Skiing in Virginia at Wintergreen Resort
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.
If you are considering a ski vacation in Virginia then the place to be is in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Here you will find Wintergreen Resort which boasts the most thrilling winter recreational area in the Mid-Atlantic. It is a beautiful 11,000-acre hideaway with breathtaking mountain views, offering the ultimate getaway, with world-class skiing and snowboarding, charming lodging and first rate dining options.
Wintergreen Resort has a refreshing atmosphere of peace and tranquility, with a wide selection of winter activities. The resort is located in the heart of Central Virginia adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, just 90 minutes from Richmond and roughly three hours from Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. Wintergreen Resort is accessible by car, air and rail.
Wintergreen offers 25 slopes and five lifts (including two high-speed, six-passenger lifts) on 125 skiable acres. This Virginian ski resort features slopes which offer the most extensive beginner-to-expert terrain, with 14 slopes lit for night time skiing. This is the best ski resort you will find in Virginia and it boasts the single best ski resort in the South.
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.
The warmer months offer a treasure trove of activities. Being a four-season vacation and conference venue, you will find winding trails, cascading streams and lush forests. There are outdoor activities such as hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, swimming, mountain biking and boating. The resort offers 45 holes of championship golf on two courses, an award-winning tennis program, a full-service, mountaintop spa, an assortment of tempting dining options and more.
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 so this is a great resort for families. Besides enjoying boating, golf, tennis, swimming and horseback riding, families learn about birds, fossils, wild flowers and stream life on the frequent guided hikes through the resort's own nature preserve.
One very popular attraction at the resort is the Out of Bounds Adventure Center with rock climbing and bungee trampolines. Corporate retreats, real rock climbing, rappelling and mountain biking are available at the Outdoor Wilderness Leadership school.
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Kerry Devere thoroughly enjoys winter sports holidays and in particular well-groomed pistes. Before you plan your next ski holiday, read more of her ski resort reviews.
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