Popular Post NMSKI Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 18, 2019 Just got home from a fun weekend skiing with the family. We drove up to the Catskills on Friday afternoon and checked into our motel. Woke up early on Saturday morning and went up to Plattekill. I can see how this place would be awesome when there is good snow, but it was in rough shape after the warmth and rain a couple days ago. Lots of ice and thin cover. My new skis are no longer new. Totally loved the down home unassuming vibe of the mountain. Unfortunately on one trip down Overlook my wife took a big fall on some exposed dirt and rocks. Hurt her shoulder but she was able to bounce back. MRI tomorrow though. I also came upon a guy who was laying between a tree and a fence unconscious but breathing. Super scary stuff, but I was able to get help. Hope he ended up ok. I did about a million runs down Powder Puff and Lower Face with my kids. All in all we had a good day at Plattekill and I really want to go again when conditions are a bit better. Mountain View Me with the kids We we got dinner at the Russian restaurant at our motel which was awesome, had a couple brewskis and went to bed. Sunday morning we got up and hit Belleayre. A lot of closed runs, and glades of course were not in play, but the grooming was great. We did many many laps on the gondola which had a pretty quick moving line despite the huge Presidents’ Day crowds. My wife was a tough trooper skiing with her busted wing, and my kids continue to get a little better and have lots and lots of fun. Had an awesome rodeo burger in the summit cabin for lunch. In the afternoon when everything got scraped off I was grinding spines and surfing sugar on the sides of trails. Called it a day about 3 and bounced back home. Awesome 2 days of skiing. I always forget how many turns I make when I ski with my kids! I’m pooped! Little man cruising Ski bridge Wife and daughter Kids in gondola Wife and daughter again 14 Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks for the report. Was thinking of heading up to Plattekill in 5 weeks. Will have to make sure they have gotten in better shape before I do. 1 1 Quote
moe ghoul Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, NMSKI said: We we got dinner at the Russian restaurant Yeah, Mueller already knew that. 2 2 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Sounds like a pretty awesome weekend with the fam. Hope all goes well with your wife and that she's feels better quick. 1 Quote
AtomicSkier Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 You son smiles almost as much as you do @NMSKI 2 Quote
Barb Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Good write up! Hope your wife is ok. That Taos sticker looks like it was made for your son’s helmet. 1 Quote
trackbiker Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Plattekill is awesome with some good snow and has a great old school vibe. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope the wife heals quickly. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Nice report!!! Where did you stay up there?? Quote
NMSKI Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Nice report!!! Where did you stay up there?? We stayed at a little motel in Claryville called the Blue Hill lodge. Was about 30 minutes from Bellayre and 50 minutes from Plattekill. They had a good restaurant, deli, convenience store, and they are opening a brewery soon. We’ll stay there again next time I think. Quote
EdBacon Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Platty is a gem. That place is a lot of fun after they've gotten some solid snowfall. Quote
Jersey Tomato Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Hope your wife's ok, that looks like a hard surface. Not to mention the unconscious dude, jeez- good of you to get help- just wondering, did he have a helmet? I'm hoping to hit Platty some time in March 1 Quote
NMSKI Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 Hope your wife's ok, that looks like a hard surface. Not to mention the unconscious dude, jeez- good of you to get help- just wondering, did he have a helmet? I'm hoping to hit Platty some time in March Thanks. The dude had no helmet. At first I was panicked that I was gonna see a dead body, but when I got closer I saw he was breathing it was a relief, and another skier was right there so he stayed with him while I booked it down to get patrol. Hopefully it snows and stays cold for your March trip! 1 Quote
Shadows Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 I started putting skipos number in my phone when I got to other mins. Came in handy a few times 1 Quote
mbike-ski Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 And you can call them to mark any hazards you come across! I feel for ya root, heal up soon. I had a similar experience last year on NMDW when they seeded bumps on the left side of DW on a 0 viz morning. I was lucky I didn’t get seriously hurt. I was pissed and let skipo know it until they got out there and marked it with lolipops and paint. But ya got to let it go and get back out there! Oops think I’m in the wrong thread.... [emoji87] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 55 minutes ago, mbike-ski said: And you can call them to mark any hazards you come across! I feel for ya root, heal up soon. I had a similar experience last year on NMDW when they seeded bumps on the left side of DW on a 0 viz morning. I was lucky I didn’t get seriously hurt. I was pissed and let skipo know it until they got out there and marked it with lolipops and paint. But ya got to let it go and get back out there! Oops think I’m in the wrong thread.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah wrong thread..lol..but I agree. Quote
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