Skiing In The Virginian Resort Of Wintergreen
Author: KerryDevere Total views: 5 Word Count: 464
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 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.
Not all ski resorts have a good selection of slopes to cater for all abilities. Wintergreen, however, is a great all-round destination with 20% of the terrain is suitable for beginners, 40% for intermediates and 40% for advanced skiers. Wintergreen's credentials for winter sports are impressive and there is even a dedicated terrain park for snowboarding. With a top elevation of 3516 feet and a 1003 foot vertical drop, Wintergreen Resort has enormous scope for beginners and experts alike.
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.
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Kerry Devere has a special passion for holidays in the mountains and on sunny afternoons crusing the lazy greens. Before you plan your next ski vacation, read more of her ski resort reviews.
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