K FACTS & FANCIES xe Skiing The Catskill Region, Winter 2000/2001 Options Are Diverse, Sophisticated And Easily Accessible In NY State (NAPS)—Someof the country’s finest downhill and cross-country ski options are found in the Cats- kill Region of New York State. Whennot on the slopes, visitors can explore the region’s premier antique shops, art galleries, craft shops, film, live performances and manyotheroff-the-slopes activities. The region’s highest skiable peak is Belleayre Mountain in Ulster County, with a top elevation of 3,429 feet and a vertical drop of 1,404 feet. A natural division separates the upperslopes, for extreme experts, from the lower slopes, which are ideal for intermediates and beginners. Attractions here include a total of 35 trails with 92percent snowmaking capability, strong race and competition programs, sevenlifts, two ski lodges with shops and equipment rental and professional instruction. Four miles of marked, ungroomed trails take cross-country skiers on a fas- cinating route along the Ulster Delaware Turnpike. Hitting the slopes in the Catskills might be “schuss”the thing for skiers looking for a challeng- ing trail. 34 ski trails, three with great park and pipe areas for snow- boarding, including a halfpipe with big audios. This resort is highly praised for its work with disabled skiers. Holiday Mountain features 14 ern U.S. Located in Greene slopes and trails, serviced by six chair lifts. Families with young children find the facilities at this Sullivan County resort especially supportive. Families also gravitate where heavy snowfall can drop Center on Mount Pisgah, the county’s tallest peak, where the six months here and the three- longest in the Catskill Mountain Region. Ski Plattekill in Delaware 1,600-foot vertical drop. a summit elevation of 3,500 feet, and a 1,000-foot vertical drop. Windham, where two peaksoffer a vertical drop of 1,600 feet and Today.com or call 1-800-NYSCATSfor more information. Expert downhill skiers rank Hunter Mountain’s slopes among the most challenging in the east- County, a couple of hours’ drive from Manhattan, it’s an area several inches of powder within an hour. The season lasts a good mountain area covers a total of 230 acres, with 53 ski trails, a Also in Greene County is Ski to Delaware County’s Bobcat Ski 1,050-foot vertical drop is the third County offers 32 slopes andtrails, Visit www.CatskillRegion
