Elevation
- 3515ftSummit
- 1003ftVertical Drop
- 2512ftBase
Lifts
- 0
- 2
- 0
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 0
- 5Total
Terrain
Beginner Runs
23%
Intermediate Runs
35%
Advanced Runs
42%
Expert Runs
0%
Runs
27
Terrain Parks
2
Night Skiing
45 ac
Longest Run
1 mi
Skiable Terrain
129 ac
Snow Making
129 ac
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Overview
Wintergreen Resort is a four-season ski resort located along the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains within a two-hour drive of Richmond, Virginia. This Virginia ski resort offers night skiing, tubing, ice skating and a terrain park.
Ridgely’s Fun Park at Discovery Ridge Adventure Center is a kid’s paradise, offering everything from a mini-tubing carousel and snowshoeing to tunnels and tubing. Wintergreen Resort also offers summer activities, including golf, tennis and mountain biking.
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Where Is Wintergreen Ski Resort Located?
Wintergreen Resort is located about one and half hours from Richmond and two hours from Roanoke. It is three hours from Washington, D.C. There are major airlines that service the airports in these areas. While the Blue Ridge Parkway is extremely beautiful, you should access the mountain via a different route since driving on these roads could be treacherous during the winter.
Important Dates
- Projected OpeningProjected Closing12/14/201903/25/2020
- Days Open Last Year
107 - Projected Days Open
121 - Years Open
44 - Average Snowfall
34"
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Wintergreen features 100% snowmaking coverage across its 129 skiable acres. Skiers and riders have access to 26 runs via 5 lifts (lift capacity 11,200 per hour) and 1,003 feet of vertical drop. The top elevation is 3,515 feet with a base elevation of 2,512 feet. There is one terrain park and night skiing on 54% of the resort. The breakout of runs is 23% beginner, 35% intermediate and 42% advanced. The resort receives 35 inches in snow per year. The longest run is Tyro at 1.4 miles.
The resort features 45 holes of golf and 22 tennis courts. There are a few different restaurants on the mountain along with convenience stores and cafeterias. With 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the resort is known to attract from conferences.
While the mountain is at a lower elevation than many mountains, it can actually get a lot colder than many. In fact, it’s typically 10 to 15 degrees colder than the towns in the valley. What it lacks in snow, it makes up in convenience to large metropolitan areas.
There are lessons available on the mountain, including group and children lessons. If you can, get to the mountain during the week since lift lines will be short or non-existent. You should also hit the lunch spots before or after the noon busy time.
Breakfast Places
- At The Copper Mine Bistro grab a breakfast bowl (which combines all your favorite items) as well as your preferred breakfast cocktail. 39 Wintergreen Dr, Roseland, VA 22967
Our Favorite Lunch Spots
- Paulie’s Pig Out is a popular BBQ place located near the mountain. 7376 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920
Dinner
- Guiseppe’s Ristorante Italiano sells all your favorite Italian dishes as well as pizza. 2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 22958
Après/Nightlife
- If you can, grab a spot at the bar, and listen to some live music at The Edge. Route 664, Nellysford, VA 22958
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Contact Info
Wintergreen Resort
PO Box 706
22958 Wintergreen
Virginia
United States
Phone: (434) 325-2200
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