A Catskills Winter Weekend

Ski All Day. Hot Tub All Night.

Winter at Bear House Catskills is a completely different kind of magic. The woods go quiet, the hills turn white, and coming back to a warm cabin with a crackling fireplace and a hot tub waiting outside is one of the best feelings in the world. Whether you're skiing at Hunter Mountain, snowshoeing through the Catskill Forest Preserve, or simply staying in with good food and better company, Bear House Catskills is your perfect winter base.

Bear House Catskills is just 20 minutes from Hunter Mountain and 30 minutes from Windham Mountain Resort — two of the best ski mountains in the Northeast. Book early; winter weekends, especially around the holidays, are the most popular time of year.

Winter at Bear House Catskills

•     Year-round hot tub — pure magic after a day on the slopes

•     Indoor wood-burning fireplace — the centerpiece of winter evenings

•     Fully-stocked kitchen for warm soups, big dinners, and slow mornings

•     Board games, record player, and books for cozy in-cabin nights

•     Baseboard heat and A/C throughout — always comfortable

•     The private pond, when frozen, creates a stunning winter landscape

Skiing & Winter Sports Nearby

•     Hunter Mountain — 20 minutes. New York's premier ski mountain with 67 trails, a gondola, terrain parks, and one of the region's best ski schools

•     Windham Mountain Resort — 30 minutes. A more relaxed, family-friendly alternative with great grooming and less crowds

•     Belleayre Mountain — 40 minutes. State-run, affordable, and beloved by locals

•     Plattekill Mountain — 30 minutes. A small, independently-owned mountain with a genuine old-school ski vibe

•     Snowshoeing in the Catskill Forest Preserve — several trails accessible year-round

•     Cross-country skiing on the Catskill Scenic Trail

Cozy Winter Days Off the Mountain

•     Woodstock in winter — quiet, charming, and some of its best cafes and galleries are open

•     Hudson, NY — the antiques capital of the Northeast, magical in winter

•     Holiday events at the Catskill Mountain Foundation in Hunter

•     The Bear House Catskills fireplace and a good book — honestly unbeatable