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Epic and Ikon Passes Are Going Off Sale. Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re on the Fence.

For prospective multi-day ski resort passholders, now is the last chance to get in on an Epic or Ikon pass product. With final deadlines fast approaching, we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision.

Day Tripping from NYC to Hunter in Early December: Is It Worth It?

New York’s Hunter Mountain recently opened with a handful of trails. Last weekend, we found out whether the early-season experience was worth a day trip from the New York City metropolitan area.

State of 2021-22 Ski Resort Operating Plans, Opening Dates, and Updates

In the wake of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, several resorts have added new mask mandates. No outdoor capacity restrictions have been reinstated as of yet.

The Best Ski Shops in New York City

New York City might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of skiing, but for many winter sports enthusiasts, it serves as a hub for finding the best ski equipment and gear.

Windham Rebrands to “Windham Mountain Club”, Will Remain Open to The Public

The old Windham Mountain is no more…so says the Catskills resort. The move comes paired with upgraded restaurants and limits to ticket sales.

What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24

Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is perhaps the craziest one yet—across the North American ski scene, more than 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.

Plattekill

The Catskill region’s northernmost ski hill offers surprisingly strong advanced terrain, but infrastructure and grooming operations are severely lacking.

Hunter

High-speed lifts, reasonably varied terrain, and proximity to New York City make this Catskill mountain an appealing choice on paper. However, poor crowd management really hurts the overall experience.

Belleayre

This Catskill mountain offers family-friendly terrain and reasonable crowds for the region, but a few factors make it a tough sell for those planning a weekend getaway.

Windham

This Catskill resort can’t beat out the true East Coast destinations in snow, acreage, or terrain diversity, but it lacks some of the major issues that plague nearby competitors. Peak ticket values are among the worst of any North American ski area.

Gore

New York State’s largest ski resort stands out with excellent glade terrain, but it can’t match the snow quality or on-mountain infrastructure of the best East Coast mountains.

Whiteface

Severe wind problems and unreliable trail openings detract from one of the most unique, challenging resorts on the East Coast.

Holiday Valley

Strong natural snowfall and varied terrain make this Western New York resort a strong local option, but a short vertical drop and complicated layout prevent it from competing with bigger East Coast destinations.

Peek'n Peak

This Western New York ski resort offers a good value for beginners, but the mountain lacks the challenge or aesthetic to compete with many other East Coast resorts.