Best Ski resort around MD, PA, DC?

SE3P_to_E90 · 01-10-2008, 08:43 AM

Hey guys,
I'm in MD for school right now, and was wondering if anyone knew any good mountains in this area... I'm pretty good at snowboarding, so i don't want to get "bored" on little bunny slopes. Also, a terrain park would be great as I often go on rails, jumps, and the pipe. Any suggestions/recommendations would be great!!!

I heard of three thus far... and they are, Ski liberty, whitetail, and elkridge... all of which, i believe, is in PA. Any feedback about these resorts would be great!

thanks in advance!!

darkcloud · 01-10-2008, 08:47 AM

Take a drive. Try SnowShoe in WV or HolidayValley or Peak and Peak in western NY. Your next option would take a longer drive and hit up Vail or the other numerous places through NH and VT

335i4u2nv · 01-10-2008, 08:49 AM

blue mountain! in PA ya its great for kids and pro ski peoplez!

SE3P_to_E90 · 01-10-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

Take a drive. Try SnowShoe in WV or HolidayValley or Peak and Peak in western NY. Your next option would take a longer drive and hit up Vail or the other numerous places through NH and VT

I really don't want the drive to be over 4hrs, as i only intend to make day trips... however, snowboarding in Vail is fantastic! Thanks for the advice though!

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Originally Posted by 335i4u2nv

blue mountain! in PA ya its great for kids and pro ski peoplez!

I will look into that. Not sure how far it is, but i will def look into it. thanks for the heads up.

TurboFan · 01-10-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SE3P_to_E90

Hey guys,
I'm in MD for school right now, and was wondering if anyone knew any good mountains in this area... I'm pretty good at snowboarding, so i don't want to get "bored" on little bunny slopes. Also, a terrain park would be great as I often go on rails, jumps, and the pipe. Any suggestions/recommendations would be great!!!

I heard of three thus far... and they are, Ski liberty, whitetail, and elkridge... all of which, i believe, is in PA. Any feedback about these resorts would be great!

thanks in advance!!

You can be in SLC or Summit County, CO in less than the time it would take to drive some places in the east. Riding in the east sucks compared to the Rockies.

DFW_M · 01-10-2008, 10:03 AM

Since you asked for the best resort in that area, I would say it is Snowshoe, WV.
Yes, it will take you about 4-5 hours to climb up there, depending on the road conditions.
Snowshoe has come a long way, has great runs and many lifts, and is probably not badly crowded this time of the year. Accommodation is great...

The only problem is the snow since the peak is at 4848 ft...

FrankoQ · 01-10-2008, 10:46 AM

The closest one is Liberty. But gets too crowded and it's boring.
Next will be White Tail. Close to MD and less boring.

Those are the only ones I go for a ski day.

Anything else is a 3ish hour drive:
Deep Creek in MD
Camel back in PA
Shawnee in PA

325 Baller · 01-10-2008, 10:52 AM

Not sure how close this is...but Seven Springs in PA...went there before and its nice, specifically Nemacolin. It was gorgeous..highly recommended

Dani · 01-10-2008, 07:34 PM

I've heard good things about seven springs. I have made a day trip to deep creek before, its small but has some nice trails.

FrankoQ · 01-10-2008, 10:27 PM

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I've heard good things about seven springs. I have made a day trip to deep creek before, its small but has some nice trails.

The wisp in Deep Creek, MD.
Been there in summer, never for skiing.
I might try this year.

67bmer · 01-11-2008, 08:12 PM

my parents live near white tail. There is no snow!

I would stick with Colorado. Maybe Lake Placid....

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SE3P_to_E90 Banned 237 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: E90 Msport + E83 Msport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (29)	Best Ski resort around MD, PA, DC? Hey guys, I'm in MD for school right now, and was wondering if anyone knew any good mountains in this area... I'm pretty good at snowboarding, so i don't want to get "bored" on little bunny slopes. Also, a terrain park would be great as I often go on rails, jumps, and the pipe. Any suggestions/recommendations would be great!!! I heard of three thus far... and they are, Ski liberty, whitetail, and elkridge... all of which, i believe, is in PA. Any feedback about these resorts would be great! thanks in advance!!
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darkcloud Colonel 353 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Take a drive. Try SnowShoe in WV or HolidayValley or Peak and Peak in western NY. Your next option would take a longer drive and hit up Vail or the other numerous places through NH and VT __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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DFW_M Major General 1783 Rep 6,669 Posts Drives: 991.1 C2Sc Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	Since you asked for the best resort in that area, I would say it is Snowshoe, WV. Yes, it will take you about 4-5 hours to climb up there, depending on the road conditions. Snowshoe has come a long way, has great runs and many lifts, and is probably not badly crowded this time of the year. Accommodation is great... The only problem is the snow since the peak is at 4848 ft...
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FrankoQ Deny everything 229 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	The closest one is Liberty. But gets too crowded and it's boring. Next will be White Tail. Close to MD and less boring. Those are the only ones I go for a ski day. Anything else is a 3ish hour drive: Deep Creek in MD Camel back in PA Shawnee in PA __________________ I need a drink
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325 Baller Colonel 280 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Not sure how close this is...but Seven Springs in PA...went there before and its nice, specifically Nemacolin. It was gorgeous..highly recommended __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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Dani Major 54 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I've heard good things about seven springs. I have made a day trip to deep creek before, its small but has some nice trails. __________________ Dani yes thats me in my avatar DC Metro, 2006 325i SG
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67bmer Private 24 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 325is, e92 328i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: md iTrader: (0)	my parents live near white tail. There is no snow! I would stick with Colorado. Maybe Lake Placid....
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