Plattekill Ski Resort
At Plattekill Mountain our varied terrain offers
something for everyone, from two-mile long beginner trails to some of the steepest
slopes in the East!
Our "Powder Puff" beginner trail is the
most famous of all, a great beginner cruiser that offers just the right pitch
and excitement run after run. For the experts, our "Plunge" trail offers
1100 feet of continuous vertical (cvd)...meaning no run out at the bottom of the
trail, pure steepness from top to bottom...expert paradise.
But it's not the big mountain terrain that makes
Plattekill Mountain unique, it's the small mountain charm you'll find here when
you arrive. Our friendly, family-oriented, laid-back atmosphere can be felt when
you step foot in our rustic ski lodge, and it's our mountain staff's ongoing challenge
to offer our guests all the amenities while making you feel like family. The lack
of lift lines and uncrowded slopes make Platekill the Catskills best kept secret.
And we can't forget the biggest part of all, the
snow! Situated in a natural ski bowl, we contribute much of this snowfall to frequent
snow squalls that often get trapped above the bowl. Plus, our location...just
that little bit farther west on the map, Ski Plattekill receives some phenomenal
lake effect snows that blow over from the Great Lakes.
We're continuing to add more and more snowmaking
on the mountain. This year is no exception with over 7000 feet of snowmaking pipe
and a new pump added to the mix - doubling snowmaking capacities and shortening
recovery times from warm weather thaws. Add to that an all new natural terrain
park complete with jumps, berms and drops and best of all, it's nestled in the
woods between 2 trails, the Lower Face and Shredded Mozzarella...and it's a true,
natural terrain park. Hope to see you here!
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