Riders on the Snow: Hudson Valley
Skiing
by Ross Rice
[7] Hunter Mountain, Hunter NY, www.huntermtn.com,
1.800.HUNTERMTN
3 mountains with 55 trails and 11 lifts (w/
3 quad chairs), terrain park and snowtubing. All equipment
rental and instruction, childcare, instructor training, and
racing. Base lodge opens 6 AM, lifts 8:30 AM- 4 PM, Hunter
West 9:30 AM- 3:30 PM. Legendary snowmaking ability. Groups
and conference rates.
[8] Mount Peter, 51 Old Mt. Peter
Rd., Warwick NY, www.mtpeter.com,
845.986.4940, conditions 845.986.4992
12 trails with 4 lifts w/ terrain park, equipment
rental and instruction (including toddlers), racing. Fr 10
AM- 6 PM, Sa/Su 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM. Free beginner lessons, snowmaking,
and night skiing. Retail shop and Pete’s Place Tavern.
[9] Sawkill Family Ski Center, 167
Hill Rd., Kingston NY, sawkillski.com,
845.336.6966, 336.6977
Primarily a snowboard run and terrain park,
suitable also for tubing and beginner skiing, with a carpet
lift. Equipment rental and instruction, ski shop and snack
bar. Snowmaking. 10 AM- 4 PM weekends and holidays.
[10] Plattekill Mountain, 469 Plattekill
Mt. Rd., Roxbury NY, www.plattekill.com,
607.326.3500
35 trails w/ 3 lifts, with terrain park and
snowtubing. Equipment rental and instruction, childcare, racing,
snowmaking. 8:45 AM- 4:15 PM Fr/Sa/Su and holidays.
“Powder Daize” day after storm of 1 foot or more
mid-week. 1/28-2/1: $10 ticket week. Tubing 5-9 PM weekends
(see website for date details). Both ski mountain and tube
park can be rented mid-week. CONTINUE....
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