Thunder Ridge Ski Area
| Thunder Ridge | |
|---|---|
| Location | Patterson, New York |
| Nearest major city | Putnam Lake, New York |
| Vertical | 600 ft. |
| Top elevation | 820 ft. |
| Skiable area | 90 acres (360,000 m2) |
| Trails | 21 |
| Lift system | 3 chairlifts, 4 magic carpets |
| Terrain parks | Yes |
| Snowmaking | Yes, 95% coverage |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Website | http://www.thunderridgeski.com/ |
Thunder Ridge is a small ski area located in Patterson, NY. Because it is located just 75 minutes from New York City, the mountain attracts skiers and snowboarders from across the New York area. While it does not receive a lot of snowfall, Thunder Ridge does have snowmaking capabilities which can cover 95% of the mountain. Because it is open at night, Thunder Ridge is a haven for high school ski racing. The mountain hosts part of Hudson Valley League racing.[1]
Under previous ownership the mountain was known as Birch Hill (1957–1968), Big Birch (1968–1995), Thunder Ridge Ski Area (1995–present).
Popular Trails
| Easier | More Difficult | Most Difficult |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Pasture | Evergreen | Blackberry Pass |
| Little Thunder | Fawn Meadow | Competition |
| Lover's Lane | Eagle's Lair | The Face |
| Bull's Run | Fool's Delight | |
| The Road | Santa Fe |
References
- ^ Ng, Matthew (2007-01-29). "Horace Mann debuts in Section 1 skiing competition". The Journal News.
External links
41°30′26″N 73°34′52″W / 41.50722°N 73.58111°W
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