Snow Ridge Ski Resort

Tug Hill lake-effect powder on a 500-foot hill.

Snow Ridge sits on the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau, where Lake Ontario’s lake-effect bands bring about 230 inches a year, among the most in the East. The vertical is short, but glades, the Snow Pocket and deep storm days make it a favorite of New York powder hunters. Turin is also a snowmobiling hub, and the hill is on the Indy Pass.

The mountain

Vertical drop

500 ft

Summit

1,850 ft

Skiable terrain

200 acres

Trails

31

Lifts

5

Average snowfall

230″ a year

Longest run

0.75 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 11%
• Intermediate 27%
• Advanced 62%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snowmobiling
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 24, 9 am–3 pm (annual)Usually

  Christmas Eve fundraiser free ski day

  Free skiing for 10 canned goods or a $10 donation to the Snow Ridge Outdoor Collaborative.

• EventNov 14, 7–9 pm

  Ski Movie Hype Night

  Ski films in the Wax House Lodge to kick off the season.

• RaceWinter weekends (Dec 14 and Jan 3 last season)Usually

  Snowmobile hill climb

  Jerry Rice Racing sleds race up the ski slope under the lights.

• Pond skimLate March (Mar 29 last season)Usually

  Pond Skim

  Prizes for best skim, best swim and best costume.

Where to stay

• lodgeTowpath Restaurant & Lodge

  Rooms and a restaurant in Turin, a short walk from the hill.

  Next door
• hotelWest Wind Motel & Townhouses

  Simple motel rooms and townhouses in Turin; it also rents snowmobiles.

  2 min drive
• hotelThe Lodge at Headwaters

  Boonville hotel with a Snow Ridge ski-and-stay deal (10% off rooms and discounted lift tickets).

  20 min drive
• innFlorissante The Mansion

  Historic mansion in Lyons Falls with guest rooms and an event venue.

  10 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Snowmobile rentals at West Wind · 2 min drive

  Rent a sled in Turin and ride the Tug Hill trail network, one of the busiest in the state.

• Whetstone Gulf State Park · 20 min drive

  Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing around a deep gorge, mid-December to mid-March.

• Tug Hill Estate · 25 min drive

  Winery and tasting room outside Lowville.

• Towpath Restaurant · Next door

  Comfort food in Turin after a day on the hill or the sled trails.

Après and nightlife

• Tavern230

  Slopeside bar and restaurant with a fire, hill views and cocktails made with 10th Mountain spirits.

• Towpath Restaurant & Lodge

  Turin’s local spot for dinner and a drink with skiers and snowmobilers.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
• Verona, NY · about 1.2 hr
• Syracuse · about 1.5 hr
• New York City · about 5 hr

Directions in Google Maps