Swain Ski Resort

Swain Resort is the oldest continuously operated ski area in New York, having been operated for 64 years. Swain prides itself on providing families with a great skiing and snowboarding experience at affordable rates in a friendly and safe environment. The resort offer 100 acres of skiable terrain on 30 trails with 97% snowmaking capabilities. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers a quality terrain park.

Where to Stay

Several rooms available within walking distance -condos, cabins, and inns; 250 beds within 13 miles, and 160 additional beds within 25 miles.

Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 13, 2025

Projected closing date

Mar 29, 2026

Projected Days Open

100

Days Open Last Year

102

Years Open

Average Snowfall

59"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

31%

Intermediate Runs

37%

Advanced Runs

31%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

1 mi

Skiable Terrain

130 ac

Night Skiing

80 ac

Snow Making

90 ac

Lifts

5

Quad Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Cafeteria, restaurant, and bar at the area. Clubhouse, lessons, rentals, ski shop, nursery, and first aid; nearest hospital 14 miles away. Ninety-five percent snowmaking.

Reviews

Linda

I've been skiing Swain since the 80's and I think the staff now are the friendliest you can find. You always feel welcome. It's small but I think they have the best in the area unless you want to drive another 75 minutes to Holiday Valley. I really wish they could expand and they have added a few runs in the past few years but I'd really love to see more. I think they do the best they possibly can with snow making when the weather cooperates. So far this year, well it's Dec 12 and it was 63 degrees today! So.......it could be a while until they can get up & running this year. But when they can they have the snow making in progress. We have went other places, been disappointed and in the same day drove back to Swain to finish up the day.

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