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Dry Hill Ski Area

About

Dry Hill Ski Area is a family ski hill at 18160 Alpine Ridge Rd. in the Town of Watertown, just south of the city. The hill has skiing, night skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, with a snow sports school, rentals, a ski shop with tuning and repair, a youth race team and the Dry Hill Kitchen. Off season, the hill hosts live music nights, an Oktoberfest, cooking classes, a farm-to-table dinner series and private events.

What to know

  • Tim and Deb McAtee ran Dry Hill for 40 years before selling the ski area in 2022.
  • Owner Boo Wells told WWNY in January 2026 that the hill holds safety trainings and beginner courses.
  • Season passes for 2026-27 were on sale in fall 2026.
  • The ski area publishes a snow tubing FAQ and a slope safety responsibility code on the website.

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