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Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding Spots Within 2 Hours of Buffalo

Adventure, City Guide, Family Friendly, Things to Do

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Written by Step Out Staff

Published on January 7, 2023
Photo courtesy of Holiday Valley

Getting outside for hours at a time to ski or snowboard is one of the best ways to spend a winter day or night in Western New York.

Luckily, we have tons of great options for these adventurous winter activities close to Buffalo, within a 2-hour drive.

Check out these ski resorts and parks around WNY to get started skiing and snowboarding. Ranging in size and offerings, some offer equipment rentals, lessons for all levels and ages, attached and/or nearby accommodations, and even additional activities like snow tubing and snowshoeing to keep you and the crew entertained this winter.

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Bristol Mountain Ski Resort

5662 Route 64 Canandaigua, New York 14424

Other

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Bristol Mountain is the premier ski resort in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York that offers 1,200' of vertical, 2 high speed quads, and state-of-the-art

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Buffalo Ski Center

7414 State Road Colden, New York

Other

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Buffalo Ski Center brings together three ski areas — Sitzmarker Ski Club, Ski Tamarack and Buffalo Ski Club—and covers 300 acres with 43

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Recreation

Cockaigne Resort

1493 Thornton Rd Cherry Creek, New York 14723

Southern Tier

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Cockaigne is something for everyone, including all- season activities for passionate people. Members of the Cockaigne Family are tasked to provide each

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Recreation

Emery Park Ski Lodge

2084 Emery Rd South Wales, New York 14139

South Towns

  • Recreation
  • Park / Public Space
  • Ski Resort

Emery Park is a 490acre park in Erie County, in the U.S. state of New York. The park is located in the hamlet of South Wales, southeast of the city of

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Recreation

HoliMont Ski Area

6921 Rte. 242 Ellicottvile, New York 14731

Southern Tier

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Located in Western New York, Holimont is the largest private ski resort in the US. With 700' of wall-to-wall snowmaking and state-of-the-art grooming,

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Recreation

Kissing Bridge

10296 State Rd Glenwood, New York 14069

South Towns

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Kissing Bridge has 39 slopes spread out over 700 acres. There's lots of great terrain perfect for the beginner or intermediate skier or rider, plus several

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Recreation

Mount Pleasant of Edinboro

14510 Mt Pleasant Rd Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania 16403

Other

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Mount Pleasant is the perfect place to bring your family for a day full of winter fun. If you're interested in learning how to ski, we have a team of ski

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Recreation

Swain Resort

2275 Co Rd 24 Swain, New York 14884

Other

  • Recreation
  • Ski Resort

Swain Resort is the perfect skiing experience for the entire family. Come see what winter really has to offer at a ski resort that insists you leave with

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