Mountain Creek offers several different types of lodging for overnight guests. However, the vast majority of visitors are day trippers so options are somewhat limited. The Appalachian Hotel (Photo Credit: Mountain Creek) The crown jewel of Mountain Creek's lodging options...
Mountain Creek
Just 47 miles from the George Washington Bridge, Mountain Creek is the largest ski resort within a short drive of New York City.
When Intrawest purchased the resort formerly known as “Vernon Valley, Great Gorge” in the late 1990’s, it began a revolution at Mountain Creek that has transformed the resort into one of the New City metro area’s favorite day trip destinations. Mountain Creek competes in this highly lucrative market mainly against Pennsylvania ski resorts like Camelback, Blue Mountain and Shawnee.
Mountain Creek’s modern lift instrastructure is unquestionably the best in the region and the resort needs every bit of it to keep up with the huge crowds that flock to the resort each weekend. In recent years, ownership has invested heavily in updated an updated and modern snowmaking system that ensures reasonably good conditions despite an anemic snowfall of only 65″. Additionally, an upscale, new base lodge on the Vernon Peak side of the resort is on par with any of the best day lodges in the Rockies and far surpasses anything in the region.
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Mountain Creek Ski Area The largest ski resort by acreage in the region and one of the tallest by vertical drop, Mountain Creek is an excellent day trip option for New York City residents. A Sunny Day at South Peak...
Mountain Creek Beginners Beginner skiers and snowboarders have limited options at Mountain Creek. Photo Credit: Mountain Creek Mountain Creek's beginner terrain is situated entirely on the Vernon Peak side of the resort. South Peak and Bear Peak are home only...
Mountain Creek Intermediate Skiing Intermediate skiers will be able to explore all of Mountain Creek's four peaks. A view of blue trails from the Cabriolet (Photo Credit: Mountain Creek) A quick glance at the trail map shows that intermediates can...
Mountain Creek Expert Skiing Expert skiers have many black diamond and double black diamond trails, though few are steep enough to merit the rating. Photo Credit: Mountain Creek Three of Mountain Creek's four peaks offer black diamond trails. However, true...
Mountain Creek Mountain Restaurants Call it a pleasant surprise for a New York City day trip ski area, but Mountain Creek's on mountain dining is exceptional by any standard. Schuss (Photo Credit: Mountain Creek) It's a rarity for resorts within...
Mountain Creek Village The new slopeside Appalachian Hotel anchors a small, but surprisingly nice base area development. Mountain Creek's village in the foreground with Vernon Peak behind (Photo Credit: Mountain Creek) Mountain Creek does not possess a true pedestrian village,...
Mountain Creek Activities A wide number of non-skiing activities are available during winter months. While most visitors journey to Mountain Creek to ski or snowboard, there are a variety of other activities available to keep non-skiers entertained for a day....
Getting to Mountain Creek Just 47 miles from the George Washington Bridge, Mountain Creek is easily reached by New York City day skiers. Mountain Creek is one of the most easily accesible ski resorts for a major metropolitan market in...