From the Catskills to Vermont: Two Mountains Up for National Awards
Ski Resorts Nominated Among America's Best
Winter is coming, and while some people dread the snow, others are counting down the days until they can hit the slopes.
If you're among the latter (first off...good for you!), you'll appreciate this news. Two popular winter destinations within road-trip distance of the Capital Region are getting some national love from USA Today.
Both have been nominated for the 2026 USA TODAY 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards, but in different winter categories.
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Hunter Mountain: Snow Tubing Fun
Located in the Catskills, Hunter Mountain Resort is competing for Best Place for Snow Tubing in America.
Its tubing course stretches nearly 1,000 feet, making it one of New York's longest. And thankfully, there's a dedicated lift to bring you back uphill, because flying downhill is fun, but dragging a giant tube and my rear end back up? Not so much...
Vote for Hunter Mountain here.
Killington: The Beast of the East
The other nomination went to Vermont's legendary Killington Resort, which is nominated for Best Ski Resort in America.
Nicknamed the Beast of the East, Killington boasts nearly 2,000 skiable acres, 155 named trails, and one of the longest ski seasons in the East. It's a bit of a drive from Albany, but anyone chasing fresh powder knows a road trip is part of the adventure
Vote for Killington Resort here.
Both contests feature 20 expert-nominated destinations. Voting is open once daily through Monday, November 9th, at noon.
USA Today says they will announce the top 10 winners in each category on Wednesday, November 18th.
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