Ski Resorts in New York, United States

9 ski resorts in the New York region of United States, sorted by vertical drop. Compare stats on snowfall, trails, and terrain mix to find the right resort for your skiing level and holiday style.

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Host of the 1980 Olympic downhill near Lake Placid, with the greatest vertical drop in the Northeast and authentic New York mountain heritage.

Vertical1,004m (3,294ft)
Trails94
Snowfall444cm/yr (175in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate47%
Advanced33%
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Adirondack state mountain with massive vertical for the East and four interconnected peaks.

Vertical700m (2,297ft)
Trails119
Snowfall381cm/yr (150in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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An upscale Catskills alternative to Hunter, with smaller crowds, modern lifts, and a country-club vibe close to NYC.

Vertical488m (1,601ft)
Trails54
Snowfall305cm/yr (120in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate45%
Advanced25%
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The Catskills' biggest ski area and the closest serious mountain to New York City, famous for its loud weekends and broad snowmaking coverage.

Vertical488m (1,601ft)
Trails67
Snowfall305cm/yr (120in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate45%
Advanced30%
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State-owned Catskills mountain with stratified terrain — beginners on the bottom, experts on the upper.

Vertical414m (1,358ft)
Trails50
Snowfall432cm/yr (170in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Finger Lakes mountain with the highest vertical in New York and Pennsylvania between the Catskills and Rockies.

Vertical366m (1,201ft)
Trails38
Snowfall432cm/yr (170in)
Beginner21%
Intermediate55%
Advanced24%
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Family-owned Catskills steep — open weekends and holidays, famed for its expert terrain and powder days.

Vertical343m (1,125ft)
Trails38
Snowfall508cm/yr (200in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate30%
Advanced50%
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Central New York's largest ski area near Cortland with night skiing and a cozy resort village.

Vertical290m (951ft)
Trails33
Snowfall305cm/yr (120in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Western New York's biggest resort outside Ellicottville — lake-effect snow and a charming alpine village.

Vertical230m (755ft)
Trails60
Snowfall432cm/yr (170in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate40%
Advanced35%
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Skiing in New York

The New York region of United States has 9 ski resorts in the SkiGrade database. The largest by vertical drop is Whiteface Mountain at 1004m of vertical.

Resorts within the same region often share similar snow conditions, altitude profiles, and season lengths. Use the stats above to compare individual mountains, or click through to any resort page for a full head-to-head comparison with any other resort in the SkiGrade database.