Posts Tagged ‘Winterplace’

Snowboarding Can Be A Family Sport

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Snowboarding has become a snow sporting phenomenon.  For every skateboarder you see in spring – there’s probably three times that many snowboarders now hitting the slopes.  But is snowboarding a sport only for risk taking teen boys?  Certainly not.  Statistics show that 25% of snowboarders are women and that the sport is now being taken up by families of all ages.

Just like any sport – we wouldn’t really recommend jumping on a board or having a friend teach

Snowboarding at Winterplace

you.  Your first bad experience can make you lack confidence for future attempts.  That’s why we’re lucky to have snowboarding lessons available here at Winterplace Ski Resort.

If you’re thinking groups of teenagers and then you, the 40-something, think again.  While Winterplace offers great group lessons – you can also take a private lesson where you add on just enough spots for your group or family.

Have some little ones that you’d like to learn?  These fearless ones have their own Skiwee Program – - ideal for children 4-11 to learn in their own environment.

Still not convinced?  If you were a skiing flunky like some of us – you might truly love snowboarding.  It’s easier on the knees and can be a little slower if you want it to be.  For some of us, that’s a godsend. And another great way to spend time with your kids.

The Best Day Trips In Southern West Virginia

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Snowtubing at Winterplace

Snowtubing at Winterplace

Here’s a nice way to get out and around in the winter:  Plan a West Virginia Day Trip.

Here are two suggestions for taking mountain state tours.  One’s a north/south itinerary, and the other is an east/west itinerary.

See West Virginia in the winter, South To North

-Soon after you cross the state line, head into Bluefield to have an early lunch at Gary Bowling’s House Of Art.  It’s filled with unique, beautiful pieces from floor to ceiling.  And the food is as good as the art.

-Take another detour to go snowtubing at Winterplace Ski resort.  Tickets are sold in 2 hour blocks, and there are no special skills or equipment you need.  Gravity + snow + an intertube = fun!

-Keep heading north, stopping in Beckley at the always wonderful Tamarack.  Even if you’re just window shopping, there’s still plenty to see.  Oh, and you’ll want to eat there too.  All the food is done by the Greenbrier- don’t miss it.

-Once you cross the New River Gorge Bridge, take a winter zip line tour at Adventure West Virginia Resort.  It’s kind of a cross between being Santa Claus and Tarzan.  If you’ve never done it, go.

-Bed down in a cabin near the Gauley River in Nicholas County.  Perfect Day.

See West Virginia in the winter, East To West

-Start at the Virginia state line, and leave that place behind.  Head straight for the lap of luxury at the Greenbrier Resort and take a tour of the once secret underground bunker that was built to keep the president and congress safe.  Amazing.

-Head to the Monroe County line, near Lewisburg, to head underground once more to tour the Organ Cave. It’s a pretty good mix of natural and human history- not only do bats hide there, but about 3000 confederate soldiers hid out there during the civil war.

-Beckley again?  Try checking out some minor league Basketball at the Civic Center.  Seeing a West Virginia Blazers game is a great way to spend an afternoon.

-Head to Pineville and get out on the Hatfield and McCoy ATV trails.  Outfitters in the area have everything you need to get out and ride.  Talk about your winter wonderland.

-Finish up your day with some skating at the South Charleston Me morial Ice Skating Rink.  That’s right, skating.  You know you want to.

Those are a couple of seriously full days.  Whoever said there’s nothing to do in West Virginia during the wintertime just didn’t take the time to look.  Enjoy!