How to Go Skiing in Bryce, Virginia

By eHow Travel Editor

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Bryce, Virginia houses the Bryce Resort, which has a range of year-round activities in addition to downhill skiing and tubing. Located two hours from Washington, D.C. in West Virginia, Bryce has eight ski trails with an even distribution of beginning, intermediate and advanced runs. Its summit is about 1,750 feet high, while the vertical drop is 500 feet.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Computer with Internet access
Phone

Book Your Ski Trip to Bryce

Step1

Review the Lodging page at the Bryce Resort Web site to find accommodations near the ski hill (see Resources below). Note that lodging must be arranged through the individual rental agencies. Follow the links located on the lodging page to reach their respective sites.

Step2

Stay in a townhouse, condo, or chalet when you visit Bryce Resort. With their woodsy locations, these places make for a romantic and inviting stay. Fireplaces and hot tubs are available at some of the properties, and rates are fairly reasonable.

Step3

Go with a group of 20 or more to Bryce, Virginia and you will be offered discounted rates. Email groupsales@bryceresort.com or call 540-856-2121 ext. 230 to find out more details.

Step4

Take advantage of the 'First Time Package' available through Bryce Resort if you're a first-time skier. It includes equipment rental, lessons and a lift ticket. Learn more at the Bryce Resort Web site (see Resources below). Or call 1-800-821-1444, ext. 228 to speak with a representative.

Step5

Email skischool@bryceresort.com for children's ski lesson inquiries when you book a ski trip to Bryce.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Bryce

Step1

Forget about buying new skis this season. You can rent them when you book a ski trip to Bryce. They have over 700 rental sets available, including snowboards.

Step2

Visit the Bryce Resort Web site to see a current ski conditions report for the mountain before you embark on your trip (see Resources below).

Step3

Sleep late and go skiing at night. Bryce offers night skiing that lasts until 9:30 p.m.

Step4

Stay for a few days and get a multiple lift pass that is good through the week. When you buy several consecutive days in a row, you'll save a bit of money and enjoy complimentary night-skiing. Lift ticket prices rise slightly over the holidays.