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New York - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in New York

New York Ski Resorts

New York is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 25 American Ski Resorts, including Gore Mountain, Holiday Mountain and Loon Mountain.

Snow Forecasts for New York

Ski Resorts in New York with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
White Pass7in
Lookout Pass4in
Loon Mountain2in
Belleayre Mountain2in
The Balsams2in

Forecast updated : 21 Apr 2026 00:48 PDT

New York Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in New York

The most extensive downhill ski areas in New York, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in New York
Ski ResortTrails
Belleayre Mountain14 miles
Gore Mountain26 miles
Lookout Pass5 miles
Loon Mountain19 miles

 Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in New York

The highest altitude ski resorts in New York, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in New York
Ski ResortResort
Belleayre Mountain2,034ft
Gore Mountain1,509ft
Holiday Mountain1,509ft
Hunter Mountain1,608ft
Lookout Pass4,800ft
Song Mountain1,240ft
Sugarbush1,476ft
The Balsams1,755ft
Whiteface Mountain1,214ft
Windham Mountain1,499ft

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in New York

The highest lift-served skiing in New York, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in New York
Ski ResortTop
Belleayre Mountain3,445ft
Gore Mountain3,609ft
Hunter Mountain3,215ft
Lookout Pass5,971ft
Okemo3,346ft
Plattekill3,320ft
Sugarbush4,134ft
White Pass6,549ft
Whiteface Mountain4,429ft
Windham Mountain3,100ft

 Best ski areas for Beginners in New York

The best beginner ski areas in New York, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in New York
Ski ResortBeginn.
Loon Mountain3*
Okemo4*
The Balsams4*
Windham Mountain4*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in New York

The best intermediate ski resorts in New York, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in New York
Ski ResortInterm.
Belleayre Mountain3*
Butternut Basin3*
Cockaigne Ski Resort3*
Gore Mountain3*
Loon Mountain4*
Okemo4*
Sugarbush3*
The Balsams3*
Windham Mountain4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in New York

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in New York, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in New York
Ski ResortExperts
HoliMont3*
Loon Mountain3*
Okemo4*
Whiteface Mountain3*
Windham Mountain3*