But I understand that the original author is in a situation where he is trying to ski in the Catskills, which are south of where I am.
Your point?
I ski in the Catskills and I've got as many days in as you. And I think there are as many ski areas open in NY as in VT or NH or anywhere else in the East.
The weather is difficult for anyone who skis on the east coast. But the opportunities do exist to ski as you and I have found out.
So just get out there.