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Snowmaking at Liberty. Liberty Mountain Resort fired up the snowguns Monday night and may open as early as Friday, Nov. 24. Photo provided by Liberty Mountain Resort.
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Several resorts close to D.C. are shooting for an opening date this Friday or shortly thereafter, including Liberty Mountain Resort, Ski Roundtop, and Whitetail. All three resorts are owned by Snow Time and have begun snowmaking operations. Eric Flynn, President of the Ski Liberty Operating Corp and Whitetail Resort, states that they are hoping to open at least one, and possibly all three resorts this Friday, November 24.
“No one wants to open more than we do, and we will push as hard as we can!” Flynn stated. Flynn noted that even if only one resort opens on Friday, pass and card holders at any of the three resorts will be able to receive privileges at the open resort.
Western Maryland’s Wisp Resort opens today at 8:30 a.m. 3-5 trails should be open, including Bellyflop, Muskrat, Grouse Way, Boulder, and Squirrel Cage. Average base depth is 18 to 30 inches with packed powder conditions. Possum, Wisp Trail, and Chipmunk openings should follow shortly, as snowmaking continues. Hours of operation are Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lift tickets will be $20 Wednesday and $35 (adult) / $25 (youth) Thursday through Sunday.
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Some help from Mother Nature. Snowshoe has already converted over 24 million gallons of water to snow, but that didn’t stop Mother Nature from dropping 8 inches of fresh powder on the resort Tuseday, just in time for opening day. Photo provided by Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
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Seven Springs starts running the lifts today and expects to have 7-9 slopes and trails open. Lift ticket prices on opening day are $25 for adults and $20 for children age 11 and under. The resort is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. After November 26, the resort will be open for the day session mid-week.
In the Poconos, Jack Frost expects to open on Friday, Nov. 24. Shawnee Mountain is also shooting for a Nov. 24 opening date.
Opening details included in this article are subject to change; always contact a resort directly before making a trip, particularly in early season.
M. Scott Smith is the founder and Editor of DCSki. Scott loves outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and mountain biking. He is an avid photographer and writer.