Top 4 Winter Activities in Hudson, New York

If you’re planning a visit to Wander Hudson Ridge during the winter months, we have a range of great activities indoors and outdoors to ensure you have a chill experience. Here are our top 4 picks for winter activities in Hudson, New York.

Go Skiing at Catamount Mountain Resort

Photo by Catamount Mountain Resort

• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 24 miles 

• Location: 78 Catamount Rd, Hillsdale, NY 12529

• Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM; Weekends & Holidays 8:30AM-4PM 

• Phone: (413) 528-1262

• Website: http://www.catamountski.com/ 

Located on the border of New York and Massachusetts, Catamount has over 400 acres of terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including 44 trails and 8 lifts. Lift ticket prices will be determined by the available quantity of tickets each day of the season. So when planning your trip, expect flexible pricing with changing rates each day. 

Tip: In 2022, Catamount opened its new Snow Tubing Park, equipped with a magic carpet lift.

Practice Your Baseball Swing at The Cage

Photo courtesy of The Cage 

• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 5.6 miles 

• Location: 300 Fairview Avenue Door 10, 300 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY 12534

• Hours: Varies based on booking 

• Phone: (518) 821-5619

• Website: https://www.thecagehudsonny.com/ 

Are you looking to improve your baseball form or get some lessons in before the spring season starts? The Cage is a 6,000 sq. ft. indoor sports facility that is set up for baseball and softball practice. It can also be used for basketball, lacrosse, soccer, as well as speed & agility training.

Online booking is not currently available and customers have to call or email to schedule an appointment. The practice spaces are available for 30, 60, or 90-minute rentals. The pitching machine is also available for 1-hour rentals. 

Sip and Swing Some Clubs at Hudson Valley Indoor Golf

Photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Indoor Golf

• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 20 miles 

• Location: 3143 US-9 Suite 6A, Valatie, NY 12184

• Hours: 9AM-9PM daily 

• Phone: (518) 610-8240

• Website: https://www.hvigolf.com/ 

Whether you're looking to hit some golf balls or hang at the sports bar, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf has something for everyone. The golf simulator will help you improve your swing through practice on one of 150,000 virtual courses.

On the other hand, the sports bar offers a variety of domestic and imported beers, a rotation of beers on tap, seltzers, and IPAs. You can also take lessons with PGA Certified Teaching Professional, Evan Silkworth.

Tip: For most players who are accustomed to the system, it takes approximately 1 hour per player to finish 18 holes. For a foursome to play 18 holes, it takes approximately 4 hours, while 9 holes will take about 2 hours. If this is your first virtual golf experience, book some extra time into your schedule so you can finish your rounds.

Look Back at History with a Visit to the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Photo by Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 16 miles 

• Location: 1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook, NY 12106 

• Hours: 9AM-4:30PM daily

• Phone: (518) 758-9689

• Website: https://www.nps.gov/mava/index.htm 

President Martin Van Buren (8th President of the USA) is an often forgotten leader in American history, but a visit to his beloved home, Lindenwald, will help open your eyes to life in the pre-civil war United States.

It’s a great day trip activity to keep you out of the cold. But, if you are interested in stretching your legs, there are also a number of trails of varying lengths near the home.

Tip: Furry friends are allowed on the park grounds so long as they are on a leash. 

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