Conditions

Safety Information

The trail rating system

Is on scale relative to the terrain at Plattekill Mountain

Caution

Snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered at anytime and at any location in the resort.

Lift Safety

Be advised that you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or to use such lift safely or until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to load, ride and unload the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail when under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Woods Skiing and Riding

Off-trail areas including woods are not patrolled and not designated for skiing and can be extremely dangerous. Ski these areas at your own risk. These areas are not patrolled or groomed and are littered with rocks, stumps, trees, fallen trees and branches, and other objects and hazards that can damage your equipment and cause serious injury and death. These areas may lead you away from the base area. Be prepared to self-rescue. Do not ski in these areas unless you have the skill and knowledge to do so. Do not ski in these areas alone.

Ski and Ride with Common Sense

Skiing and riding are exciting, challenging participant sports that often present dangers and inherent risks, including but not limited to trees, uneven terrain, changing conditions, bare and/or icy spots, natural and man made objects, snowmaking equipment that may or may not be operating, and other skiers, snowboarders or people using the slopes. Some slopes and wooded areas are not groomed or equipped with snowmaking. While skiing USE CAUTION and abide by the Responsibility Code and NYS Article 18, posted around Plattekill Mountain. If you cannot accept these risks of skiing and riding, we ask that you not ski or ride at Plattekill Mountain. Remember, safe skiing and riding is everyone’s responsibility. It is also the law.

Be Advised

That all poles and/or flags, fencing, signage and padding on equipment or objects or other forms of marking devices are used by the ski area to inform you of the presence or location of a potential obstacle or hazard. These markers are no guarantee of your safety and will not protect you from injury. It is part of your responsibility under Your Responsibility Code to avoid all obstacles or hazards, including those that are so marked.