We left at around 8am Saturday morning from Cary, NC. Road conditions were perfect, and it didn't even start snowing until WV even though there was no accumulation on the roads the entire trip.
We parked 2 rows from the doors which was awesome, not super busy. We rented helmets, grabbed lift tickets and headed for the lift. 1st stop was the Green run all the way to the right. I fell a lot, conditions weren't nearly as good as they were at WG after they got 30" last month. After an hour of that we went inside to warm up, it was COLD. Winds were blowing a bit. We checked our gear for a quarter each which is a GREAT service, more slopes need to provide this option especially with all the thefts lately.
The food wasn't bad either. I got the BBQ sandwich and Kim had a hot dog and curly fries. My sandwich was excellent. For some reason it wasn't very warm inside, we were both cold just sitting there while not moving around.
Back out, we checked out the bunny slopes for my brother when he comes in Feb. I was disappointed. They were secluded which was good, but they were almost flat. Both Kim and I couldn't gain any speed without unstrapping and skating, so I don't know how it could be good for beginners (on a snowboard at least, skiers can pole around). Maybe the far hill was steeper, but I wasn't really happy about it.
Went up to the top to try out Ridge Runner. Another disappointment, but mostly due to our level. The run is very narrow with a dropoff on the left side and no barrier to keep you from going down the mountain. I was nervous as hell and kept the board pointed to the right since I'm not as good going from a left to a right turn. My lower leg cramped up bad and I had to walk it off to ride again. It's pretty flat, but with the narrowness and no barriers I don't think it should be a green run. It would be a lot of fun for someone who can link turns in a narrow space or a skier at almost any level. We couldn't find the connecting green run so we had to go down the blue run which was wider and we both did very well on that run for some reason. The runs were either not labeled at all or terribly labeled to where we were lost most of the time. Most runs they'll put the run markers AFTER the turn for the run so you can't see it until you've passed the turn. If the signs weren't minuscule it wouldn't be a problem, but add to that snow and other people zipping by and it's frustrating. Kim did a cartwheel on that blue and my hip cramped up so we called it a day. I'm in terrible shape hence all the cramps, but it was another day on the snow so we were happy. Wind wasn't bad at all, almost calm for the majority of the day.
About a mile after leaving we were stuck behind an accident that had just occurred and we were stuck there for over an hour which made a long drive even longer. I'm not sure where I'll take my brother now since we were doing WP to use the stay and ski free deals they have with the local hotels, but I might pay a bit more to go to WG or elsewhere depending on conditions and deals we can get. We're going out on a Wed morning and coming back Saturday evening.
Happy Kim on the way up. We took separate lifts since I'm still having trouble getting off them.
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These next 2 pics show the extent of the people on the mountain. The place wasn't very busy, but there were a lot of people inside the lodge.
Lots of poaching, but there were some spots without barriers. Wish we could've taken advantage of the powder.
Both of us.
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Nice pics! 3 out of 5 trips up I77 have had us sitting in traffic for one reason or another... mostly near the tunnel... twice for ski trips and once during the summer for a rafting trip... have learned a few side roads since then 
Try slopeandsail in Alpine Raleigh for discounted lift tickets to WTG... 8hr M-F $42 instead of $47 and 8hr weekend $57 instead of $66.
Try slopeandsail in Alpine Raleigh for discounted lift tickets to WTG... 8hr M-F $42 instead of $47 and 8hr weekend $57 instead of $66.
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Good TR. Powder looks fun. Never been to WP mid-winter, only late season.
Which week in Feb is your brother coming?
Which week in Feb is your brother coming?
2023-24: Wolf Creek in Dec, Massanutten in Jan, Feb; GT, Big Sky; Crested Butte; Alta/Snowbird in April.
@NCSUsKING 202326 wrote:have learned a few side roads since then
I hope you aren't talking about 52 or whatever that goes along big walker to bypass the tunnel. that road would be so scary in the snowy or icy conditions it can be scary in the summer just because of crazy truckers who use it to bypass a weigh station and end up going way too fast around those curves.
I hope you aren't talking about 52 or whatever that goes along big walker to bypass the tunnel. that road would be so scary in the snowy or icy conditions it can be scary in the summer just because of crazy truckers who use it to bypass a weigh station and end up going way too fast around those curves.
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@TannerP 202379 wrote:I hope you aren't talking about 52 or whatever that goes along big walker to bypass the tunnel. that road would be so scary in the snowy or icy conditions it can be scary in the summer just because of crazy truckers who use it to bypass a weigh station and end up going way too fast around those curves.
Yeah 52, but only for a few miles to bypass the masses... don't think we've ever totally bypassed the tunnel(s)... just jumped the line by a few miles on clear days...
Yeah 52, but only for a few miles to bypass the masses... don't think we've ever totally bypassed the tunnel(s)... just jumped the line by a few miles on clear days...
@NCSUsKING 202381 wrote:Yeah 52, but only for a few miles to bypass the masses... don't think we've ever totally bypassed the tunnel(s)... just jumped the line by a few miles on clear days...
My parents have used it. Sometimes we go on it up big walker to visit the gem mine/pioneer town thing and visit the fire tower up on top, but I don't think it would be worth the risk on a bad weather day. Clear days its not too bad but you still have to watch out for crazy truckers.
My parents have used it. Sometimes we go on it up big walker to visit the gem mine/pioneer town thing and visit the fire tower up on top, but I don't think it would be worth the risk on a bad weather day. Clear days its not too bad but you still have to watch out for crazy truckers.
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@NCSUsKING 202326 wrote:
Try slopeandsail in Alpine Raleigh for discounted lift tickets to WTG... 8hr M-F $42 instead of $47 and 8hr weekend $57 instead of $66.
We actually got the College rate which was $50 for all day weekend rate. We got lucky.
@marzski 202372 wrote:
Which week in Feb is your brother coming?
Feb 16-21st. Kim and I will be up at Snowshoe Feb. 7-11th. I'm going to talk to him and see if he won't mind paying a bit more to do the slopeside deal at WG that's $69/night pp or $79/night per person. I'm just trying to make sure his 1st time out on the snow is a happy one so that he wants to come back. He's lived his entire life so far in FL and he's never seen snow. He's my twin.
Try slopeandsail in Alpine Raleigh for discounted lift tickets to WTG... 8hr M-F $42 instead of $47 and 8hr weekend $57 instead of $66.
We actually got the College rate which was $50 for all day weekend rate. We got lucky.
@marzski 202372 wrote:
Which week in Feb is your brother coming?
Feb 16-21st. Kim and I will be up at Snowshoe Feb. 7-11th. I'm going to talk to him and see if he won't mind paying a bit more to do the slopeside deal at WG that's $69/night pp or $79/night per person. I'm just trying to make sure his 1st time out on the snow is a happy one so that he wants to come back. He's lived his entire life so far in FL and he's never seen snow. He's my twin.
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@Superorb 202420 wrote:
Feb 16-21st. Kim and I will be up at Snowshoe Feb. 7-11th. I'm going to talk to him and see if he won't mind paying a bit more to do the slopeside deal at WG that's $69/night pp or $79/night per person. I'm just trying to make sure his 1st time out on the snow is a happy one so that he wants to come back. He's lived his entire life so far in FL and he's never seen snow. He's my twin.
Too bad,you'll miss the SkiSE Summit at Beech if you take him to WTG. I bet he'd have fun anywhere if you help foot the bill.
Given how fast the weather can change, you may want to wait a bit before making a decision on where to go. Since that's after Pres. Day, could be at WP will have better snow. Then you might be able to take him sledding at Pipestem.
Hmm, twin Floridians learning to board. Better give them room.
Feb 16-21st. Kim and I will be up at Snowshoe Feb. 7-11th. I'm going to talk to him and see if he won't mind paying a bit more to do the slopeside deal at WG that's $69/night pp or $79/night per person. I'm just trying to make sure his 1st time out on the snow is a happy one so that he wants to come back. He's lived his entire life so far in FL and he's never seen snow. He's my twin.
Too bad,you'll miss the SkiSE Summit at Beech if you take him to WTG. I bet he'd have fun anywhere if you help foot the bill.
Given how fast the weather can change, you may want to wait a bit before making a decision on where to go. Since that's after Pres. Day, could be at WP will have better snow. Then you might be able to take him sledding at Pipestem.
Hmm, twin Floridians learning to board. Better give them room.
2023-24: Wolf Creek in Dec, Massanutten in Jan, Feb; GT, Big Sky; Crested Butte; Alta/Snowbird in April.