Trail Report

REPORT FOR: Friday 2/14/2025

Greetings Skiers & Snowboarders,

We’ll be kicking off the upcoming President’s Holiday when we open again starting this Friday with more FANTASTIC CONDITIONS out on the Plattekill slopes.  We are expecting some more snow through this week too, so stay tuned for updates as it’s going to be amazing!    We’ll be open from 8:45am-4:15pm with 38+ trails and all lifts in full operation.  Buy lift tickets and rentals online in ADVANCE for LOWEST PRICING…and with the holiday weekend, tickets will most likely sell out and will not be available for purchase onsite at the mountain, so be sure to lock your tickets in today!

SNOWTUBING also requires ADVANCE PURCHASE for the holiday weekend.  Purchase tubing tickets online.

HOLIDAY HOURS:
Skiing – 8:45am-4:15pm daily (2/14 – 2/23)
Snowtubing – 10:30am – 5:30pm daily (2/15-2/22), 10:30am-3pm (2/23)

Please use caution as several of our trails are open with natural cover as noted in our “TRAILS” section below and there may be variable surface conditions.   

PLUS we have live music on tap for Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3-6pm. 

Good times and GREAT SNOW await – we sure hope to see you all here!

Trails

Name

Status

Surface Condition

Upper Powder Puff

OPEN

MGPP

Lower Powder Puff

OPEN

MGPP

Beginner Learning Center

OPEN

MGPP

Express Lane

OPEN

MGPP

Overlook

OPEN

BS, HP, IC

Rascal’s Flats

OPEN

MGPP

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

IC – Icy Surface
HP – Hard Pack
WP – Wet Powder

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.

Trail Map & Stats

Plattekill Trail Map 2024
green circle

20% Easier

blue square

40% Difficult

black diamond

20% More Difficult

double black diamond

20% Most Difficult

Summit

3,500 FEET

Base

2,400 FEET

Vertical

1,100 FEET

Trails

41

Lifts

4

Longest Trail

2 MILES

Average Snowfall

175"

Snowmaking

75%

Terrain Parks

1

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.