clashboy Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 im looking to go to bellyeare (or however you spell it) on the 19th. Anyone no anything about the mountain? 19th of november* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Not a bad place to ski. MUCH less busy than Hunter, about the same distance for most people. It has slower lifts, which is its main draw back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Not a bad place to ski. MUCH less busy than Hunter, about the same distance for most people. It has slower lifts, which is its main draw back. I hope it's open by the 19th, I will be there if it is. But the weather does not look good at the moment, way too warm for the next two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkbuilder Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I hope it's open by the 19th, I will be there if it is. But the weather does not look good at the moment, way too warm for the next two weeks. they still have that place opening the 5th, you have to remeber, its up north a lil ways,a and the peak temps are alot colder, so we'll see, im heading up hopefully saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sno Mountain Skier Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 they still have that place opening the 5th, you have to remeber, its up north a lil ways,a and the peak temps are alot colder, so we'll see, im heading up hopefully saturday Saturday will never happen, its in the 50s and 60s up there for day time highs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashboy Posted November 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 i just called the lady today, there aiming for the 10th so keep your fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 i just called the lady today, there aiming for the 10th so keep your fingers crossed! Fingers, toes, legs, testicles, all crossed....hope they open soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 im looking to go to bellyeare (or however you spell it) on the 19th. Anyone no anything about the mountain? 19th of november* Well, it's got a similar atmosphere as Tanglwood...it's state owned and state subsidized, which allows them to charge less for tickets, which makes Windham and Hunter management whine like crazy...it's a very basic, log cabin-type place. Some of the diamond runs off the top are steep; some are left to bump up. If they get marginal temps, they'll open with skiing that only goes half-way up the upper mountain (the mountain is broken into three levels: the very bottom level is the beginner area; the upper mountain has a lift that allows skiers to unload halfway up for blue/green runs). Anyway, when you turn into the access road, go past the lower lodge (on the left) and continue up the hill to the upper lodge lot. The goofy lift placement makes people have to hike up a steep little knoll to get to the closest lift. It's just barely worth the trip up if it's only mid-mountain skiing. It's boring after two hours at most. If they're going from the top, then it's really good early season turns. Mid-winter, Belleayre is terrific. Most people ski it from one side to the other, then back again. Each of the diamonds off the top is a straight fall line, but still unique. And there's always some tracks to follow that disappear into the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashboy Posted November 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 ski, u still think its worth the 3 hour drive. I will prolly go though cause the rail park will most likely be open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 ski, u still think its worth the 3 hour drive. I will prolly go though cause the rail park will most likely be open! I'm sure going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 ski how about a 5 hour drive? (tahts about what it is from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 5 for me too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 If they have skiing from the top. Tickets will be $30 and $35 and there are $40 motel rooms within 3 miles of the slopes. When they run from the top, it's a pretty nice black diamond at first...not too sketchy for intermediate skiers/boarders. And then they open up lots of other trails as quickly as possible, if they have the temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierboi Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 its 2 hrs for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 if im going im going for a day trip. im just woundering if its worth the driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 if im going im going for a day trip. im just woundering if its worth the driving. Spend the 40 bucks and go up the night before...5 hours each way with your first day on the snow in between is very tiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Spend the 40 bucks and go up the night before...5 hours each way with your first day on the snow in between is very tiring. only one problem with that... i work everyfriday night untill ten unloading a truck. then on sundays i work from 2-10 (untill ski seson starts around here.) so i can only really do a day trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 only one problem with that... i work everyfriday night untill ten unloading a truck. then on sundays i work from 2-10 (untill ski seson starts around here.) so i can only really do a day trip. Not to harsh your buzz, VT, but 10 hours of driving would be a bitch even if it was for Jackson Hole. But I've done tons of ridiculous early season road trips over the years and haven't regretted any of them. Sometimes you just have to say 'what the F'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 i like the way you think... im going screw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Sometimes you just have to say 'what the F'. That's so true, my 4+ hour drive to VT was well worth it, and I timed the trip to the Belleayre exit (it's not the shortest route for me but it was easy) at around 2 hours. If it's open, I'm going. VT 5 hours? where do you live, kentucky? (maybe that would explain the spelling ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 i live in norristown. it would be much less but it takes me about half an hour to get to the turn pick but thats in regular day hours. im not shure how long it would take early morning. and i would need to pick up freek!! its a tridation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 its a tridation A what????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Not to harsh your buzz, VT, but 10 hours of driving would be a bitch even if it was for Jackson Hole. But I've done tons of ridiculous early season road trips over the years and haven't regretted any of them. Sometimes you just have to say 'what the F'. We did the "what the f" thing at the end of the season last year chasing the snow melt a couple of times. We may do a pre-season run this year if there is decent coverage. It is a long long day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 A what????? im sorry i can't spell it and theirs no spell checker right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkSnow Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Just don't be like me, stay awake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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