|
| |
Belleayre ski area, Catskill Mountains, New York, Management Description
<<< Back to Belleayre ski area main page
|
| | Belleayre ski area Management Says:
Every ski season Belleayre gets 8 feet of fluffy snow, and that keeps the trails well blanketed through the ski season. Belleayre Mountain is located off of State Route 28 in Highmount, NY, just hours from New York City. It was declared ''Forever Wild'' by the New York State Forest Preserve in 1885. In the 1940's skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts pressured politicians to develop Belleayre as a safe and fun mountain for |
|
families and extreme skiers and snowboarders alike. In 1947 bills were introduced allowing New York State to create Belleayre Mountain. Construction began in 1949 and Belleayre began its premier winter season with five trails, an
| electrically powered rope tow, New York's first chairlift, a summit lodge, a temporary base lodge with a cafeteria and dirt floors and parking to accommodate 300 people. It would become the center for winter sports in the region and an economic catalyst for surrounding communities.
From the beginning, Belleayre was an immediate hit. Local residents still remember how skiers and snowboarders pitched tents outside the lodge to be first in line. Since the | |
|
first lifts were installed in 1949 each decade brought improvements and refinements. As business increased, Belleayre expanded. Twelve trails, three lifts and a new base lodge were added in the 1950's. Innovative snow making technology
was introduced between the 1960's and 1970's. From 1985 through 1993, six million dollars was spent to upgrade machinery and equipment, assuring that Belleayre would maintain the quality and reputation of its important recreation
program. From new lifts to new lodges to new trails, Belleayre strives to continually break new ground - and stay at the forefront of the ski industry - by successfully operating for over five decades with its extraordinary staff,
state-of-the-art equipment and a constant vision of the future.
Belleayre now stands as a model in the ski industry. Its continued improvements allow it to be the Catskills' only Cat-Access skiing and snowboarding with a widened
and improved halfpipe and Area 51 Terrain Park. Skier and snowboarders visits have grown from 70,000 in 1995 to more than 175,000 skiers and snowboarders from all over the world. With 47 trails, parks and glades, 8 lifts, including
our new High Speed Quad, Belleayre Mountain has certainly evolved from humble, yet promising beginnings into an efficient and growing organization - perfection in progress. Snowsports enthusiasts do not have to forgo their love of
mountain leisure today due to lack of time, travel hassles, or high resort prices. Belleayre answers these modern challenges with a nearby location and a financially manageable resort rates. Belleayre's proximity to the NYC metro
region lets skiers and riders strapped for time and money pursue their passion without the stress that less convenient locations can sometimes bring. Make your winter vacation the fun, affordable and stress free time it should be
by staying close to home and within your budget. Our goal is to bring you exceptional snow conditions with no glitz or glamour, fuss or frills. We invite you to get back to the heart of skiing and experience what we like to call ''Snow Therapy''.
|
|
| |
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
|
| |
Trailmap
Bigger Trailmap
Pictures of Belleayre ski area
Bigger Picture
Bigger Picture
Bigger Picture
Bigger Picture
Bigger Picture
Stats
Detailed Stats
Contact Info
Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates
Weather
Local weather forecast
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Belleayre ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Belleayre ski area:
Ski Plattekill, New York
, 13 miles away
1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs
40% Expert & Adv.
40% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
Windham Mountain, New York
, 19 miles away
1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs
25% Expert & Adv.
45% Intermediate
30% Beginner |
Hunter Mountain, New York
, 20 miles away
1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs
40% Expert & Adv.
30% Intermediate
30% Beginner |
Holiday Mountain, New York
, 27 miles away
400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs
30% Expert & Adv.
40% Intermediate
30% Beginner |
Mt. Peter, New York
, 48 miles away
400 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs
35% Expert & Adv.
35% Intermediate
30% Beginner |
Mountain Creek, New Jersey
, 49 miles away
1040 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs
42% Expert & Adv.
37% Intermediate
21% Beginner |
Hidden Valley, New Jersey
, 49 miles away
620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs
47% Expert & Adv.
33% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
Tuxedo Ridge, New York
, 50 miles away
400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 7 runs
56% Expert & Adv.
28% Intermediate
14% Beginner |
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away
415 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs
20% Expert & Adv.
60% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away
650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 18 runs
35% Expert & Adv.
33% Intermediate
32% Beginner |
|
| | Whitewater Near Belleayre ski area:
Bush Kill River, Greene / Delaware
County
, 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook) |
|
Vly Creek, Delaware / Greene
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland) |
|
Esopus Creek, Ulster
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Big Indian to Boiceville) |
|
| | Trails Near Belleayre ski area:
Seager West Branch Trail, Ulster
, 6 miles away |
|
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster
, 16 miles away |
|
Vernooy Falls Trail, Ulster
, 16 miles away |
|
| | Golf Courses Near Belleayre ski area:
Hanah Mountain Resort and Country Club, Margaretville
, 8 miles away |
|
Hanah Mountain Resort Country, Margaretville
, 9 miles away |
|
The Meadows Golf Center, Margaretville
, 9 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|
Ski Areas > US North East > Belleayre, New York
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA
, 51 miles away
