The Mountain Message (updated 3/15/2010 07:39 AM)

SLIDE AND SPLASH BASH WEEKEND IS ON THE WAY. MUSIC, POND SKIMMING, RAIL JAM, AND MORE! SPRING IS HERE AND PROVIDING US WITH COOL EVENINGS AND MILD DAYS. WE HAVE PLENTY OF SNOW THANKS TO A RECORD BREAKING 93 INCHES OF NATURAL THIS YEAR. WOW! THIS IS THE MOST SNOW SINCE WINTERGREEN OPENED ITS DOORS IN THE MID 1970’S. PLENTY OF SKIING AND RIDING STILL TO GO, WITH PLANS TO SKI, RIDE AND TUBE THROUGH AT LEAST MARCH 21ST! REDUCED OPERATING HOURS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OUR NEW SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW.

Skiing and Riding: Today we have 19 slopes open and 3 lifts. We are open for day sessions only, opening at 9am and closing at 5pm. The average snow base depth throughout the resort is 25”- 50”. SUPER SAVER RATES ARE IN EFFECT (4 hour tickets are not available on Saturdays)

Tubing: The Plunge will be closed this week, re-opening on Saturday. Buy tickets on the web ahead of time if you want to take advantage of this great winter activity. Tickets for The Plunge can be purchased over the web right now Click here. Ridgely’s Fun Park is closed for the season. Please visit Ridgely again in December of 2010

Terrain Park: The Progression Park includes: down rail, battleship rail, rainbow box, flat down rail, two medium tables. The Advanced Park is open until 8pm (during night sessions) and includes: one wedge jump, A frame rail, barrel bunk, up rail, double kink rail, large spine, double barrel rail.

March 2010 Skiing and Tubing Hours of Operation
This is only a partial list covering two of our most popular activities. For details about Ridgely’s Fun Park, Treehouse or other programs, please call ahead for details.

Second Week Slopes Tubing
Mon 3/8 - Thurs 3/11 Day Only 9-5 Tue-Thu, 2-4, 4-6
Fri 3/12 - Sun 3/14 Normal Hours Normal Hours
Third Week Slopes Tubing
Mon 3/15 - Thurs 3/18 Day Only 9-5 Closed
Fri 3/19 - Sun 3/21 Day Only 9-5 Sat-Sun 10-4
(closed Friday)

The Best Way to stay informed about what is happening up here is on the web. Please check this report prior to your visit for the most up-to-date snow and slope information.

REMEMBER, Wintergreen is a great place to visit during Spring Summer and Fall! For information on the current weeks activities all year long,”This Week at Wintergreen” is a great resource: Click here..

See the full Snow & Slopes Report

Photo of the Day (updated 3/11/2010 09:22 AM)

Ski and Ride Photo of the Day

We are still 100% open with great snow!

Wintergreen Resort, twice named "Best Ski Resort" by the readers of Washington Post.com, boasts the most thrilling winter playground in the Mid-Atlantic. Our snow-covered amenities include the most extensive beginner-to-expert terrain for skiers and riders alike and Virginia's largest tubing park. Nestled atop the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen Resort is perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing - whether you're a beginner or pro. Enjoy more time on the slopes while avoiding the lines thanks to six chairlifts including our two lightning fast, "six pack" lifts. And we're so easy to reach… convenient to Washington D.C., Richmond, Hampton Roads and Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill via well maintained roadways. Whether you're planning a day trip or an overnight escape, look no further than our 11,000-acre resort.

For questions, please call our Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100