Now that weather predictions are saying that the D.C. area could see snowfall as soon as December, it’s time to start considering some fun winter getaway plans to make the most out of the season!
While there are other ski resorts within driving distance of the District, one of the closest just so happens to be a 6,000-acre resort complete with 23 ski trails and 7 lifts, an indoor waterpark perfect for the kids, and even a full-service spa with licensed professionals.
The resort in question is none other than: Massanutten Resort!
Why Massanutten Resort is a perfect ski destination for beginners
The resort, while sitting on a breathtakingly lovely 6,000-acre property amidst the mountains in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is ideal for beginners for several reasons:
- Its actual ski-able terrain is relatively limited.
With just roughly around 70 acres of the resort’s 6,000-acre property being dedicated to the ski runs, the variety of runs is limited, resulting in more beginner-friendly trails (6 Green + 10 Blue trails) than high difficulty ones (5 black diamond + 1 double black).
- The high-quality lodging and variety of fun activities mean you don’t have to rely on the slopes for fun.
While these slopes are a great place to get started on your skiing or snowboarding career, not wanting to spend the whole day in the snow right away is completely understandable! If you’re a family with little ones that are just starting to ski, there are some amazing kid-friendly activities, like the indoor waterpark or the snow tubing park, that are perfect plans to recapture the fun.
- There are great ski/snowboard instructors offering lessons for beginners of all ages
The resort has world-class instructors prepared to show beginners the ropes and ensure that those first-time jitters and frustrations don’t overwhelm you. There are both group and individual lessons available; all you have to do is book one online.
- It’s a great value for an epic winter trip that isn’t far from home!
The resort and ski lift passes can be bundled for a discounted price, but if you just want to get a single-day lift pass, the price ranges from $52 to $76 per person during December.