Catskills Pride Ski Weekend goes regional in 2027! From February 5–7, celebrations and events will take place across the Catskills region, bringing the LGBTQ+ community and allies together for three days of skiing, snowboarding, entertainment and festivities.

This year, Plattekill Mountain and Holiday Mountain join the celebration, and Big Gay Hudson Valley comes on board as a program partner. Belleayre Mountain, the first ski resort in New York State to host a Pride Ski Weekend, remains the centerpiece of the weekend with special ticket pricing, a Snow Your Pride Ski Run an Apres Ski Tea Dance and a visit from Paige Turner.

 

Event Details

Where

Belleayre Mountain, Plattekill Mountain, Holiday Mountain & locations throughout the Catskills

When

February 5–7, 2027

Tickets & Events Announced November 1

Updated ticket pricing and off-mountain events will be announced on November 1, 2026. To join the Pride Ski Weekend e-blast list for the latest information, email Tourism@ulstercountyny.gov

Something for Everyone

Whether you’re hitting the slopes or exploring Ulster County, which features a wide array of LGBTQ+ owned and allied shops, restaurants and bars, Catskills Pride Ski Weekend offers something for everyone!

A short drive from Belleayre Mountain, communities like Big Indian, Phoenicia and Mt. Tremper are welcoming destinations for the LGBTQ+ community to explore.

 

Community Impact

Events like Catskills Pride Ski Weekend are vital for ensuring queer visibility and strengthening businesses and organizations that serve LGBTQ+ people, particularly in the greater New York region.

With new mountains, new partners and celebrations across the Catskills, the 2027 weekend is the biggest one yet.

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