I like 87, and thats coming from Philly, so it would pretty much be the same route. That way you can avoid getting to close to the NYC chaos. Just have to watch out for the NY state police they are some sneaky bastards.
It was cold. They were blowing snow on the one trail open, and not really anywhere else. Since they were blowing on the only open trail the snow stayed decent, just sucked having ride through the guns. Got pretty crowded around 11:30.
We listened to the guy on the snow report. Said bring your gear as we are opening tomorrow. I trust that way more then the website.
Just listened again. to make sure i wasn't hearing things. Good to go tomorrow.
If it's not set up like this, I think it's a waste of time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36dtqqTleuo
The other videos of windam make the bag look like a joke.
There's maybe 1 or 2 hotels on the road going up to Belleayre so there isn't really much around. You'll have to drive a bit to find cheaper chain hotel/motels.