Mapping Out A Plan…
Hello skiers and riders of the South East. I hope you all are safe, sane, and surviving this pandemic. I am looking forward to putting this whole situation in the…
Read MoreSoutheast Ski Map Art: A Look at James Niehues and Rad Smith
At the beginning of every season, it seems like I find a crumpled-up ‘ole ski map, in my jacket pocket, from the year before. Usually, a little wave of nostalgia…
Read MoreThe Sugar Maples are ALREADY Turning! 19 of 31 FOGGY MORNINGS in August!
The Sugar Maples are ALWAYS among the first trees to turn to Autumn colors and this season is no different. Many of the Sugar Maples around the Appalachian State University…
Read MoreSnow is Coming and it will be measured in FEET!!! Brad Panovich shows his forecast map!
This might be a bit blurry, but it’s good enough to make our photo of the day until all of the BLIZZARD photos start coming in!!! Chief Meteorologist…
Read MoreWINTER FOUND A MAP AND MADE ITS WAY BACK
HERE’S THE SKIER’S FORECAST FOR THE MIDATLANTIC AND SOUTHEAST RESORTS: Real January Weather Returns…For WISP, TIMBERLINE and CANAAN…. Snow showers (70%) with a possible 1 to 3 inches through the…
Read MoreThe Only Playlist You Need For The Massanutten Summit
We are just a day away from the SkiSoutheast Summit at Massanutten. Many of you may be starting the drive to the resort today. Some of you might ski or…
Read MoreSAFETY IS THE KEY TO HAVING FUN
by Joe Stevens Hello Everyone – Let’s just start off this week’s column by saying, if you can’t find snow on your favorite trail in the southeast right now, you…
Read MoreSnowfall Totals for the Southeastern Ski Mountain through January 20, 2024
Snowfall Totals This Week. I’m here to provide some accuracy and sort out the numbers and weed out the BS. Monday’s snowfall totals really boosted season-to-date totals across the region.…
Read MoreCold Weather And Some Fresh Snow For The Start Of Busy MLK Weekend
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. And that means the crowds are going to be crowdin’. I talk about ski and snowboard films a lot. And while these movie often…
Read MoreIt IS and will be a wet one today, but Significant Snow is Forecast for the Ski Mountains. See where.
Photo up Top is from Brad Panovich’s Weather Vlog Sunday’s are my day to ramble, so CHECK THE SNOW REPORT for your Sunday slope offerings and conditions. In summary, the…
Read MoreSnowmaking Back On, As Temperatures Drop Across The Region
Yesterday was a midweek, daytime, bluebird session at App Ski for me, and it was great. I managed to get in 26 runs yesterday in about 4 hours of riding.…
Read MoreApp Ski Opens Today, As Areas in Virginia, West Virginia To Follow This Weekend
The sky is blue, the snow is groomed, and it is a beautiful morning over at Appalachian Ski Mountain for their opening day. App is the third ski area in…
Read MoreTimberline Mountain To Host Preview Weekend Dec. 2-3
Timberline Mountain has announced a Preview Weekend for Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. The resort has had a great run of snowmaking this week and will expect to open a…
Read MoreWelcome Josh Sullivan to Team SkiSoutheast!
Last month we began putting feelers out via the website and social media, to bring on another FirsTrax author and Snow Report provider. We were thrilled to get the response that…
Read MoreSplashes Of Color Starting To Show Off
Color is starting to peak through in the mountains. Almost on cue when the calendar switched to October, the changing of the leaves became more and more apparent with each…
Read MoreDownhill Mountain Biking At Ober Mountain
Downhill Mountain Biking At Ober Embrace the Thrill, Conquer The Descent Immerse yourself in nature: As you zoom down the trails, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of majestic…
Read MoreSeven Southeastern Ski Resorts Remain Open Today, Sunday, March 19, 2023
If you are a “SkiSoutheast.com frequent reader” you know that Sunday’s are my day to ramble with no apparent organization to this FirsTrax post. So let’s get to it. About…
Read MoreWinterplace Ski Resort Hosts 40th Anniversary Weekend Celebration Featuring Family-Friendly Snow Events, Food & Entertainment
Winterplace Ski Resort, West Virginia’s largest Snow Tubing Park and favorite ski and snowboard destination, invites families to hit the slopes for its 40th Anniversary with a weekend-long celebration on…
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