Riders on the Snow: Hudson Valley
Skiing
by Ross Rice
(M) Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades
Parkway and Rte. 9W, Bear Mt. NY, 914.786.2701
10 Km of marked and tracked trails, also
Nordic jumps and open skating rink. No rentals or instruction.
10 AM- 6 PM weekdays, 9:30 AM- 7 PM weekends & holidays.
No fee for skiing, minimal fee for skating, $6 for parking.
Close to Peekskill, easy access from I-87/Palisades Pkwy.
Also ski trails open at nearby Harriman State Park.
(N) *High Point Cross-Country Ski
Area, 1480 Rte. 23, Sussex NJ, www.xcskihighpoint.com,
973.702.1222
Over 15 Km of groomed and tracked (also skate)
ski trails, snowshoeing, warming lodge, all equipment rental,
beginner and advanced instruction. 9 AM- 4 PM weekdays, 8
AM- 4 PM weekends. Events and races, and full ski shop. Trail
fees: Adult- $13 (wkdy) $16 (wknd), under 12/over 62- $11
(wkdy) $14 (wknd). Half-day rates available. Over 1600’
elevation.
(O) *Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost
Valley Rd., Claryville NY, www.frostvalley.org,
845.985.2291
Over 25 Km of groomed and tracked trails,
as well as backcountry. Beginner, intermediate and expert
terrain. Additional family activities. Dining hall lodge,
equipment rental and instruction. 9 AM- 4 PM Weekends and
holidays. Trail Fee: $10 full day, packages available. Conditions
hotline: 845.985.2291, ex.396 and www.snocountry.com.
Excellent for all ages and abilities.
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