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Okay – enough about modern technology and on to what you people came here for – the latest on what’s going on with the weather and around the region’s wonderful ski areas.
Since we’re combining both reports today, we’re going to take you from North to South and begin with Wisp Resort in
Timberline Resort also picked up 3” of snow and is in primo shape for today on the 30 open trails and they have about 5” of snow in their back country / cross country skiing trails.
Winterplace Resort didn’t get in on the snow as they only saw some light flurries throughout the day on Friday. However they did make snow and conditions will be great today on 27 trails with 8 lifts servicing them! Winterplace also is hosting the Harris Teeter Race Weekend. Win cool stuff including skis and snowboards.
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Bryce Resort made snow and they are skiing on 6 trails today with groomed conditions. Bryce PLANS on staying open until March 19th, weather permitting.
Massanutten Resort made snow and is in great shape today on 14 trails serviced by 7 lifts.
The Homestead Resort is reporting that they made snow and they have six trails running today with groomed conditions.
Wintergreen Resort – They made snow last night and groomed their trails for today and they have 24 trails running. The bumps on Upper Wild Turkey are in great shape. The Plunge and the Slide are open today with 2 hour sessions starting at 10 am for some thrilling tubing.
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Next to the NC Areas.
Appalachian made snow last night and should be in great shape on all 9 groomed trails. Appy is one of the best at grooming trails and they should be in corduroy shape early and loosen up as the day goes on.
Cataloochee made snow last night and is 100% open with 10 trails of groomed snow. Also, The Cat is hosting their biggest and best season pass sale ever will begin on Sunday, March 5 with the lowest season pass prices for this year and next. All passes purchased now will be good for skiing and riding for the rest of this season and for the 2006/2007 season. Cataloochee’s planned closing date is March 26. And their blowout $96.50 midweek season pass will be on sale for one day only, Sunday, March 5 from 8:30am-4:30pm, in conjunction with Oldies 96.5 radio. And if you can’t be present to purchase on Sunday, you can call in and purchase with a credit card over the phone.
Hawksnest Resort made snow and is in great shape for today’s races! They are hosting the Extreme Ski & Snowboard Competition on Saturday, March 4th. Skier & Boardercross and Slopestyle events. No entry fee, just buy lift ticket for reduced rate of $35. This is Hawks last full week of ski/boarding & snow tubing. Next week, March 6th, they will close Monday – Thursday and reopen for ski/boarding and snow tubing on Friday March 10th. The weekend schedule will be Friday 12:30pm to midnight, Saturday 9am – midnight, Sunday 9am – 4:30pm.
Ski Beech is running with Frozen Granular and Packed Manmade conditions on 13 trails today. They closed the small CrossWay trail and conditions should be very nice for today. It was 14 degrees this morning and Beech made snow overnight.
Wolf Laurel did not make snow as far as we can tell and they are down to TEN trails today on 18” of groomed snow.
Until Next Time!
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