Belleayre 02/09/2022

[eaf]

Another beautiful and relaxed sunny day at Belle.

When I got there, all trees were covered with a thin layer of ice, but snow was A-OK. No ongoing snowmaking due to warmer temperatures, and I guess that was also the reason for more people today - hard to resist going out and skiing when the weather is so nice. Still, no lines, just a sudden déjà vu of quad periodically stopping for no reason.

Chuckled at one mom sorting out heaters, gloves and helmets on the table and mumbling to herself: "it's ok, there is plenty of time, this is not a race". Oh yeah, it seems like there is never need to race anywhere at Belle, plenty of time for everything.

[eaf]

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

@eaf do you have a season pass for Belleayre?  I’ll have to check my stats but I skied there many times a decade ago. Was always pretty reasonably priced lift tickets.  

[eaf]

No, but it’s definitely worth getting one. I think early bird weekday pass was under $400 last year.

[mbike-ski]

Mrs SnoBunSki and I hit Belleayre yesterday, morning was a fun mix of firm cord, ice dirt and corn.  By the time we finished up our sea-cuterie break the bumps were soft and the corn was ripe!

 

[RidgeRacer]

I knew that was you! I checked the webcams yesterday to see what conditions were looking like and I went hmmm that looks like Mike. Lol

[mbike-ski]

 …and repeat ‘23! The sun tried to poke through but never made it, but still much fun  to be had

[indiggio]

Went up yesterday with a bunch of Blue mountain bunny bumpers.  Sun was shining, nary a cloud in the sky.

Snow started out firm and fast but soon the blazing sun turned frozen bumps hero.

Spent the day lapping Belleayre Run under the lift line to show off for all those riding the lift.

Great day for some spring skiing!

They also had their pond skim going, so we went over to check it out.  Unfortunately it was on hold as the pond sprung a leak and was only a few inches deep.

Edited April 9, 2023 by indiggio

[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Belleayre most likely re-opening this weekend with $40 tix  Have not ruled out ending the season Sunday where I started it in November - doing the first and last days of their skison and mine there. 

Edited April 10, 2024 by Ski2Live Live2Ski

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

  On 4/9/2023 at 9:49 AM, indiggio said:

Went up yesterday with a bunch of Blue mountain bunny bumpers.  Sun was shining, nary a cloud in the sky.

Snow started out firm and fast but soon the blazing sun turned frozen bumps hero.

Spent the day lapping Belleayre Run under the lift line to show off for all those riding the lift.

Great day for some spring skiing!

They also had their pond skim going, so we went over to check it out.  Unfortunately it was on hold as the pond sprung a leak and was only a few inches deep.

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Wow huge crew 

[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Learned that folks with passes to other mts will be able to get $25 tix this Sat or Sun at Belleayre

[Johnny Law]

  On 4/11/2024 at 4:42 PM, Ski2Live Live2Ski said:

Learned that folks with passes to other mts will be able to get $25 tix this Sat or Sun at Belleayre

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Its impressive they are still open and that's not a terrible deal but snowbowl is 17$. 

[RidgeRacer]

Holy shit. Did you pay $17 they day you went?

52 of 55 trails reported as of today with a 71 inch snowpack reported. I fly out may 3rd.  

[Johnny Law]

  On 4/14/2024 at 3:11 PM, RidgeRacer said:

Holy shit. Did you pay $17 they day you went?

52 of 55 trails reported as of today with a 71 inch snowpack reported. I fly out may 3rd.  

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When I checked pricing was $17 but then dropped to 11$ during the week. 

That's old school cheap and I spent more on lunch

[AirheadD8]

  On 4/14/2024 at 3:36 PM, Johnny Law said:

When I checked pricing was $17 but then dropped to 11$ during the week. 

That's old school cheap and I spent more on lunch

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When I was out over thanksgiving a couple years ago ticket and rental was $49.00 

Lunch was chicken nuggets and water for three $45.00 

I don’t know what their closing policy is.  Conditions or not enough revenue? 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

  On 4/14/2024 at 4:45 PM, AirheadD8 said:

When I was out over thanksgiving a couple years ago ticket and rental was $49.00 

Lunch was chicken nuggets and water for three $45.00 

I don’t know what their closing policy is.  Conditions or not enough revenue? 

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Crazy all three of you wanted water and chicken nuggets. 

[theprogram4]

20 piece nuggets at McDonald’s went from $5 to $8.89 in like 1.5 years.  Wild

[AirheadD8]

  On 4/14/2024 at 7:48 PM, theprogram4 said:

20 piece nuggets at McDonald’s went from $5 to $8.89 in like 1.5 years.  Wild

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I don’t do nuggets at mickey D’s . They taste ok but too much grease and visually they remind me of particle board when I bite into them. I’m not a fast food chicken fan but a couple months ago stopped at a Popeyes and liked them a lot but they’re pretty expensive as well. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

  On 4/14/2024 at 10:37 PM, AirheadD8 said:

I don’t do nuggets at mickey D’s . They taste ok but too much grease and visually they remind me of particle board when I bite into them. I’m not a fast food chicken fan but a couple months ago stopped at a Popeyes and liked them a lot but they’re pretty expensive as well. 

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Chic fil A has a great chicken Sando and nuggets.  I like Wendy’s nuggets. 

[theprogram4]

  On 4/14/2024 at 10:37 PM, AirheadD8 said:

I don’t do nuggets at mickey D’s . They taste ok but too much grease and visually they remind me of particle board when I bite into them. I’m not a fast food chicken fan but a couple months ago stopped at a Popeyes and liked them a lot but they’re pretty expensive as well. 

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The nuggets are definitely suspect, but come in the clutch from time to time lol.  I like Popeyes as well, but spent $14 last time I was there and $12 is usually my target when I get fast food.  I like their chicken sandwich, but just like chick fil a, the value meal is $10 and I’m still hungry when I’m done 

[AirheadD8]

  On 4/14/2024 at 10:53 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Chic fil A has a great chicken Sando and nuggets.  I like Wendy’s nuggets. 

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I like their spicy chicken , they probably get the most of my fast food dollars .
Chick fil A is a well oiled machine! Can’t say I’ve ever had a bad experience even when it’s crowded. Very polite employees . 

[momskeeztoo]

Whatever they give their employees, I want some. They’re always so happy. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

  On 4/26/2024 at 11:28 AM, momskeeztoo said:

Whatever they give their employees, I want some. They’re always so happy. 

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The one gay dude at the Whitehall CFA is always like,”Stay Awesome”

[indiggio]

  On 4/26/2024 at 11:28 AM, momskeeztoo said:

Whatever they give their employees, I want some. They’re always so happy. 

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What ever happened to Birdman (a.k.a. the happiest liftie ever) at Blue?

[mbike-ski]

Fun overcast Spring day at Belle with junior - lot's of soft snow, some bumps, a little mud and grass!

Rain soaked snow stayed pretty fast through the morning then got sticky after lunch when he sun poke through the clouds a bit