I’m kind of interested in this topic myself but I have no real touring experience.
Bearpen is a XC area now but it seems like there’s potential for you there.
https://nyskiblog.com/bearpen-resurrected/I yo-yo Silvermine in Harriman SP occasionally
https://nyskiblog.com/silvermine-ski-area-frozen-in-time/
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