Posts with tag 'winter'

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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Not far from the bustle of New York City is a winter destination perfect for a frozen outdoor adventure. The rolling mountain landscape of the Catskills with its quiet villages, blanketed with snow and full of amazing winter recreation possibilities, is just a couple of hours away from the noise and traffic jams of the city. While the region is mostly rural, that doesn't mean it lacks the amenities to serve as a world-class destination for all things winter sports. Several perfectly appointed ski mountains dot the map: in Greene County, there's Windham Mountain Resort and Hunter Mountain; in Delaware County, the Plattekill Mountain ski resort; and Belleayre Ski Center in Ulster County. In each, you'll find dozens of skiing and snowboarding trails for all experience levels, areas for tubing and ice skating, as well as lessons, rental gear, and cozy lodges for après ski enjoyment. If you're not looking for a big ski resort experience but still want to enjoy simple winter fun outdoors,...

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Conventional wisdom encourages home sellers to hold off during the winter season and wait until spring blooms before listing a house for sale. After all, people have more time to look for houses and properties look more attractive in the summer, right? Not necessarily, research says. Here is why there are some definite advantages to listing, negotiating and buying in the winter.

1. Modern house hunters search online

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