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