Belleayre Mountain
Catskills · NY
1,404 ft vertical · 50 trails · 97″ snow/yr
Lift from $119
Plattekill Mountain
4.6 on GoogleRoxbury · Catskills
Local hill ski resort in Roxbury
1,100 ft vertical · 110 acres · 41 trails · 4 lifts
Season Dec 12 – Mar 28
Opens in 44 days
Opening Dec 12 is tentative; the close depends on snow and is typically late March. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only.
2 Christmas and New Year’s events
Family-run, fiercely independent Catskills hill.
The last family-owned ski area in the northern Catskills: 1,100 feet of vertical, 41 trails, technical glades and a laid-back lodge with live music. It runs Fridays, weekends and holidays, and it shines after natural snow. It suits skiers who like character over polish, and families looking for fair prices.
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The mountain
- Vertical drop
- 1,100 ft
- Summit
- 3,500 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 110 acres
- Trails
- 41
- Lifts
- 4
- Average snowfall
- 175″ a year
- Longest run
- 2 mi
- Snowmaking
- 75% of terrain
Terrain mix
- Beginner 20%
- Intermediate 40%
- Advanced 40%
What’s here besides skiing
- Snow tubing
- Terrain park
- Snowshoeing
- Kids programs
Holidays and events
2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.
- ChristmasDec 26–Jan 3, 8 am–6 pmChristmas holiday week
Daily skiing, tubing, live music and karaoke through the holiday break.
- New Year’sJan 1, 3–7 pmNew Year’s Day Karaoke Party
All-ages party in the lodge with DJ Pat Del and karaoke.
- MusicSat Mar 6, 5–10 pmWinterFEST
Ski patrol fundraiser with a live band, barbecue dinners and a raffle for a season pass.
- EventSat Mar 13, 9 am–7 pmSt. Platty’s Day
Shamrock hunts, a skiing leprechaun, Irish music, corned beef dinner and a 7 pm torchlight parade.
Where to stay
- hotelThe Roxbury
Playful themed motel rooms in Roxbury village plus cottages and mansion rooms at Stratton Falls.
- condoGreen Label Home
Curated vacation homes for skiers, some about half a mile from the lifts.
- innMargaretville Inn & Lodging
Victorian inn rooms, fireplace suites, a motel and a ski house, some with hot tubs.
- innThe Hidden Inn
Historic eight-suite inn above its own restaurant and speakeasy-style pub in South Kortright.
Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.
Things to do
- Plattekill snowtubing · At the base
Carpet-lift tubing park, two-hour sessions on weekends and holidays from Dec 26.
- Catskill Scenic Trail · 10 min drive
Rail trail just north of Roxbury; rent snowshoes at the mountain and head out.
- Chappie’s · 10 min drive
Neighborhood bistro on Roxbury’s main street: pizza, burgers, steaks, local beer and weekend brunch.
- Union Grove Distillery · 20 min drive
Catskills craft distillery in Arkville with cocktails and tours.
Après and nightlife
- Blockbuster Bar
The lodge bar: microbrews on tap, wood stoves, an antler chandelier and live music 3–6 pm.
- Platty Shack
Outdoor grab-and-go with local drafts, waffles, fire pits and deck heaters.
- Chappie’s
Roxbury bistro with a full bar for dinner after skiing.
4.6 on Google
read Oct 2, 2026What skiers love
- An old-school, family-run vibe with real character
- Steep, technical glades after a good storm
- Fun après with live music in the lodge
Heads-up
- Open only Fridays, weekends and holidays
- Less snowmaking than the bigger Catskills resorts, so conditions swing with the weather
These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.
Read reviews on Google MapsGetting there
- Albany International (ALB) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
- New York City · about 3 hr
- Philadelphia · about 4 hr
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