Skiing near Washington DC
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Skiing near Washington DC
Evening all,
Inspired by Brandy07's thread, I'd appreciate recommendations for ski resorts close to DC (3 or 4 hours driving), for a couple of days skiing this Feb. We'll be four adults and one three year old, ranging from non-skiers up to expert.
Ski-in/ski-out accommodation will be a big plus, to allow the skiers and non-skiers to meet-up easily for lunch etc.
The resorts I've looked at are:
-Wisp, MD
Pocono Mts:
-Camelback, PA
-Blue Mountain, PA
-Elk Mountain, PA
-Snowshoe, WV
All advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve
Inspired by Brandy07's thread, I'd appreciate recommendations for ski resorts close to DC (3 or 4 hours driving), for a couple of days skiing this Feb. We'll be four adults and one three year old, ranging from non-skiers up to expert.
Ski-in/ski-out accommodation will be a big plus, to allow the skiers and non-skiers to meet-up easily for lunch etc.
The resorts I've looked at are:
-Wisp, MD
Pocono Mts:
-Camelback, PA
-Blue Mountain, PA
-Elk Mountain, PA
-Snowshoe, WV
All advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve
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Re: Skiing near Washington DC
Two ski places near us not a million miles from you are Massanutten and Wintergreen, Massanutten has an indoor water park if you have younger ones and a buffet restaurant. Wintergreen is surrounded by breweries, wineries, distilleries and at least one meadery.
I have no idea about the skiing as I as more disposed to the Caribbean this time of year.
I have no idea about the skiing as I as more disposed to the Caribbean this time of year.
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Re: Skiing near Washington DC
So, my experience of the ski resorts is actually as Downhill Mountain Biking resorts.... But Snowshoe sounds to be what you are looking for. The resort is at the top of the mountain (a lot of East Coast resorts do this) and you ski straight from your accommodation ! Bars & restaurants all look good and plenty of non skiing activities available for those that don't want to ski.
You might also want to consider Bryce as it is just 20 minutes or so off the I81 and depending on where you are actually based you may be able to do it as a day trip.
Carl.
You might also want to consider Bryce as it is just 20 minutes or so off the I81 and depending on where you are actually based you may be able to do it as a day trip.
Carl.
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Re: Skiing near Washington DC
Hello Steve,
We spent a 4-5 days at Snowshoe over Christmas a couple of years ago. We stayed at the bottom of the mountain and drove up each day which worked ok for us. Your experience will probably depend on what you have done before - my wife and i have skied a fair amount in the large French resorts and had skied all the runs at Snowshoe by lunch on the first day. We slowed down a bit after that. Only the second time the kids had skied and they loved it
We spent a 4-5 days at Snowshoe over Christmas a couple of years ago. We stayed at the bottom of the mountain and drove up each day which worked ok for us. Your experience will probably depend on what you have done before - my wife and i have skied a fair amount in the large French resorts and had skied all the runs at Snowshoe by lunch on the first day. We slowed down a bit after that. Only the second time the kids had skied and they loved it
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Re: Skiing near Washington DC
For day trips there are several as you've listed...Liberty, Whitetail, snowshoe (these are all about 1.5 hours from downtown DC)
For 2-3 days, the good ones are:
Wintergreen, VA
Deep Creek Lake, MD
All these places are set up so the skiers and non can catch up and meet at certain points
For 2-3 days, the good ones are:
Wintergreen, VA
Deep Creek Lake, MD
All these places are set up so the skiers and non can catch up and meet at certain points
Last edited by BigK; Jan 10th 2018 at 3:37 pm.
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Re: Skiing near Washington DC
Thanks all, for the advice. There certainly seem to be a few single day options to try, when there's been a big snowfall.
I think we'll try Wisp (Deep Creek Lake, MD). Not expecting spectacular skiing, but some nice scenery and a few gentle slopes will work for us this time.
I'm looking forward to trying Snowshoe too.
I think we'll try Wisp (Deep Creek Lake, MD). Not expecting spectacular skiing, but some nice scenery and a few gentle slopes will work for us this time.
I'm looking forward to trying Snowshoe too.
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Re: Skiing near Washington DC
Thanks all, for the advice. There certainly seem to be a few single day options to try, when there's been a big snowfall.
I think we'll try Wisp (Deep Creek Lake, MD). Not expecting spectacular skiing, but some nice scenery and a few gentle slopes will work for us this time.
I'm looking forward to trying Snowshoe too.
I think we'll try Wisp (Deep Creek Lake, MD). Not expecting spectacular skiing, but some nice scenery and a few gentle slopes will work for us this time.
I'm looking forward to trying Snowshoe too.
Yes, while Deep creek or Wintergreen wont provide Switzerland or Colorado style skiing, there are plenty of easy and hard slopes to keep everyone happy