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 PickLarge alpine ski area at North Creek operated by ORDA — four peaks, gondola, full season operations.
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.

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…
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.
Whiteface Mountain is a New York ski resort known for having the greatest vertical drop on the East Coast, featuring 90 trails and 11 lifts. Located 13 miles from Lake Placid, it offers diverse winter sports and summer activities.
86 trails include expert runs & 3,430-ft. vertical drop, with beginner area & family gondola rides.