Riders on the Snow: Hudson Valley
Skiing
by Ross Rice
[4] Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Rte.
22 (8.5 mi. N of I-84), Patterson NY, www.thunderridgeski.com,
845.878.4100
30 trails with 6 lifts, with terrain park,
halfpipe, and carpet lift. All equipment rental and instruction,
racing, childcare, snowmaking, and night skiing. 10 AM- 9
PM weekdays, Sa 9 AM- 9 PM, Su 9 AM- 5 PM. See website for
holiday hours.
West Side of the Hudson River
[5] Belleayre
Mountain, 181 Gallicurci Road, Highmount NY, www.belleayre.com,
800.942.6904, 845.254.5600
47 trails w/ 8 lifts (incl. High Speed Quad),
Cat-access skiing, halfpipe and terrain park, XC trails. All
equipment rental and instruction, child care, racing. Snowmaking.
Lodges open daily 7 AM- 5 PM, lifts 9 AM- 4 PM.
[6] Cortina Mountain Resort, 227
Clum Hill Rd., Hunter NY, www.cortinamountain.com,
1.866.9-CORTINA, 518.589.6378
11 ski trails and 19 snowboarding trails,
terrain park, snowtubing, snowskating. Part of a resort with
full lodging, restaurant and nightclub. Rentals for snowtubes
and snowskates. Tube park: Fr 4-9 PM, Sa 10 AM- 9 PM, Su 10
AM- 5 PM. Snowskate park: Sa 10 AM- 9 PM, Su 10 AM- 5 PM.
Call for weekday hours and rates.
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