Overview
- 11 Beginner
- 8 Intermediate
- 11 Advanced
Skiing is a lifetime sport and we welcome all levels and ages, from beginner to expert, tiny tots to Senior Citizens! We have 30 trails, 3 chairlifts, a t-bar, a handtow, and 3 magic carpets with slow and gentle slopes to meet the needs of the newest skiers and snowboarders and advanced trails for the daring and adventurous!
No matter... what your age or ability, we’ll make it a Thunderous and memorable day for you and your family.
Located in the rolling hills of Patterson, New York, we are just 20 minutes from Danbury, CT, 35 minutes from White Plains and only 75 minutes from New York City! Read more
No matter... what your age or ability, we’ll make it a Thunderous and memorable day for you and your family.
Located in the rolling hills of Patterson, New York, we are just 20 minutes from Danbury, CT, 35 minutes from White Plains and only 75 minutes from New York City! Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
2 of 3
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 10a-9p
Trails Open/Total
8 of 30
Weekend Hours
Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-5p
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
770 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
500 ft
Avg Base Depth
6-24"
Peak Elevation
1,270 ft
Photos
Thunder Ridge Logo
Thunder Ridge Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (8)
A small mountain, perfect for beginners & intermediates. Close by & great prices for a few hours after school. Definitely try going during the weekday where there are no lines at all. All my kids learned to ski there & the ski patrol was helpful, patient, friendly & skilled.
They have snow making, but I'm hoping w/ better snowfall all runs will be open this year. See you on the lifts!
written Dec 08 2011 - 09:17 PM
I was prepared for the smaller mountain as I was skiing with my three oldest children, but I wasn't prepared for the completely RUDE staff as well as the fact that most of the mountain was closed. The staff was horrid and the manager refused to come out to speak to us concerning these tickets. I will NOT return to this mountain and I would NOT recommend it under any circumstances.
written Feb 19 2011 - 04:03 PM
We went to Thunder Ridge on the weekday, so there was no crowd and no lines on the lift. It is a small mountain and perfect for a beginners. My beginner son and wife had a good time. Staff was very friendly. Yes it needs some updating but place is very close to NYC and LI with affordable lift prices. Btw, ski school instructors were also very good.
written Feb 18 2011 - 02:20 PM
Good luck...this place is a complete JOKE. Try parking your car without getting blocked in to your spot. The manager is so rude to deal with that she does even know what nice is. It takes forever on the lift lines with all of the cutting in line that goes on.
written Jan 28 2011 - 10:52 AM
For such a small place the lift lines are EXTREMELY long because the ski patrol, ski school and racing teams all cut the lines. The time I spent on lift lines is probably more that I would have spent driving to a larger area - 10 - 15 minutes on line for a 1 - 2 minute run is not worth it. There seem to be more ski patrol than paying customers.
Don't go into the lower level of the lodge, overwhelming bathroom odor carries throughout - quite disgusting. Sewer odor outside the lodge is also rather strong and unpleasant.
Only two lifts running for most of the day on a Saturday!
written Jan 24 2011 - 09:00 AM
Forgot to mention the staff as a whole is miserable. One woman (Mary) called my friend at 10:30pm (!) and left a message accusing her of stealing the rental skis. When my friend spoke with her to tell her she has the receipt they were returned, she was extremely rude and didn't apologize for calling so late and for leaving a nasty vmail.
written Jan 11 2011 - 10:26 AM
Major family mountain. Fine for someone who is just starting out and/or a family. Not fine for a group of 21+ year olds (with no kids) who are experienced. Perfect though for a quick ski after work.
written Jan 11 2011 - 10:23 AM
Thunder Ridge is a great mountain for beginners. Its small, well priced and very friendly. They didn't have many runs open but hopefully some cold weather will change that. I'm sure I'll be back there again.
written Jan 05 2011 - 03:54 PM
