The following list includes select ski resorts in northeastern and southwestern Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Descriptions include distances from Warren and Youngstown, basic routing and resort contact information.
Skiing: downhill and snowboarding
Alpine Valley. 10620 Mayfield Road, Chesterland 44026. 440-285-2211, 440-729-9775. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 230 ft. Lifts: 7. Trails: 11. Lessons: Group and private. Hotels, bed and breakfasts. From Warren: 47 minutes (34.2 miles) via US-422 West. From Youngstown: 1 hour, 1 minute (51.3 miles) via US-422 West.
Blue Knob. 1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg, Pa. 800-458-3403. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 1,072 ft. Trails: 34. Lifts: 5. Lessons: private and group. Condominiums, motels and hotels. From Warren: 3 hours, 8 minutes (168.3 miles) via I-76 and US-22 East. From Youngstown: 2 hours, 52 minutes (153.3 miles) via I-76 East and US-22 East.
Boston Mills and Brandywine. 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula 44264. 800-875-4241. Offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 240 ft. Trails: 18. Lifts: 15. Lessons: group and private. Hotels, hostel, bed and breakfasts. From Warren: 49 minutes (42.3 miles) via I-80 West. From Youngstown: 55 minutes (54.5 miles) via I-80 West.
Canaan Valley. Park Road 826, Davis, W. Va. 26260. 304-866-4121. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 850 ft. Trails: 39. Lifts: 3. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: lodges, cabins and a campground. From Warren: 4 hours, 9 minutes (229.8 miles) via I-79 South. From Youngstown: 3 hours, 52 minutes (214.8 miles) via I-79 South.
Cockaigne Resort. 1493 Thornton Road, Cherry Creek, N.Y. 14723. 716-287-3223, (snow) 716-287-3545. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 430 ft. Trails: 15. Lifts: 3. Lessons: group and private. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins. From Warren: 2 hours, 21 minutes (142.3 miles) via OH-11 North and I-90 East. From Youngstown: 2 hours, 22 minutes (149.6 miles) via OH-11 North and I-90 East.
Hidden Valley Resort. 1 Craighead Road, Hidden Valley, Pa. 15502. 814-443-8000. Offers 28 slopes and trails for skiing and snowboarding, plus a snow-tubing park. Family-friendly resort is surrounded by state forests and parklands and offers lodging and a dining. From Warren: 2 hours, 8 minutes (132.8 miles) via I-76 East. From Youngstown: 1 hours, 52 minutes (117.8 miles) via I-76 East.
Holiday Valley. 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, N.Y. 14731. 716-699-2345, snow phone: 800-367-9691. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 56 day trails, 37 night trails. Lifts: 13. Lessons: group and private. Hotels, motels, condominiums, bed and breakfasts. From Warren: 2 hours, 49 minutes (168.4 miles) via I-90 East and I-86 East. From Youngstown: 2 hours, 50 minutes (175.6 miles) via OH-11 North, I-90 East and I-86 East.
Kissing Bridge Snow Sports. 10296 State Road, Glenwood, N.Y. 14069. 716-592-4963. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 550 ft. Trails: 36. Lifts: 9. Hotels and bed and breakfasts. Lessons: group and private. From Warren: 2 hours, 58 minutes (178.0 miles) via I-90 East. From Youngstown: 2 hours, 59 minutes (185.2 miles) via OH-11 North and I-90 East.
Mad River Mountain Ski Resort. 1000 Snow Valley Road, Zanesfield 43360. 800-231-7669. Ski and snowboard resort in Valley Hi, Ohio. A short drive from Columbus and Dayton. Vertical drop: 300 feet. Trails: 17. Lifts: 4. Skiable acres: 144. The elevation of Mad River Mountain is 1,460 feet. The ski season runs from Dec. 1 through March 16. Distance from Warren: 3 hours, 4 minutes (199.7 miles) via I-71 South. Distance from Youngstown: 3 hours, 1 minute (206.1 miles) via I-76 West and I-71 South.
Peak’N Peak. 1405 Old Road, Clymer, N.Y. 14724. 716-355-4141. Located in the southern tier of Western New York. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 400 ft. Trails: 27. Lifts: 8. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: motels and hotels. From Warren: 1 hour, 48 minutes (107.4 miles) via OH-11 North and I-90 East. From Youngstown: 1 hours, 48 minutes (114.7 miles) via OH-11 North and I-90 East.
Seven Springs. 777 Water Wheel Drive Champion, Pa. 15622. 800-452-2223. Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Resort offers 35 trails and the complex covers 5,500 acres. Hotels, condos and chalets. From Warren: 2 hours, 13 minutes (135.1 miles) via I-76 East. From Youngstown: 1 hour, 58 minutes (120.1 miles) via I-76 East.
Snow Trails. 3100 Possum Run Road, Mansfield 44903. 419-774-9818. Family-owned resort features skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Vertical drop: 300 feet. Offers 17 trails, a lodge, and eight lifts on 80 skiable acres. Overnight lodging is available nearby. From Warren:1 hour, 48 minutes (107.2 miles) via I-76 West and I-71 South. From Youngstown: 1 hour, 45 minutes (113.6 miles) via I-76 West and I-71 South.
Skiing (associations)
Warren Ski Club. Membership-based organization established in 1956. Hosts ski trips throughout winter. Visit the website for schedules. In addition, the Warren Ski Club hosts a monthly meeting for new and prospective members. Email: pr*******@wa***********.org….
Youngstown Ski Club. Membership-based organization established in 1958. In addition to hosting ski trips, the group offers recreational and social activities throughout the year. One day ski trips are open to non-members. Visit the group’s website and Facebook page for schedules.
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