Another ski area in the Northeast is about to make a comeback. Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg, New York is reopening after being shut down since 2015. According to The Sun, the ski hill is aiming to reopen this ski season, weather permitting. The ski area is planning on hosting local school kids to use the slopes on weekdays, and then be open to the general public during weekends and holidays.
The ski area has hosted various events at its vintage base lodge, including company events, a summer barbeque, and Octoberfest. Offseason improvements at the base lodge have included door and window replacements, renovations to their kitchen, upgrades to their electrical systems, and additional outdoor lighting. Brushwork is planned to clean out the trails that sat dormant for half a decade. According to Foothill Business Daily, future plans could include hiking and mountain biking trails, ATV/UTV and offroad trails, and other economic opportunities including housing developments on the backside of the ski area.
Hickory Ski Center Stats:
Trails: 18
Lifts: 4 (Two pomas, one t-bar, and one platter pull)
Chairlifts: 0
Skiable Acres: 225
Vertical Drop: 1200 feet
Summit/Base Elevation: 1900/700 feet
Location: Warrensburg, New York
Image Credits: Hickory Ski Center