Five resorts, dozens of trails, and the small family hills that taught half the region to ski. Vertical, terrain, lift counts, and where to find the chair without a wait.
Editor's PickOlympic resort with 3,430 feet of vertical drop, 90 trails across diverse terrain, 100% snowmaking coverage, and the East's most challenging expert skiing.
Editor's PickNew York's largest ski area, run by ORDA at North Creek. Four peaks, 100+ trails, 2,537 feet of vertical, a high-speed gondola, and reliable snowmaking from December into April.
Editor's PickFamily-friendly alpine ski area at Old Forge with classic Adirondack-village skiing — chairlift to the summit and views of the Fulton Chain.
The Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride is a fifteen-minute journey from the base of Whiteface Mountain to the peak of Little Whiteface. It offers views of the Adirondack Mountain range.
21 trails for all levels of skiers at this family mountain with a scenic lift open in summer & fall.
Oak Mountain is an Adirondack resort offering winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, alongside warmer weather options such as mountain biking, hiking, and event hosting. It has been a community and adventure destination s…
