Woods Valley is an Independent ski area in New York: 26 trails, 500 ft vertical, 62 acres.
Base to summit 900 to 1,400 ft · 500 ft vertical
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Why skiers choose Woods Valley
Woods Valley sits in New York with 500 ft of vertical drop, 26 trails, and 62 lift-served acres. Woods Valley is well-suited to intermediate skiers, with 60% of trails in that range.
The mountain averages 140" of snowfall per season and uses snowmaking to help hold coverage. Lift tickets start around $81; day-of pricing varies. Woods Valley is an Independent mountain.
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Our model predicts crowd pressure for a typical week here: who this mountain draws, how its lifts absorb a rush, and how each day loads it. It is a prediction, not a turnstile count. Snow in the forecast pushes any of these days up.
Saturdays stay manageable here, and midweek is properly quiet.
Get the crowd forecast for your exact ski dayWoods Valley is an independent mountain and is not on the Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, or Indy Pass. Day tickets are available directly through the resort at approximately $81.
Woods Valley has 26 trails covering 62 lift-served acres with 500 feet of vertical drop. The terrain breakdown is roughly 20% beginner, 60% intermediate, and 20% advanced or expert.
Woods Valley has some beginner terrain (about 20% of trails), but the mountain generally skews toward intermediate and advanced skiers. Beginners will find options but may feel more comfortable at a mountain with a stronger beginner focus.
Day ticket prices at Woods Valley start at approximately $81, though window rates vary by date and demand. Booking in advance is typically cheaper than buying at the window.
Woods Valley averages approximately 140 inches of snowfall per season. The mountain uses snowmaking to help hold coverage and extend the season. Snowmaking matters more during lighter snow years.
January and February are typically peak season at Woods Valley when snowpack is deepest and conditions are most consistent. December is hit or miss. The base needs time to build. Midweek visits are almost always less crowded than weekends.
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*Day ticket prices are approximate and vary by date, demand, age, and promotions. Always confirm pricing directly with Woods Valley before purchasing.