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#1 · (Edited)
Ok so last year I was mainly riding at Blue (PA) and Belleayre Mountain. This year since I need to stay close by plus I need to save some money, I decided to buy a weekday pass (only 199)to Camelback. I am just curious of what to expect since I have never been there. What are good times to go, are the crowds mainly on the super easy hills... how is

any suggestions of info is greatly appreciated

Thanks:)
 
#2 ·
Unfortunetly, my only experience with Camelback is with going on weekends when it's a madhouse so I'm not sure I'll be much help.

Yes, most of the traffic tends to be concentrated near the easier trails. The lookers right side of the mountain is usually the most busy as that's where most of the lifts are. Looker's left is normally where I spend most of my time. Nile Mile to the extreme left is a nice blue to cruise as well.

edit: I've done night riding as well and everytime I pack it in within an hour or so. It gets icy as hell.
 
#3 ·
Camelback and Blue are very comparable in my experience. It has been a while since i have ridden Blue because I always felt Camelback's snow making/quality was better.

Both places are generally zoos on the weekend and quiet midweek. Camelback definitely gets more traffic on the easier terrain but if its totally open, the place does handle the amount of people it gets pretty well. They also have a separate lift for the terrain park.

My advice, as with all of the hills around these parts.. go early. Get out as soon as its open, take an early break and get back out when the masses stop for lunch. I don't really do the night thing anymore so can't speak to that.
 
#7 ·
Can anyone comment on the instructors? Would it be worth taking another lesson from someone at Camelback? If not any recommendations for someone that has the basics down but just wants to refine and improve overall.

That said I know that riding is the best way I just want a pro to check out my riding and see where I can improve and if I am off or doing anything sloppy.
 
#8 ·
FWIW, it's my favorite mountain in the area. I love their setup.

I've only gone during the week so I can't comment on how weekends are. It does pick up a bit when night riding starts (I think it's from 5-9 and I have a few friends that go just for that) but it's nothing major.
 
#11 ·
I'll be there basically every day if you need a riding friend.
What to expect?
Slushy during the day.
Icy at night.
Any powder the ever shows up is gonna be pushed to the side hits for some fun riding.
Park can be full of jerks sometimes but otherwise it's pretty mellow.
Crowded as hell on weekends mainly on the easier runs up until around 6.
Food is expensive.
I have a lot of friends that work as instructors there. They seem to be pretty nice guys and gals.
Good ol CBK
 
#16 · (Edited)
Since I started snowboarding (not that long ago) I have been going by myself too. So I have no basis or idea of what to improve on. I mainly go and make some turns and work on basics. I would appreciate anyone willing to critique me for some improvement. After my wife has this new baby I will be there just about every week. About the end of Dec. :)

Thanks all

I can handle blue runs and have only been on a diamond once...to which was most of the hill ridden on my ass or my face.

I did buy a park ticket and I am looking to maybe learn some small basic park stuff. I would love to try the mini pipe! Providing I am ready to do so.
 
#22 · (Edited)
Haha Yeah it is a small hill out here in the PA/NJ/NY area.

I shouldn't say small, it is one of the "bigger" ones in the area...http://www.skicamelback.com/Camelback-Mountain/Trail-Map.aspx yes there are smaller! It will be my time there and first full season. I figure it is better to improve here. I picked up an anytime weekday pass (includes weekends after 3pm and in march it will be for anytime)for only 199!

I think they had the name before the Water pack camelback was invented.
 
#26 ·
Here's how it breaks down between CB & JF. Frost definitely has some terrain that is a little more interesting....IF it snows. If it hasn't, then it can be an ice rink. So, if it dumps, go check out Jack Frost, if it's just a regular day, take the sure thing at Camelback.

Here is a bunch of pics from Frost when it's been dumped on...Jack Frost 1-12-2011 - Jack Frost & Big Boulder - paskiandride
 
#28 · (Edited)
Camelback opening Saturday with two runs. I may give it a shot for an hour or two to see how my gimpy ass no acl knee feels.

Long range... looks like some snow could be in the forecast the week of the 10th which is way to early to tell but hey, we can hope.

Oh and meant to add... not sure I'd describe anywhere at JF or CBK as challenging per se, but agree JF can probably be a bit more fun/interesting in snow with the open mt approach they take there. On CBKs behalf, as bad as it was last year I got in a couple mid-week days where I was amazed at how well they did with the mountain snowmaking wise.
 
#61 ·
The biggest they had the last 2 years I have gone have been 4 person high speed quads.

Also I'll be there tomorrow if anyone wants to meet up to shred.
I rode the 6 chair this season actually. Its called the kaatskill flyer. On my first trip up, I got the idiot cord on my mitts entangled in the chair lol. I go to skate off and get yanked back to the chair. Luckily I was able to brace myself, and rip the freaking cord off with all of my might.
 
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