| When you need to escape from the hustle and bustle | | | | friend to a downhill race or learn the ropes of alpine |
| of New York City or take respite from the monotony | | | | skiing at this accommodating and exciting park in |
| of winter days, make your way to the Catskill | | | | Patterson, NY.While downhill skiing is the most popular |
| Mountains for an exciting ski adventure. Located | | | | activity with visitors to the Catskills, there are |
| northwest of New York City and southwest of | | | | numerous other outdoor possibilities that are worth |
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| are sure to keep them occupied for the duration of | | | | place to head for memorable sights and a peaceful |
| their trip. Make your way to the Catskills this winter to | | | | atmosphere is Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski |
| experience a diverse selection of winter fun and you | | | | Center in Tannersville. With 35 kilometers of |
| are bound to leave refreshed and excited about your | | | | impeccably groomed trails that vary in difficulty, you |
| inevitable return next year.If you are searching for a | | | | can enjoy an afternoon of gliding through a |
| wide selection of runs in a winter resort atmosphere, | | | | pine-scented forest as timid woodland creatures |
| then Hunter Mountain is certainly the place for you. | | | | appear along your path.When you want a less |
| Situated in Hunter, New York, skiers and | | | | exhausting way to enjoy the great outdoors, hop |
| snowboarders will find renowned terrain, soft powder, | | | | aboard a snow tube and let loose down the mountain. |
| and a few vertical drops that are bound to leave even | | | | Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury offers lift-serviced |
| the most experienced snow lover breathless. Whether | | | | snowtubing so you can enjoy the thrill of sliding down |
| this is your first adventure to a big time ski mountain or | | | | the slopes without the hassle of walking back up. For |
| a recurring winter excursion, visitors of all ages will | | | | those staying near Belleayre, the Catskill Forest |
| enjoy the more than 50 trails that can accommodate | | | | Preserve also allows for excellent snowmobiling |
| beginners to experts.Those who prefer a natural, | | | | conditions, particularly around the Willowemoc Wild |
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| state of New York and located in Highmount, visitors | | | | occasional wildlife.With so many opportunities for |
| are treated to unblemished Forest Preserve land as | | | | outdoor excitement, it can be difficult to determine |
| they traverse pristine and serene woodlands. The 47 | | | | which part of the Catskills you want to visit. No matter |
| trails can meet the needs of beginner, intermediate, | | | | which location you decide is ideal for your trip, you can |
| and expert level skiers and snowboarders, however, | | | | find the perfect accommodations in any area with |
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| large mountains, there are numerous other smaller | | | | Mountain, there is a vacation rental located close to the |
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| consider if you are in the Syracuse area is Labrador | | | | luxuries of home. Begin your search for the perfect |
| Mountain. Located only thirty minutes away from | | | | Catskill rental home today so you can enjoy all this |
| Syracuse, visitors will find 22 trails of alpine skiing in | | | | gorgeous area has to offer when the snow begins to |
| addition to night skiing and a terrain park filled with | | | | blanket New has the most comprehensive selection of |
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| daring and adventurous. Challenge a family member or | | | | |