How to Go Skiing in Tuxedo Ridge, New York

Located in Tuxedo, New York, Tuxedo Ridge (formerly Sterling Forest) ski area opened in January of 2007. The hill features six trails, four ski lifts and a vertical drop of 400 feet. The location is 35 miles outside the George Washington Bridge over the New Jersey state line. About 70 percent of the trails are intermediate runs, leaving 20 percent for beginning skiers and 10 percent for advanced.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Email account
• Computer with Internet access
• Phone

Book a Ski Trip to Tuxedo Ridge

1. Use the official New York State Tourism Web site to book hotel accommodations near Tuxedo Ridge (see Resources below). From the accommodations search page, type in 'Bear Mountain,' 'Fort Montgomery' or 'Tuxedo' to pull up a list of nearby lodging options.

2. Call the New York State Tourism office at 800/CALL-NYS to speak directly to a representative about booking accommodations near Tuxedo Ridge.

3. Choose to stay at a budget-friendly motel in Tuxedo, or spend a bit more to enjoy bed and breakfast in Fort Montgomery. If you feel like having a rustic retreat, you might opt for a cozy, moderately priced cabin in the Bear Mountain area.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Tuxedo Ridge

4. View lift ticket rates on the Tuxedo Ridge Web site (see Resources below). You should find the prices to be fairly reasonable.

5. Get your car serviced before you make the trip to Tuxedo Ridge. Although the resort is only about an hour from New York City, the mountain is mostly a day resort. Don't get stranded in the snowy weather.

6. Use a map or print out the directions for your ski trip to Tuxedo Ridge on the 'Getting Here' page of their Web site (see Resources below).

7. Brush up on your skiing techniques and take a class even if you don't think you need one. The quality of instruction at Tuxedo Ridge is reportedly quite good.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have any special requirements when booking your room online, it's a good idea to call your accommodations before you arrive to make sure they're handling your requests.