Ski and Snowboarding Resorts

Virginia



Wintergreen Resort

Wintergreen sits high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, over 3,000 feet above the valley. Temperatures are generally 10-15 degrees cooler than the surrounding area providing summer temperatures rarely above 80 degrees and winter temperatures perfect for snowmaking. You can also enjoy hiking, indoor swimming, an adventure center for the family, and tons of dining options. Ridgely’s Fun Park offers a great place for children to play in the snow and includes a tamer snow tubing experience, (for ages two and up).

Visit: http://www.wintergreenresort.com/

Bryce Resort

Bryce Resort really accommodates everyone, including those who aren’t quite as good at snow sports including First Time Ski and Snowboard Packages for first-time skiers and snowboarders ages eight years and older. Your family can also go tubing down Bryce’s 800-foot long tubing lanes is very popular at Bryce Resort and a great way to spend time as a family.  After a fun day in the snow, Bryce offers the Kids Club on Saturday evenings for ages 4-11 where they will enjoy crafts, games, and a snack while you have some adult time. They also offer Military Days each month with Military Personnel receiving FREE lift tickets and discounted tickets for their families.

Visit: http://www.bryceresort.com/



Massanutten Resort

Massanutten offers lighted night skiing. This is a full service resort with condominiums and hotel accommodations.  Massanutten also offers lots of lessons, and options for tons of snow fun including tubing, a spa, resort activities, and a large indoor waterpark!  Throughout January and February, Massanutten has Monday Night Madness, with rentals and lift tickets for $18 each, from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, including a free group lesson.  College Days are Wednesdays and Fridays with any valid college ID from January 4th-March 2nd, 2012. They are also offering a School’s Out Special for students, parents, faculty and staff that are out of school due to inclement weather can ski or snowboard at reduced rates.
Visit: http://www.massresort.com/


Maryland



Wisp Resort

Wisp Resorts offers tons of kid’s programs. Enjoy the slopes with your honey and drop off your kids for a while with the Wisp Child Care Drop In Center, which offers short-term child care for ages 2 to 8.  Willy Wisp is a ski program designed for 3 - 7 year olds.  Mini-Riders is a new snowboard program for 6 - 7 year olds. Mountain Rippers is a two-hour snowboard or ski class that will have your 8 - 14 year olds on the mountain longer and learning some cool techniques that will make even you envious.  Club Wisp is a ski or snowboard program for 8 - 14 year olds. This season Wisp is offering a Mondays-$29 Deal Day which begins January 2.
Visit: http://www.wispresort.com/

West Virginia



Timberline Resort
With an average of 200 inches of snow per season, Timberline promises the best snow a resort can have! Trails can be up to miles long (some of the longest in the South) and give riders a change to really enjoy the scenic views. On the weekends, they have live entertainment. Head to their website to view a LIVE video camera of the slopes! Their live blue grass weekend is at the end of January, and a not-to-miss event for the whole family!

Visit: http://timberlineresort.com/

Winterplace Ski Resort
This resort offers the largest snow tubing park in West Virginia, and also has a kiddie snow tubing park! Wednesdays from 1:00 PM  - 10:00 PM, you can take ski or snowboarding lessons for $29.95. You can also ski free on President’s Day (Monday, February 20).
Visit: http://www.winterplace.com/

Canaan Resort

Canaan Resort’s has a great place where your kids can be entertained called Kidz Korner. Hit the slopes and know your kids are in good hands. Your kids can be from age two through six to hang at Kidz Korner, and must be potty trained. Call ahead to set them up! In addition to skiing and snow boarding, Canaan Resorts also offers snowshoeing, tubing, airboarding and ice skating with a rink that features an outdoor fireplace.  This winter Canaan Resort is offering the Super Saver Midweek promotions which include Food Bank Monday, Locals Tuesdays, BOGO Wednesday (buy one get one free), Heroes Day Thursday and TGIF(Thanks Goodness I’m Forty-something Friday).
Visit: http://canaanresort.com/winter/



Snowshoe Mountain Resort

Snowshoe’s kids program for skiers ages 4- 12 and snowboarders ages 7-12 offer half-day and full-day options.  Snowshoe also offers lessons, tubing, and child care for ages 3 months to 12 years, and also snowcat tours, snowmobile tours, indoor pools, and The Big Top game and activity center.  Snowshoe also offers a kids night out program every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to offer Mom and Dad some guilt-free grown-up time!  


Visit: http://www.snowshoemtn.com/index.htm


Pennsylvania


Whitetail

Even if your kids don’t want to ski, Whitetail Resort offers a center-based facility staffed by responsible and caring individuals to children ages 6 months to 12 years. Whitetail’s children’s program is filled with excellent instruction and fun activities, for skiers ages 4 through 12 and snowboarders ages 6 through 12. Kids Mountain Camp introduces snowsports without competitiveness, ensuring each child is having a blast while learning new skills.  Whitetail also offers tubing, child care, and more! Ski Whitetail is 89 miles from Washington D.C. On Wednesdays in January Whitetail is offering the Learn to Ski or Snowboard program for just $39 including lesson, rental equipment and an all day lift ticket.
Visit: http://www.skiwhitetail.com/

Seven Springs

Pennsylvania’s largest ski and four season resort. Seven Springs has a great deal for families called the “Winter Family Memories” package.  Sunday through Wednesday through March, the package includes lodging, skiing, tubing, bowling, miniature golf, breakfast,a pizza and more, with 2 kids ages 11 and under for free!  Starting at $298 per adult.
Visit: http://www.7springs.com/


Liberty

Liberty’s Ski and Snowboard Camp programs offer average class size of 4-7 children per instructor, ensuring the best instruction and attention.  You drop your child off at the Children’s Learning Center and they take care of everything for you!  They get the rental equipment, take your child to the lesson, provide lunch on full day programs, and provide indoor supervision between on-snow time.  Following the conclusion of the lessons, you will be able to pick up your child to hit the slopes and see all the things they have learned!  Ages 4 to 10 for skiing, 6 to 10 for snowboarding.  Ski Liberty also offers lessons, tubing, and child care for ages 6 months to 10 years. Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages for everyone ages 8 and up are only $39 every Thursday the entire month of January, including free day care!  

Visit: http://www.libertymountainresort.com/

Roundtop Mountain Resort

Roundtop Mountain Resort has tons of great options for the whole family. Options include the Snow Ranger 2-hour program offered three times a day, the Mountaineer 4-hour program, and the Night Ranger 1-hour lesson offered several times in the evening.  Ages 4 to 12 for skiing, 6 to 12 for snowboarding.  Roundtop also offers tubing and the Playcare child care option for ages 18 months to 12 years.  This winter Roundtop is offering Ladies Days on Tuesdays, College Day and Mens Days on Wednesdays, and Home School Days on Thursdays with a discounted lift ticket and free child care.  They also offer Military Discounts. 
Visit: http://www.skiroundtop.com/