Winter at Belleayre
The Belleayre ski guide: where to stay, and how to make the most of it
Belleayre Mountain is the Catskills' friendliest big mountain — and Norwegian Woods sits about 3 miles from the base. That means first chair without a long drive, a lunch break at the house if you want one, and a hot tub waiting the minute you click out.
Why stay this close to the mountain
Most rentals around Belleayre are 15 to 30 minutes away. From Norwegian Woods it's under 5 minutes to the base, so mornings are calm, kids can nap between runs, and nobody has to drive tired after a long day.
You won't find another property this close to the mountain that's this well appointed.
Built for ski days
Come back to heated tile floors and boot heaters so gear is dry and warm by morning. Soak in the cedar hot tub, then cook for up to 16 in the chef's kitchen.
After dinner, gather by the fireplace while the kids head up to the secret attic room stocked with dozens of board games and toys.
Planning your trip
Belleayre is about 2 hours from New York City. Buy lift tickets and lessons ahead on the mountain's own website for the best prices, especially on holiday weekends.
Holiday and February weeks book up first. Check live availability on our homepage and book directly with Root & Ramble.
Common questions
- How far is Norwegian Woods from Belleayre Mountain?
- About 3 miles — under 5 minutes by car to the base of Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, NY.
- Is the house set up for ski trips?
- Yes. Heated tile floors, boot heaters, a cedar hot tub, a fireplace and a chef's kitchen that seats dinner for 16 are built for après-ski.
- Is Belleayre good for beginners and kids?
- Belleayre has dedicated beginner terrain and a ski school, plus intermediate and advanced trails — a good fit for mixed-ability groups and families.