Wintergreen Resort Ski Vacation

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Known as the single best ski resort in the South,  Wintergreen Resort in Virginia has quite a bit to offer  skiers. Featuring 11,000 acres with 19 trails,  Wintergreen has a top elevation of 3516 feet, with a  1003 foot vertical drop. Beginners, intermediates,  and experts will all find suitable trails at Wintergreen
Resort.

To accommodate skiers, there are six lifts, including  five chair lifts and one surface lift. There is also a  dedicated terrain park for snowboarding. The resort  is located near Charlottesville, Virginia, and you will  experience breathtaking views of the Appalachian  Mountains, and be surrounded by luxury that most  people only dream of. There is also a world class golf course located near the resort.

Other activities include tubing, snowmobiling, tennis,  hiking, and horseback riding. The Out of Bounds  Adventure Center is a very popular attraction at the  resort with rock climbing and bungee trampolines.  The Outdoor Wilderness Leadership school offers  corporate retreats, real rock climbing, rappelling,  and mountain biking.

This is an ideal spot for a family vacation. You and  your children can participate in a variety of craft  workshops, enjoy campfires and storytelling, go on  hay rides, and enjoy many more community events  that are scheduled throughout the year. There are  many planned activities for families, including winter  hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and swimming  in a cozy indoor pool.

While vacationing at Wintergreen Resort, make time  to see the civil war history attractions, and visit the  local wineries as well. Also take time to enjoy the  Wintergreen Spa. At the spa, you can be pampered  with massages, body wraps, skin treatments, and  nail care. You can also visit the Mountaintop  Aquatic and Fitness Center which features the  latest in cardiovascular equipment, strength  equipment, heated pools, hot tubs, steam rooms,  and saunas.

The Wintergreen Performing Arts has many musical  performances throughout the year that are sure to  delight you and your family. If you are less interested  in culture, and more interested in nature, the  Wintergreen Nature Foundation is for you. This  foundation promotes the understanding and  conservation of natural resources that the Blue Ridge Mountains are famous for.

No matter what your interests are, if getting away  from the hustle and bustle of city life is what you  want, this is the number one spot in the South for  fun, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The Wintergreen  Resort is open all year long, with activities that are  suitable for every season

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