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Bryce Resort
Basye, Virginia
Vertical drop:500 feet
Base elevation:1,250 feet
Peak elevation:1,750 feet
Skiable acres:25
Longest run:3,500 feet
Trails:8

Bryce Four Seasons Resort offers a calm, relaxed atmosphere, unlike many of the bustling ski resorts in the D.C. region. Families and beginner skiers will feel welcome at the resort, which takes steps to limit overcrowding. The resort’s southern location, combined with a low base elevation, restrict the amount of natural snowfall to an average of 30 inches per year, but the resort combats this with 100% snowmaking.

Advanced skiers may be disappointed with the 500-foot vertical and lack of challenging terrain, but beginner skiers will enjoy runs specifically designed for learning, such as Redeye, which becomes increasingly wider from top to bottom. The Horst Locher Ski School has received many kudos for its patience and success at teaching first-time skiers.

90% of the terrain is lit for night skiing.

Photo provided by Bryce Resort.


Key Statistics

Resort Name: Bryce Resort
Vertical Drop: 500 feet
Base Altitude: 1,250 feet
Peak Altitude: 1,750 feet
Trails: 8 Trails:
  • 4 beginner
  • 3 intermediate
  • 1 expert
Skiable Acres: 25
Longest Run: 3,500 feet
Lifts: 4 (1 quad, 1 double, 2 carpet lifts)
Night Skiing: Yes, on 90% of terrain
Terrain Park: Thunder Jug
Tubing Park: 800-foot long tubing lanes serviced by a carpet lift
Address: 1982 Fairway Drive
Basye, VA 22810
Phone: (800) 821-1444 or (540) 856-2121
Social Media: Facebook link Instagram link
Webcams: View resort webcams
Web Site: http://www.bryceresort.com/
Directions: Via Google Maps

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Weather near Bryce

6:15 pm on November 6 / New Market Airport
Partly Cloudy
69° F
Partly Cloudy
Humidity:69% Visibility:10.00
Wind Speed:0 mph Sunrise:6:47 a.m.
Barometer:30.07 in Sunset:5:10 p.m.
Dewpoint:58 °F
Definitely too warm for snowmaking. No snowmaking
Tonight
rainy
Low: 59°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance of Showers
A slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
rainy
High: 74°
Chance of Showers and Patchy Fog
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
rainy
Low: 45°
Slight Chance of Showers
A slight chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
cloudy
High: 68°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.


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