Catskills Pride Ski Weekend 20262026-01-05T21:44:41-05:00
Catskills Pride Ski Weekend 2026

Spend a wintry weekend in the beautiful Catskills with three days of skiing, snowboarding, an après-ski tea dance, live entertainment, and more.

Whether you’re visiting upstate or live here full-time, there are events hosted on Belleayre Mountain + in Kingston that everyone is welcome to attend.

Catskills Pride Ski Weekend 2026 is a collaborative production between these community organizations + businesses:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Make your way upstate, get settled in + enjoy some local queer color.

Pop-Up Bear Bar at Stockade Tavern

Kick off Catskills Pride Ski Weekend with Big Gay Hudson Valley at Kingston’s über cozy Stockade Tavern with beats by Kingston’s-own DJ Tommi Calamari.

Stockade Tavern
313 Fair Street, Kingston

7p – 11p • $10 Advance / $15 Door

Saturday January 31, 2026

Whether you’re a novice, expert, or just there to hang by the firebowl, enjoy some fun on the slopes + in the lodge at Belleayre Mountain. As the sun goes down, make your way back to Rosendale for a show or a night out in Kingston with your queer Pride Ski Weekend fam.

Spend a Day in the Snow on Belleayre Mountain

Ski or snowboard in prime conditions across Belleayre’s extensive trails, perfect for all skill levels. Don’t own your own equipment? Have no fear, New York State Pride Weekend passes have optional equipment rentals available on the mountain.

New to skiing or snowboarding? Join friendly group sessions to sharpen your skills. Youth (age 4-12), and teen/adult (age 12+) sessions are available.

We’re asking everyone to help Snow Your Pride on the mountain with a special run down the slope and group photo at 1p.

🏳️‍🌈 Bring your flags and rainbow gear! 🏳️‍🌈

Whether you’re playing in the snow or just enjoying some fun by the fireside, soak up the views with a gondola ride up & down the slopes (tickets available at the lodge).

Belleayre Mountain
181 Galli Curci Rd, Highmount, NY 12441

Learn More @ belleayre.com

Enjoy an Après-Ski Tea Dance in Belleayre’s Lodge

Celebrate après-ski – the beloved “after ski” unwind – at an afternoon tea dance on the mountain complete with drinks and bites available for purchase from Belleayre’s kitchen and bar.

Belleayre Mountain
181 Galli Curci Rd, Highmount, NY 12441

1p – 4p • $10 Suggested Donation

Pride Ski Weekend hostess Paige Turner will keep the lodge cozy and the good vibes rolling as she mingles with the crowd and leads our Snow Your Pride celebratory run down the slope.

Following your runs down the mountain, join your community in Belleayre’s newly renovated Lodge for an afernoon Tea Dance to close out your Saturday.

Paige Turner’s “AS IF!! It’s The 90’s”

After a full day on the mountain, head back to the fabulously vintage Rosendale Theater for an evening show featuring showbiz spitfire, Paige Turner.

After the gnarly success of her 80’s show, Paige is turning back time to bring you the dopest hits of that righteous decade. It’ll be a hella good time as this Barbie girl busts out her Discman for an ALL-LIVE SUNG evening of mayhem and foolishness. Featuring MADONNA, BRITNEY, SPICE GIRLS—all that and a bag of chips!  It definitely smells like teen spirit, so don’t talk to the hand—take a chill pill and grab your tickets to AS IF!! It’s the 90’s!

Rosendale Theatre
408 Main Street, Rosendale, NY

Doors @ 7:30p / Show @ 8p

Sunday February 1, 2026

Après or Pre-Ski Brunch at Kingston’s Hotel Kinsley

Round out a fab weekend upstate in style with brunch in Uptown Kingston.

Restaurant Kinsley
301 Wall Street, Kingston
11am – 3pm

Tip: If you can’t secure the time you’d like to reserve for via the link below, call the restaurant directly at 845 768 3621 to make a reservation.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

I See That All of the Activities on the Mountain are on Saturday. What Days Can I Ski at Belleayre?2025-01-07T19:15:32-05:00

Belleayre Mountain is open for skiing all weekend long (Friday – Sunday). Pride Ski Weekend lift ticket passes can be purchased for one, two, or three days. While we’ll be producing all of our activities in the Belleayre Lodge on Saturday, you’re welcome to ski as many days as you like.

Is There an All-Inclusive Pride Ski Weekend Pass?2025-01-07T15:32:36-05:00

No. All of the events + activities have individual ticketing so that you can make what you want of the weekend.

Is There a Host Hotel for Pride Ski Weekend?2025-01-07T15:30:49-05:00

Our host city, Kingston, has lots of hotels available. For a list of those offering special deals to attendees visit Ulster County Tourism’s Pride Ski Weekend page and scroll down to the Explore Lodging Deals + Discounts section.

In Pride Ski Weekend an All-Ages Event?2025-01-07T19:30:57-05:00

Pride Ski Weekend 2025 has three days of events happening in Kingston, NY and on Belleayre Mountain.

The Friday night events in Kingston are appropriate for adults 18+.

The Saturday daytime events on Belleayre Mountain are appropriate for all ages (Belleayre welcomes skiers as young as 4 years old). The Saturday evening events in Kingston are appropriate for adults 18+.

The Sunday brunch is appropriate for all ages.

If I Don’t Ski or Snowboard Can I Still Attend the Activities at Belleayre Mountain?2025-01-07T15:20:43-05:00

Absolutely! The Pride Ski Weekend activities up on Belleayre Mountain can be enjoyed whether you’re hitting the slopes or hanging out in the mountain lodge with friends, food & drinks.

For those that aren’t skiing or snowboarding but want to enjoy the view, gondola ride tickets are available for purchase.

Is There Parking On-Site at Belleayre?2025-01-10T23:25:10-05:00

There is free parking on site at Belleayre but note that during peak winter weekends like this one, it gets VERY full so it may be a long walk to the lodge.

We recommend that you carpool if you’re driving or take the FREE Ulster County Area Transit Belleayre Express shuttle. CLICK HERE to view its schedule.

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