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Ski or Snowboard Day trip in New York

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Ski or Snowboard Day trip in New York

Skiing or snowboarding in New York is probably not the first thing you think about when planning your city trip. Did you know; only a couple of hours away from the city, you can ski and snowboard at one of the ski resorts near New York? For those who want to combine a city trip with a ski holiday in New York, then this day trip is for you.

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Ski Resorts near New York City

New York State is home to several ski resorts that you can easily reach by bus within just a few hours from Manhattan. Start the day early in the city, where a bus is waiting to take you to your destination. Once there, you can hit the slopes all day and enjoy the snow. At the end of the day, you will be driven back to Manhattan.

Ski trips from New York can come as all-in-one packages that cover your transportation and lift ticket as well as the ski or snowboard rental. But there are also options that just take care of transportation, so you can bring your own gear if you want. If you’re looking to take classes in skiing or snowboarding, you can easily book those at the ski resort.

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Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is located just an hour and a half drive from Manhattan. While it may not be a big winter sports area, with a little over 20 kilometres of slopes, it still offers plenty of fun.

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You can also go snow tubing at the Mountain Creek Ski Resort. Slide down specially made slopes and have a fun afternoon. After the snow tubing session, you can enjoy a beer and dinner at the Beer Garden!

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Hunter Mountain

Located north of New York City, Hunter Mountain is a ski resort that is just a little over a two-hour drive from the city. Hunter Mountain Resort is the perfect destination for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, offering a total of 67 slopes.

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Windham Mountain

Windham Mountain is the furthest ski resort from Manhattan on this list. This ski resort in Upstate New York offers a wide variety of slopes. The town of Windham itself is very charming and great for wandering around.

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Eric’s Tip: “Check with your travel insurance if skiing and/or snowboarding is in your current coverage. Apply for any supplementary insurance if needed!”

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