Appreciation Days

January 7-9, 2008
Residents of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Lynchburg, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Augusta County, Appomattox County, and Amherst County receive special discounted snowsports rates. For snowsports information please call the Ski Information Center, 434-325-2100.

Blue Ridge Doublecross, sponsored by Freestyle

January 20, 2008
Wintergreen's Terrain Park is the site for this exciting ski and snowboard race, sponsored by Freestyle.

ATTENTION SEASON PASSHOLDERS: This event is during a restricted time period. For those who wish to participate and ski or ride with us after the competition is over, when you register we will offer you a special rate of $15 for your Day Lift Ticket.

For information, call the Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100 or Freestyle at 434-978-4091. Weather permitting.

Wintergreen Aquatics & Fitness Wellness Lecture Series

Resolve to Live Heart Healthy
January 16, 2008

• Invited:
  Members and their gusts are welcome free of charge for the lecture.
  Hotel Guests will incur a $10 fee/person wishing to learn more about heart health.
• Focus:
  An interactive opportunity on heart health and how you and your diet play a major role in determining what you can be.
• Speaker:
  Linda Farver, PH.D, Liberty University Health Sciences.
• Date:
  Wednesday, January 16, 7pm - 8pm
• Location:
  The Gristmill in the Mountain Inn next to Colony Coffee

Martin Luther King Day Weekend

January 18-21, 2008
Enjoy your three day weekend with a trip to Wintergreen Resort. For snowsports information call the Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100 or for overnight accommodations call, 800-926-3723.

Freestyle Demo Days

Januray 19-20, 2008
Bring yourself up-to-date with Freestyle Demo Days at Wintergreen Resort. Test out the hottest ski and snowboard equipment on the market today. For information, call 434-325-1183. Weather permitting.

Safe Sliders Kick-Off

January 19, 2008
To celebrate the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Safety Awareness Week, Wintergreen launches its 2008 Safe Sliders program with an event featuring prizes, giveaways and Ridgeley the Bear on the Blue Ridge Terrace. Targeting children ages seven to 14, the Safe Sliders program promotes a unified safety message by distributing coloring books that feature safety guidelines; providing reflective zipper pulls that attach to children's jackets; arranging ski helmet giveaways; as well as other presentations and safety programs throughout the season. Safe Sliders, a program developed by Wintergreen Resort and the University of Virginia Children's Hospital, recently won the Best Youth Safety Program award from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and the Excellence in Programming Award from the National Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA).

Wounded Warriors Weekend

Wintergreen Adaptive Ski

January 25-27, 2008
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing and Wintergreen Resort host more than 20 disabled soldiers and their families as part of their rehabilitation through Walter Reed Army Medical Center during the third annual Wounded Warriors Weekend. The soldiers are fitted with adaptive skis or snowboard equipment and learn a recreational skill on the slopes. Everyone is invited to experience this remarkable event and cheer on these heroes. For more information, contact Wintergreen Adaptive Ski at 434-325-2007 or visit www.skiwas.org.

Special Olympics Virginia

Alpine Skiing Championships

January 28-29, 2008
Nearly 100 Virginia athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete for the gold at the 2008 Special Olympics Virginia Alpine Skiing Championships. The two-day competition is held at Wintergreen Resort with time trials on the first day and the final competition on the second day. The opening ceremony kicks off the races on Monday and concludes with a dinner and dance. For more information, visit www.specialolympicsva.org.