 snow-covered trails of varying difficulty levels.
One-day tickets cost from $62; triple pass - $189; Super Season Pass – $699.
Mon-Thu from 9:00 to 21:00, Fri from 9:00 to 22:00, Sat from 8:30 to 22:00, Sun from 8:30 to 21:00.
Lift tickets: on weekdays - $60-78, on weekends and holidays - $78. Equipment rent: day - $39, night - $29. 90-minute group lesson - $35.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence OvRide (347-559-1787; $59 - $165) offers day trips to Camelback. These include round-trip bus travel from multiple locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as the ability to purchase a lift ticket, lessons, and/or equipment rentals.
Where to stay:
Save: Eleven rooms at the Days Inn Tannersville (Hill Lodge Rd, Tannersville, Pennsylvania; 570-629-1667, daysintannersville.com; from $79 per night) boast hot tubs perfect for relaxing after skiing. The price includes a continental breakfast. The hotel is only three miles (5 km) from the mountain.
Boo: Located at the base of Mount Camelback, the Chateau Resort Hotel (300 Camelback Rd, Tannersville, PA; 800-245-5900, chateauresort.com; from $119 per night) offers 152 modern rooms, including 39 duplex loft-style suites with views of the Poconos. Relax your slope-weary muscles in the jacuzzi, pool or sauna before dining by the fireplace.
3. Thunder Ridge, Patterson, NY
- 2 hours from New York City
- Opens the second week of December, weather permitting
This family ski resort has something to offer to every member of your family, even children and grandparents. 22 mountain slopes will provide safety for beginner skiers, and for adventure lovers - joy and challenge. Here you can also go skiing at dusk and at night.
Mon-Fri from 10:00 to 21:00; Sat from 9:00 to 21:00; Sun from 9:00 to 17:00.
Lift tickets: $45 Mon-Thurs, $59 Fridays, $69 Sat-Sun and Bank Holidays.
Equipment rent: $52. 75-minute group lesson - $50-57.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence take the Ski Train (Metro North) from Grand Central to Patterson, NY and get a free shuttle from Patterson to Thunder Ridge with the purchase of a Thunder Ski package (about $62). Package offers and add-ons are available.
Where to stay:
Save money: Relax after a day in the mountains at the Holiday Inn (80 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT; 203-792-4000, igh.com, from $127 per night).
Boo: Choose to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn (119 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT; 203-205-2000, from $132 per night) and get transportation to and from the mountain.
4. Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ
- 2 hours from New York City
- Opening date depends on the weather
The all-season New Jersey resort is the easiest option for Manhattan residents to take a day trip up the slopes. Mountain Creek is the state's largest skiing and snowboarding area with four mountain peaks for snow lovers of all skill levels to enjoy. Choose from three landscape parks or 46 tracks. You can also go for a walk in the snow by moonlight.
Lift tickets: $99, at night - $60.
Equipment rent: $50. 90-minute group lesson - $139.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence The NYC SnowBu (917-524-2421) travels from Union Square.
Where to stay:
Save: Choose a no-nonsense room at the Appalachian Motel (367 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ; 973-764-6070, appalachianmotel.us; from $92 per night).
Boo: Stop right on the slope and enjoy direct access to the mountain at Appalachian & Black Creek Sanctuary (200 State Rt 94, Vernon, NJ; $169-469 per night). You can book studio apartments, one or two bedroom apartments that have heated pools and hot tubs all year round.
5. Jiminy Peak Mountain, Hancock, MA
- 3 hours drive from New York City
Head to Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort (37 Corey Rd; 413-738-5500, jiminypeak.com; lift ticket $59 - $104), which is one of the largest ski resorts in New England. There are 45 slopes and 9 lifts.
Where to stay: Nearby, in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in an 1880s building, the On North Hotel (297 North St; 413-358-4440, hotelonnorth; from $213 per night). 45 stylish rooms are decorated in an unusual style. Much attention is paid to vintage furniture combined with modern elements. The stunning suite with 125 bookshelves and panoramic mountain views is well worth the splurge.
What else is worth doing here: Head to the gastropub District Kitchen & Bar (40 West St, Pittsfield, Massachusetts); 413-442-0303, district.kitchen) for soul-warming dishes like smoked gouda pasta and blueberry cream puff pastries, as well as daring whiskey cocktails.
6. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NY
- 3 hours drive from New York City
The least crowded of the Catskill resorts. This resort won't hurt your wallet. It is especially convenient for those who are intimidated by the idea of crowded slopes and long queues for lifts. Bellaire's 47 pistes cater to different skill levels: 11 beginner-friendly pistes at the bottom of the mountain, nine difficult pistes with double black coating at the top, and 27 intermediate pistes in between.
Every day from 9: 00 to 16: 00.
Lift tickets: $ 99.
Equipment rent: $42 half day, $47 all day. 90-minute group lesson - $99-119.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence bus line Adirondack Trailways (800-858-8555, trailwaysny.com; Mon, Fri-Sun) offers a round-trip shuttle service on weekends for $103 (includes lift ticket).
Where to stay:
Save: Stay at the charming Delaware Court Motel (1141 Main St, Fleischmanns, NY; 845-254-5090, delawaremotelcatskills.com; $65-200 per night) two miles from the resort. 12 out of 17 economy rooms are equipped with small kitchens. There are also six cottages with one and two bedrooms on the site.
Boo: At the cozy Alpine Osteria Hotel (32 Galli Curci Rd, Highmount, NY; 845-254-9851; alpineosteria.com; from $159 per night) guests will enjoy amenities ranging from Jacuzzis in two of the seven rooms to hot breakfasts prepared by the Culinary Institute of America-trained owner.
7. Catamount, Hillsdale, NY
- 3 hours drive from New York City
Nestled in beautiful Berkshire, this family resort might seem like a bunny hill compared to its New England neighbors. But in terms of value, it can't be beat. Ideal for skiers of all levels, Catamount features 33 runs (11 of them beginners), a landscape park full of jumps well suited for intermediate snowboarders, and the longest run in the Berkshires, with a total length of two and a half miles (4 km).
Fun fact: the resort is located on the border of the states of New York and Massachusetts. This allows you to ski across both states on the same slope.
Mon-Fri from 9:00 to 16:00; weekends and holidays from 8:30 to 22:00.
Lift tickets: from $35; weekends and holidays - $72.
Equipment rent: day - $65, night - $40. 90 minute group lesson $55.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence Since there are no direct buses to Hillsdale, it is best to take the Peter Pan Bus (888-751-8800, peterpanbus.com; round trip - $ 108) from New York to Great Barrington (Massachusetts). From there it's a 20 minute taxi ride to Hillsdale.
Where to stay:
Save money: Each of the 15 clean and quirky rooms at the Holiday House Motel (2871 Rte 23, Hillsdale, NY; 518-325-3030, holidayhousemotel.com; $85 - $120 per night) is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and individually controlled thermostats.
Boo: Starting at $225 per night, stay at Catamount Base Lodge (413-528-1262; fareharbor.com) includes four rooms to choose from, which offer a beautiful view of Mount Catamount.
8. Mohawk Mountain, Cornwall, CT
- 3 hours from New York City
Mohawk Mountain is a great option for a weekend ski trip. Beginners here will feel safe and happy to learn the basics of skiing. At the same time, there are spacious pistes and steep slopes to keep the more experienced skier satisfied. Skiers and snowboarders can look forward to varying levels of difficulty and plenty of places to work on their skills. Climbers and snowshoe enthusiasts can also go hiking.
Mon - from 12:00 to 20:00, Tuesday-Thursday - from 10:00 to 20:00, Friday - from 10:00 to 22:00, Sat - from 8:30 to 22:00, Sun - from 8 :30 to 16:00.
Lift tickets: on weekdays - $40, on weekends - $75.
How to get to B&B King`s Residence This place is about three hours away from the city by car. But there are no major transport hubs along the way. Your best bet is a friend with a car or a rental. There is ample parking on the mountain.
Where to stay:
Save: select Days Inn Torrington (492 E Main St, Torrington, CT; 860-496-0811, wyndhamhotels.com; from $80 per night) to relax and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.
Boo: Hotel amselhaus (6 Rug Road, Cornwall, CT; 860-248-3155, $175-200 per night). This is the perfect place to recharge after a day on the slopes. With cozy beds, private entrances and fully equipped kitchens in every suite. Stunning sunrise and sunset views complete the trip.
