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Northern
Vermont
Bolton
Valley Resort
Bolton, VT 05477
Phone: 802-434-3444
E-mail:
mailto:info@boltonvalley.com
URL: http://www.boltonvalley.com/
Vertical:
1,625 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 300 in.
Base Elevation: 2,035 ft. Snowmaking: 60%
of terrain
Lifts: 1 quad, 4 doubles, 1 surface
Trails: 60 trails, 157
acres; 27% 47% 26%
Burke
Mountain
East Burke, VT 05832
Phone: 802-626-3322
E-mail:
info@skiburke.com
URL: http://www.skiburke.com/
Vertical: 2,000 ft.
Avg. Snowfall: 200 in.
Base Elevation: 1,260 ft. Snowmaking: 75% of terrain
Lifts: 1 quad, 1 double, 2 surface lifts
Trails: 43 trails + glades,
180 acres; 25% 45% 30%
Cochran's
Ski Area
Richmond, VT 05477
Phone: 802-434-2479
URL:
http://www.cochranskiarea.com
Vertical: 350 ft.
Avg. Snowfall: 78 in.
Base Elevation: 700 ft. Snowmaking: 15 acres; 30% of
terrain
Lifts: 4 surface lifts Jay
Peak
Jay, VT 05859
Phone: 802-988-2611 or 800-451-4449
E-mail:
JayPeak@together.net
URL: http://www.jaypeakresort.com
Vertical: 2,153 ft.
Avg. Snowfall: 320 in.
Base Elevation: 1,815 ft. Snowmaking: 80% of terrain
Lifts: 1 tram, 1 detachable quad, 2 quads, 1 triple, 1 double, 2 surface
lifts
Trails: 76 trails and glades, 385 acres; 20% 40% 40%
Smuggler's
Notch
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
Phone: 800-451-8752
(res); 802-644-8851 (info); 802-644-1104 (snow)
E-mail: smuggs@smuggs.com
URL:
http://www.smuggs.com
Vertical:
2,610 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 271 in.
Base Elevation: 1,030 ft. Snowmaking: 62%
of terrain
Lifts: 6 double chairs, 2 surface lifts
Trails: 78 trails,
270 acres; 19% 50% 31%
Stowe
Stowe,
VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-3000 or 802-253-3600 (snow)
E-mail: info@stowe.com
URL:
http://www.stowe.com
Vertical:
2,360 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 260 in.
Base Elevation: 1,280 ft. Snowmaking: 350
acres; 73% of terrain
Lifts: 8-passenger gondola, 2 high-speed quad, 7 fixed
chairs, 2 surface
Trails: 48 trails, 480 acres; 16% 59% 25%
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Killington
Killington,
VT 05751
Phone: 800-621-MTNS or 802-422-3333
URL: http://www.killington.com
Vertical: 3,050 ft. Avg. Snowfall:
250 in.
Base Elevation: 1,150 ft. Snowmaking: 70%
Lifts: 2 gondolas;
6 high-speed quads; 16 fixed chairs; 6 surface lifts
Trails: 200 trails,
1,182 acres; 30% 39% 31%
Mad
River Glen
Waitsfield,
VT
Phone: 802-496-3551
E-mail: ski@madriver.com
URL: http://www.madriverglen.com
Vertical: 2,037 ft. Avg. Snowfall:
250 in.
Base Elevation: 1,600 ft. Snowmaking: 20 acres; 15% of terrain
Lifts: 1 single chair and 3 doubles
Trails: 45 trails, 115+ acres; 30% 30%
40%
Middlebury
Snow Bowl
Middlebury,
VT 05753
Phone: 802-388-4356
URL: http://www.middlebury.edu/~snowbowl/
Vertical: 1,020 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 180 in.
Base Elevation:
1,500 ft. Snowmaking: 40% of terrain
Lifts: 1 triple and 2 doubles
Trails:
15 trails, 110 acres; 33% 34% 33%
Pico
Rutland,
VT 05751
Phone: 800-621-MTNS or 802-422-3261
URL: http://www.picomountain.com/
Vertical: 1,967 ft. Avg. Snowfall:
200 in.
Base Elevation: 2,000 ft. Snowmaking: 82% of terrain
Lifts:
2 high speed quads, 2 triples, 2 doubles, 1 surface
Trails: 48 trails, 200
acres; 23% 48% 29% Sugarbush
Warren,
VT 05674
Phone: 800-537-8427 (res); 802-583-6300 (info); 802-583-7669 (snow)
URL:
http://www.sugarbush.com
Vertical: 2,650 ft. Avg. Snowfall:
282 in.
Base Elevation: 1,483 ft. Snowmaking: 282 acres; 68% of terrain
Lifts: 5 high speed quads, 8 fixed chairs, 3 surface lifts
Trails: 111; 508
acres; 20% 45% 35% Suicide
Six
Woodstock,
VT 05091
Phone: 802-457-6661 or 800-448-7900
URL: http://www.woodstockinn.com
Vertical: 650 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 190 in.
Base Elevation: 550 ft. Snowmaking:
50 acres; 50% of terrain
Lifts: 2 double chairs, 1 J-bar
Trails: 23
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Ascutney
Brownsville,
VT 05037
Phone: 802-484-7711 or 800-243-0011
E-mail: info@ascutney.net
URL:
http://www.ascutney.com
Vertical:
1,800 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 180 in.
Base Elevation: 720 ft. Snowmaking:
95% terrain
Lifts: 1 high-speed quad, 3 triples, 1 double chair, 1 surface
lift
Trails: 56 trails, 150 acres; 30% 40% 30%
Bromley
Manchester
Center, VT 05255
Phone: 802-824-5522 or 800-865-4786
E-mail: info@bromley.com
URL:
http://www.bromley.com/
Vertical: 1,334 ft. Avg. Snowfall:
150 in.
Base Elevation: 1,950 ft. Snowmaking: 84% of terrain
Lifts:
1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed-grip quad, 4 double chairs, 4 surface lifts
Trails:
43 trails, 300 acres; 35% 34% 31%
Magic
Mountain
Londonderry,
VT 05148
Phone: 802-824-5645
URL: http://www.magicmtn.com
Vertical: 1,700 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 140 in.
Base Elevation:
1,300 ft. Snowmaking: 87%
Lifts: 1 triple, 1 double, 2 surface
Trails:
35, 108 acres; 25% 25% 50%
Mount
Snow/Haystack
Mount
Snow, VT 05356
Phone: 800-245-snow; 802-464-2151 (snow)
E-mail: info@mountsnow.com
URL:
http://www.mountsnow.com
Vertical:
1,700 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 153 in.
Base Elevation: 1,878 ft. Snowmaking: 85%
of terrain
Lifts: 3 high speed quads, 15 fixed chairs, 5 surface
Trails:
145 trails, 771 acres; 16% 62% 22%
Okemo
Ludlow,
VT 05149
Phone: 802-228-4041 or 802-228-5222 (snow) or 800-78-OKEMO
E-mail:
info@okemo.com
URL: http://www.okemo.com
Vertical: 2,200 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 155 in.
Base Elevation: 1,144 ft.
Snowmaking: 95% of terrain
Lifts: 5 high speed quads, 7 fixed chairs, 6 surface
Trails: 115 trails, 610 acres; 33% 38% 39%
Stratton
Jamaica,
VT 05155
Phone: 802-297-2200 (info); 802-297-4211 (snow); 800-787-2886 (res)
URL:
http://www.stratton.com/
Vertical: 2,003 ft. Avg. Snowfall:
180 in.
Base Elevation: 1,872 ft. Snowmaking: 90% of terrain
Lifts:
1 12-person gondola, 4 high-speed 6-person chairs, 4 quads, 1 triple, 1 double,
5 surface lifts
Trails: 90 trails, 500+ acres; 42% 31% 27%
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Cockaigne
Ski Area
This western New York family ski area is blessed with an average
of 275 inches of natural snow each winter. Ski five slopes, all named after delicious
treats including "Jelly Roll" and "Macaroon." Gore
Mountain
Gore Mountain in North Creek, New York, is operated by the Olympic
Regional Development Authority and is located in the country's largest state park.
With 62 trails, nine lifts and a 2,100-foot vertical drop, Gore offers skiing
for all abilities. Cross country and backcountry skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing
are also available. Greek
Peak Mountain Resort
Skiing, tubing, snowboarding or sitting next to the
fireplace sipping hot chocolate--they're all options at this cozy ski resort in
Cortland, New York. Check for rates, current conditions and available ski and
stay packages on their Web site. Holiday
Mountain Ski Area
Located in the Catskill Mountains in Monticello, New
York, Holiday Mountain appeals to everyone from first-time skiers to daredevil
snowboarders. Holiday
Valley
This Ellicottville, New York, ski resort boasts 52 slopes, 12 lifts
and three base lodges. Holiday Valley also operates three terrain parks for snowboarders,
skiers and ski boarders. Cross-country skiers and snowshoers will find packed
trails on the golf course at the base of the mountain.
Hunt
Hollow Ski Club
Frequent skiers and snowboarders may want to consider
joining this private ski club near Rochester in Naples, New York. The 80-acre
ski area has 100% snowmaking. Hunter
Mountain
Hunter Mountain in the Catskills calls itself the snowmaking
capital of the world. 100 percent of Hunter's 53 trails have snowmaking, and all
240 acres of the ski area can be covered by 1,100 snow guns. Even if winter doesn't
cooperate, Hunter Mountain is a great place for skiing.
McCauley
Mountain Ski Center
Located in the Adirondack Park in the town of Old
Forge, New York, McCauley Mountain is a downhill and cross-country ski area where
three Olympians have learned to ski. Peek
'n Peak Resort
Peek 'n Peak is in western New York's Chautauqua County.
For a charming ski getaway, stay at the Inn at the Peak, a 19th-century mansion
turned inn. You'll have easy access to the ski resort's downhill slopes, tubing
arena and cross-country trails. Ski
Plattekill
Just 2-1/2 hours from New York City, Ski Plattekill in Roxbury,
New York, has both beginner trails and some of the steepest slopes in the East.
This Catskills outpost appeals to families, natural snow enthusiasts and anyone
who's looking for great skiing with a small ski area atmosphere.
Ski
Tamarack
This ski area near Buffalo in Colden, New York, caters to young
families. Snow
Ridge Ski Area
Check ski reports for this central New York ski area online,
plus find information on rates, ski school, nearby lodging and more.
Song
Mountain Resort
Song Mountain is near Syracuse in Tully, New York, and
it offers skiing on 24 trails. A good beginner's choice--only three trails will
appeal to more experienced skiers. Swain
Ski & Snowboard Center
Watch the Web site for this upstate New York ski
area for weekly specials, events and updated snow reports. Don't ski? The whole
family can have fun at Gunny's Gorge Tubing Park. Snowboarders will want to check
out the Zero Gravity Terrain Park. Thunder
Ridge Ski Area
Family skiing memories await at this ski area located near
the New York/Connecticut border. Get there from New York City via the Metro-North
Ski Train. Snow is guaranteed with snowmaking over 100 acres.
Titus
Mountain
Titus Mountain is in the foothills of the Adirondacks near Malone,
New York. It boasts family skiing at affordable prices, along with a snow tubing
slide and a ski school for all ages and abilities.
Whiteface
If skiing is your passion, Whiteface is your choice in New York State. Operated
by the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority, Whiteface has the highest
vertical drop in the East--3,430 feet. Don't worry, though--there is plenty of
terrain for less experienced skiers, too. See current conditions for yourself
with the Whiteface Cam.
Windham
Mountain
Windham Mountain, also known as Ski Windham, is one of New York
State's premier skiing destinations. The northern Catskill Mountain area boasts
a 3,100-foot summit, 39 trails covering 242 acres for skiing and snowboarding,
and a snow tubing area.
Lake
Placid, New York
Host of 2 Winter Olympic Games The
1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games have firmly established the Adirondacks, and
specifically Lake Placid, as the premier winter sports capital of the world. In
fact, when it comes to winter sports, there is more to see and do in the Adirondacks
that anywhere else on earth!! Where else can a visitor ride to the top of a 120
meter ski jump or hurdle down a refrigerated bobsled track at 60 miles per hour!
With hundreds of miles of beautiful backcountry ski trails, cross country skiers
can pole their way from village to village stopping along the way to sample delicious
homecooked meals at many trailside inns and bed and Breakfast's. For Alpine Skiers,
the Adirondacks boast over 30 ski mountains including Gore and Whiteface Mountain
offering the steepest vertical drop in the East.
Adirondack
Skiing in Upstate New York
Home of two of the Jewels of the Northeast; Gore Mountain & Whiteface
Mountain. From North Creek to Lake Placid, there are thousands of wonderful Cross
Country Ski Trails!
Whiteface
Mountain
At Whiteface Mountain, you'll find some of the best alpine skiing
and snowboarding in North America. It has the greatest vertical drop this side
of the Rockies and is the only ski area in the East to have hosted the Olympic
Winter Games. Facts
Base Elevation:
1,200 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,867 feet
Top Lift Elevation: 4,416 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,350 feet (Biggest in the East)
Skiable Acreage: 211 acres
Cloudsplitter Gondola: 7.5 minutes from the base to the top of Little Whiteface
Lifts: 10
Trails: 67
Snowmaking: 97% - does not include the slides
Terrain: One-third each of most difficult, more difficult, easiest
Half Pipe:
425 feet, International FIS Specs
Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm daily
First opened:
1957
The Slides: 35 acres (open conditions permitting) Experts Only
Operated
by: New York State Olympic Regional click
here for directions to Whiteface Mountain
Gore Mountain Facts Schedule:
Mid-November through Mid-April. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Weekends until the end of
April
Elevations: Base 1,500 feet; Summit 3,600 feet
Vertical Drop: 2,100
feet
Trails: 62
Longest Run: 2.9 miles
Snowfall: 150 inches per year
Skiable Acres: 292
Terrain: 10% beginner, 60% intermediate, 30% expert
Snowmaking: 95% coverage, water supply from the Hudson River
Lifts: 9 total-
New 8 passenger Northwoods Gondola, 2 Quads, 1 Highspeed Triple (The Adirondack
Express), 3 Doubles, 2 Surface lifts.
Services: Two Lodges: Main Base Lodge
with dining, Ski & Snowboard School, mountain patrol, nursery, rental shop,
accessory and clothing shop, lounge, administration, ticketing; Saddle Lodge at
mid-mountain with food service.
Location: Route 28 and Peaceful Valley Road,
North Creek, NY, 21 miles off I-87
Phone Number: Mountain Offices, (518) 251-2411;
Snow report, (800) 342-1234
Key Personnel: General Manager: Michael J. Pratt
Assistant GM/Ski School Director: Joe Barclay
Director of Marketing &
Sales: Jason L. Sherry
Click
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CROSS COUNTRY
SKIING TRAILS
Garnet Hill Cross Country Ski Area: Garnet
Hill Lodge is a four season Adirondack Inn / Resort in the Adirondacks of New
York- a summer vacation destination and a complete cross country skiing center
in winter. Discover Garnet Hill's spectacular lake and mountain view, distinctive
accommodations, superb cuisine and outdoor fun. 13th
Lake Rd, North River, NY 12856
518-251-2444 Email: mail@garnet-hill.com
Jackrabbit Trail and Interconnect Pass
The
50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac
Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a public trail that connects with four ski centers
and several backcountry routes along the way. 15K of trail near ski centers are
groomed and subject to a trail fee. Over 35K of ungroomed trail sections are free.
Trail maps showing access points and fee areas are available at all centers and
sport shops. Rates:
For $12/day, the Interconnect Pass will allow you to access the following ski
centers: Cascade, Lake Placid Resort, Mt. Van Hoevenberg and the Whiteface Club.
Call 1-800-447-5224.
Season: Open throughout the winter, weather permitting.
301 Main Street/Town Hall
Lake Placid NY 12946
518-523-1365
Keene
and Keene Valley
'Home of the High Peaks'
The
greatest number of high peaks in the Adirondacks (in a single location) rise majestically
in the Keene/Keene Valley Region making this area a meca for hikers, climbers
and other visitors who wish to experience the remarkable beauty of the Adirondack
mountains. There are literally hundreds of trail heads located in the tiny hamlet
of Keene including the trail to the summit of Mt. Marcy, the highest mountain
in New York State. This year the Annual Adirondack Mountaineering Festival will
be held on Jan 18th - 19th in Keene Valley. The event is a celebration of mountaineering
that includes a variety of ice climbing and mountaineering clinics.
The
Olympic Village of Lake Placid
Nestled in the High Peaks
The
High Peaks Region is home to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid hosting the 1932
and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Lake Placid has also been host
for a variety of world class events including the ESPN Outdoor Games, World Cup
bobsled and luge, the Ironman Triathalon, international figure skating, Empire
State Games and the "I Love NY" Horse Shows. The Lake Placid / High
Peaks Region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural
attractions.
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Placid's Olympic attractions include famous Whiteface Mountain, boasting the greatest
vertical drop in the East and the Mackenzie Intervale Olympic Ski Jumping Complex,
where you can ride
to the top of the 26 story, 120 meter ski jump in a glass enclosed elevator! Other
venues include the Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled and luge track where you can take
an exhilarating ride down the only dedicated bobsled run
in the US.
NewYorkSkiing.com gives you everything you need to know to plan your mountain
adventure online when visiting Upstate New York and the Adirondacks. It's all
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