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Cockaigne ski area, New York
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| | I went skiing here about ten years ago or so and I fell down and it hurt real bad I remember. But other than that it was great. says Derek.
Cockaigne boasts more snowfall than the local average each snow season. This ski area has a much lower than average percentage of advanced and expert ski slopes and a much higher than average proportion of easy runs. There's 100 acres of terrain, and all of it makes for great skiing. This is a cozier than average ski hill with a smaller than average drop from top to bottom |
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when you compare it to other ski areas in the region. The 430 foot vertical drop is of course not that much to talk about, but Cockaigne has so many other tremendous qualities. The 4 good ski lifts here are enjoyable to hitch a ride with. The 15 slopes at this
| | ski area are stunning. This is a family friendly ski resort with a lot of green and blue slopes. The nearest ski area with a more sky-scraping drop from top to bottom is 33 miles away. This ski mountain has a moderate collection of runs and a modest number of ski lifts. The beautiful snow here becomes incredibly deep, 23 feet yearly, and that is ample for incredibly great coverage. This is a popular ski hill for skiers from Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia. Not too many hotel rooms around here, you'll have to go a bit to | |
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get to one, and if you make reservations before you go, you're all set. When this sector of New York is covered in fluffy snow; it is truly a great time of year for skiing or snowboarding. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, this is a neighborhood with heaps of ski mountains for that.
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Cockaigne ski area management's own description
Skier and snowboarder reviews of Cockaigne ski area, New York:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cockaigne ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Cockaigne ski area:
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Holimont, New York
, 33 miles away 700 vertical feet 50 runs - 8 lifts 50% Expert & Adv. 30% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Holiday Valley, New York
, 34 miles away 750 vertical feet 52 runs - 12 lifts 38% Expert & Adv. 27% Intermediate 35% Beginner |
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Kissing Bridge, New York
, 39 miles away 600 vertical feet 37 runs - 9 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 50% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Peek N Peak, New York
, 41 miles away 400 vertical feet 27 runs - 10 lifts 10% Expert & Adv. 70% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Swain, New York
, 91 miles away 650 vertical feet 30 runs - 6 lifts 40% Expert & Adv. 33% Intermediate 27% Beginner |
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Ski Denton, Pennsylvania
, 95 miles away 650 vertical feet 22 runs - 5 lifts 32% Expert & Adv. 33% Intermediate 35% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Cockaigne ski area:
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Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch, Cattaragus
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Otto to main branch) |
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Cattaraugus Creek, Erie/Cattaraugus
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Zoar Bridge to Gowanda) |
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Chautauqua Creek, Chatauqua
County
, 27 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Lyons Road to Lake Erie) |
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| |  Cockaigne ski area Trail Map Trail map supplied by Cockaigne ski area, copyright ©. |
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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