Belleayre / Platty MLK weekend crowds?

[RodneyBD]

I've never skied either and would like to drag the family up from the mid-atlantic and check them up. I'm well aware we'll be rolling the dice for weather/coverage. My main concern - how will the crowds be? Pandemonium or manageable? I've spent many Prez Day weekends in Vermont so a pretty high threshold. Thanks for any perspective!

 

[Harvey]

Plattekill is generally a great choice on a "busy" day.

 

[MarzNC]

Make the longer drive to Plattekill. I've skied both Belle and Platty during ski safaris from North Carolina. The last time at Platty was during a Pres. Day week. Spent the long weekend skiing around the Berkshires with a friend from PA using the Indy Pass at Catamount, Berkshire East, and West Mountain. Then I headed solo to the Catskills before I drove home. Lucked out and got a powder day at Platty.

Have you skied at Timberline since the Perfect family took over? There is a similar relaxed and friendly vibe at Platty.

Colonial Motel in Grand Gorge, February 25, 2022

 

[TheGreatAbyss]

Real talk - Platty may very well only have 1 or 2 trails open depending on how the winter goes. Assuming it's cold enough to blow snow Belle will have a significant portion of the mountain open, though yes it will be very crowded.

 

[Scrundy]

Bell seems to have a lot of seniors that make Bell the local hangout all week. But is manageable for sure, great terrain and plenty to ski.

 

[TomCat]

If you can swing it, ski Monday. Crowds are much less on Monday. And get to the hill early.
Tom