How to Go Skiing in Wintergreen, Virginia

With 19 trails, speedy chair lifts, high-tech snow-making and grooming techniques and a 1,000-foot vertical drop, Wintergreen offers great facilities for skiers. The resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, on Route 664 near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Email account
• Computer with Internet access
• Phone

Book a Ski Trip to Wintergreen

1. Book your accommodations right on the Wintergreen, Virginia Web site (see Resources below). Just enter your preferred arrival and departure dates to view lodging availability and rates.
2. Call 1-800-926-3723 to book by phone, as well as to book packages, four-bedroom lodging and rental homes. In general, accommodations at Wintergreen are moderately priced.
3. Opt to stay in a furnished studio if you're going to Wintergreen on your own, or rent a seven-bedroom villa for a large group of friends. Available amenities include full kitchens, decks and hot-tubs. If you rent something larger than a studio, you can plan on having a cozy fireplace.
4. Purchase your season passes online at the Wintergreen Web site (see Resources below). If you buy your lift ticket the day you arrive, you may be charged an additional fee.
5. Buy a rental pass online as well if you know you will be renting equipment. These are sold with the Ski & Ride Season Pass. Season rental passes are reasonably priced--definitely cheaper than buying a full set of ski equipment!

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Wintergreen

6. Reserve some time in the spa. After a long day or skiing your muscles may be sore, and the Jacuzzi will feel terrific.
7. Register for a lesson at the resort before you arrive. The Wintergren Snowsports School has one-to-three-hour lessons for adults as well as lessons for age 6 and up. Specialized lessons are available for smaller children. Prices vary, so be sure to consult the Web site for updated information (see Resources below).
8. Take advantage of the learning money-back guarantee. If you do not learn to do basic maneuvers after the first lesson, you can repeat the lesson again for free.
9. Treat your colleagues to a vacation: chip in for a corporate rental pass if you work in Virginia. You'll get four transferable passes marked with your company name.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to check the current ski report on the Wintergreen Web site before you set off on your trip (see Resources below). You should find it right on the home page.
• Book online to see a detailed checklist of amenities available at Wintergreen properties.

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