Windham/Hunter/Belleayre/Plattekill

[ctenidae]

How long are the lines at Bretton Woods, if they are 10-20, then I would say very comparable. Really, like the mountain, but the lines are murder.

Tip: Stop at Potter Brothers right off exit 19 to get discount tix. http://potterbrothers.com/tickets.php

I don't think we've ever stood in line at Bretton for more than 2-3 minutes, if that. 10-20 minutes is just painful.

 

[andyzee]

I don't think we've ever stood in line at Bretton for more than 2-3 minutes, if that. 10-20 minutes is just painful.

In all fairness, you can hit slower lifts with less wait time, but then they will be slower....

 

[ScottySkis]

PlattekiLl got awesome conditions now,sunday probably won't be to bad at hunter cause of super bowl,it not the lines at hunter that bother me,its snow conditions are pretty bad by 1pm on weekends,in spring I love on hunter,mid winter not so much

 

[oakapple]

Belleayre's green trails are considerably better than Hunter's.

I don't know if thats really true... Hunter has a whole area set aside for beginners(Hunter 1)..

The greens at Hunter One are so trivial that even a complete novice rather quickly exhausts their potential. The greens at Belleayre are longer and more interesting, and there are more of them. A skier who is not ready for blues could ski them and still feel like s/he accomplished something. Hunter One really feels like a bunny hill—good for “never-evers,” and not much beyond that.

 

[ScottySkis]

PlattekiLl got awesome conditions now,sunday probably won't be to bad at hunter cause of super bowl,it not the lines at hunter that bother me,its snow conditions are pretty bad by 1pm on weekends,in spring I love on hunter,mid winter not so much

 

[tekweezle]

We've decided- Plattekill Saturday, Hunter Sunday. Hunter's got $45 tickets on for Sunday- hard to beat that.

At least, Hunter for sure on Sunday. Plattekill is the leading contender for Saturday, but Windham has some inexplicable attraction too- how is it compared to, say, Bretton Woods?

Windham is okay for cruising-they've got a couple of reasonably long trails that are good for beginners and intermediates and the groom alot.. there must be a reason why they charge 68$ per ticket at the window. then again Hunters is 65$. discounts are all over the place though-as mentioned Potter Brothers is a good place to get discounts.

I even got a 2 for 1 deal from Discovercard for Hunter tickets in the mail today!

 

[ctenidae]

Okay, next question: food?

 

[BenedictGomez]

Avoid Belleayre/Windham, Boring/Crowded. Go to Plattekill/Hunter

I've never been to Belleayre, but that will change soon. But from what I've heard from numerous people local to that area, Hunter tends to be substantially more crowded than Belleayre. Which would seem to be the major advantage of going there assuming it's true in the first place?

 

[dmc]

I've never been to Belleayre, but that will change soon. But from what I've heard from numerous people local to that area, Hunter tends to be substantially more crowded than Belleayre. Which would seem to be the major advantage of going there assuming it's true in the first place?

Assuming may keep you from enjoying something someone else doesn't enjoy or can't handle.

just sayin'

 

[RootDKJ]

Ride 'F' lift. There's never any line, but it's much slower. On a busy day, I think it works out to the same amount of waiting time, only you do it sitting down on the triple.

Two of my favorite restaurants are in the Catskills.

Cafe Tamayo in Saugerties and The Bavarian Manor in Purling are places I hit up when in the area.

 

[dmc]

Ride 'F' lift. There's never any line, but it's much slower. On a busy day, I think it works out to the same amount of waiting time, only you do it sitting down on the triple.

You can get into a 10 minute line at the F.. Depending on the weekend.. Singles line is a good option.

Y lift NEVER has a line but it only serves advanced terrain..
Z lift can get to 10 minutes on a crowded day..

 

[dmc]

Cafe Tamayo in Saugerties and The Bavarian Manor in Purling are places I hit up when in the area.

For my area I dig Pancho Villas and Last Chance Cheese in Tannersville...
McGregors at the Hunter entrance has great burgers and some good beers...

 

[belskier]

for food you will be pretty close to peekamoose - not a cheap spot, but if you are in for higher end very good local fare, check it out

 

[dmc]

for food you will be pretty close to peekamoose - not a cheap spot, but if you are in for higher end very good local fare, check it out

+1

 

[RootDKJ]

You can get into a 10 minute line at the F.. Depending on the weekend.. Singles line is a good option.

Y lift NEVER has a line but it only serves advanced terrain..
Z lift can get to 10 minutes on a crowded day..

I meant the F lift at Windham.

 

[dmc]

I meant the F lift at Windham.

they have an F lift too!! what a rip off... haha

 

[andyzee]

As DMC stated, Last Chance Antiques and Cheese. Always enjoyed this place.

 

[RootDKJ]

they have an F lift too!! what a rip off... haha

I know right? Either way...seems like a winner.

 

[dmc]

As DMC stated, Last Chance Antiques and Cheese. Always enjoyed this place.

Love the candy store too... Dark chocolate cover pretzels... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... Fake candy cigarettes... all so good...

 

[ctenidae]

for food you will be pretty close to peekamoose - not a cheap spot, but if you are in for higher end very good local fare, check it out

Was checking them out- interesting beer list.