As Northeast travelers continue to favor drive-to destinations, Belleayre Mountain is reinforcing its role as a key Catskills hub for Summer and Fall 2026. Located two to three hours from New York City and about an hour from Albany, Belleayre offers an accessible mix of mountain, lake, and live entertainment experiences ideal for day trips… Read more »
Belleayre Mountain isn’t just a premier ski destination—it’s a proven economic engine and community partner in the Catskills. Since opening in 1950, Belleayre has steadily expanded its facilities and terrain, drawing more snowsports enthusiasts year after year. That growth translates into jobs, visitor spending, and stronger local businesses. Beyond winter, Belleayre’s year-round programs and events… Read more »
Sky Flyer Zipline, Veterans’ Memorial Highway, Inline Skating Set to Open Summer Season The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is launching its summer and fall activities season with the opening of the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway on Friday, May 16. Additional early-season offerings include the Sky Flyer Zipline that opens on… Read more »
As spring weather moves in, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority will celebrate a successful season with fun competitions and spring events at Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Belleayre Mountain. Event Details: Gore Mountain – Pond Skim Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: Bib pick-up: 9-10 a.m.; event starts at 10:30 a.m. Location:… Read more »
LGBTQ+ Community Invited to Three-Day Event at Belleayre Mountain in The Catskills For the first time ever, a weekend of winter wonders was made available last year for LBTQ+ residents, allies, and travelers in New York State, and this year, NYS Pride Ski Weekend 2025 is returning in a big way February 7 – 9… Read more »
Ski racing is an intense sport. It does not matter what the level of competition is or whether you’re racing, supporting a family member, or spectating – emotions always run high. That’s because every competition is action-packed, with racers using their speed, strength, agility, and fitness to battle against the mountain, against one another, and… Read more »
(The second article in a series on summer projects at Olympic Authority mountains) In 1949, Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills boasted five trails and the first chair lift ever in the State of New York. Though its facilities were austere, such as the dirt floor in the cafeteria, the mountain’s management continually upgraded and refined… Read more »
Belleayre Beach Set to Open June 17 The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the opening dates and times for summer attractions and activities at Belleayre Mountain. Coming off a record-breaking winter, Belleayre’s team has transitioned into summer operations and is set to offer visitors a range of exciting experiences during… Read more »
DEC Fully Adopted and Approved Following the Public Comment Process The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the issuance and completion of the 2023 Amendment to the 2015 Belleayre Mountain Unit Management Plan (UMPA) for projects at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in Highmount, N.Y. The UMPA is the result of a… Read more »
Hard Work Pays Off – Belleayre Mountain is Tracking Toward a Record-Breaking Season Mother Nature arrived fashionably late this season. Seems to be a growing trend. Ski areas around the world and the skiers and riders who love them have all persevered variable weather and a lack of early to mid-season snow. For Belleayre Mountain,… Read more »