West Virginia Soaring Eagle Lodge Condominiums to Sell at Real Estate Auction
Last update: 10:02 a.m. EST Nov. 24, 2008
SNOWSHOE, W.Va., Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- J. P. King Auction Company, the nation's leading auction marketing firm specializing in high-value properties, is selling seven Soaring Eagle Lodge condominiums at absolute auction, to the highest bidder in Snowshoe, West Virginia on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1 p.m.
"The area features more than 60 trails and is considered one of the East's largest skiing and snowboarding destinations," said Craig King, president & CEO of J. P. King. "After a fun filled day, Soaring Eagle Lodge residents and guests can enjoy the quaint shops and restaurants that are within walking distance of the condominiums."
The condominiums feature two bedroom, two bath and open floor plans with designer furnishings, decorative lighting, gas fireplaces, slate tile floor, state-of-the-art technology. The kitchens come with granite countertops, jeweled glass tile backsplash and stained pine cabinetry. Most of the units offer incredible views from the balconies and patios. Residents and guests will have access to heated underground parking that is accessible by elevator and each condominium has a private ski locker. Resort rental programs are available.
Soaring Eagle Lodge is located just four hours from Washington D.C., Baltimore and Pittsburgh, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains atop Snowshoe Mountain in beautiful Snowshoe, West Virginia. The Soaring Lodge Lift, which is adjacent to the lodge, has a brand new Doppelmayr quad high-speed chairlift, providing ski in, ski out access to the entire mountain.
Located within Soaring Eagle Lodge, is the restaurant, Ember, a trendy and popular hotspot for Snowshoe residents and guests. The restaurant features an award-winning chef, impeccable service and extensive wine menu, the cosmopolitan atmosphere and cuisine are unparalleled.
Individuals interested in more information about the upcoming sale may contact J.P. King at (800) 558-5464 or visit the company's web site at www.jpking.com.
J. P. King, based in Gadsden, AL, is the nation's leading real estate auction marketing firm specializing in high-value properties such as condominiums, developments, superluxury homes, ranches and land. J. P. King has marketed upscale properties in 49 states and 6 countries with recent sales in California, Florida, Las Vegas, South Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Montana and Alabama.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Video of Opening day at Snowshoe Mountain.
Video of Opening day at Snowshoe Mountain.
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Condos on Snowshoe Mountain to be auctioned
Monday November 24, 2008
by The Associated Press
SNOWSHOE, W.Va. -- Seven high-end condominiums at Snowshoe Mountain Resort are going to be auctioned.
J.P. King Auction Co. spokesman Jose Boza says Soaring Eagle Lodge is conducting the Dec. 6 sale to reduce inventory, not because of financial problems or foreclosure related to the nation's housing crisis.
Boza says King deals with high-end properties and gives developers an option of selling quickly rather than relying on the traditional real estate market, where sales can take a year or two.
King says the Soaring Eagle condos feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, designer furnishings, slate floors and other amenities.
Soaring Eagle's Web site lists two-bedroom condos ranging in price from $516,950 to $562,798.
Snowshoe's ski season opened last Friday.
Condos on Snowshoe Mountain to be auctioneded
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by The Associated Press
SNOWSHOE, W.Va. -- Seven high-end condominiums at Snowshoe Mountain Resort are going to be auctioned.
J.P. King Auction Co. spokesman Jose Boza says Soaring Eagle Lodge is conducting the Dec. 6 sale to reduce inventory, not because of financial problems or foreclosure related to the nation's housing crisis.
Boza says King deals with high-end properties and gives developers an option of selling quickly rather than relying on the traditional real estate market, where sales can take a year or two.
King says the Soaring Eagle condos feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, designer furnishings, slate floors and other amenities.
Soaring Eagle's Web site lists two-bedroom condos ranging in price from $516,950 to $562,798.
Snowshoe's ski season opened last Friday.
Condos on Snowshoe Mountain to be auctioneded
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Snowshoe Mountain Resort Begins Milestone 35th Winter Season
Snowshoe Mountain Resort Begins Milestone 35th Winter Season
SNOWHOE, West Virginia -- Snowshoe Mountain Resort began its 35th winter season Friday morning with a 9 a.m. rope drop ceremony. Snowshoe announced last Tuesday that ski season would begin early this winter after the resort was hit with a powerful winter storm that dropped 31" of natural snow. The mountain was scheduled to begin winter operations on Wednesday, November 26, but moved up Opening Day due to amazing early season conditions on the mountain. Just in time for the official start of the season, another 3" of fresh snow fell overnight Thursday, providing the perfect power covering to Snowshoe's groomed slopes.
"The amount of snow we've received and the job that our snowmaking team has done is truly incredible," said Snowshoe President and GM Bill Rock. "Our team has worked extremely hard to allow us to open early, and Mother Nature couldn't have timed this epic storm any better. We're thrilled to offer some of the best early season conditions ever at Snowshoe."
Skiers and snowboarders were greeted with cold temperatures Friday morning as strong wind gusts had wind chills well below zero as the crowd lined up to make the first downhill treks of the season in West Virginia. With plenty of cold air to work with, Snowshoe's seasoned snowmaking team added several feet of man-made snow to what Mother Nature provided this week, accumulating upwards of 5-feet of snow on many of Snowshoe's slopes. The mountain opened 6 trails and 21 acres of skiable terrain for the hundred or so guests who made the trip for Opening Day. With $29 early season lift tickets available until Tuesday and snow in the forecast through Friday night, the mountain expects crowds to grow as the weekend continues.
Cold air should remain in the region for the foreseeable future, allowing snowmaking to continue around the clock. With all that snow, the mountain hopes to have 15 or more slopes open for Thanksgiving visitors next week. A welcome surprise, this November snow has Snowshoe boasting some of the best early season conditions on record, and puts the Pocahontas County resort in great shape for the remainder of the season. Not even a week into the season, Snowshoe has already seen more snow fall this year than any NC or VA resort received all last season.
For more details on all of Snowshoe's early season operations and reservations, visit www.snowshoemtn.com or call 1-877-441-4FUN.
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SNOWHOE, West Virginia -- Snowshoe Mountain Resort began its 35th winter season Friday morning with a 9 a.m. rope drop ceremony. Snowshoe announced last Tuesday that ski season would begin early this winter after the resort was hit with a powerful winter storm that dropped 31" of natural snow. The mountain was scheduled to begin winter operations on Wednesday, November 26, but moved up Opening Day due to amazing early season conditions on the mountain. Just in time for the official start of the season, another 3" of fresh snow fell overnight Thursday, providing the perfect power covering to Snowshoe's groomed slopes.
"The amount of snow we've received and the job that our snowmaking team has done is truly incredible," said Snowshoe President and GM Bill Rock. "Our team has worked extremely hard to allow us to open early, and Mother Nature couldn't have timed this epic storm any better. We're thrilled to offer some of the best early season conditions ever at Snowshoe."
Skiers and snowboarders were greeted with cold temperatures Friday morning as strong wind gusts had wind chills well below zero as the crowd lined up to make the first downhill treks of the season in West Virginia. With plenty of cold air to work with, Snowshoe's seasoned snowmaking team added several feet of man-made snow to what Mother Nature provided this week, accumulating upwards of 5-feet of snow on many of Snowshoe's slopes. The mountain opened 6 trails and 21 acres of skiable terrain for the hundred or so guests who made the trip for Opening Day. With $29 early season lift tickets available until Tuesday and snow in the forecast through Friday night, the mountain expects crowds to grow as the weekend continues.
Cold air should remain in the region for the foreseeable future, allowing snowmaking to continue around the clock. With all that snow, the mountain hopes to have 15 or more slopes open for Thanksgiving visitors next week. A welcome surprise, this November snow has Snowshoe boasting some of the best early season conditions on record, and puts the Pocahontas County resort in great shape for the remainder of the season. Not even a week into the season, Snowshoe has already seen more snow fall this year than any NC or VA resort received all last season.
For more details on all of Snowshoe's early season operations and reservations, visit www.snowshoemtn.com or call 1-877-441-4FUN.
http://news.alpinezone.com/42499/
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Snowshoe shows the way in W.Va.
Snowshoe shows the way in W.Va.
The state will remain an attraction as long as it safeguards its beauty
THE auctions of 27 homes and condominiums at Snowshoe may show a temporary softening of the market for second homes. But it also underscores the huge boom in vacation homes in Pocahontas County.
The appraised values of these units ranges from $63,000 to $800,000.
The median value of a home in Charleston is now $127,700.
That the Snowshoe Resort has developed 2,200 housing units for use year-round is proof that West Virginia can be developed, in part, as a center for outdoor recreation - a place where people can enjoy the hills from the comforts of their second homes.
Since Intrawest Corp. bought the resort in 1995, it has invested more than $235 million to develop and upgrade its lodging, dining, retail shops, golf and ski areas.
Snowshoe is now the top employer in Pocahontas County, with 400 people on the payroll year-round and 1,400 during the peak season.
Considering that the county's population was 9,131 people in the 2000 Census, the addition of 2,200 housing units is simply amazing.
It should be encouraging to other areas of the state where recreation can be developed.
Snowshoe and its developers have an incentive to protect the hills, because the beauty of those hills is a major selling point for their housing units.
Said Bill Rock, president of Snowshoe Mountain and its Snowshoe Mountain Homes brokerage: "By and large we're confident in the resort. The homeowners have great confidence.
"We've had a great snow and opened a week early. All of the things that make Snowshoe attractive will be attractive in the long term. There are shoppers in the market and we are making sales."
If second homes can be sold in a down market off the beaten path as Pocahontas County, development can be done in other beautiful areas of the state.
But only on West Virginia's terms. The state's beauty is the attraction, and that must be preserved.
http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Editorials/200811260201
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The state will remain an attraction as long as it safeguards its beauty
THE auctions of 27 homes and condominiums at Snowshoe may show a temporary softening of the market for second homes. But it also underscores the huge boom in vacation homes in Pocahontas County.
The appraised values of these units ranges from $63,000 to $800,000.
The median value of a home in Charleston is now $127,700.
That the Snowshoe Resort has developed 2,200 housing units for use year-round is proof that West Virginia can be developed, in part, as a center for outdoor recreation - a place where people can enjoy the hills from the comforts of their second homes.
Since Intrawest Corp. bought the resort in 1995, it has invested more than $235 million to develop and upgrade its lodging, dining, retail shops, golf and ski areas.
Snowshoe is now the top employer in Pocahontas County, with 400 people on the payroll year-round and 1,400 during the peak season.
Considering that the county's population was 9,131 people in the 2000 Census, the addition of 2,200 housing units is simply amazing.
It should be encouraging to other areas of the state where recreation can be developed.
Snowshoe and its developers have an incentive to protect the hills, because the beauty of those hills is a major selling point for their housing units.
Said Bill Rock, president of Snowshoe Mountain and its Snowshoe Mountain Homes brokerage: "By and large we're confident in the resort. The homeowners have great confidence.
"We've had a great snow and opened a week early. All of the things that make Snowshoe attractive will be attractive in the long term. There are shoppers in the market and we are making sales."
If second homes can be sold in a down market off the beaten path as Pocahontas County, development can be done in other beautiful areas of the state.
But only on West Virginia's terms. The state's beauty is the attraction, and that must be preserved.
http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Editorials/200811260201
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Joe Steven's Says......
November 20, 2008 @ 12:00 AM
DAVE LAVENDER
The Herald-Dispatch
It may not be the forecast you had in mind, but like Jack Frost himself, Joe Stevens can't help but smile when he sees an early icy blast of daytime temperatures in the 40s, and nighttime dips into the 20s.
President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, Stevens said the state's downhill and cross country ski resorts all received more than a foot of snow from the Tuesday storm that dusted the Tri-State.
Add to that frigid overnight temps in the 20s, a good 15 degrees below normal for this time of year, and you've got the perfect storm of conditions for the Mountain State's ski resorts to open ahead of schedule.
In fact, Snowshoe Mountain was set to open next week but will now open Friday with six trails and two lifts after receiving more than 35 inches of snow since last Saturday.
"The biggest thing is that with the snowfall at the resorts brings with it cold temperatures and with the cold temperatures round-the-clock snowmaking," Stevens said. "That is critical for this time of year when you have to have this kind of sustained snowmaking. When they've got the base down, if the weather cooperates, it could hang around the whole season."
With some of the best snow-making capabilities in the Southeast, West Virginia's four major downhill resorts' snow guns can cover a football field with 20 feet of snow per hour creating a man-made blizzard, Stevens said.
Other opening days for this year's ski season include: Timberline Resort on Dec. 4, Canaan Valley and Winterplace on Dec. 12.
In Wheeling, Oglebay, West Virginia's newest and smallest ski resort, is set to open some time in mid-December.
Stevens said the other thing this early cold blast does is to get people thinking about heading to West Virginia.
"When it is snowing in Ashland and Ironton, Huntington and Charleston, then people are saying, 'wow, winter is here, let's get the snowboards and skis out and get ready for when we're going later this year'," Stevens said. "It gives people that itch to get out and have some fun and it's not even winter. The official start of winter is a month away."
A great start couldn't come at a better time with a slumping economy that has driven down ski numbers across the southeast.
However, West Virginia's ski resorts have bucked that trend, staying constant at 800,000 ski visits last season, equal to the numbers of the year before.
Stevens said the steep drop in gas prices and great conditions are like the lead-off batter getting a triple.
"You think of baseball and you want the first couple hitters to get a couple hits to get things rolling," Stevens said. "This is good news, especially coming off last year when we had some challenging weather, but we dealt with it. I'd have to dig way back in the records to find a start like this. Especially at a time when people are really watching where they'll spend their money. If West Virginia has good conditions and with gas prices dropping, studies show people will spend money to have a good time."
Stevens, who worked for years at Snowshoe Mountain, said the resort will open with some 40 acres of trails open and some great deals including discounted $29 lift tickets available from Friday through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
"This is the best early season scenario we could have imagined," said Snowshoe President and General Manager Bill Rock in a release. "We're thrilled to be open earlier than expected and Mother Nature couldn't have cooperated any better, providing the best early season conditions possible."
A pre-winter wonderland
Here's a closer look at the upcoming ski season in West Virginia:
OPENING DATES: Snowshoe Mountain opens on Friday, Nov. 21, after 35 feet of natural snow since late October, and near round-the-clock snowmaking.
Other opening days for this year's ski season include: Timberline Resort on Dec. 4, Canaan Valley and Winterplace on Dec. 12.
In Wheeling, Oglebay, West Virginia's newest and smallest ski resort, is set to open some time in mid-December.
EARLY DEAL: Snowshoe has $29 lift tickets Friday through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
CONTACT: For more details on all of Snowshoe's early season operations and reservations, visit www.snowshoemtn.com or call 1-877-441-4FUN.
MORE ON THE WAY: Read a full-blown ski preview in the Sunday, Nov. 30, Life section of the H-D that updates you with the newest additions at West Virginia's five downhill ski resorts, as well as some great early season deals.
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DAVE LAVENDER
The Herald-Dispatch
It may not be the forecast you had in mind, but like Jack Frost himself, Joe Stevens can't help but smile when he sees an early icy blast of daytime temperatures in the 40s, and nighttime dips into the 20s.
President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, Stevens said the state's downhill and cross country ski resorts all received more than a foot of snow from the Tuesday storm that dusted the Tri-State.
Add to that frigid overnight temps in the 20s, a good 15 degrees below normal for this time of year, and you've got the perfect storm of conditions for the Mountain State's ski resorts to open ahead of schedule.
In fact, Snowshoe Mountain was set to open next week but will now open Friday with six trails and two lifts after receiving more than 35 inches of snow since last Saturday.
"The biggest thing is that with the snowfall at the resorts brings with it cold temperatures and with the cold temperatures round-the-clock snowmaking," Stevens said. "That is critical for this time of year when you have to have this kind of sustained snowmaking. When they've got the base down, if the weather cooperates, it could hang around the whole season."
With some of the best snow-making capabilities in the Southeast, West Virginia's four major downhill resorts' snow guns can cover a football field with 20 feet of snow per hour creating a man-made blizzard, Stevens said.
Other opening days for this year's ski season include: Timberline Resort on Dec. 4, Canaan Valley and Winterplace on Dec. 12.
In Wheeling, Oglebay, West Virginia's newest and smallest ski resort, is set to open some time in mid-December.
Stevens said the other thing this early cold blast does is to get people thinking about heading to West Virginia.
"When it is snowing in Ashland and Ironton, Huntington and Charleston, then people are saying, 'wow, winter is here, let's get the snowboards and skis out and get ready for when we're going later this year'," Stevens said. "It gives people that itch to get out and have some fun and it's not even winter. The official start of winter is a month away."
A great start couldn't come at a better time with a slumping economy that has driven down ski numbers across the southeast.
However, West Virginia's ski resorts have bucked that trend, staying constant at 800,000 ski visits last season, equal to the numbers of the year before.
Stevens said the steep drop in gas prices and great conditions are like the lead-off batter getting a triple.
"You think of baseball and you want the first couple hitters to get a couple hits to get things rolling," Stevens said. "This is good news, especially coming off last year when we had some challenging weather, but we dealt with it. I'd have to dig way back in the records to find a start like this. Especially at a time when people are really watching where they'll spend their money. If West Virginia has good conditions and with gas prices dropping, studies show people will spend money to have a good time."
Stevens, who worked for years at Snowshoe Mountain, said the resort will open with some 40 acres of trails open and some great deals including discounted $29 lift tickets available from Friday through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
"This is the best early season scenario we could have imagined," said Snowshoe President and General Manager Bill Rock in a release. "We're thrilled to be open earlier than expected and Mother Nature couldn't have cooperated any better, providing the best early season conditions possible."
A pre-winter wonderland
Here's a closer look at the upcoming ski season in West Virginia:
OPENING DATES: Snowshoe Mountain opens on Friday, Nov. 21, after 35 feet of natural snow since late October, and near round-the-clock snowmaking.
Other opening days for this year's ski season include: Timberline Resort on Dec. 4, Canaan Valley and Winterplace on Dec. 12.
In Wheeling, Oglebay, West Virginia's newest and smallest ski resort, is set to open some time in mid-December.
EARLY DEAL: Snowshoe has $29 lift tickets Friday through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
CONTACT: For more details on all of Snowshoe's early season operations and reservations, visit www.snowshoemtn.com or call 1-877-441-4FUN.
MORE ON THE WAY: Read a full-blown ski preview in the Sunday, Nov. 30, Life section of the H-D that updates you with the newest additions at West Virginia's five downhill ski resorts, as well as some great early season deals.
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For your real estate and vacation rental and lodging needs at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, click the appropriate link above. From homes, cabins or ski in/ski out condos at Snowshoe Resort, RE/MAX Old Spruce at Snowshoe and Snowshoe Properties Management has the property you're looking for. Whether you're looking for a few acres of land to large farms, we'll find your property for you. One REALTOR is all you need to call, RE/MAX is your first and last stop. Pocahontas County, West Virginia is one of the most spectacular areas in the state, find out more by exploring the links above.
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Ski Report
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/joemiller/ski-report-for-112308
Despite the best pre-Thanksgiving ski conditions in memory — conditions have been favorable for snowmaking nearly round-the-clock for over a week and some areas have received up to three feet of natural snowfall during that time — only five of the Southeast's 18 ski areas have opened. Why is that? For the more resort-type areas — Timberline and Canaan Valley in West Virginia, Wintergreen in Virginia — they have a larger workforce to pull together, a workforce that includes lodging and more expansive food service to accommodate skiers and riders who intend to stay overnight. Places such as Ski Beech, Sugar Mountain, Cataloochee and Appalachian, on the other hand, focus more on the day skier and can open with more of a skeleton crew, especially when they only need to man two or three lifts.
Snow, snow, everywhere at Winterplace, but not a trail to ski.
Still, it's hard not to look at photos of conditions at ski areas yet-to-open and think, "Dang, I'd love to be busting through that powder." (Yes, there's actually power aplenty at several areas.) When might that powder busting start occurring elsewhere? Here's some quick insight into two areas popular with Triangle skiers and riders.
Wintergreen, Virginia. The closest ski area to the Triangle is also one of the most rewarding. It's got the requisite minimum vertical drop for a Southeast ski area — 1,000 feet — has the most sophisticated snowmaking system and has a well-designed mountain segregating beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. Initially, Wintergreen was planning a Dec. 12 opening. Then it started hinting that it might open Dec. 6. Today on its web site, Wintergreen reports that it expects to open The Plunge tubing park Thanksgiving weekend and possibly some skiing. Temperatures early in the week will climb out of snowmaking range, but will return, overnight at least, by midweek. Keep an eye on this one.
Winterplace, West Virginia. Another popular spot for Triangle skiers and riders — despite the fact it's in West Virginia, it's a relatively speedy four-hour drive, all on divided highway — they're still saying they won't open for another three weeks. They do, however, offer this hopeful out on their web site: "Anticipated Opening Date For The 2008 - 2009 Ski Season is December 12th, 2008 but, continue to check back for up -o-date information. Think Cold & Do Your Happy Snow Dance!" (Another good reason to snowboard: The Happy Snow Dance is so much easier in snowboarding boots.)
Meanwhile, Sugar drops the ropes on another trail today, bringing to 9 the number of slopes it has open. Ski Beech had some lift issues on opening day yesterday, but reports it spent the night under the hood and has lifts 1, 3 and 4 running swell for today. Runs open are Lower Shawneehaw, Powder Bowl, Freestyle and Play Yard. Cataloochee has three lifts serving eight trails and Appalachian is nearly completely open, with all lifts and seven of eight trails open. In West Virginia, Snowshoe Mountain, the only other ski area open in the region, still has six trails open.
Still waiting for the region's first terrain park to open, but with conditions remaining favorable for snowmaking this week (and for some additional natural snowfall), that's likely not far down the road.
For an in-depth report on ski conditions throughout the Southeast, visit skisoutheast.com.
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Despite the best pre-Thanksgiving ski conditions in memory — conditions have been favorable for snowmaking nearly round-the-clock for over a week and some areas have received up to three feet of natural snowfall during that time — only five of the Southeast's 18 ski areas have opened. Why is that? For the more resort-type areas — Timberline and Canaan Valley in West Virginia, Wintergreen in Virginia — they have a larger workforce to pull together, a workforce that includes lodging and more expansive food service to accommodate skiers and riders who intend to stay overnight. Places such as Ski Beech, Sugar Mountain, Cataloochee and Appalachian, on the other hand, focus more on the day skier and can open with more of a skeleton crew, especially when they only need to man two or three lifts.
Snow, snow, everywhere at Winterplace, but not a trail to ski.
Still, it's hard not to look at photos of conditions at ski areas yet-to-open and think, "Dang, I'd love to be busting through that powder." (Yes, there's actually power aplenty at several areas.) When might that powder busting start occurring elsewhere? Here's some quick insight into two areas popular with Triangle skiers and riders.
Wintergreen, Virginia. The closest ski area to the Triangle is also one of the most rewarding. It's got the requisite minimum vertical drop for a Southeast ski area — 1,000 feet — has the most sophisticated snowmaking system and has a well-designed mountain segregating beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. Initially, Wintergreen was planning a Dec. 12 opening. Then it started hinting that it might open Dec. 6. Today on its web site, Wintergreen reports that it expects to open The Plunge tubing park Thanksgiving weekend and possibly some skiing. Temperatures early in the week will climb out of snowmaking range, but will return, overnight at least, by midweek. Keep an eye on this one.
Winterplace, West Virginia. Another popular spot for Triangle skiers and riders — despite the fact it's in West Virginia, it's a relatively speedy four-hour drive, all on divided highway — they're still saying they won't open for another three weeks. They do, however, offer this hopeful out on their web site: "Anticipated Opening Date For The 2008 - 2009 Ski Season is December 12th, 2008 but, continue to check back for up -o-date information. Think Cold & Do Your Happy Snow Dance!" (Another good reason to snowboard: The Happy Snow Dance is so much easier in snowboarding boots.)
Meanwhile, Sugar drops the ropes on another trail today, bringing to 9 the number of slopes it has open. Ski Beech had some lift issues on opening day yesterday, but reports it spent the night under the hood and has lifts 1, 3 and 4 running swell for today. Runs open are Lower Shawneehaw, Powder Bowl, Freestyle and Play Yard. Cataloochee has three lifts serving eight trails and Appalachian is nearly completely open, with all lifts and seven of eight trails open. In West Virginia, Snowshoe Mountain, the only other ski area open in the region, still has six trails open.
Still waiting for the region's first terrain park to open, but with conditions remaining favorable for snowmaking this week (and for some additional natural snowfall), that's likely not far down the road.
For an in-depth report on ski conditions throughout the Southeast, visit skisoutheast.com.
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Snowshoe Gets Early Snowfall
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/15/AR2008111502515.html
Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia got an early 35th birthday present when nearly 10 inches of snow fell late last month. Video that was broadcast on the resort's Web site showed a mid-winter scene, snow hanging on tree branches, signs and roads, and, yes, trails painted white.
The natural stuff, combined with the man-made snow the resort is pumping out with 15 new snowmaking guns whenever it's cold enough, should allow Snowshoe to open Nov. 26. Early passes are on sale now.
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Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia got an early 35th birthday present when nearly 10 inches of snow fell late last month. Video that was broadcast on the resort's Web site showed a mid-winter scene, snow hanging on tree branches, signs and roads, and, yes, trails painted white.
The natural stuff, combined with the man-made snow the resort is pumping out with 15 new snowmaking guns whenever it's cold enough, should allow Snowshoe to open Nov. 26. Early passes are on sale now.
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Snowshoe opens ski trails
Snowshoe opens ski trails
By The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Normally, Thanksgiving comes before the ski resorts open in West Virginia, but not this year. Snowshoe Mountain welcomed the start of the season Friday after 31 inches of snow fell recently.
Several dozen guests were greeted with six available trails and 21 acres of terrain. Spokeswoman Laura Parquette said the resort has seen more snow already this year than some resorts saw all of last season.
Many of the Pocahontas County resort's slopes had 5 feet of snow and freezing weather has allowed snowmaking to continue around the clock. Snowshoe hoped to have at least 15 slopes open for Thanksgiving visitors.
"The amount of snow we've received and the job that our snowmaking team has done is truly incredible,'' said Bill Rock, Snowshoe's president and general manager. "Our team has worked extremely hard to allow us to open early, and Mother Nature couldn't have timed this epic storm any better. We're thrilled to offer some of the best early season conditions ever at Snowshoe.''
Other West Virginia resorts are planning early December openings, including Dec. 4 at Timberline Four Seasons resort and Dec. 12 at Canaan Valley Resort and Winterplace Resort.
In North Carolina, Appalachian Ski Mountain opened Friday and Cataloochee resort planned to follow suit Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning through Friday night in West Virginia's highest elevations with up to 7 more inches of snow possible.
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By The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Normally, Thanksgiving comes before the ski resorts open in West Virginia, but not this year. Snowshoe Mountain welcomed the start of the season Friday after 31 inches of snow fell recently.
Several dozen guests were greeted with six available trails and 21 acres of terrain. Spokeswoman Laura Parquette said the resort has seen more snow already this year than some resorts saw all of last season.
Many of the Pocahontas County resort's slopes had 5 feet of snow and freezing weather has allowed snowmaking to continue around the clock. Snowshoe hoped to have at least 15 slopes open for Thanksgiving visitors.
"The amount of snow we've received and the job that our snowmaking team has done is truly incredible,'' said Bill Rock, Snowshoe's president and general manager. "Our team has worked extremely hard to allow us to open early, and Mother Nature couldn't have timed this epic storm any better. We're thrilled to offer some of the best early season conditions ever at Snowshoe.''
Other West Virginia resorts are planning early December openings, including Dec. 4 at Timberline Four Seasons resort and Dec. 12 at Canaan Valley Resort and Winterplace Resort.
In North Carolina, Appalachian Ski Mountain opened Friday and Cataloochee resort planned to follow suit Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning through Friday night in West Virginia's highest elevations with up to 7 more inches of snow possible.
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Snowshoe Mountain Opens Early!
Snowshoe Mountain Resort Opens Early for 2008-09 Season
Discounted $29 Lift Tickets Offered for Friday, Nov. 21 Start
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Snowshoe, WV (HNN) — Snowshoe Mountain Resort announced today the resort will open early for the 2008-2009 season on Friday, November 21. Snowshoe has received more than two feet of natural snow since late Saturday, and has added several feet of man-made snow with around-the-clock snowmaking operations, allowing the resort to open five days earlier than previously scheduled. With the best early season conditions on record, Snowshoe will open with 6 trails and 2 lifts on Friday. The resort will celebrate this early opening with discounted $29 lift tickets available from Friday, Nov 21 through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
“This is the best early season scenario we could have imagined,” said Snowshoe President and GM Bill Rock. “We’re thrilled to be open earlier than expected and Mother Nature couldn’t have cooperated any better, providing the best early season conditions possible.”
Snowshoe saw the first flakes of the season in late October and the resort has quickly accumulated more than 35” of natural snow. This snow, combined with the best snowmaking system in the region, has allowed the resort to pile up several feet of snow across most of its slopes. Long-term forecasts show more natural snow in the forecast, as well as optimal snowmaking conditions through early next week. Visit http://www.snowshoemtn.com for up to date conditions, trail reports, pictures, video, and special offers.
For more details on all of Snowshoe’s early season operations and reservations, visit http://www.snowshoemtn.com or call 1-877-441-4FUN.
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Discounted $29 Lift Tickets Offered for Friday, Nov. 21 Start
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Snowshoe, WV (HNN) — Snowshoe Mountain Resort announced today the resort will open early for the 2008-2009 season on Friday, November 21. Snowshoe has received more than two feet of natural snow since late Saturday, and has added several feet of man-made snow with around-the-clock snowmaking operations, allowing the resort to open five days earlier than previously scheduled. With the best early season conditions on record, Snowshoe will open with 6 trails and 2 lifts on Friday. The resort will celebrate this early opening with discounted $29 lift tickets available from Friday, Nov 21 through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
“This is the best early season scenario we could have imagined,” said Snowshoe President and GM Bill Rock. “We’re thrilled to be open earlier than expected and Mother Nature couldn’t have cooperated any better, providing the best early season conditions possible.”
Snowshoe saw the first flakes of the season in late October and the resort has quickly accumulated more than 35” of natural snow. This snow, combined with the best snowmaking system in the region, has allowed the resort to pile up several feet of snow across most of its slopes. Long-term forecasts show more natural snow in the forecast, as well as optimal snowmaking conditions through early next week. Visit http://www.snowshoemtn.com for up to date conditions, trail reports, pictures, video, and special offers.
For more details on all of Snowshoe’s early season operations and reservations, visit http://www.snowshoemtn.com or call 1-877-441-4FUN.
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