Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Next weekend it seems that Belleayre, Hunter, Gore and possibly Blue will be open. Not aware of anything else that is day-trippable from central NJ. Anything I am missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 wouldn't really consider gore day trippable - about the same as mt snow & kmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Fair enough, I forgot how far it is. It's comparable to Mt Snow, and both about 45 minutes short of Killington. I guess to be realistically day trippable beyond the Catskills we'd need to look at something in MA or CT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 no problem - just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting into before making any plans. I don't consider anything beyond the 'skills for day trips and even find hunter on the bubble. did it many times back in the day but never with kids. heck even weekend trips we did southern vt when the kids were young to limit travel time - just makes logistics that much easier its a bummer greek peak closed yesterday too - tons of snow left and an easy day trip from the valley. great place for kids too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 hoping for blue! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe ghoul Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 hoping for blue! How soon will they make that call? Should be in the next 48 hours, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 How soon will they make that call? Should be in the next 48 hours, imo. as late as friday? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarponhead Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 no problem - just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting into before making any plans. I don't consider anything beyond the 'skills for day trips and even find hunter on the bubble. Gotta remember from jersey we just head due north. U PA folks have to tack east too. I make huntah in a click or two under 2.5 hrs. Gore on the other hand gotta be 4 hrs each way Chair lift chatter yesterday saying Blue would announce by Wednesday fwiw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yeah, from Princeton area Hunter is only about 15 minutes further than Elk - which is why I so seldom get to Elk. You can make up that 30 minutes on the round trip drive pretty quickly on the high speed lifts, and there is more challenge and more than 50% more vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Closest place to Philly still open assuming blue doesn't pull through is where? Edited April 7, 2014 by phillycore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I kinda figured that, haven't been to either. Probably won't go but keeping options open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hunter is about 15 minutes closer than Belleayre for anyone getting to them by going north on the NYS Thruway. One exit further, but closer to the exit. In snowy/icy conditions they are more or less equal as the road from the Thruway to Hunter is more treacherous and needs to be taken slower at parts in bad conditions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyv11 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Ya that road up to hunter is definitely a clencher. I was there last year after about 5 inches came down through the day. Took a while to get to our hotel in Kingston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarponhead Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Ya that road up to hunter is definitely a clencher. I was there last year after about 5 inches came down through the day. Took a while to get to our hotel in Kingston. I like that road. Very scenic. Generally they do an excellent job keeping that road clear. Have to with all the buses going through. They know it's their economic lifeline. Back in 2010 when they got around 4 friggin feet of snow in a couple of days that road was fine. Did that trip twice during the storm cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 $30 lift tickets at Hunter this weekend if you buy online in advance $29 lift tickets at Belleayre this weekend Wonder what they will be at Blue if they open I like that road. Very scenic.Generally they do an excellent job keeping that road clear. Have to with all the buses going through. They know it's their economic lifeline. Back in 2010 when they got around 4 friggin feet of snow in a couple of days that road was fine. Did that trip twice during the storm cycle. They clear it pretty quick, but while the snow or ice is actually falling there's only so much they can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Gotta remember from jersey we just head due north. U PA folks have to tack east too. I make huntah in a click or two under 2.5 hrs. Gore on the other hand gotta be 4 hrs each way... You can make it to bellayere (and Plattekill) heading due North from the poconos. It's about 50 miles less mileage wise and there are no tolls but travel time is the same as is if you were taking the thruway since you're traveling on secondary Roads and through small towns for the most part (that and the roads in the Catskill Park are shit.) for hunter / Wyndham your better off taking the thruway from PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarponhead Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 You can make it to bellayere (and Plattekill) heading due North from the poconos. It's about 50 miles less mileage wise and there are no tolls but travel time is the same as is if you were taking the thruway since you're traveling on secondary Roads and through small towns for the most part (that and the roads in the Catskill Park are shit.) for hunter / Wyndham your better off taking the thruway from PA. Cool, did not know that. Platty always felt it was farther than what the map says for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbiker Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Plattekill announced they may open this Sunday if they sell 100 tickets online for $20 each. http://plattekill.com/home-trio/spring-rates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Damn, not much left on the EC.....want to ski weekend of 25th/26th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Had a fine time Saturday at Hunter. Sounds like Gore and Whiteface (and some in VT, NH, ME) are the ones that will be open this coming weekend, and Whiteface may extend beyond that. I still want to ski, but it's not looking too likely for this season with next weekend being impossible for me. Edited April 14, 2014 by Ski2Live Live2Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I called killington yesterday, and the guy on the phone said they easily have at least 3 weeks left, and depending on weather are currently shooting for June 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) NEW YORK Bristol – closing April 19 (tentative Fri-Sat only)Gore – closingApril 20 (Wed-Sun only)Song – closingApril 18 (tentative Fri only)Whiteface – closing April 20 or later VERMONT Jay – closing May 11 or laterKillington – closing May 3 or later Smugglers Notch – closing April 20Stowe – closing April 20Sugarbush – TBD NEW HAMPSHIRE Bretton Woods – closing April 21 (Fri-Sun only)Cannon – closing April 20Loon – closing April 20Wildcat – closing April 20 or later MAINE Saddleback – closing April 20 (weekend only)Sugarloaf – ?Sunday River – closing April 21 Edited April 15, 2014 by Ski2Live Live2Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 They are the Bear Creek of Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Wow early closing for Sunday river. They always used to stay open till MayThe last 2 years have been earlier than that. Last year was the 14th with a bonus weekend not announced until Friday with one lift only operating. They have already shut down the side portions of the mountain and are keeping open the core. I had initially heard the 28th, but perhaps the weather has caused them to rethink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'll be back next year. I'm still here right now, but my season is winding down. I sprained my ankle this past weekend in a non riding accident and I'm trying to let it heal a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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