Bristol Mountain Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Bristol Mountain reviews & ratings
4.0 (7 reviews)
4.00 (7 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.86 (7 ratings)
Value for Money
2.67 (6 ratings)
Après Ski
2.50 (6 ratings)
Off Piste
2.83 (6 ratings)
Eating Out
3.71 (7 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Bristol Mountain in New York offers a premier skiing experience with its impressive vertical drop and well-maintained trails. The resort caters to a variety of skill levels, with a range of runs from beginner to expert. Bristol Mountain is known for its state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming, ensuring top conditions. The high-speed lifts reduce wait times, maximizing skiing time. The resort's night skiing is a popular feature, offering extended hours on the slopes. The ski and snowboard school is highly regarded, providing quality instruction. Bristol Mountain's lodge provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, with dining and relaxation options.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
39Total Runs
2 milesLongest Run
160 acresSkiable Terrain
148 hectaresSnow making
154 acresNight Skiing
Elevation
2200 feetTop
1000 feetBottom
1200 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
4Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$995Season pass
$541 day
Weather
51 inchesAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Greater Rochester International (ROC) 45KMs 55min drive
  • Syracuse Hancock (SYR) 75KMs 90min drive

Train Stations

  • Rochester Station (Rochester, NY) 38 / km 40m drive

Bristol Mountain Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.0
4.00 (7 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.29 (7 ratings)
Snow Parks
3.86 (7 ratings)
Value for Money
2.67 (6 ratings)
Après Ski
4.86 (7 ratings)
Family Friendly
2.50 (6 ratings)
Off Piste
2.83 (6 ratings)
Eating Out
2.33 (6 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.00 (7 ratings)
Groomed Runs
2.86 (7 ratings)
Mogul Fields
1.71 (7 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.14 (7 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
3.86 (7 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.33 (6 ratings)
Ski School Quality
3.71 (7 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.50 (2 ratings)
Intermediates
3.00 (1 ratings)
Advanced
4.00 (4 ratings)
Experts
4.00 (1 ratings)
Snowboarders

All Reviews

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Chris - expert skier
Jan, 30 - 2024
Family-Centered WNY mountain. Some of the best snow-making and mountain ops in the business as the warmer, wetter, and more unpredictable winters have proven to test other small operations past their limits while Bristol has continued to deliver a quality bang for your buck experience. If youre looking for the glitz and glamour of some magazine destinationthis isnt the place. If youre looking for a place where your whole family from toddlers to gramps can have a fun day together and remember what skiing was like 30 years agoIll see you on the slopes
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Taylor - advanced skier
Jan, 30 - 2024
I grew up skiing here, is a lot of fun but is a small resort and early season not much to ski, if it stays cold and they get trails open its a lot of fun to Ski and you can find quite trails with nobody on them. A couple runs get moguls built up on them that are fun and the parks are small but usually very well maintained and done.
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Victoria - intermediate skier
Jan, 28 - 2024
I love going to Bristol Mountain my friend owns a cottage so we get to stay and ski for multiple days and its always a great experience. The Hills always have good conditions and you can ski for hours and the Waffle House on the mountain is great place to stop eat and recharge for some more fun on the slopes.
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Lucas - expert skier
Dec, 26 - 2023
Bristol is a small local mountain but is very nice and fun. Isnt the largest on the east coast but isnt the smallest either. The park crew does a good job taking care and creating the park. Lift lines are never too long and the main lodge just got redone and there is also a Starbucks on the mountain now. Skiing conditions are typically always your regular east coast conditions. Super family friendly place with a decent ski school. Runs for all levels of skiers.
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Connor - intermediate skier
Dec, 19 - 2023
Bristol mountain is a good mountain to learn on with not a lot of runs too challenging. The mountains parks are diverse and are good for all levels. The only downside of the mountain is that they do not get a ton of snow so powder is rare and it opens late in the season due to the inconsistent weather of the location
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Matt - expert snowboarder
Dec, 17 - 2023
Always having a wonderful time here would recomend to anyone interested in going
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Trenner - expert skier
Dec, 16 - 2023
Grew up skiing Bristol and loving it. Have since skied at some large mountains out west or in Vermont. These experiences slightly taint my experience at Bristol, but its still the place I learned to ski in trees, do a 360, ski some moguls, or just send a trail. Some nice tree runs if you know where youre looking. Usually good moguls on lower rocket and lots of great night skiing in-season

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