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The state of Virginia is located between Florida and New York
and is known as the gateway to the South. The western side
of the state is quite mountainous and where you will find the
skiing areas, with the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains and
Shenandoah Valley providing plenty of beautiful scenery. There
are also the hills of the piedmont region which lead to the Atlantic
Ocean and beaches. The capital city is Richmond.
Useful web site: www.virginia.org
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Ski Resorts in Virginia, USA
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It
is a great place for families and for beginners. On offer
is downhill skiing, boarding and tubing.
Base elevation 1,250 feet, Summit 1,750 feet, Vertical drop
500 feet. 25 skiable acres, Annual average snowfall 30
inches. 100% snowmaking. Five lifts (3 surface and
2 double chairs). Eight trails and the longest run
is 3,000 feet.
Skier levels 34% beginner, 33% intermediate, 33% advanced.
Web site: www.bryceresort.com.
Massanutten Resort
Massanutten Resort is a great family ski area located in the
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It offers 14 trails, 70
skiable acres, 7 lifts (1 quad, 3 double, 1 J-Bar and 2 handle
tows), a vertical drop of 1,100 feet, snowboard park with quarter
pipe, night skiing and tubing. Skier levels: 30%
beginner, 35% intermediate, 35% advanced. Average
annual snowfall 56 inches.
Web site: www.massresort.com.
Homestead
The Homestead is also a great family destination. Vertical drop
700 feet with summit elevation of 3,200 feet. With 9 runs,
5 lifts (1 double, 1 T-bar, 1 J-Bar, 2 rope tows), 45 skiable
acres, boarding, and snowmaking facilities. Skier levels: 34%
beginner, 33% intermediate and 33% advanced. Annual average
snowfall is 50 inches. There is also a skating rink, tubing
park and snowshoeing. For boarders there is a half-pipe. No
night skiing.
Web site: www.thehomestead.com
Wintergreen Ski
Resort
Wintergreen Ski Resort is located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Mountains, approx. 42 miles from Charlottesville. This
is a great family resort with plenty of variety of terrain for
all levels and a 1,000 vertical drop. The summit elevation
is 3,515 feet, 24 trails, 90 acres of skiable terrain, 5 lifts
(2 Hi speed 6-person, 1 quad, 1 triple, 1 double). Skier
levels: 20% beginner, 42% intermediate, 21% advanced,
17% expert. Night skiing is available as well as tubing
and boarding with a terrain park and half pipe.
Web site: www.wintergreenresort.com.
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