SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Roxbury's unique location in the Catskills puts us not only within an hour from the regions four main ski centers, but right up the road from Plattekill Mountain, undeniably an area favorite. Located on the hilltops of the village of Roxbury, discover 'Big Mountain Terrain and Small Mountain Charm' at this family resort that offers skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowtubing in the winter months and mountain biking, hiking and chairlift rides April-November. Just a few miles up the mountain from town, Plattekill offers skiers and snowboaders 35 trails, 3 lifts and 1100 feet of vertical fun. Winter in the Catskills is a beautiful time and right here in Roxbury you'll find lots of wintertime activites for all to enjoy!
Plattekill :: plattekill.com/
Plattekill is known for offering a variety of terrain to suit all abilities from 2-mile long beginner runs for the novice, to some of the areas most challenging black diamonds slopes. Best of all Plattekill offers it all in a laid back friendly setting. At Plattekill, lesson class sizes are kept small, trails aren't crowded and all the slopes lead you right back to the base lodge. The experience is intimate. Run by a family for 13 years, the mountain strives to keep your experience special whether you are a seasoned skier or hitting the slopes for the first time.
At Plattekill kids 17 & under ski FREE when you spend the night at the
local lodging accomodations. For all the details, visit their website at plattekill.com.
Belleayre :: belleayre.com/
Over the past few years, Belleayre Mountain has become one of New York’s premiere ski-resorts. It’s the highest skiable peek (3429’) and boasts the longest skiable trail in the Catskills and it’s only fifteen minutes from Roxbury. Named the “best place to learn to ride and ski in the East” by Skiing Magazine, it offers ski school and “kidscamp” for both young or young-at-heart novices. 38 trails and many racing events.
Windham :: winter.windhammountain.com/
Only about 40-45 minutes away from Roxbury, Windham Mountain is now entering its 23rd year of operation as a premiere ski and snowboard resort. Windham Mountain boasts a 1,600-foot vertical drop from a 3,100-foot summit with 39 trails nestled among the trees and peaks.
Hunter :: huntermtn.com/
Hunter Mountain has been a popular place for New Yorkers to ski for years. About an hour from Roxbury, it’s a little more of a haul than the other resorts. Hunter’s a place to go if you have just as much fun whooping it up at the Lodge Bar as you do on the slopes.