Ski Tuxedo Ridge, NY

Tuxedo Ridge is a small ski resort in New York where family fun is the priority. With only 35 skiable acres, it makes up for the small size with efficient layout and planning, and an enthusiastic staff and company. Experienced and skill ski instructors who put an emphasis on safety and good form make it a great place to learn new skills and even start to ski or snowboard for the first time. Known as "Your Family Mountain," a variety of ski vacation packages and deals for families make it affordable. Tuxedo Ridge is now 2 years under new management that reopened the lodge and resort and revamped the operations.

Dining at Tuxedo Ridge can involve American fare at the lodge with cafeteria-style dining. A pub is available with typical pub fare like grilled food and sandwiches. Shopping at Tuxedo Ridge includes the typical small shops, sporting good shops and groceries, as well as Sterling Forest souvenirs. Being so close to New Jersey, sightseeing options are not just limited to the mountain area, but include New Jersey attractions and sights.

Tuxedo Ridge wants to be your family ski and snowboarding vacation go-to spot, which is why they offer deals and innovative activities for kids and families like their snow playground for kids. The playground is located at the base of the snow tubing park. The Race Academy is available for kids and adults, and with memberships in the official racing organization members can participate in official races at Tuxedo Ridge. The ski school also boasts top quality ski and snowboarding instruction with the guarantee that you'll be on their chairlift with your first lesson, even if takes over an hour!

Nightlife at Tuxedo Ridge can include a picnic in their warming tent or après ski at the lodge pub. You can enjoy a variety of drinks or a hot beverage, and snacks and a variety of dinner-time far is available at the lodge dining room.

Tuxedo Ridge is the ideal place to ski if you're looking for a progressive management team who are working hard to improve the ski resort with things like a snow playground and terrain park. Designed for families, the several intermediate trails can still offer challenges to skiers just out to test the powder and their skills. It's a cozy and quaint ski lodge where you'll rarely find crowds to keep you in line instead of coming down the mountain.