Bryce Resort
Overview
Bryce Resort is a compact ski area in Basye, Virginia, about two hours west of Washington, D.C. Its approachable slopes, ski school, and relaxed atmosphere make it especially appealing to families and first-time skiers. Bryce is open to the public, although it also has a membership program.
The mountain has a 500-foot vertical drop and a mix of gentle learning terrain, intermediate runs, and a few steeper pitches. The Horst Locher Snowsports School is a longstanding part of the resort’s identity, and the gradual progression from beginner slopes to longer runs gives new skiers room to build confidence. Snowmaking is essential at Bryce, where natural snowfall is less dependable than at higher-elevation resorts farther west.
Bryce offers evening skiing on selected dates, typically Fridays and Saturdays during the regular season, along with holiday periods. The resort also operates an 800-foot snow tubing hill with three lanes, providing another winter activity for families and groups.
Photo provided by Bryce Resort.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 500 feet
- Base Elevation
- 1,250 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 1,750 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 25
- Longest Run
- 3,500 feet
- Trails
- 12
- Trail Mix
- 4 beginner 6 intermediate 2 expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 5 (3 chairlifts (Lift One, Lift Two, Lift 3) and 2 beginner conveyor lifts (Bunny Slope Carpet and Little Nip Carpet).)
- Night Skiing
- Yes; generally Friday and Saturday evenings during the regular season, with additional holiday dates.
- Terrain Park
- Thunder Jug
- Tubing Park
- Three 800-foot snow tubing lanes.
Contact & Links
- Address
- 1982 Fairway Drive
Basye, VA 22810 - Phone
- (800) 821-1444 or (540) 856-2121
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
Bryce has an extensive warm-weather operation centered on its lift-served mountain bike park, which offers downhill trails for beginners through advanced riders. Bike rentals and lessons are available, and the resort hosts riding events during the season.
The resort also operates an 18-hole, par-71 golf course designed by Ed Ault. Nearby Lake Laura has a swimming beach, paddlecraft rentals, and a walking trail around the water. Scenic chairlift rides and other seasonal activities round out the summer offerings.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Bryce
| Humidity: | 68% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 6 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 6:44 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 29.98 in | Sunset: | 5:13 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 56 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Bryce News
New Study Examines the Future of Mid-Atlantic Snowmaking
A new study finds that Mid-Atlantic ski areas could face fewer reliable snowmaking windows as winter conditions change.
Small Mountain, Long History: The Enduring Appeal of Bryce Resort
DCSki looks at how Bryce Resort's compact slopes, racing tradition, and year-round community have sustained its appeal across generations, including a major expansion in 2025.
The Characters Who Helped Define Mid-Atlantic Skiing
DCSki looks back at the people whose voices, innovations, businesses, and personal connections helped define Mid-Atlantic skiing.
What Happened to Night Skiing?
Night skiing has long been a Mid-Atlantic tradition, but DCSki looks at why the hours available for skiing under the lights have gradually decreased in recent years.
DCSki Interview Series: Woody Bousquet, a Lifetime Connected to Skiing's Past
Woody Bousquet discusses his family's ski-area legacy, his collection of memorabilia from around 200 ski areas, and his work preserving skiing's history.
The Best Run May Still Be Ahead: Lessons from a Life of Skiing with Jim Kenney
DCSki looks back at Jim Kenney’s quarter century of writing about skiing, tracing the family adventures, friendships, and Mid-Atlantic roots that have sustained his lifelong enthusiasm for the sport.
Bryce in the Forum
Recent DCSki discussions mentioning Bryce.
It will interesting to watch this
2026 Season Closings Thread
Liberty Mogul Meetup next week
Bryce expansion?
Whitetail/Epic photo requirements
Next season plans?
Nearby Resorts
Other ski areas closest to Bryce.
Massanutten Resort
Timberline Mountain
Canaan Valley Resort
