Belleayre Conditions

[DomB]

No - the car next to me on driver side pulled up immediately after me and parked about two feet away, and they were not moving away from their car while booting up (or to the back of the car). As close as four or five feet without masks. I had a large ski bag on the passenger side and it is a CRV, so can be a bit tight. Next time, I will not put the bag on the passenger side, so that will solve that 'problem' - easier exit access to passenger side.
I am pretty conservative on the health issues and confirmed about 8 different ways that the rule the mountain had in place was you wear a mask unless actively skiing or inside the lodge eating. I really don't care what other people do, but if I know a set of rules and bank on them, if people are less than 6 feet away from me, I want to be able to rely on the rules at least while I am in the parking lot getting my boots on.
My in laws have a few health risk factors, so I try to know what the situation should be before I will place myself in a situation. Yes, going anywhere is a risk, but I try to make judgments based upon what I know about a situation ahead of time and what folks agree to before heading out. People don't want to wear masks, I think it is not the right call for society, but if you are six feet away from me, so be it.

 

[Country Gun]

Belleayre is doing it right correcting bad masking , asking for 6 ft at lifts. Everyone complying. At your car , just stay clear while booting up. Lots of parking space. Outdoors is a safe place to be!

 

[Ripitz]

The Belle skied great today. First day back after black out dates on the non-holiday pass was met with some nice fresh. Not sure how they measured it but I’d say somewhere in the 4-5 range on a scratchy base. Seeing the trees all plastered and minimal crowds added to the stoke. The sun even came out for a bit in the morning giving that what could be better than this kind of feeling. The mountain skied off quick since not much terrain has opened yet resulting in a lot of no nos enmasse. It looks like this storm added some much needed coverage and many more trails will be opening soon. The gondola line backed up a bit but moved fairly quick. Everyone seemed pretty good for the most part with masks and distancing. Tomahawk was moving at its usual glacial pace. Tried the summit lodge for a bathroom and lunch stop but it was locked. I heard it was open on the weekend. Not sure what the reasoning is to not have it open midweek. With the place pretty beat up we cut out early for a tour. Checked in and out with summit patrol for an out and back to the Belleayre lean tos. With some grooming and more snow coming it looks like it will ski well for a while.
The Overlook looked pretty good for taking on an avalanche. I was expecting much worse. If they moved quick it seems they could have it back in action. I hope they do soon.

 

[Stan_dupp]

The Belle skied great today. First day back after black out dates on the non-holiday pass was met with some nice fresh. Not sure how they measured it but I’d say somewhere in the 4-5 range on a scratchy base. Seeing the trees all plastered and minimal crowds added to the stoke. The sun even came out for a bit in the morning giving that what could be better than this kind of feeling. The mountain skied off quick since not much terrain has opened yet resulting in a lot of no nos enmasse. It looks like this storm added some much needed coverage and many more trails will be opening soon. The gondola line backed up a bit but moved fairly quick. Everyone seemed pretty good for the most part with masks and distancing. Tomahawk was moving at its usual glacial pace. Tried the summit lodge for a bathroom and lunch stop but it was locked. I heard it was open on the weekend. Not sure what the reasoning is to not have it open midweek. With the place pretty beat up we cut out early for a tour. Checked in and out with summit patrol for an out and back to the Belleayre lean tos. With some grooming and more snow coming it looks like it will ski well for a while.
The Overlook looked pretty good for taking on an avalanche. I was expecting much worse. If they moved quick it seems they could have it back in action. I hope they do soon.

You forgot to take a pic of the lock we probably met today cheers

 

[DomB]

Thanks for sharing - I was thinking of day tripping on Sunday so this is helpful and much appreciated. Not that I have touring gear, but what is the deal with the lean-tos? Where are they? Best, D.

 

[Ripitz]

They are shown on the trail map. It’s best to tell patrol if your going.

 

[DomB]

They are shown on the trail map. It’s best to tell patrol if your going.

Aha - thanks. Cathedral Brook is one of my favorite trails; been dropping in from Roaring Brook.

 

[Stan_dupp]

Thanks for sharing - I was thinking of day tripping on Sunday so this is helpful and much appreciated. Not that I have touring gear, but what is the deal with the lean-tos? Where are they? Best, D.

Skis on shoulder hoof it nice views and great place to eat lunch

 

[Ripitz]

Cathedral Brook is one of my favorite trails; been dropping in from Roaring Brook.

Be careful in that area. Sometimes the little streams aren’t frozen even when there’s been lots of snow. Wet skis and fresh snow is not a good combo

 

[DomB]

Be careful in that area. Sometimes the little streams aren’t frozen even when there’s been lots of snow. Wet skis and fresh snow is not a good combo

You're telling me. That is one trail I only ski when it is open, as it is relatively isolated, and changes quickly. Last March or the one before that, my son (after I warned him to be careful crossing the stream) fell in one of the brooks. He was fine, we had a good laugh and left to get him in some warm/dry clothes. A few hours before that, you could easily ski it or jump it; a few hours later he wasn't careful and took a little dunk. Good, safe lesson: same trail, same day, doesn't mean it skis the same!