Don’t just hunker down by the fire with your kids when their school takes its annual midwinter recess. Head to New York State’s hills and fields for fun in the snow the whole family can enjoy. Here are three of the best bets. The first snowfall heralds the start of winter fun in the Lake George region, three-and-a-half hours north of New York City. Cross-country skiers will marvel at the many trails in the area, including a network of lighted trails in nearby Glens Falls.

Closer to home, try Windham, just two hours north of New York City in the Catskills. Beginners and intermediates have their choice of groomed runs, but experts can find challenges too. Mount Peter, known as ‘The Friendly One’, is practically in New York City’s back yard in the heart of the Hudson Valley, just an hour’s drive north. Now entering its 71st season, Mount Peter was started in 1936 by Macy’s Department Store to show off and sell ski fashions.

Contacts:

• Gore Mountain
  Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY 12853
  Bus: (518) 251-2411
• Windham Mountain
  Contact: Ed Koller
  PO Box 459 Windham, NY 12496 (Located on C.D. Lane Rd. in Windham)
  Bus: (518) 734-4300 or (800)-754-9463
  Bus Fax: (518) 734-5732
  Email: ekoller@windhammountain.com
• Mount Peter
  PO Box 425, 51 Old Mt. Peter Road, Warwick, NY 10990
  Bus: (845) 986-4940
• Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
  Contact: Diane O’Connor
  89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804
  Bus: (1-888) 708-2684
• Warren County Tourism Department
  Contact: Catherine Johnson
  Warren County Municipal Center, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845
  Bus: (518) 761-6366
  Email: jonhsonk@co.warren.ny.us
• Orange County Tourism
  Contact: Susan Cayea
  125 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924
  Bus: (845) 291-2136
  Email: scayea@co.orange.ny.us
• Greene County Promotion Department
  Contact: Daniela Marino
  PO Box 527, Catskill, NY 12414
  Bus: (518) 943-2296
  Email: dmarino@discovergreene.com

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