Swain Ski Resort

Swain

Projected Opening: Dec 19
Projected Closing: Mar 28
Lifts: 5
Trails: 35
Skiable Terrain: 130 ac
Base: 1,320'
Summit: 1,970'
Vertical Drop: 650'
Average Snowfall: 60"

Snowfall

60"

Annual Snowfall

Dec12"
Jan20"
Feb19"
Mar10"
Apr0"

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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.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 19, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 28, 2027
Projected Days Open
100
Days Open Last Year
102
Years Open
79
Average Snowfall
60"

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

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

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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 ru…

Linda

Dec 13, 2015