When you’re planning your trip to New York, skiing and snowboarding probably isn’t the first activity to jump to mind. However, it could be just the thing you’re looking for to add a bit of adventure to your holiday. NewYorkCity.uk offers a unique day trip to Hunter Mountain in the Catskills, just a few hours away from the city. Even better, it costs no more than an average night out in Manhattan!
Start the day early in Midtown Manhattan, where a bus is waiting to take you to your destination. Once there, you will receive an all-area ticket for the ski lift, skiing or snowboarding, boots, a helmet and a free hot drink. The day is then yours to explore and experience the adventure that snow sports can offer. Hunter Mountain has many different slopes and is covered by snow all year round, either natural or produced by snow machines. For those who are really looking for a challenge, Hunter Mountain offers a free fall of as much as 1,600 feet. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner though, as there are slopes to suit all levels of ability.
For the rest of your trip, you certainly won’t be short of things to see and do in the Big Apple. Hit the shops on the upmarket streets of Manhattan, or head into Brooklyn to see the quirky side of the city. Of course, you won’t want to miss the top attractions like seeing the Statue of Liberty, taking a trip up the Empire State Building, a ferry ride across to Staten Island and an added splash of culture at MOMA.
We’ve also heard great things about the cupcakes and milkshakes, so make sure you stop off for a rest and a tasty treat. You’ll certainly need it after a day in New York, which really is a city that never sleeps.
