Schif Posted October 16, 2004 Report Posted October 16, 2004 Me and some of my friends are already getting pretty anxious about the upcoming winter. We want to plan a weekend trip to New York state. There are a ton of mountains up there though. I dont want to drive more than 3 hours too. I have heard good things about Hunter, Greek Peak, and Windam. Anybody know which are the best? Cheapness would also be good cuz we're only a couple of 18 year olds with seasonal employment. Thanks Quote
Ski Posted October 16, 2004 Report Posted October 16, 2004 Greek Peak is too small for the drive. It's like driving really far to ski in the Poconos. Hunter is by far the most crowded. A sunny Saturday and you decide to challenge yourself down Hellgate and it's like getting on the Parkway at 5pm. Hunter is truly skiing's version of the NYC subway. Someone their even had the brilliant idea of naming runs after shitty, overcrowded NY area highways. Windham has less crowds, although most people consider it a little less challenging. I haven't understood what is challenging about Hunter, but if people say it's hard and ski there, then they must feel better about their skiing. Windham has a cool headwall (Wheelchair?---not sure) that has a wicked steep pitch and is right under a lift. By far the best skiing in the Catskill Region is Belleyare. But don't freaking tell anyone else! It's cheaper, has 10 or so good fall line diamonds, and has 1/10 the crowd as Hunter. Why all those people load up on the Long Island Expressway and herd their bodies to the Hunter masses--- which is mostly clad in NY Jets Starter jackets--- is a mystery to me. Quote
Snoshredder21 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Posted October 18, 2004 yea hunter gets super crowded on weekends. windham the same, but maybe a little less. i was just up at hunter n windham yesterday, (seein the foolidge, took the skyride at hunter). i think windham is a better mountain then hunter, so much more a variety of trails and is spread out. looks awesome lookin up from the lodge. but yea better overall Quote
gtd Posted October 18, 2004 Report Posted October 18, 2004 You might want to consider Plattekill or Bellayre http://www.plattekill.com/ http://www.bellayre.com/ Quote
Timeless Posted October 18, 2004 Report Posted October 18, 2004 You might want to consider Plattekill or Bellayre http://www.plattekill.com/ http://www.bellayre.com/ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Unless you're interested in your immune system, you may want to try this instead http://www.belleayre.com Looks good though... Quote
skimom Posted October 18, 2004 Report Posted October 18, 2004 (edited) My $0.02: Hunter has appeal because it opens early, closes late, and has a great deal with their CamelCard equivalent - I skied there four times last year for a total of about $35. You MUST get there early, because it's a mob scene later, and I agree with ski999 about it being generally gross. They have challenging back areas, but they are not always open at the times we would go. Wyndham is supposed to be easier and family oriented, but I've never been there. Skidude and I had a blast at Greek Peak last year - they allow tree skiing, and had some fun tree runs, which is a nice change from the Pocono areas. We were driving by the area, so I can't comment on the commute. We went to Belleayre once and had great fun skiing in mashed potatoes at a time when the other areas had closed shop. Edited October 18, 2004 by skimom Quote
skidude Posted October 18, 2004 Report Posted October 18, 2004 Ehh greek peak wasn't bad, then again we just got done skiing at brantling (with a 180 foot vertical). It was probably a little bigger than elk, had some tree runs, and nice slow lifts too Quote
skimom Posted October 19, 2004 Report Posted October 19, 2004 (edited) Hey, Ski999, speaking of Belleayre, ASRA is holding races and gate training there in midFebruary. Edited October 19, 2004 by skimom Quote
Ski Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Hey, Ski999, speaking of Belleayre, ASRA is holding races and gate training there in midFebruary. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know...I might as well just quit my job. Quote
Ski Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Unless you're interested in your immune system Heheheh...excellent! Quote
skimom Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Heheheh...excellent! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mrs999 seems good with a camera - maybe she can fill in for you for a few days. Quote
skimom Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 I already asked; she said no. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NO? How could she begrudge her husband such a pleasure? Quote
Ski Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Well, she's letting me go to the Sugarbush camp. I guess if I behave myself, she'll consider other sleep-aways. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Well, she's letting me go to the Sugarbush camp. I guess if I behave myself, she'll consider other sleep-aways. be a good boy! Quote
skimom Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Considerate of you...I didn't even ask the Iceman. The only thing that would get in the way of my going is if Skidude had a race I didn't want to miss. Quote
skimom Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Now that I review the ASRA schedule more closely, there is a SUPER G on January 28, at Sugarbush. Has anyone done a SG? I'm not sure I'm strong enough for it... Still, doesn't the thought of it make your pulse pick up a bit? Quote
skidude Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Mmmmmm super G. There was training for it at Hood, Thought about getting me some 205 demos and doing it, then again, I thought I had 7 more days of skiing, that I wanted to live threw Quote
skimom Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 My Stocklis could do super G, if I could control them. Your 183's probably could too. The update on K-mart is Halloween day. Quote
skidude Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Haha, I could probably do it, as I have done GS in my SL skis, and SL (ugly sl) in my GS skis. Anyway I think I need to train that weekend, its after one pa cup race, and before the other. Quote
skimom Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Haha, I could probably do it, as I have done GS in my SL skis, and SL (ugly sl) in my GS skis. Anyway I think I need to train that weekend, its after one pa cup race, and before the other. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Chicken, eh? Quote
AtomicSkier Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 Chicken, eh? uh oh, his own MOM is calling him out! Quote
ThinkSnow Posted October 22, 2004 Report Posted October 22, 2004 The update on K-mart is Halloween day. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm surprised nobody has jumped on this yet. Where does this information come from and how credible is it??? I need to get up there once there is skiing available! Quote
Zonked Posted November 29, 2004 Report Posted November 29, 2004 (edited) I've been goin to Greek Peak for about 5 years now. My family goes up it seems like every weekend in Feb. I love it there personally. Its a smaller mountain but Its like my second home. Its never super crowded compared to some places. Good hills, but there are a few amount of hills that are difficult. But they at least improved their terrain park last year. I think the prices there are reasonable. We usually get season passes so Im not positive. But overall I think its a great mountain Edited November 29, 2004 by Zonked Quote
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