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Hiking Day and Night at ShenandoahDespite an ominous rainy forecast, DCSki’s Editor spent Sunday, July 7 hiking at Shenandoah National Park. One daytime circuit hike dipped into the valley and shadowed waterfalls, while an evening circuit hike led to the highest peak in the Park for a spectacular sunset, revealed by breaking storm clouds. Above, a rainbow spans the eastern sky, as seen from the peak of Hawksbill Mountain. Photo by M. Scott Smith.  July 19: Montrose Ski Bowl lost area updated
What’s New for 2008: Liberty Mountain Resort July 13: Liberty Mountain Resort is spending $3.6 million in capital improvements this summer, including a significant lodge expansion and continued enhancement of snowmaking. (2 reader comments) Hiking Day and Night at Shenandoah: A Firsthand Report July 8: Despite an ominous rainy forecast, DCSki’s Editor spent Sunday, July 7 hiking at Shenandoah National Park. One daytime circuit hike dipped into the valley and shadowed waterfalls, while an evening circuit hike led to the highest peak in the Park for a spectacular sunset, revealed by breaking storm clouds. (4 reader comments) Crossing the Hudson on Horseback June 29: While attending her son’s wedding, DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn visited the 1000 Acres Ranch Resort in New York. There was no skiing (not at this time of year, anyway), but she did try out activities such as horseback riding, and filed this Firsthand Report. Choosing the Right Skis and Boots, and Summer Skiing in Switzerland June 27: Guest contributor Iwan Fuchs, Snowsports School Director for Seven Springs Resort, checks in with some of his thoughts on choosing the right skis and boots. Iwan also provides some notes about skiing in his native Switzerland during the summer. He will be skiing and working at the Ski Academy Switzerland in August. Springtime Snapshots: The Canaan Valley Region in Late Spring June 25: DCSki Columnist John Sherwood recently made a trip to the Canaan Valley region of West Virginia, where he visited Dolly Sods, Roaring Plains (South Prong Trail), and the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. He provides some photos from his visit. (2 reader comments) Breaking News: Whitetail Adds New Trail, Lift May 5: Whitetail Resort is currently embarking on a “summer of upgrades,” cutting a new trail and installing a new double lift to service the terrain park. (15 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Beaver Creek April 20: Robbie Allen believes he has found heaven on earth, during a late-season trip to Colorado’s Beaver Creek Resort. He provides this Firsthand Report from a recent trip. (1 reader comment) Firsthand Report: Belleayre Mountain, April 10, 2008 April 20: Brenton Archut closed out his season by heading north to New York’s Belleayre Mountain for some late-season snowboarding. He provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment) Firsthand Report: Vail - The Killington of the West April 20: He may normally spend his time skiing at out-of-the-way and lesser known ski areas, but for Spring Break, Robbie Allen took his family to one of the most popular ski resorts in the world: Vail. He provides this Firsthand Report. Guess What? It’s Not Too Late to Ski April 3: The vast majority of Mid-Atlantic resorts have ended their ski and snowboarding season. However, if you’re itching to get in a few last turns, it’s not too late. Several resorts plan to offer skiing and boarding for one last weekend, on April 5 and 6. (3 reader comments) Breaking News: Mid-Atlantic Resorts to Transition to Vertical Hopscotching April 1: Due to an unseasonably warm string of winters, many Mid-Atlantic ski resorts will be using this summer to shift their focus from skiing and snowboarding to vertical hopscotching, a new sport that has seen rising popularity. (11 reader comments) Going Further Afield: Chestnut Mountain Resort - Towboats, Trains, and Tough Terrain! March 30: Tucked away in the Northwest corner of Illinois on a high rocky bluff overlooking the Mississippi River is a ski area that offers a surprisingly steep vertical. Robbie Allen describes a late-season visit to Chestnut Mountain Resort in this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment) Going Further Afield: Mountain High - A True SoCal Experience March 19: Robbie Allen’s travels took him all the way to the West Coast, where he grudgingly left a sun-kissed beach to head into the mountains, discovering a ski area where the boarders outnumber the skiers. He provides this Firsthand Report from California’s Mountain High Resort. (2 reader comments) Who’s Open? A Detailed Look at Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas March 17: Spring is a mixed blessing: Mid-Atlantic resorts begin to close one by one, but the weather is nice and the rates can’t be beat. DCSki provides a detailed look at the current operating status of Mid-Atlantic ski areas. Firsthand Report: Elk Mountain March 15: He may have a season pass at Blue Mountain, but Brenton Archut finds himself visiting Pennsylvania’s Elk Mountain at least once a season, and always yearns to return. In this Firsthand Report, Brenton describes a memorable trip he made to Elk on March 11, 2008. (3 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Ski Utah Ability Awareness Trip March 15: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently returned from a magical week in Utah, where they visited several ski areas to learn about adaptive programs, including Park City, Snowbasin, Snowbird, and Sundance. Learn more about their trip in this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments) Western Wanderings: Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak March 9: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman check in with a firsthand report from California’s Alpine Meadows and Nevada’s Diamond Peak - two ski areas located near Lake Tahoe. (2 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Bryce Resort March 5: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney led a youth group of about 20 skiers and snowboarders to Virginia’s Bryce Resort on March 1, 2008. He provides this Firsthand Report. Firsthand Report: Wounded Warrior Weekend at Snowshoe Mountain Resort March 5: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort February 23-24, 2008, where they observed Snowshoe’s first Wounded Warrior Weekend. The event brought wounded service members to the slopes of Snowshoe to learn how to ski and snowboard. Connie filed this Firsthand Report, describing both the event and the overall skiing experience at Snowshoe. (1 reader comment) March Signals Arrival of Mid-Atlantic Resort Festivals March 5: It’s March, and that means it’s time for spring festivals at Mid-Atlantic resorts. A number of resorts will hold carnivals and festivals in the coming weeks, bringing fun activities to the slopes such as pond-skimming contests, games, live music, and prizes. [ Older Articles ] [ DCSki RSS feed ] |
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Near Mercersburg, PA: (As of 2:53 pm)
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Low 67
Sunrise: 5:58 am Remember: Events can change at the last moment. Contact event holder to verify details before planning a trip. 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. $399 Full Season Pass at Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail Resorts, Pennsylvania Through October 31, 2008, Pennsylvania’s Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail Resorts are offering a full season pass for $399 per person. These unrestricted passes are valid at all three resorts. Families purchasing passes can buy the first pass for $399 and each additional pass for $299. The pass can be purchased at any of the three resorts. Prices rise to $599 beginning November 1.
(Added July 18, 2008)During the month of July, 2008, Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob Resort will offer a 50% discount on lodging and golf for all Active Military, Reserve, National Guard, Retired Military Personnel, and Dependents with proper ID.
(Added June 1, 2008)Find more bargains in the DCSki Bargain Tracker.
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