How to Go Skiing in Dry Hill, New York

Dry Hill Ski Area in New York is a wonderful place to book your next ski trip. It is only a short drive from Syracuse, making it easy to enjoy a weekend ski trip.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet Access

Book Lodging at Dry Hill Ski Area

1. Book lodging by visiting the Greater Watertown North County Chamber of Commerce Web site (see Resources below), or by calling them directly at [phone].
2. Know that near Dry Hill Ski Area in New York, there is a wide variety of local hotels. These include campgrounds, lodges, motels and hotels, trailer parks, inns and cottages, with prices ranging from budget to expensive.
3. Choose a room at one of Dry Hill Ski Area's many hotels, such as the Angel Rock Lodge and the Bonnie Castle Year Round Resort. The Angel Rock Lodge offers cottage rentals in nearby Cape Vincent, New York. It has nice views of the St. Lawrence river. The Bonnie Castle Resort includes standard accommodations, along with offering jacuzzi rooms and presidential suites.

Get to Know Dry Hill Ski Area

4. Land at the Syracuse International Airport in Syracuse, New York. The airport is approximately 66 miles from Dry Hill. To arrive by car from Watertown, from I-81 take the Watertown Center Exit. Go east on Route 232, then turn left onto Route 11. Follow the signs once you reach the Brookside Cemetery. For an alternate route, visit the Dry Hill Web site (see Resources below) and click 'Directions.'
5. Know that Dry Hill's summit elevation is 950 feet. The vertical drop is 300 feet. Dry Hill has an average snowfall of 125 inches.
6. Know that Dry Hill has 7 trails. There are 3 lifts and snowmaking covers 75 percent of the ski area. Dry Hill also offers night skiing.

Prepare for the Slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area

7. Check the Dry Hill Ski Area snow report by visiting their Web site (see Resources below).
8. Know that Dry Hill offers ski lessons. One lesson is the 'Never-Ever' program. It is designed for beginners only. It includes a lesson, ski rental and lift ticket.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip online to save time and money. There are often specials that are only available online.
• Check snow conditions prior to booking your trip. Slopes are open based on daily weather activity.

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