History was made in the Catskill Mountains as Phoenicia awoke to the sound of a New York Central, Mountain Division ski train. Through the cooperation of Pine Hill-Kingston Bus Corporation, approximately 450 ski enthusiasts were carried to the base of the slope. This was the first ski train to run to the Catskills. Irving Taylor, a New York Central representative promised, given favorable snow conditions, a commitment to run until March.

On this day, William G. Howard, director of lands and forests, State Conservation Department, an ardent skier, availed himself of the excellent skiing. He promised the fullest cooperation of the Conservation Department in furthering the development of the area and immediate vicinity. Through the efforts of Mr. Taylor and  William Mulholland, superintendent of recreation for the state, coordination of the CCC workers was made possible with District Rangers Furch and Hillson.

Members of the Eastern Ski Council, Howard J. Carlson and "iron man of skiing", Robert Kehoe   accompanied Mr. Howard on this day and were well pleased with the facilities and the tie-in to the other nearby trails. The whole area was found to offer great promise to visitors of all skiing abilities.

1. Sheridan Mtn.

2. Simpson slopes

3. Mt. Romer trails

4. Split Cat run

5. Mt. Temper trail

6. Wittenburg trail

7. Woodland-Winnisook trail

8. Panther Mt. trail

9. Park Terrace trails

12. Slide Mt. trail

Otto Breitt, ski instructor for Burrough's View Resort, Woodland Valley, and then world champion and holder of the flying kilometer speed record, gave an exhibition of form and grace. George Martin, director of winter sports in Lake Placid, introduced guests of the Kinsey House, Phoencia, to the sport. Frans Wanger, of Saks Fifth Avenue, was also present to add enthusiasm to the day.   

Rumors of a tow filled the ears of the visitors through out the season which tempted their return the following year.