Mountain Message Blog

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Hello Weekend!

Welcome to the weekend. Today the slopes are in perfect condition coupled with abundant sunshine and temps in the the high 20s. These conditions are worth writing home about. If you get hungry while out on the slopes make sure you download our app and order while your skiing and get notified when it's ready to be picked up. Make sure to stop by Checkerberry Cabin to quench your thirst or try the Saturday Rib Special. After a long day on the slopes stop by The Edge this evening for some tasty food and live music by Lama and the Hound. See you on the slopes!

Lift ticket sales may be limited to ensure a quality mountain experience. Due to anticipated high demand, especially during peak holiday periods, lift tickets and rentals must be purchased online in advance. In the event lift tickets sell out, guests will not be able to buy them in-resort at the ticket window. Wintergreen Club Members, Mission: Affordable season passes, Mission Four’dable quad pack tickets, Buddy Tickets purchased with the passholder present, resort lodging guests, and lift tickets bought as part of a ski and snowboard school package are guaranteed access.

Slopes

We are currently skiing & riding on 23 slopes from 9a-9p with an average base of 36 inches. Open slopes are Potato Patch, Upper Dobie, Lower Dobie, Upper Cross Trail, Lower Cross Trail, Terrain Park, Lower Diamond Hill, Upper Diamond, Upper Sunrise, Lower Sunrise, Upper Tyro, Lower Tyro, Tequila, Upper Cliffhanger, Upper Wild Turkey, Lower Wild Turkey, Hydraulic, The Gap, Upper Turkey,  Devils Elbow, Loggers Alley, Sunrise Glades,  and Eagles Swoop.

Lift Operations

We are currently operating 5 lifts including Potato Patch, Blue Ridge Express, Highlands, and Big Acorn

Snowmaking

Snowmaking has been great and the next 10 days look even better. We will continue to build up the base on open slopes and work to get the remaining slopes open. 

Advance Sales

Lift Tickets are sold out for today and tomorrow. Lift ticket sales are currently limited in order to manage capacities and maximize your enjoyment on the slopes.  

Lift tickets and rentals MUST be purchase online in advance to guarantee availability and your place on the snow.  Browse and buy on our online store.

Tubing

Tubing tickets are sold out for today and tomorrow. We have decided to open tubing sessions for Monday and extend the weekend. Tickets are available now for sessions on Monday.

Know Before You Go!

Please review our Covid-19 guidelines prior to your arrival.  We thank you in advance for adhering to the guidelines and keeping our season safe!

 

Last Edited by Mountain Messenger-je on Saturday, January 22, 2022

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