Belleayre Skiing

Terrain

Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort features 1,404 feet of vertical drop along with 175 runs, serviced by 8 lifts, including 1 gondola and 1 high-speed quad. The summit is 3,429 feet, and the base is 2,024 feet. The longest run is 12,024 feet, and there’s a total of 51 trails. The ski resort also features five glades, one terrain park, one progression park and one X-course. Trail breakout is 22% beginner, 48% intermediate and 20% advanced. The area averages 141 inches of snow per year. Cross-country skiers will enjoy the 9.2 kilometers of trails of ungroomed/unpatrolled snow.

The Tiger Den Nursery is childcare for children ages 6 months to 6 years, and the Kids Zone is a ski and snowboarding school for kids 12 and under. The ski school also offers lessons for adults and teenagers 13 and older, and there are special programs throughout the season.

The resort has four lodges: Discovery, Overlook, Longhouse and Sunset. Discovery Lodge sits at the lowest elevation (2,025 feet), and it’s designed for beginners. Most of the services (retail shop, restaurants, rental shops and more) are located at Discovery and Overlook Lodges. Sunset Lodge is on the summit (3,325 feet), and it only has a small cafeteria and restrooms. Meetings, special events and private parties are held at the Longhouse Lodge.

Breakfast

• Maeve’s Place is a cozy coffee shop with fresh-made breakfast items, including parfait and baked goods. 288 Main Street, Pine Hill, NY 12465

Lunch

• The Maple Smoke House serves up amazing BBQ made right in the restaurant’s own smoker. 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount, NY 12441

Dinner

• Catch the sunset at the Sunset Grill while chowing down on a juicy burger and homemade kettle chips. 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount, NY 12441

Après/Nightlife

• Groomers Pub is a favorite après-ski stop with a wide choice of beverages. 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount, NY 12441