Whiteface Mountain is known for its excellent steep inclines, panoramic views of the surrounding Adirondack mountains, and it has the largest vertical in the East!
Gore Mountain, known as the largest ski resort in New York, is full of challenging terrain spanning four peaks. It offers 100 trails and a 2,500 foot vertical drop that is just a little less challenging than the drop at Whiteface Mountain.
Hickory is a tough mountain, but it is a great place for more advanced skiers and riders. It is 100% alpine skiing. They are currently hoping to open this year–but there are no solid details of that as of yet!
At 2,400 feet and an annual snowfall of 120 inches, Oak Mountain is a great place to enjoy New York’s ski resorts. They boast an outstanding ski and snowboarding school, 22 trails, and a terrain park for any freestyle skiers and riders.
Windham Mountain is infamous for being laid-back and family friendly. It prides itself on its lesson programs which makes it a great choice for novice and intermediate skiers and riders.