Winter is upon us! The snow is falling and towns all over the Catskills are ready with winter activities for all to enjoy. From ice skating, snowtubing, skiing to sledding, snow-kissed towns are vibrant with bundled up folks ready to adventure in the great outdoors. A perfect winter day isn't complete without getting cozy by the fire! 

Cross County Skiing at Frost Valley YMCA

Here are a few go-to winter activities:

Delaware County
Plattekill Mountain Snowtubing
469 Plattekill Rd
Roxbury, NY 12474
607.326.3500

A family-owned winter staple, Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, offers lift-serviced snow tubing so you can enjoy all the fun of going down the hill without the climb back up! Layer up and grab your crew, this winter activity is sure to bring a smile to your face. Once you are finished tubing, head to the indoor or outdoor fireplace to enjoy hot cocoa or a crisp, local beer.

Ice Skating in Hancock
20 East Main Street
Hancock, NY 13783

Bring your own skates to this newly built outdoor skating rink. The rink opened in December 2022 and will end its first season with a "Sweethearts Skate" on Valentines Day.

Otsego County 
The 55th Cooperstown Winter Carnival
cooperstownwintercarnival@gmail.com
Cooperstown, NY

Cooperstown is gearing up for The 55th Cooperstown Winter Carnival which provides wonderful wintery activities for all. Whether you are attending with your family, solo or with a few friends, there are a variety of activities for everyone from February 2nd-5th. Saturday, February 4th there is a Lake Front Sledding Party with all sledding supplies provided– hot cocoa, smores and sleds!

Glimmerglass State Park
1527 County Road 31
Cooperstown, NY
607.547.8662

This gorgeous park overlooking Otsego lake offers ice skating, snow tubing and cross country skiing.

Ulster County 
Kiwanis Ice Arena
6 Small World Drive
Saugerties, NY 12477
845.247.2590

Renting ice skates and skating with your loved ones has never been easier than at Kiwanis Ice Arena in Saugerties, NY. A rink bustling with activity for the entire family, you can skate during open skate hours or join the ice skating club and hockey league. 

Cross-Country Skiing
2000 Frost Valley Road
Claryville, NY 12725
845.985.2291

Frost Valley YMCA offers cross-country skiing on their 5,500 acres nestled deep in the Catskill Mountain. They have ski equipment available on a first-come first-serve basis or rent from a local ski shop to guarantee your skiing adventure!

Sullivan County
Villa Roma Ski Chalet
356 Villa Roma Road
Callicoon, NY 12723
1.800.533.6767

The perfect mountain to start your skiing or snowboarding journey! With three beautiful beginner trails and equipment rental, you can slide and swoosh your way into a winter wonderland.

Morningside Lake
11 Morningside Road
Hurleyville, NY 12747
845.434.5877

If ice fishing is what you crave, Morningside Lake is a wonderful place for a frozen winter adventure. Make sure you follow all DEC fishing guidelines before you catch your beautiful trout.