Riders on the Snow: Hudson Valley
Skiing
by Ross Rice
We at Roll thought you might like
a quick overview of the skiing scene in and around the Hudson
Valley, cross-country and downhill. From a full day pass at
Hunter Mt., to the free ski trails at the golf course just
up the road, there’s plenty to choose from, regardless
of budget.
Some general observations, and apologies
if I’m stating the obvious: downhill skiing is centered
on the Catskills to the west, and the Berkshires to the east,
though there is some skiing available in between. Lift ticket
information gets a bit complicated, so please check with our
supplied ski resort websites and info lines. Cross-country
skiing is widely available all over Ulster and Dutchess Counties,
with numerous cost-free skiing options in many state parks,
rail trails, and golf courses, and exceptional possibilities
in Cold Spring and the Shawangunks. Also, when we have “skating”
in our X-C skiing listing, it’s in reference to a skiing
technique, as opposed to the classic “striding”,
not the ice-skating variety.
But first you might need proper clothing,
gear, and accessories. Here are some locally-owned places
we recommend checking out…
Some Hudson Valley Outfitters
Kenco, 1000 Hurley Mt. Rd., Kingston
NY, www.atkenco.com,
845.340.0552, 800.872.2964. Open Mo-Th 9 AM- 6 PM,
Fr 9 AM- 7 PM, Sa 10 AM- 5 PM, Su 11 AM- 5 PM. Outdoor apparel,
boating/kayaking, footwear, all terrain/season hiking and
camping gear, pet gear, full optical. Pretty much everything,
and we do mean EVERYTHING but the skis are available here.
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