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.
Adirondack state mountain with massive vertical for the East and four interconnected peaks.
An upscale Catskills alternative to Hunter, with smaller crowds, modern lifts, and a country-club vibe close to NYC.
The Catskills' biggest ski area and the closest serious mountain to New York City, famous for its loud weekends and broad snowmaking coverage.
State-owned Catskills mountain with stratified terrain — beginners on the bottom, experts on the upper.
Finger Lakes mountain with the highest vertical in New York and Pennsylvania between the Catskills and Rockies.
Family-owned Catskills steep — open weekends and holidays, famed for its expert terrain and powder days.
Central New York's largest ski area near Cortland with night skiing and a cozy resort village.
Western New York's biggest resort outside Ellicottville — lake-effect snow and a charming alpine village.
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.