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What’s New for 2010 in the Mid-AtlanticMid-Atlantic ski resorts are in a constant battle to make each season better than the last by adding new trails, new lodges, and the ever popular increase in snowmaking capacity. The familiar pattern continues for the 2010-2011 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 2010 Guide. We’ll be chronicling enhancements at area resorts throughout the summer.  July 24: Ghost or Unfinished Hill (Tory Mountain) near Harmon, West Virginia lost area updated
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Skiing Magazine Suspends Print Version August 18: If you had a print subscription to Skiing magazine, your mailbox might be a little lonelier this winter. The publisher is re-launching Skiing in a digital-only edition. (3 reader comments) Wisp Resort Unveils Canopy Tour July 10: Expanding the number of recreational opportunities available to summer visitors, Wisp recently unveiled its new Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour. The guided canopy tour allows participants to glide along multiple zip lines, experiencing the Maryland resort from a different and loftier perspective. What’s New for 2010: Whitetail Resort June 27: After a banner 2009-2010 winter season, Whitetail is plowing profits back into the resort with $4 million in capital improvements. The Pennsylvania resort is cutting an additional beginner trail and making improvements to its Marketplace dining area. Going Further Afield: Ski Cooper - Old School Colorado May 8: Robbie Allen was able to squeeze another ski day out of the season with a late-season trip to Ski Cooper, Colorado. He describes the throwback ski area, which provided great skiing on Easter Day for his family at a very affordable price. (4 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Heroes on the Hill at Massanutten March 24: The rain and time change didn’t stop a few folks from coming out for Massanutten’s Heroes on the Hill day on March 14, 2010. Robbie Allen provides this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments) March 7: Connie Lawn provides this quick Firsthand Report from Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort, where she skied on Saturday, March 6, 2010. March 7: Local resorts have snow aplenty as we head into March, providing the possibility for an extended spring skiing season. Ed Fowler provides these tips for maximizing the spring skiing experience. (1 reader comment) Firsthand Report: Blue Knob Get Together March 7: From February 19-21, 2010, members of the DCSki and Epicski on-line communities met in the physical world on the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob resort, enjoying conditions and camaraderie fit for the record books. Rob Davis provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment) Firsthand Report: Liberation at Liberty March 7: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on February 27, 2010 to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend. They filed this Firsthand Report. Firsthand Report: Massanutten Weekend February 28: DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham found ample opportunities for fun during a weekend visit to Massanutten February 20-21, 2010. He found fun on the Virginia resort’s popular snow tubing hills, in the indoor water park, on the ski slopes, and listening to live entertainment at night. OK, there might have been one face plant that resulted in a trip to the first aid office, and that probably wasn’t fun. But the rest of the weekend was “plain stupid fun.” (2 reader comments) Getting Fit for the Slopes: The Benefit of Strength Training for the Skier February 13: We often perceive skiing more as a pastime than a sport, especially in this region where the slopes are short and almost always groomed to perfection. Skiing, though, involves many muscle groups, some of which never get properly exercised under normal circumstances. DCSki Columnist John Sherwood describes the benefits of strength training for on- and off-slope activities, using his own experiences as a guide. (3 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Snowpocalypse Now at Blue Knob February 11: With so much fresh snow, what’s a mid-Atlantic skier supposed to do? Go skiing, of course! That’s what DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney decided to do on February 8, 2010, braving the roads to head to Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob Resort. In this Firsthand Report, he describes the day as one of the best days of local skiing in his 43 continuous seasons of downhill action. (4 reader comments) Notes from the Road: Stuck in Utah February 11: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman intended to take a short trip to Utah, but with back-to-back blizzards hitting the mid-Atlantic and airports closed, they’ve been unable to return to the East coast. Thankfully, there’s pretty good skiing in Utah, too. They provide this series of Firsthand Reports from the slopes of Park City, Deer Valley, Alta, and Snowbird. (3 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Skiing Pretty at Seven Springs February 7: Jim Kenney and his wife took a “Ski Date” to Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort on Monday, February 1, 2010. Jim prescribes a ski date as a way to reduce stress, have fun, and improve your relationship. Great conditions at Seven Springs didn’t hurt, either. Jim provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment) Firsthand Report: Embedded with the Wounded Warriors at Wintergreen Resort February 1: On January 23, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend, which brings service members wounded in battle to the slopes for winter recreation. They filed this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments) January 24: A DCSki reader provides a trip report from Big Sky, Montana, where the majestic slopes are only outdone by the genuine friendliness of the locals. (5 reader comments) Whitetail After Dark: A Pictorial January 21: DCSki’s Editor spent the afternoon and evening at Whitetail Resort on January 21, 2010. This pictorial provides a number of after-dark scenes from Whitetail’s slopes. (7 reader comments) The Ski Channel Expands Distribution to East Coast January 20: The Ski Channel television network recently partnered with RCN to bring its content to additional geographies, including Washington, DC, the Lehigh Valley, and Philadelphia. West Virginia Governor Proclaims January Learn a Snow Sport Month January 20: In a ceremony earlier this month, Joe Manchin, Governor of West Virginia, announced that January was officially Learn a Snow Sport Month in his state Firsthand Report: Mad River Glen - True Believers January 18: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney closed out his recent trip to Vermont by swinging by Mad River Glen. He describes the visit to the “minimalist ski-area-that-could” in this Firsthand Report. (11 reader comments) [ Older Articles ] [ DCSki RSS feed ] |
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Near Champion, PA: (As of 6:51 am)
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind between 5 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. High 83.
Sunrise: 6:46 am Remember: Events can change at the last moment. Contact event holder to verify details before planning a trip. Covering organic gardening, renewable energy, small-scale livestock, green building and remodeling, do-it-yourself projects, real food, natural health, green transportation and related topics.
With the help of the Timberline Ski Patrol, the Alpine Ski Shop in Sterling, Virginia will be holding a 2-Day Ski Swap Yard Sale from October 9-10, 2010. For more info, contact Alpine Ski Shop at 703-444-7844.
The USARA Adventure Race National Championship is the “Heart and Soul” of Adventure Racing in the United States. Co-ed teams of 3 compete in 45 USARA regional qualifying events across the U.S. for a chance to battle it out for the title of USARA Adventure Race National Champion.
Enjoy a great time with great food, entertainment by DJ Donn Henderson, a costume contest and other fun games. Attractive lodging rates available. Call 814.443.8000 for more infromation on lodging at Hidden Valley.
Hidden Valley is working with Touchstone Center for the Arts and Crafts to present the second annual Arts & Cultural Celebration, which will feature interactive demonstrations in blacksmithing, metal working, painting, pottery, and more.
Find more events in the DCSki Event Schedule.
Some of these bargains may have limitations. Check with the company offering the bargain to verify all details. Snowshoe will be offering a special during the 2010-2011 winter season. If you purchase a 5+ night lift/lodging package, you’ll receive a free 2010-2011 season pass for each eligible party member up to the unit’s minimum occupancy. The pass can be used to ski for free for the remainder of the season. For more details and restrictions, contact Snowshoe at 877-441-4386.
(Added August 28, 2010)Book a 4+ Night Lift/Lodging Package at Snowshoe and Receive a Free $200 Resort Credit Snowshoe Mountain Resort, West Virginia If you book a 4+ night lift/lodging package at Snowshoe by October 15, 2010, Snowshoe will offer a free $200 resort credit. The resort credit may not be used for lodging purchases. It will be valid at Snowshoe Resort-owned outlets only. For more information contact Snowshoe at 877-441-4386.
(Added August 28, 2010)Find more bargains in the DCSki Bargain Tracker.
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