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Postcard from Big SkyA DCSki reader provides a trip report from Big Sky, Montana, where the majestic slopes are only outdone by the genuine friendliness of the locals.  January 17: Hahn Mountain / Big Valley Ski Area lost area updated
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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. (3 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) “Jibbing for a Cause” Rail Jam at Roundtop to Benefit Leukemia/Lymphoma and Breast Cancer Research January 18: Ski Roundtop, Scion Cars, and Signal Snowboards are teaming up to host a charity rail jam in support of Ski4Life Leukemia and Lymphoma and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The event will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Ski Roundtop. Firsthand Report: Pilgrimage to Stowe January 18: It’s been 40 years since Jim Kenney last skied Stowe. As a teenager, his parents didn’t allow him to venture off the bunny slopes. In early January, he returned to the Ski Capital of the East in Vermont determined to venture beyond the greens with his own teenage son. Jim provides this Firsthand Report. (7 reader comments) Firsthand Report: Sugarbush, Vermont - A Classic Refreshed January 17: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney recently returned from an early-January trip to Sugarbush, Vermont. His first visit to the resort in 10 years, he discovered perpetually great terrain and recent infrastructure investments. He provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment) Notes from the Road: Snowshoe Mountain (updated) January 9: Connie Lawn is spending the weekend at snowy Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. She filed these notes from the road. (7 reader comments) December 24, 2009: Mother Nature delivered an early holiday gift to mid-Atlantic ski areas, dumping up to three feet of fresh snow the weekend before Christmas and keeping temperatures low enough to fire snowguns around the clock. As a result, many ski areas should have close to 100% of their terrain open in the coming days. Firsthand Report: Copper Mountain December 21, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Copper Mountain Resort in early December during a Colorado ski trip. They provide this Firsthand Report. Notes from the Road: The Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colorado December 21, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently attended the 22nd Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colorado, one of the largest winter sports events for people with disabilities. They filed these notes from the road. Firsthand Report: Wonderful Weekend at Liberty December 21, 2009: As a patroller at Liberty Mountain Resort, DCSki Columnist Jim Chen had to work over the weekend. But don’t feel too sorry for him; Liberty received 20 inches of fresh powder in the recent storm, and Jim was one of the first to make runs down powder slopes. Jim provides this Firsthand Report from a weekend that can only be described as “epic.” (8 reader comments) Mid-Atlantic Ski Season Kicks Off, with Help from Mother Nature December 6, 2009: The return of colder temperatures has allowed mid-Atlantic ski areas to fire up the guns, and Mother Nature helped kick off the festivities with some natural snow. Several resorts in the mid-Atlantic are now open for skiing and boarding, with more expected to come on-line soon. (1 reader comment) Pro-Fit Ski & Boot Service Launches with Focus on Boot Fitting and Ski Tuning November 23, 2009: 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, 2009: 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, 2009: 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, 2009: 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. [ Older Articles ] [ DCSki RSS feed ] |
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Near Davis, WV: (As of 7:51 am)
Today: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 29. North wind at 6 mph becoming southeast. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. High 29.
Sunrise: 7:18 am Remember: Events can change at the last moment. Contact event holder to verify details before planning a trip. Endurance Sports Customer Appreciation Day February 11, 2010 Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania 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. North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain Resort will be offering savings up to 25% on lift tickets, rental equipment, and lessons from March 8, 2010 through the end of the season. Some restrictions apply.
(Added November 7, 2009)On Tuesdays throughout the 2009-2010 winter season (excluding holiday periods such as December 29, 2009), full- and part-time high school and college students can receive discounts at Maryland’s Wisp Resort. With valid ID, students can purchase a $21 Extended (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) lift ticket, $15 Night (5-9 p.m.) lift ticket, $36 Extended Day Lift Ticket with equipment rentals, and $8 Snow Tubing Park session ticket. Restrictions may apply; contact Wisp at 301-387-4911 for additional details.
(Added November 7, 2009)West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort will be offering various non-holiday midweek discounts throughout the 2009-2010 winter season. On Mondays, if you bring a non-perishable food item, you will receive a $10 lift ticket. On Tuesdays, you can tube all day for $25 per person. On Wednesdays, you can buy one lift ticket and receive one free (of equal or lesser value). On Thursdays, military, firefighters, EMS, or police officers with valid ID can receive half price lift and rentals. College students with a valid ID can purchase half price lift and rentals on Fridays. And any day the local schools are closed due to snow, Canaan Valley Resort will offer $18 lift/ski rentals. (Snowboard rentals are slightly higher.) For more information, contact Canaan Valley Resort at 800-622-4121.
(Added November 8, 2009)Find more bargains in the DCSki Bargain Tracker.
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