Exploring A Spooky Abandoned New York Ski Resort

The Nevele Resort in New York’s Catskills Mountains was built in 1901, drawing thousands of visitors decade after decade. But in 2009, the hotel and former ski resort was shut down and left abandoned.

Around a decade ago, the site was considered for a casino, with potential to provide an ice arena, skiing, horseback riding, zip lines, golf, and so much more to go alongside the games. But a different resort was chosen, and Nevele has since sat abandoned, serving as a desolate reminder of the past and what could have been.

In March 2024, the “Winter Building” at Nevele Grand Hotel caught fire and burnt to the ground. Then in January 2025, a second fire engulfed the main building, causing extensive damage to the abandoned resort. It’s not 100% clear who or what caused the fires, though the hotel is known to attract both ghost hunters and squatters.

NEVELE FIRE: Second fire within months at historic Nevele Hotel property in Wawarsing causes ‘extensive damage’ to main building Saturday, investigation ongoing – according to Ulster County fire official. pic.twitter.com/PMz4gMU6Z8

— Blaise Gomez (@BlaiseGomez12) January 13, 2025

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