Windham Mountain
An upscale Catskills alternative to Hunter, with smaller crowds, modern lifts, and a country-club vibe close to NYC.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
488m (1,601ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,097m (3,599ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
488m (1,601ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
305cm (120in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
54
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
279 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Windham sits in the northern Catskill Mountains of southeastern New York, in a forested, mid-mountain corner of the state's Hudson Valley region. The setting is continental and wooded, with modest peaks rising above the small town of Windham.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Albany (ALB), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Albany (ALB)1.5 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)3.5 hoursDirections
- Philadelphia (PHL)4 hoursDirections
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