Big Tupper and Beartown boast Adirondack value

Monday, 13 December 2010 5:32 PM

Whether you’re touring the ski resorts of the East Coast or just fancy some winter sport action as part of your American odyssey, the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York can offer some great value resorts.

For great value this season check out Big Tupper, as the not-for-profit ski resort is offering super-cheap day ski passes for just $15 (£9.50).

Perfect for beginners looking to try out some skiing on an American tour without breaking the budget, Big Tupper boasts shorter queues, varied terrain and friendly volunteer staff.

Skiers can explore 17 trails ranging from beginner to expert over a total vertical drop of 1,200 feet. For more information, go to www.visitadirondacks.com

Further North, Beartown Mountain in Beekmantown is a great mountain for travellers coming into the area from Canada. Tentatively scheduled to open on Boxing Day, lift tickets cost just $18 (£11) for a non-member, adult full-day pass.

For more information on Adirondack cross-country skiing and downhill options, visit: www.skibeartown.com
 

Head to Gore Mountain for a snowboard demo

Gore Mountain offers double slopes and Burton demo

Festive visitors to the New York state ski resort of Gore Mountain will be able to enjoy twice as many pistes served by 12 lifts next week, as well as a Burton Snowboards demo opportunity for keen riders.

 Whiteface Lake Placed has won several awards this year

Whiteface Lake Placid nets another award

2010 is turning out to be a good year for Whiteface Lake Placid, after the New York state resort scooped another ski magazine award, as the readers SnowEast Magazine have named it the best East Coast ski resort.
Hit the slopes for New Year thrills in Okemo

Get in the festive mood at Okemo ski resort

The Vermont ski resort of Okemo is kicking off its holiday schedule on Thursday, to give gap year travellers a healthy dose of Christmas spirit. Whether you're spending the season on the East Coast or just passing through, there's plenty on offer to get you feeling festive.

 There's much more to Hunter Mountain than just skiing

Snowtubing and ziplining over Christmas at Hunter Mountain

If you're spending your first Christmas away from home during your ski season, then why not mark the occasion with some alternative snow sports at Hunter Mountain resort in upstate New York.
Catch some early season action at Plattekill

Snow guns and early bird discounts at Plattekill

The Catskill Mountain resort of Plattekill in upstate New York is opening for the season this weekend, offering another stop off in your east coast tour. With 22 more snow guns and a new piste groomer conditions are set to be smooth this year.

 Get cheaper ski lessons in New York State

Save 20% off ski and snowboard lessons

Ever feeling like you're missing out on the best that up-state New York has to offer, just because you can't ski? Well it's never too late to learn, and this January, newbie skiers and snowboarders can get 20 per cent off all lessons.
Cross country skiing is included at Windham Mountain

Windham Mountain gets its 50th season underway

The upstate New York ski resort of Windham Mountain kicked off the season on Friday, with expert runs and a terrain park now open for skiers and snowboarders in the Catskills region.

 The American ski season is underway

Early season roundup of Americas ski resorts

The new skiing and snowboarding season in North America is well and truly underway, with many resorts expanding their terrain and several more opening his week, so Map The Gap is rounding up the best of the early season snow.

Travel Tales: "I walked through a wet forest whilst covered in leeches"

India is full of surprises, as backpacker Sarah discovered

Backpacker Sarah Ward chats leeches, monsoon weather, chilli for breakfast and clubbing in Mumbai - and everything else than happened on her Indian gap year adventure!

Interview with a local: An insider’s guide to London

London guide local interview destination

We chat to Cat Hughes, the mystery traveller behind TravelBite.co.uk's Secret London blog, to get the best travel tips direct from a local Londoner. Discover things you never knew about the UK capital...