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What’s New for 2009 in the Mid-AtlanticMid-Atlantic ski resorts are in a constant battle to make each season better than the last by adding new lifts, new lodges, and the ever popular increase in snowmaking capacity. The familiar pattern continues for the 2009-2010 winter season, with local resorts continuing to invest in capital improvements to keep their customers happy and to be competitive with other resorts in the region. Find out what’s in store this winter by browsing through DCSki’s extensive What’s New for 2009 Guide.  November 1: PocoNorth lost area updated
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Pro-Fit Ski & Boot Service Launches with Focus on Boot Fitting and Ski Tuning November 23: When Pro-Fit Ski & Skate went out of business early this year, mid-Atlantic skiers were afraid they would lose the services of master bootfitter Brian Deely. Not to fear: Brian is back with a new store focusing exclusively on boot fitting and ski tuning. Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings November 22: Due to the possibility of unexpected release, Salomon USA is recalling certain models of ski bindings sold in the United States between September, 2008 and October, 2009. What’s New for 2009: Wintergreen Resort November 15: Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort is introducing a flex ticketing plan for the 2009-2010 winter season, and will also be offering several Women’s Ski Clinics. Wintergreen will also open a Zip Line. DCSki Introduces New Features to Track Resort “Tweets” November 15: The Twitter microblogging service allows individuals and companies to create and share short text-based updates called “Tweets.” Over a dozen ski areas in the mid-Atlantic region have created a presence on Twitter, using Twitter to post announcements and information. DCSki now captures these updates and makes them readily available to skiers and boarders, whether or not they have their own Twitter account. What’s New for 2009: Hidden Valley Resort November 14: Hidden Valley Resort is putting the finishing touches on several enhancements for the 2009-2010 winter season. The Pennsylvania ski area will offer improved snowmaking and expanded instruction offerings, and has also taken over management of food and lodging reservations. What’s New for 2009: Blue Mountain November 11: Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Ski Area this winter will be greeted by a new double-black diamond slope and new “streets” terrain park. Two new outdoor dining areas will be available, and Blue Mountain will become one of the few U.S. resorts to have a “BigAirBag,” a fall cushion placed behind ski jumps. What’s New for 2009: Snowshoe Mountain Resort November 8: Snowshoe Mountain Resort puts the focus on safety this winter by including helmets with all youth rentals. A new restaurant will open, and Snowshoe is also providing guests with an opportunity to save a few bucks. What’s New for 2009: Timberline Resort November 8: Timberline has gained permanent access to a water source for snowmaking, and will soon celebrate the grand opening of a new hotel. (3 reader comments) What’s New for 2009: Winterplace November 8: Winterplace has installed 34 new automated snow guns, and widened one of its expert slopes. What’s New for 2009: Shawnee Mountain November 8: Shawnee Mountain has added a new Tubing Carpet lift, a new Snow Cat, and expanded its Rental Shop, fortifying its standing as one of the largest ski and snowboard rental facilities in the U.S. What’s New for 2009: Liberty Mountain Resort November 8: It’s been a busy summer at Liberty Mountain Resort. The Pennsylvania ski area has upgraded the Eastwind Quad Chairlift, increased the amount of automated snowmaking, and made a number of improvements both on and off mountain. What’s New for 2009: Elk Mountain November 8: Pennsylvania’s Elk Mountain Ski Resort has continued a long-standing tradition by planting nearly 1,300 new spruce trees on the mountain. The ski area has also made snowmaking improvements and widened the Susquehanna trail. What’s New for 2009: Sugar Mountain Resort November 7: North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain Resort made improvements to snowmaking over the summer, replacing and upgrading 2,500 feet of snowmaking pipes along the Big Birch slope and purchasing an additional energy-efficient snowmaking machine. What’s New for 2009: Beech Mountain November 7: Beech Mountain has converted a double chairlift into a quad chairlift. Firsthand Report: Colorado Spring Skiing - Don’t Fear the April November 1: In late Spring, 2009, DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney and his son Vince packed their car and headed west — all the way to Colorado for some late-season skiing. Their travels took them to Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain. Jim provides this detailed Firsthand Report from their April trip. (4 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Splendor in the Leaves - the 9th Annual Great Outdoors Festival at Whitetail November 1: After checking out the Liberty Mountain Fall Fest earlier in October, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman headed to Whitetail Resort on October 25, 2009 to visit the 9th Annual Great Outdoors Festival. They provide this Firsthand Report. Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Fall Fest October 18: Rain finally moved out of the area, allowing Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman to visit Liberty Mountain Resort’s Annual Fall Fest. They filed this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments) DCSki Columnist Honored with West Virginia Division of Tourism’s “Stars of the Industry Award” October 15: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney was recently honored with a Stars of the Industry Award, awarded by the West Virginia Division of Tourism for his January, 2009 story on skiing in Canaan Valley and Timberline Resorts, West Virginia. (8 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop rounds them up at the Shawan Downs Steeplechase September 28: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently participated in the Shawan Dawns, where they saw a taste of some adventurous activities offered at Ski Roundtop. Connie filed this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment) Wisp Founder Helmuth “Ace” Heise Passes Away August 12: Mr. Helmuth “Ace” Heise, Founder of Maryland’s Wisp Resort, passed away on August 11, 2009. He was 82. [ Older Articles ] [ DCSki RSS feed ] |
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Remember: Events can change at the last moment. Contact event holder to verify details before planning a trip. Sugar Mountain celebrates its 40th Anniversary with cake, ice cream and refreshments; equipment demos; ice sculpting; snow ball eating contest; bluegrass music by Boss Hawg; fireworks; Edge of the World/Burton Rail Jam and more.
On Sunday and Monday, December 13-14, Maryland’s Wisp Resort will be celebrating its 54th Birthday with $7 1-day Adult or Junior Lift Tickets, and half price Rentals and Lessons. Discounted lodging is also available. For more information, please contact Wisp at 301-387-4911.
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Some of these bargains may have limitations. Check with the company offering the bargain to verify all details. Tanglwood Ski Area is offering discounts on Fridays throughout the ski season. On Fridays, Tanglwood is offering a “buy one lift ticket, get one free” special on Day or Twilight tickets.
(Added November 8, 2009)Seniors over 70 years of age can receive free slope access to Virginia’s Bryce Resort on non-holiday weekdays.
(Added November 8, 2009)From December 11-13, 2009, West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort will be celebrating its 38th Anniversary. During this celebration weekend, Canaan Valley will be offering $38 room rates, $20 lift tickets, and $38 lift/rental combo tickets ($48 lift/snowboard rental tickets). There will be special 38-cent food prices as well, such as 38-cent hot dogs and 38-cent draft beers. Packages are limited; for additional details, restrictions, and reservations, contact Canaan Valley Resort at 800-622-4121.
(Added November 8, 2009)Find more bargains in the DCSki Bargain Tracker.
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