Conditions
Trail Report
Dec 4, 2024
Greetings Skiers & Snowboarders,
Our snowmaking system has officially fired up for the season and we’ve been making snow as cold temps and water supply permit. We received our FIRST SNOWSTORM of 17+” on November 21st and another 7″ since Thanksgiving…ski season is almost here!!!!!!! Our tentative opening day for the 2024/2025 Season is December 14th. Please check back for updates and final confirmations on our opening status. We have lots of great, new improvements in store for the upcoming season. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to the mountain!
It’s not too late to grab your 2024-25 Season Pass…it’s the BEST WAY TO SAVE…plus, SEASON RENTALS are now on sale for the upcoming season and we still have a few openings remaining in our SEASON LONG KIDS PROGRAMS (Alpine Racing + Junior Development)! We hope you join us this winter at Plattekill Mountain!!!!
See you all SOON !!!!!!!!!
– the Plattekill team
P – Powder
PP – Packed Powder
VC – Variable Conditions
LG – Loose Granular
NC – Natural Cover
SC – Spring Conditions
MG – Machine Groomed
BS – Bare Spots
TC – Thin Cover
PLEASE NOTE: Status of open/closed trails and surface conditions can change at any time as weather conditions warrant, especially with natural snow cover terrain, and this information may not reflect such changes.
Trails
Name
Status
Surface Condition
Upper Powder Puff
CLOSED
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Lower Powder Puff
CLOSED
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Beginner Learning Center
CLOSED
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Express Lane
CLOSED
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Overlook
CLOSED
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Rascal’s Flats
CLOSED
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Mountain
CAms
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Weather
Trail Map & Stats
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Summit
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Trails
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Longest Trail
Average Snowfall
Snowmaking
Terrain Parks
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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
The woods are available to expert skiers and riders. They are not open, closed, marked or patrolled. Woods are littered with rocks, stumps, fallen trees and other objects that can damage you and your equipment. It is recommended you ski or ride in groups of no less than 3.
Do not go into the woods after 3 PM
Respect your ability level. Boundary woods can lead you away from Plattekill Mountain. Know where you are going and dress properly. It may be a long night in the woods
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.
Your Responsibility Code
Know the code. It’s your responsibility. This is a partial list, please be safety conscious.
1. Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
3. Don’t stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
5. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
6. Always use devices to prevent runaway equipment.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Terrain Park Safety
1. Make a Plan. Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
2. Look Before You Leap. Scope around the jumps first, not over them.
3. Easy Style It. Start small and work your way up.
4. Respect Gets Respect. From the lift line through the park.
5. Inverted Aerials are Prohibited.
