Chances of Belleayre opening 11/11?

[LisaBatt]

Those of you more familiar with this area...Is this a realistic opening date??? I 'm thrilled to think I could be skiing in less than 2 weeks. Belleayre is closer to drive to for a day of skiing than going all the way to Killington, so I'm really hoping for the best .

 

[andyzee]

I would say that if weather conditions are favorable, then yes there is a very good chance. They strive to open as early as possible.

 

[skidbump]

he will try and get 1 or 2 from mid off triple for 11/11 check 10 forcast for snowmaking temps

 

[Greg]

Belleayre, Hunter and Jiminy are the early season players near you. The Catskill areas are probably the better bet. If the forecast looked a bit colder, then I would say that Jiminy is a possibility, but probably not until closer to Thanksgiving. Keep an eye here. You'll know when we know.

 

[koreshot]

If i recall correctly, Belleayre opened on time (the date they said they would) in 2004 and 2005. Hopefully they'll keep that track record up and open on time in 2006.

I was in Belleayre in 2005 when they first opened and it was pretty much a waste of money and time for me (driving up from NJ). The 6 hours in the car was not worth a single trail, lower Onteora or whatever, its as flat as most greens in VT and was suprisingly full of people. I counted 16 runs in 2 hours and drove back home. I think it might be better to wait a week longer and allow them to open up the double diamond part of Onteora, which has less people and is much steeper. Thats what I did in 2004 and will probably do the same this year again.

 

[ajl50]

They are going to have good snow making conditions and there way that the lake effect machine is blowing right now they might get some leftovers that add a little natural snow. I would wait a little bit however if you want top down.

 

[kingslug]

I'll be visiting my place up the road from there this weekend. I'll check it out.

 

[skiadikt]

i think it may be easier for them to open 'substantial' terrain (not a rope tow on 100 vertical ft) than most other ski areas in the east. upper mountain runs are short with reasonably high altitude. a little steep at the top but they should be able to cover a trail in 48 hrs which if they really wanted means they could have terrain open for sunday. would certainly make for a nice hiking alternative this weekend.

 

[RIDEr]

When they open, they'll have a good amount of choices to enjoy... I certainly expect their terrain park to open... here is the picture of the day from their site.

 

[skidbump]

no, when they open it will be the 2 lower trials to right of 7 lift thats the way its been..unless we go into a early deep freeze..long term call for rain 11/12 and a few days that week after..again if temps stay on lower side it would make for a sweet early season.And at this point a ski day is a ski day.

 

[catskills]

I was at Belleayre today. There were a number of people earning their turns skiing and riding today. They have been making snow for a few days now.

Also posted on their website:
BUY ONE NOW - GET ONE FREE LATER LIFT TICKETS for opening weekend! That's right - if you purchase a ski lift ticket opening weekend you can bring that ticket back anytime after March 18, 2007 until we close and you’ll get a free anytime lift ticket of equal value! It's like skiing for free!