Dry Hill Ski Area

Located just outside of Watertown in the northern state of New York, Dry Hill Ski Area is a clear example of a classic, locally run ski slope in the northeastern United States. The facility is small in format but has a loyal local audience and a strong anchorage in the area.

The slope offers a compact but varied terrain with both shorter steeper sections and more easy descents, which makes skiing surprisingly varied despite the limited size. The focus is on evening and weekend skiing, and night skiing is an important part of the activities during the season.

Dry Hill has long served as a training and home slope for local skiers and clubs, and the atmosphere is more characterized by everyday skiing than destination tourism. This is a ski resort where skiing is at the center – simple, accessible and no-frills – making it an obvious meeting place for skiers in the region.