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Timberline Four Seasons Realty is known for its luxurious lodging choices. Beautiful vacation homes reside on secluded, wooded valley lots and near quiet lakes. Cozy cabins and homes perched on the top of the mountain, offering views of the valley more than 1,000 feet below. Fully furnished and dressed with the touch of their individual owners, these vacation homes are just like home.
Timberline Four Seasons Realty has rates to fit any budget. Most vacation homes at Timberline are slope-side. Walk out your door and you're ready to ski. Many of the single-family homes feature deck-side hot tubs and whirlpools. Your "home" will have easy access to two accommodating ski areas, two Nordic areas, the recreational opportunities offered by two neighboring state parks, the National Wilderness Areas such as Dolly Sods, the vast expanse of National Forest acreage... and the recently established Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge.
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Heroes on the Hill at Massanutten on March 14, 2010
Massanutten Resort, Virginia: Military members receive up to four free slope use tickets with Military ID on March 14, 2010 at Virginia’s Massanutten Resort. (Added March 7, 2010)
Discounts for Ukrop’s Customers at Massanutten
Massanutten Resort, Virginia: Show your Ukrop’s Valued Customer card to receive discounts at Massanutten Resort. During regular season (December 21, 2009 through March 6, 2010, non-holiday), you can receive $5 off any regular price Monday through Saturday slope-use ticket. On Sundays during regular season (January 3 through March 7, 2010, non-holiday), you can receive $10 off any regular price Sunday 8-Hour session slope-use ticket or $5 off any night slope-use ticket. In the late season (March 8, 2010 through the end of the season), you can obtain a $15 slope-use ticket. Contact Massanutten for more details. (Added February 18, 2010)
$2 Lift Tickets on Mondays
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania: Ski Denton is rolling back the price of lift tickets to what they were 50 years ago on select Mondays throughout the season. Ski Denton will sell $2 lift tickets every Monday except December 28, 2009; January 15, 2010; and February 15, 2010. (Added December 12, 2009)
Perks Plus Program offers shared benefits for Season Passholders at Wisp, Hidden Valley, and Seven Springs Resorts
Hidden Valley, Seven Springs, and Wisp Resorts: Hidden Valley Resort, Seven Springs Resort, and Wisp Resort have teamed together to offer benefits to each others’ unlimited season passholders. Unlimited Season Passholders at any of these resorts will each receive one complimentary full day lift ticket and a 50% discount on regularly priced lift tickets for any additional visit to either of the other two participating resorts, excluding Saturdays and holiday periods. Each resort’s Unlimited Season Passholders will also receive special lodging rates Sunday through Thursday nights, excluding holiday periods and subject to availability. For additional information and restrictions, contact one of the participating resorts. (Added November 13, 2009)
Pennsylvania Dedicated Skier Program
Participating Pennsylvania Ski Areas: A DCSki reader reports that the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association runs a program called the “PA Dedicated Skier Program,” allowing one to purchase 24 lift ticket vouchers for $795, valid at 22 participating ski areas in Pennsylvania. This works out to about $33 per lift ticket. The tickets are valid anytime, including weekends and holidays, and at most resorts are reportedly good for an extended day ticket. To learn more about this program, call the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association at 570-443-0963. (The program is not advertised on their web site.) (Added November 11, 2009)
Military Discounts at Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley Resort, West Virginia: Active and retired members of the military can receive a 20% midweek discount and 10% weekend discount on all recreation activities available at Canaan Valley Resort (except golf, which is 10% off any time). A 15% discount will also be offered toward lodging accommodations when purchasing a room at rack rate. Military ID is required at time of purchase, and the discount will not be given toward package purchases or cabin/cottage rentals. For additional details and restrictions, contact Canaan Valley Resort at 800-622-4121. (Added November 8, 2009)
Midweek Deals at Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley Resort, West Virginia: West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort will be offering various non-holiday midweek discounts throughout the 2009-2010 winter season. On Mondays, if you bring a non-perishable food item, you will receive a $10 lift ticket. On Tuesdays, you can tube all day for $25 per person. On Wednesdays, you can buy one lift ticket and receive one free (of equal or lesser value). On Thursdays, military, firefighters, EMS, or police officers with valid ID can receive half price lift and rentals. College students with a valid ID can purchase half price lift and rentals on Fridays. And any day the local schools are closed due to snow, Canaan Valley Resort will offer $18 lift/ski rentals. (Snowboard rentals are slightly higher.) For more information, contact Canaan Valley Resort at 800-622-4121. (Added November 8, 2009)
$9.99 Meal Options at Snowshoe
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, West Virginia: During the 2009-2010 winter season, all Snowshoe-owned restaurants will be offering at least one $9.99 complete meal dining option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Added November 8, 2009)
Local Days at Timberline
Timberline Resort, West Virginia: Residents from surrounding Counties of West Virginia’s Timberline Resort can purchase an all-day lift ticket every Wednesday throughout the season for $12, with $10 all-day rentals. Locals can also purchase $8 night tickets and $8 rentals every Thursday night throughout the season. To receive these discounted tickets, you must show an ID or report card from surrounding counties. (Added November 8, 2009)
College Days at Timberline
Timberline Resort, West Virginia: College students (with valid ID) can purchase discounted lift tickets, rentals, and lessons during College Days at West Virginia’s Timberline Resort. College Days will be from December 10-25, 2009; January 3-12, 2010; and February 21 through March 28, 2010, as well as every Thursday during the season. Pricing is set at $18 for a lift ticket, $13 for rentals, $16 for lessons, $8 for night tickets, and $8 for night rentals. For additional details and restrictions, please call Timberline at 800-766-9464. (Added November 8, 2009)
College / Military Deals at Winterplace
Winterplace Resort, West Virginia: West Virginia’s Winterplace Ski Resort will be offering discounts to college students and members of the military throughout the 2009-2010 winter season. With valid ID, an all-day weekday lift ticket can be purchased for $32.95. Weekend lift tickets can be purchased for $52.95. Discounts are also available on night tickets and rentals. For more details and restrictions, contact Winterplace at 800-607-7669. (Added November 8, 2009)
Four-Pack Student Passes at Wintergreen
Wintergreen Resort, Virginia: Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort is offering a “4-Pack Student Pass” to students (with valid ID) for $139. The 4-Pack consists of four one-day lift tickets (which must be used on four separate days by the original purchaser). (Added November 8, 2009)
Military Discounts at Wintergreen Resort
Wintergreen Resort, Virginia: Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort plans to offer a 20% Military Discount to active members of the military on most ski products, as well as discounted overnight lodging. For more information and restrictions, please contact Wintergreen at 800-926-3723. (Added November 8, 2009)
Early and Late Season Discounts at Massanutten
Massanutten Resort, Virginia: From opening day through December 20, 2009, and March 8, 2010 through closing day, Virginia’s Massanutten Resort will offer discounted skiing. For example, an 8-hour adult weekday lift ticket will sell for $32, while an 8-hour adult weekend lift ticket will sell for $38. Early- and late-season discounts are also offered on rentals, 4-hour tickets, and night tickets. (Added November 8, 2009)
Seniors over 70 ski free at Bryce on non-holiday weekdays
Bryce Resort, Virginia: Seniors over 70 years of age can receive free slope access to Virginia’s Bryce Resort on non-holiday weekdays. (Added November 8, 2009)
Military Discounts at Bryce
Bryce Resort, Virginia: Active Military members (with Military ID) and their dependents can receive discounted lift tickets on non-holiday weekdays at Virginia’s Bryce Resort this winter. For example, a midweek day lift ticket normally selling for $40 will be available to military members for $33. In addition, Bryce plans to offer free lift tickets to active duty service men and women one day each month of the season. Once the dates are set, they will be announced on Bryce’s
web site.
(Added November 8, 2009)
First Responder Days at Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort, Virginia: One weekday each month of the 2009-2010 winter season, Virginia’s Bryce Resort plans to offer free lift tickets to First Responders (with valid ID), as well as discounts to their dependents. When dates have been chosen for the 2009-2010 winter season, they will be published on Bryce’s
web site.
(Added November 8, 2009)
Fourth and Fifth Graders can Ski Free at Pennsylvania Resorts
Participating Pennsylvania Ski Areas: The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is offering a 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass Program, providing an opportunity for eligible students to ski free at 22 Pennsylvania ski areas (when accompanied by a paying adult) during the 2009-2010 winter season. Eligible students must apply for the program and pay a $15 processing fee. After their application is processed, they will receive a Snowpass Booklet containing one free learn to ski/board package and 3 free lift ticket coupons for each of the 22 participating Pennsylvania ski areas. For complete details and restrictions, visit the
P.A. Snow Pass web site.
(Added November 8, 2009)
Tuesdays are Super (Senior) Days at Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania: On select Tuesdays in 2010, guests age 65 and up can purchase $20 lift tickets at Pennsylvania’s Elk Mountain Resort. Valid dates are: January 5, 12, 19, and 26; February 2, 9, 16, and 23; and March 2, 9, and 16, 2010. (Added November 8, 2009)
College Discounts Wednesdays at Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania: On select Wednesdays in 2010, college students (with valid I.D.) can purchase $20 day or night tickets at Pennsylvania’s Elk Mountain Resort. Valid dates are: January 6, 13, 20, and 27; February 3, 10, 17, and 24; and March 3, 10, and 17, 2010. (Added November 8, 2009)
Thursday Discounts at Tanglwood
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania: Tanglwood Ski Area is offering discounts on Tuesdays throughout the ski season. On Tuesdays, Tanglwood is offering 20% off Day or Twilight lift tickets, or a $10 lift ticket and $10 rentals on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. (Added November 8, 2009)
Buy one, get one free at Tanglwood on Fridays
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania: Tanglwood Ski Area is offering discounts on Fridays throughout the ski season. On Fridays, Tanglwood is offering a “buy one lift ticket, get one free” special on Day or Twilight tickets. (Added November 8, 2009)
$10 Off Adult Lift Tickets on Discount Days at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania: Blue Mountain will be offering a $10 discount on adult (age 19 and older) lift tickets for different groups of people throughout the season. Discounts are only available on non-holidays. Men can receive a $10 discount on Mondays, while ladies can receive a $10 discount on Wednesdays. Business persons can receive a $10 discount on Tuesdays if they bring their business card. Members of ski clubs can receive a $10 discount on Thursdays by showing a valid Ski Club I.D. College students can receive a $10 discount on any non-holiday weekday, when showing their college ID. Seniors 65 and over, and military personnel (with valid ID), can receive a $10 discount on lift tickets all days. Contact Blue Mountain at 610-826-7700 for complete details and restrictions. (Added November 7, 2009)
Wednesdays are College Night at Big Boulder
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania: Current college students (with valid college ID) can ski every Wednesday at Pennsylvania’s Big Boulder ski area from 3-9 p.m. for $15. $10 rentals are also available. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. (Added November 7, 2009)
Wednesdays are College Night at Jack Frost
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania: Current college students (with valid college ID) can ski every Wednesday at Pennsylvania’s Jack Frost ski area for $25. $15 rentals are also available. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. (Added November 7, 2009)
Military Discounts at Big Boulder and Jack Frost
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania: Military, spouse, dependents (under age 18), Reservists, and Retirees can receive discounts snow passes this season at Pennsylvania’s Big Boulder and Jack Frost Resorts. Non-holiday weekday passes can be purchased for $20 (with $20 rentals), while weekend and holiday passes can be purchased for $30 (also with $20 rentals). Some restrictions apply; contact Big Boulder and Jack Frost at 570-443-8425 for additional details. (Added November 7, 2009)
Wear a costume on March 21, 2010 at Shawnee Mountain, get a free day lift ticket
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania: Those in costume on March 21, 2010 at Shawnee Mountain will receive a free day lift ticket. Costume parade and judging at 1 p.m. with great prizes. (Added November 7, 2009)
Fourth Graders Ski Free at Spring Mountain
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania’s Spring Mountain Ski Area will offer a “Four for Free” program this winter, providing fourth grade students with a free season pass valid anytime during the 2009-2010 winter season. One free group lesson and two free rentals are included. From December 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010, students may receive their pass for a $5 processing charge. From February 1, 2010 through the end of the season, students may sign up, but the cost will be $50. There are a number of restrictions, including when students may show up to receive their pass, so be sure to check out Spring Mountain’s
web site for complete details.
(Added November 7, 2009)
College Student Rates at Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain Resort, North Carolina: College students from North Carolina and Tennessee schools can obtain discounted weekday rates (with valid ID) during non-holiday periods at Sugar Mountain. Rates vary throughout season, and some restrictions apply. (Added November 7, 2009)
Military Discounts at Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain Resort, North Carolina: Military personnel (with valid ID) can obtain discounted lift tickets throughout the winter season at North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain Resort. (Added November 7, 2009)
March Madness at Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina: North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain Resort will be offering savings up to 25% on lift tickets, rental equipment, and lessons from March 8, 2010 through the end of the season. Some restrictions apply. (Added November 7, 2009)
Discount Days at Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain, North Carolina: North Carolina’s Ski Beech Mountain will be offering various lift ticket discounts throughout the 2009-2010 winter season. On non-holiday Tuesdays, Beech will provide half price adult day and adult twilight lift tickets. Adult all day and twilight tickets are $25 on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, Ladies can purchase $20 Day and Twilight lift tickets. $15 lift tickets and $15 ski rentals will be available to teachers and students on snow days when their school is closed due to snow (day session only, excluding Christmas holidays, MLK, and President’s Day.) And any day of the season, military personnel and their immediate family members can receive discounted lift tickets. For additional details and restrictions, contact Beech Mountain at 800-438-2093. (Added November 7, 2009)
Tuesdays are Student Day at Wisp
Wisp Resort, Maryland: On Tuesdays throughout the 2009-2010 winter season (excluding holiday periods such as December 29, 2009), full- and part-time high school and college students can receive discounts at Maryland’s Wisp Resort. With valid ID, students can purchase a $21 Extended (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) lift ticket, $15 Night (5-9 p.m.) lift ticket, $36 Extended Day Lift Ticket with equipment rentals, and $8 Snow Tubing Park session ticket. Restrictions may apply; contact Wisp at 301-387-4911 for additional details. (Added November 7, 2009)
Wednesday Discounts at Wisp
Wisp Resort, Maryland: On Wednesdays beginning January 6, 2010 and lasting through the end of the 2009-2010 ski season, Maryland’s Wisp Resort is offering discounts to “locals,” and every guest will be considered a “local.” Visitors can purchase a $21 Extended (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) lift ticket, $15 Night (5-9 p.m.) lift ticket, $36 Extended Day Lift Ticket with equipment rentals, and $8 Snow Tubing Park session ticket. Restrictions may apply; contact Wisp at 301-387-4911 for additional details. (Added November 7, 2009)
Thursdays are “Season Pass Swap Days” at Wisp
Wisp Resort, Maryland: On non-holiday Thursdays throughout the 2009-2010 winter season (excluding December 31, 2009), season passholders from other resorts can present their non-Wisp season pass at Wisp and receive a discounted $21 Extended Day Lift Ticket (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or $15 Night Light Ticket (5-9 p.m.). A photo ID must be presented with the season pass, and other restrictions may apply; contact Wisp at 301-387-4911 for additional details. (Added November 7, 2009)
Discounted Wisp Vouchers offered at Participating Restaurants
Wisp Resort, Maryland: Several restaurants, including participating Roy Rogers and McDonalds, will be offering vouchers valid for discounted midweek skiing and boarding at Maryland’s Wisp Resort. To view complete details, including a list of participating locations, visit Wisp’s
web site.
(Added November 7, 2009)
Scout Days at Wisp
Wisp Resort, Maryland: Scouts (with valid ID) can purchase a Ski or Snowboard Package including a 1-5 p.m. lift ticket, rental, and group lesson for $29, on January 24, February 21, and March 21, 2010 at Wisp Resort, Maryland. Contact Wisp at 301-387-4911 for additional details. (Added November 7, 2009)
Midweek Ski and Stay Packages at Bear Creek
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania’s Bear Creek Mountain Resort will be offering a discounted “Ski and Stay” package this winter for midweek skiing. The packages start at $89 per person (based on double occupancy), and include an overnight stay at The Inn at Bear Creek, a lift ticket for the evening of arrival and the following day, a 50% discount on ski and snowboard rentals, a 50% discount on Discovery lessons at the Snowsports School, and the option to add complimentary snowtubing tickets. Packages are available Sunday through Thursday evenings excluding holidays, and some restrictions apply. For additional information contact Bear Creek at (866) SKI-AT-BC. (Added October 13, 2009)
SKIDOME Ski & Snowboard Club Provides Discounted Passes and Free Tuning Workshops
Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail Resorts, Pennsyvlania: SKIDOME Ski & Snowboard Club is once again providing discounted evening unlimited skiing and boarding Night Club Card passes for Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail. That’s 52 trails, 300 acres. Membership in the club is free. SKIDOME will also be holding free waxing and tuning workshops in November 2009. Zardoz Renegades race team can show you how to race. For more information, visit www.skidome.org, or email edfowler@skidome.org or call 410-227-2941. (Added October 10, 2009)