at least there is One thing that’s still cheap in New York.
Skiers looking to save a bundle don’t need to leave the Empire State — where a resort called “amazing” by die-hard fans was ranked the cheapest in the country.
vacation rental aggregator hometogo Crunched the data on popular hills from coast to coast – like lots of fresh powder – with Gore Mountain in the Adirondacks being the first to head effortlessly.
Located in the small town of North Creek in Warren County, Gore – which bills itself as New York’s largest ski resort – is one of three hills in the state owned by the public and managed by the Olympic Regional Development Authority. , operated by a state agency.
Whiteface, further north near Lake Placid, and Bellaire in the Catskills There are other two.
The survey authors said Gore’s combined price of a lift ticket, $107 per day for an adult, and a nightly holiday rental, averaging $88.02 per person, was the cheapest among several resorts – for a total of $195.02 per day. . A cost-conscious skier.
Snow Scouters said the average daily cost of a lift ticket at the resorts surveyed was $188.15.
The average cost of a vacation rental, per person, per night, was $164.41.
Gore, with 2,537 vertical drops, is located about an hour and a half from Albany.
Snowmaking on the mountain’s 115 trails is done with water from the Hudson River.
Fans are known to leave rave reviews of the destination on sites such as on iceWhere one skier said that Gore “never disappoints.”
“From steep slopes to cruisers, the skiing is amazing,” he gushes.
He thought, “I finally feel like I’m getting something for all the taxes I pay to live in New York.”
Second on the list is Washington’s Mount Baker, just miles south of the border near Vancouver, B.C.
Located inside the national park lands, a lift ticket costs $94.27, while accommodation costs $106.65 per person, for a total of $200.92, according to the survey.
The resort, at its highest point, rises to 5,089 feet – almost as high as Denver, Colo.
Whitefish, Montana is one of the hottest and increasingly expensive mountain towns in the country, but Whitefish Ski Resort takes the bronze as third most affordable with a total of $223.02 per day.
Maine and New Mexico contributed two spots each to the top 10, while ski hotspots Vermont and Colorado gained only one spot each. Oregon took last place.
The most affordable ski holidays in the US for 2024
- Gore Mountain, New York
- Mount Baker, Washington
- Whitefish, Montana
- Sugarloaf, Maine
- Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Sunday River, Maine
- Purgatory, Colo.
- Jay Peak, Vermont
- Angel Fire, New Mexico
- Mount Bachelor, Oregon
According to Eleanor Moody, a travel expert at Home2Go, survey compilers noted a significant year-on-year increase – 29% – in interest in staying at a ski area, which led to the release of the list.
Moody said, “While traditional favorites remain popular, our data shows growing interest in hidden gem destinations like Mount Baker and Whitefish, which rank highly for affordability, suggesting travelers are increasingly considering ski trips. “Looking for more budget-friendly options.”
