Best snowboarding spots in New York

New York is a great place to spend winter in because of the many activities both adults and children can enjoy; an example is snowboarding. Not only are there numerous sublime spots to ride downhill on, but Amtrak also allows commuters to bring with them snowboard gear and equipment. Those going snowboarding can then have the option to either drive or board the train to reach ski and snowboard resorts.

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Here are some of the best places to head out to: 

Kissing Bridge

Glenwood, which is a half-hour away from Buffalo, is home to one of the most visited ski and snowboard resorts in New York. There are 39 trails, with many of them apt for beginners or children. Almost all the trails are also lit for night skiing or snowboarding. 

Hunter Mountain 

Families and thrill-seekers love visiting this four-season resort because of the variety of winter activities that can be done there. For snowboarders, 58 trails offer varying difficulties: huge learning areas for beginners, cruisers for intermediates, and steep and bumpy trails for the experienced ones.

Gore Mountain

The largest ski resort in New York, North Creek’s Gore Mountain also provides numerous choices of trails for snowboarders. There is also a snow sports school where any skier and snowboarder of all ages and ability levels are given lessons on how to ride the slopes. 

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World traveler and New Yorker Ron Ozer is always in search of the next adventure. Read more about one of his hobbies, snowboarding, by subscribing to this blog.