Peak Adirondack ski season is here, and it’s possible to hit the slopes and enjoy smaller crowds at several resorts across the region. Skiers of any experience level can save money at several upstate New York ski areas. Here are a handful to consider with lift passes starting as low as $15.
Below are five of the best ski hills in New York (in no particular order) with affordable lift pass prices of $60 or less.
Located just outside Old Forge, McCauley Mountain has a 633-foot vertical drop along with 21 slopes and trails. Adult weekday rates start at $30, and weekend passes cost $40 per day. There are several places to stay with the Adirondack Lodge Old Forge, an iconic option with 52 guest rooms and a central location.
Ski fans going to the Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center in Saranac Lake, NY, will enjoy a 329-foot vertical rise with six trails across 15 skiable alpine acres. Half-day rates start at $17 for skiing or snowboarding. Full-day passes are $22 on weekdays and $28 on weekends. A two-hour tubing pass costs $25.
Bringing delight to skiers since 1948, Oak Mountain in Speculator is celebrating its 75th ski season. Guests can enjoy a 650-foot vertical consisting of 22 trails and four snow tubing lanes, plus miles of snowshoeing trails. Full-day tickets cost $54. However, cheaper passes are available for four-hour sessions ($49) and tickets to Beg Hill ($22).
Located in Malone, New York, family-friendly Titus Mountain has a summit at 2,025 feet with several trails plus night skiing in the resort’s Moon Valley. There is also a snow tubing lane. Guests can rent slope-side ‘skibanas’ to warm up, rest, and grab a snack. Adult day passes in January typically cost $49 on weekdays and $59 on weekends.
There are also two free ski slopes to consider for area residents and visitors wanting a simple getaway.
Just 25 minutes away from the well-known Gore Mountain Ski Resort, Indian Lake Ski Hill in the town of Indian Lake is open each day except Thursdays, weather permitting. This location primarily focuses on sledding and ice skating, but skiers can follow a trail to see the snowy High Peaks at the top. A ski-warming hut is open from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The town of Newcomb owns and operates the Newcomb Ski Slope. This two-run ski slope with 200 vertical feet supports skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. It has the same operating hours on weekdays when school is out.
Lift passes can easily cost over $100 a day at the most-visited Adirondack ski resorts in New York. These alternatives can provide a competitive experience at a fraction of the cost so individuals and families can go more often throughout the season. Another hidden benefit is enjoying
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