How to Go Skiing in Windham Mountain, New York

At Windham Mountain, located less than 2 hours from New York City in the Catskills on Route 23, you can enjoy skating, racing and tubing as well as very good downhill skiing. With 46 trails, a vertical rise of 1,600 feet and a 3,100-foot summit, Windham Mountain offers some of the best skiing in the area.

Things You'll Need

• Credit card
• Email account
• Computer with Internet access
• Phone

Instructions

Book Your Ski Trip to Windham Mountain

1. Enjoy reasonably priced, ski-in-ski-out lodging at the on-site Winwood Inn. Call the central reservations department for booking assistance at 518-734-3000 or email [e-mail]. Check out the Lodging section of the Windham Mountain Web site to view photos of the property, read up on amenities and see current special package deals (see Resources below).

2. Book accommodations online through the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association Web site or call 800/CALL-NYS to reach a New York State Tourism Office travel counselor (see Resources below). Enter 'Windham' into the city field of the accommodations search page.

3. View a comprehensive list of area accommodations on the Windham Mountain Web site (see Resources below). You'll find a list of bed and breakfasts and inns along with links to their respective Web sites. There are some very good choices here, full of charm and not as pricey as you might expect.

4. Dial 800-754-9463 to speak to a Windwood Mountain representative about booking a condo or house.

5. Purchase your lift tickets and passes online. The season passes might look pricey, but if you're a regular visitor to Windham Mountain they can still save you money.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Windham Mountain

1. Use a Windham Mountain snow caddy if you are sick and tired of lugging your gear from the parking lot to the mountain.

2. Make your friends jealous and utilize the equipment valet. Rather than leave your skis lying out where someone can take them, check them like you'd check your coat, and pick it up when you are ready. You can pay for this service on a yearly, daily or hourly basis.

3. Bask in light of the moon and partake in some terrific night skiing. The trails open at night are usually Wooly Bear, Wonderama, Warm Up, Lower Wheelchair, Wilbur and What's Next.

4. Borrow equipment for the day. Get the whole enchilada for a moderate price, including skis, boots and poles. The price for kids rentals is less. For additional safety, consider renting a helmet.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget to check out a current ski conditions report before you take off on your trip. You'll find it on the Windam Mountain Web site home page (see Resources below).

• Book online to take advantage of the special lift-and-lodging deals at Windham Mountain.