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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 HoliMont, Lost Valley and Okemo.

Snow Forecasts for New York

Ski Resorts in New York with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
White Pass 33cm 13in
Hunter Mountain 1cm -
Loon Mountain 1cm -
Song Mountain 1cm -
Split Rock 1cm -

Forecast updated : 14 Apr 2026 21:43 BST

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 ResortPistes
Belleayre Mountain 23km 14 miles
Gore Mountain 42km 26 miles
Lookout Pass 8km 5 miles
Loon Mountain 31km 19 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 Mountain 620m 2,034ft
Gore Mountain 460m 1,509ft
Holiday Mountain 460m 1,509ft
Hunter Mountain 490m 1,608ft
Lookout Pass 1,463m 4,800ft
Song Mountain 378m 1,240ft
Sugarbush 450m 1,476ft
The Balsams 535m 1,755ft
Whiteface Mountain 370m 1,214ft
Windham Mountain 457m 1,499ft

 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 Mountain 1,050m 3,445ft
Gore Mountain 1,100m 3,609ft
Hunter Mountain 980m 3,215ft
Lookout Pass 1,820m 5,971ft
Okemo 1,020m 3,346ft
Plattekill 1,012m 3,320ft
Sugarbush 1,260m 4,134ft
White Pass 1,996m 6,549ft
Whiteface Mountain 1,350m 4,429ft
Windham Mountain 945m 3,100ft

 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*