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]]> If you’re looking for a perfect winter get-away… head north! Upstate New York offers world-class skiing just hours away from Manhattan. The Catskills are close enough to make a day-trip and you can stay in a quaint Bed & Breakfast when skiing the Adirondacks. If skiing isn’t your thing, the mountains offer other winter activities including tubing and skating.

Whiteface – With just 18% beginner terrain, the challenging terrain of Whiteface is often featured in skiing-great Warren Miller’s films and was the site of the Winter Olympics– twice. Recently, Whiteface ranked with the big-boys of winter, Whistler, Aspen, and Deer Valley, as one of the “Best Places to Ski & Stay 2007.” Whiteface, a 5 hour drive from New York City, is just 3 miles from Wilmington, NY and 7 miles from Lake Placid, NY, both of which have accommodations available. Bonus: Hit the toboggan run on Mirror Lake!

Gore Mountain – Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Gore Mountain has 7 lifts, 84 trails, and a total of 347 skiable acres. Gore Mountain is a four-hour drive from Manhattan but make it a perfect weekend by staying in one of the area’s cozy B&Bs that ooze “Upstate New York charm.”

Hunter Mountain – Located just 2 1/2 hours from Manhattan, Hunter Mountain is the closest major ski resort to New York City. This Catskills mountain resort has 11 lifts and 55 trails on the 240 skiable acres. Hunter Mountain also has a pick-up scene that rivals any Downtown club on a Friday night.

Windham Mountan – Just 10 miles north of Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain markets itself as a “family resort.” Aside from the skiing, there is also tubing and ice skating. Winwood Inn, the “family-friendly” lodge is just a short way from the mountain.

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