| I am sure you will agree that, before departing on | | | | braking device on each sled. Other attractions at the |
| any vacation, a little information on your destination | | | | amusement park include the Black Bear Habitat, a |
| can only help. Our purpose is to provide you with | | | | bungee jump, a water race, go karts, indoor ice |
| exactly that regarding ski vacations! | | | | skating, kiddie land, an arcade, miniature golf, a Spider |
| Tahoe Ski Vacations | | | | Web Velcro Wall Jump, water rides, and a shooting |
| If you are planning a ski vacation and there are | | | | range. |
| beginners in your group, or you are a | | | | No matter what type of fun or adventure you are |
| beginneryourself, you should definitely consider Tahoe | | | | seeking, there is something to satisfy everyone in |
| Donner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation. | | | | the family at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and |
| Since 1971, when construction first began at Tahoe | | | | Amusement Park. This is definitely a trip worth taking |
| Donner, the area has come to be known as a world | | | | - especially if you have younger kids or senior citizens |
| class cross country ski center, but beginners are still | | | | travelling with you. What a great ski vacation awaits |
| welcome, and this is one of the better places to | | | | you in Tennessee! |
| learn how to ski. | | | | Wintergreen Resort Ski Vacations |
| Located near Tahoe and Truckee, Tahoe Donner | | | | Known as the single best ski resort in the South, |
| provides a family atmosphere, and is very affordable. | | | | Wintergreen Resort in Virginia has quite a bit to offer |
| It features a 601 foot vertical drop, and the highest | | | | skiers. Featuring 11,000 acres with 19 trails, |
| elevation is 7353 feet. There are approximately 120 | | | | Wintergreen has a top elevation of 3516 feet, with a |
| acres for skiers to enjoy, with over 13 trails for | | | | 1003 foot vertical drop. Beginners, intermediates, and |
| beginners, intermediate skiers, and expert skiers. The | | | | experts will all find suitable trails at Wintergreen |
| resort features four lifts, with two of the list being | | | | Resort. |
| surface lifts, and two being chair lifts. | | | | To accommodate skiers, there are six lifts, including |
| Snowboarders are also welcome at Tahoe Donner. | | | | five chair lifts and one surface lift. There is also a |
| The resort has reasonable lift ticket rates, and there | | | | dedicated terrain park for snowboarding. The resort |
| are rentals available. Here, you will also find a variety | | | | is located near Charlottesville, Virginia, and you will |
| of ski programs and a ski school. After a full day of | | | | experience breathtaking views of the Appalachian |
| skiing, be sure to visit the Lodge Restaurant for a | | | | Mountains, and be surrounded by luxury that most |
| wonderful and relaxing dining experience. Enjoy your | | | | people only dream of. There is also a world class golf |
| Tahoe Ski Vacation. | | | | course located near the resort. |
| Tennessee Ski Vacations | | | | Other activities include tubing, snowmobiling, tennis, |
| Located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ober Gatlinburg | | | | hiking, and horseback riding. The Out of Bounds |
| is the only ski resort in the state. It ismore than just | | | | Adventure Center is a very popular attraction at the |
| a ski resort, however. It is a complete family | | | | resort with rock climbing and bungee trampolines. The |
| vacation spot with an amusement park, indoor ice | | | | Outdoor Wilderness Leadership school |
| skating, a bungee tower, an alpine slide, and many | | | | offerscorporate retreats, real rock climbing, rappelling, |
| other activities and attractions - there is something | | | | and mountain biking. |
| to please everyone. | | | | This is an ideal spot for a family vacation. You and |
| With an elevation of 3301 feet, and a vertical drop of | | | | your children can participate in a variety of craft |
| 600 feet, Ober Gatlinburg features eight trails: two | | | | workshops, enjoy campfires and storytelling, go on |
| beginner trails, four intermediate trails, and two | | | | hay rides, and enjoy many more community events |
| advanced trails. There are three lifts, including two | | | | that are scheduled throughout the year. There are |
| quad lifts, one double lift, and one surface lift. The | | | | many planned activities for families, including winter |
| season runs from the middle of December through | | | | hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and swimming in a |
| early March, and night skiing is allowed on all trails | | | | cozy indoor pool. |
| except the Grizzly trail. | | | | While vacationing at Wintergreen Resort, make time |
| Rentals are available for both ski equipment and | | | | to see the civil war history attractions, and visit the |
| snowboarding equipment. Private and group lessons | | | | local wineries as well. Also take time to enjoy the |
| for skiing and snowboarding are also available through | | | | Wintergreen Spa. At the spa, you can be pampered |
| the Smokey Mountain Snow Sport School. You can | | | | with massages, body wraps, skin treatments, and nail |
| also easily find food at the many snack bars, food | | | | care. You can also visit the Mountaintop Aquatic and |
| carts, the café, the restaurant, or in the lounge. | | | | Fitness Center which features the latest in |
| You must not miss the longest chair lift ride in the | | | | cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, heated |
| south! You will see awesome views of the Great | | | | pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas. |
| Smoky Mountains. You will also get a bird's eye view | | | | The Wintergreen Performing Arts has many musical |
| of some of the slopes, and you can have your | | | | performances throughout the year that are sure to |
| picture taken on top of the mountain. If you don't | | | | delight you and your family. If you are less interested |
| ski, don't worry! You can ride back down the | | | | Wintergreen Nature Foundation is for you. This |
| mountain on the chair lift as well. Don't forget the | | | | foundation promotes the understanding and |
| Tramway. The tramway departs from downtown | | | | conservation of natural resources that the Blue Ridge |
| Gatlinburg and takes you to the ski resort and the | | | | Mountains are famous for. |
| amusement park. | | | | No matter what your interests are, if getting away |
| Even if you don't ski, you can still explore the thrill of | | | | from the hustle and bustle of city life is what you |
| flying down a mountain at a high speed - or a slow | | | | want, this is the number one spot in the South for |
| speed if you choose. This is possible with the Alpine | | | | fun, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The Wintergreen |
| Slide. The slide is approximately 1800 feet long, and | | | | Resort is open all year long, with activities that are |
| takes you down a winding wooded slope. You have | | | | suitable for every season. What a great ski vacation |
| total control over your speed with the use of a | | | | awaits you in Wintergreen Resort! |