Posts with tag 'Skiing'

With so many of our favorite places and activities unable to open or functioning in a diminished capacity, it's wonderful to hear that the state has announced that ski resorts can now reopen. It's time to get get outdoors, get some fresh air and have fun! And we're very fortunate to have no shortage of places to do so in our beautiful area.

Delaware County

Plattekill boasts big mountain terrain and friendly, family-oriented small mountain charm.  Choose from 38 trails, 4 lifts and 1,100 feet of vertical, you'll find 2-mile long beginner cruiser trails and some of the steepest double-black diamonds around.  With all new ski and snowboard rentals, the mountain also offers snow tubing, family friendly year long events and a variety of other winter activities.  Fiercely independent, the Mountain is privat...

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Upstate New York is a winter wonderland for the outdoor adventurer. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tubing, or just hiking around are invigorating activities that keep New Yorkers thriving throughout the cold winter months. All across the region there is something for all ages and skill levels to get folks out of the house and into the great outdoors. Here's just a taste of what you can experience:   Delaware County Plattekill Mountain is a one-of-a-kind, family-owned and operated ski resort located in Roxbury, NY. Situated in the heart of the Western Catskill Mountains, Plattekill offers skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing all winter long. In the summer, the fun continues with mountaintop weddings, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, and free outdoor concerts. Conveniently located just 3 hours from NYC Metro area. The mountain is open weekends as of Saturday, December 7th, and 10 days straight after Christmas. Snow...

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Early snow in the  Catskills region which means that some of our winter activities  got an even earlier start this year.  A good number of our ski mountains are officially opening this week and we wanted to take this opportunity to list all the places you can enjoy the outdoors this season. Whether you ski, snowboard, snow tube or cross country ski, this area has something for everyone. Below you will find the ski mountains, resorts, and trails that you can make your own during this cold weather. Get those snow boots on and come spend some time with us in the Catskills and Cooperstown areas.   The Catskill Forest Preserve The Catskill Forest Preserve is replete with opportunities to go snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on any foot trails, horse trails or snowmobile trails in the preserve. Trails developed and marked for cross-country skiing exit at Belleayre Moun...

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