Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center
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Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center
Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center
4.5
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Ski or snowshoe with us and explore one of the Catskill Mountain's most beautiful winter wonderlands. Catch a glimpse of timid woodland creatures on hemlock shaded-trails in the pine-scented forest. Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center is nestled on the northern border of Tannersville, NY, located in the beautiful Northern Catskills.
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Carly H
Brooklyn, NY370 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
My husband and I are complete and utter city-dwellers and decided to be outdoorsy and try cross country skiing!
Since it was our very first time, we were able to rent all equipment needed as well as take a much-needed lesson. It was so great! I was expecting maybe a 10 min demo and then a big ole shove down the hill, but it truly was a great experience. The two very patient instructors helped us and one other couple for almost an hour with turns, stopping, falling and getting yourself back up (insanely awkward and almost impossible for a beginner without their ingenious tips).
The trails were beautiful, clearly marked, and for most of our time, we barely saw another soul! A very nice getaway from the crazy city, indeed.
There is a small indoor snack stand (cash only), from which we each had a small bowl of homemade chili, but in hindsight I wish we would have packed a real lunch and brought it with us.
We would definitely come back!
Since it was our very first time, we were able to rent all equipment needed as well as take a much-needed lesson. It was so great! I was expecting maybe a 10 min demo and then a big ole shove down the hill, but it truly was a great experience. The two very patient instructors helped us and one other couple for almost an hour with turns, stopping, falling and getting yourself back up (insanely awkward and almost impossible for a beginner without their ingenious tips).
The trails were beautiful, clearly marked, and for most of our time, we barely saw another soul! A very nice getaway from the crazy city, indeed.
There is a small indoor snack stand (cash only), from which we each had a small bowl of homemade chili, but in hindsight I wish we would have packed a real lunch and brought it with us.
We would definitely come back!
Written February 26, 2014
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Dhan
9 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
The place is vast and well groomed. we had our kids 4 and 6 take the ski lessons and they had a good time. We rented equipment from them and they were are all good. They had a nice homemade chilli and other snacks at the snack.The family that runs the place are some of the nicest people we ever met. We accidentally left our son's hat at the place and they shipped it to us in New Jersey and paid for it out of their pocket (thanks a lot guys). We sure will visit often.
Written February 25, 2017
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Sarjevane
Long Island City, NY10 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
The staff was very helpful for the beginners we were. They even have patrol on the trail! It's a small parking lot, so the ration km of trails vs number of people is amazing. The website does not make justice to how extensive and picturest the trails are. Right off the main road, it's easy to get to.
Written February 19, 2014
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cascade18
Portland, ME218 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
I had passed the drive way and their sign for years. Always a downhill skier, I decided one day to do something different, having only xc skied two other times many years ago. I was able to rent all the equipment with ease, the staff was incredibly helpful at giving me recommendations of what trails to go on, and WOW! there were so many trails, and loops, that I kept myself busy for hours exploring. Other people I saw seemed to be having a good time, it wasn't crowded, people were nice, the scenery was mostly forested. Would totally go back! In fact, got me into xc skiing on a more regular basis!
Written January 30, 2014
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Mary Grace P
Andover, NJ47 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We headed to Tannersville in the Catskills region, coupling a weekend stay in a nice B&B with cross-country skiing. We were pleased on both accounts as this was our first time in the area. We had our own skis, but skis and snow shoes are available for rental. There are three levels of well-marked, and well-groomed trails, but if you're expecting that the easiest level is flat, you would be mistaken. The trails all intertwine through a beautiful, well-maintained hemlock forest, and you can spend as little or as much time as you want, traversing the pathways. It began to snow shortly after our arrival, and it snowed through the afternoon, turning the forest into a magical winter wonderland. There is a small snack counter available to purchase food - but choices are limited, so bringing your own lunch might be preferable. My husband had a bowl of decent chili, but I stuck with a bottle of water. Kindly, as we signed out at the end of the day, they handed out granola bars for free! This has been a tough winter, but our efforts to "embrace the moment" and to enjoy the best that this season has to offer was rewarded on this venture. We would love to return to Mountain Train Cross Country Ski Center - but since we are "all wintered-out" at this point in the season, it will have to wait until next year!
Written March 3, 2015
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xcskimom
Stratford, CT24 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
This is a decent place for new skiers, after a fresh snow when trail conditions are good. If you are a very experienced skier, want larger facilities or more of a lodge, go to one of the larger ski centers or resorts further upstate or in VT. Novice skiers have poor trial etiquette and destroyed many of the trails in recent snow conditions, making many of the popular trails nearly unusable. Facilities are okay for a day of skiing but very outdated.
Written February 23, 2014
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njfish
New Jersey18 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We tried the XC trails on Sunday morning following a Friday storm. Most trails seemed not to have been groomed since Saturday and the trail conditions were mostly mediocre despite the new snow. That said, the woods were lovely and the trails numerous enough that it did not feel crowded. But for serious skiing, head further north. Also, the place is not set up for skate skiing.
Written March 4, 2018
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We're happy you enjoyed the area. It's unfortunate to hear the conditions weren't exactly up to your expectations. We are mostly a classic nordic ski area but open a few skating lanes when conditions permit. This was an exceptionally large and intense storm, leaving over 2 feet of wet snow on Friday. Due to the storm there were major power outages for days all over upstate New York including our town. The town water main also broke due to the storm which made for a very interesting weekend to open. Most of the local business including the major ski areas in the region couldn't open at all on some days this weekend due to the storm. This included Hunter Mountain and Belleayre. We were happy to have been one of the few who opened! If you are in the area in the future, we hope to see you again. We are expecting a large storm Wednesday and this should set us up nice for the weekend on top of our deep base. Thank you for the feedback. We always do our best to make the best ski conditions for our skiers.
Written March 6, 2018
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Jo K
Norwalk, CT38 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This was our third time visiting as we have a weekend home about 35 minutes away. It is a beautiful hemlock forest with trails groomed for all level skiiers, but even the green trails can be tricky. It's a fun sport and they have equipment to rent, or bring your own. Lovely, helpful people. If the snow keeps coming, we'll keep going. You can also snow shoe through the woods which is also lots of fun! After all that exercise, stop into Tannersville for a bite to eat! I recommend Last Chance Tavern, but there are other choices too.
Written February 15, 2017
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Flashonyx
New York City, NY2 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Great place to cross country ski, Alison is a great fun teacher ! trails are three levels of expertise, well groomed, all the rental gear you could need plus a shop to buy gear.
Written February 10, 2015
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Sean M
3 contributions
From the moment we arrived, the staff was exceedingly helpful with getting us outfitted with the right sized equipment. We then took to the trails which were amazingly extensive and offered enjoyment for all experience levels. We were out there for hours and saw a handful of people although the parking lot seemed like it would be very busy. Seemed like everyone was just out on the trails spread out. Gorgeous views in a forested winter wonderland. Will definitely be back!
Written February 2, 2015
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