Skiing in Virginia at Wintergreen Resort
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The Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains dominate Western Virginia with the immense Shenandoah Valley falling between the ranges. The central Piedmont region, characterised by its rolling hills, levels out into the extensive sandy coastal plain toward that vast expanse of water we know as the Atlantic Ocean.
For anyone considering a ski trip to Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains are the ideal choice, where the Wintergreen Resort offers arguably the most thrilling winter sports area in the Mid-Atlantic. With breathtaking mountain views, this stunning 11,000-acre ski area offers the superlative winter vacation or weekend retreat, with international-class skiing and snowboarding, quality accommodation and many excellent dining options.
With a wide selection of winter activities Wintergreen Resort still manages to achieve a refreshing atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Just 90 minutes from Richmond and roughly three hours from Washington, D.C. and North Carolina, the resort is located in the heart of Central Virginia adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Wintergreen is undoubtedly the best ski resort you will find in Virginia and very probably the single best ski resort in the south. The 25 trails and 5 lifts (with 2 high speed six person chairs) and one surface lift serve an extensive network of beginner to advanced terrain with 14 of the slopes floodlit for night time skiing.
Wintergreen Resort has a top elevation of 3516 feet, with a 1003 foot vertical drop and has enormous scope for beginners and experts alike and all will find suitable trails at Wintergreen Resort. The longest run is a distance of 1.4 miles. 20% of the terrain is suitable for beginners, 40% for intermediates and 40% for advanced skiers. There is also a dedicated terrain park for snowboarding. Wintergreen’s credentials for winter sports are impressive.
For the months of the year when not covered by snow there are many activities to enjoy. There are winding forest trails, cascading streams and outdoor activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, boating and hiking. The tennis facilities are second to none and the resort enjoys two golf courses with some 45 holes of championship golf as well as a mountain top spa and dining options for the most discerning guest.
This is a great resort for families as there are many special packages and children’s programs available and a host of special events and activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the year. Families are able to learn about birds, fossils, wild flowers and stream life on the frequent guided hikes through the resort’s own nature preserve.
The Outdoor Wilderness Leadership school offers corporate retreats, rappelling, mountain biking and real rock climbing. The Out of Bounds Adventure Center is a winning attraction at the resort with rock climbing and bungee trampolines.
