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OVERLOOK
“Created for the members and friends of Wintergreen Resort”
Winter 2006/2007
Guaranteed Learn to Ski
Art of snowmaking
Holiday family traditions
Calendar of events
what’s new?
WASHINGTON’S FAVORITE SKI AND GOLF RESORT
Wintergreen Resort topped two categories of this year’s WashingtonPost.com
Readers’ Choice Awards. Voted as the best place to golf and ski, the awards
confirm that Wintergreen is the region’s top choice for year-round recreation.
For the second year in a row, the readers of WashingtonPost.com named
Wintergreen the “Best Ski Resort.” With 45 holes on two championship
golf courses, Wintergreen was also named the “Best Golf Course.” To view
a list of all the winners, visit WashingtonPost.com.
EVEN MORE ON THE MOUNTAIN
This winter, there are plenty of new things in store for guests on our
mountain. For those new to skiing and snowboarding, Wintergreen is
opening a brand new beginner area on Discovery Ridge and enhancing the
children’s learning area at The Treehouse. Both areas will have new
beginner-friendly conveyor lifts and terrain designed specifically for guests
learning the sport. In addition, the resort is adding new beginner features to
its terrain park. To make sure you spend your time on the slopes and not in
line, Wintergreen has invested in rental shop improvements and new HEAD
rental equipment. And experienced skiers and snowboarders will appreciate
this year’s improved snowmaking coverage. Wintergreen has expanded its
world-class York® snowmaking system, adding 10 new snowmaking guns to
the expert Highlands slopes and two to the new learning areas.
WINTERGREEN PARTNERS WITH HEAD®
Wintergreen Resort and HEAD, a global manufacturer and marketer of
premium sports equipment, recently announced a strategic partnership that
will encompass a variety of winter season special events and co-marketing
efforts. Wintergreen is one of four U.S. ski areas chosen by HEAD for this
partnership. As part of the agreement, Wintergreen’s rental shop will
feature brand-new HEAD equipment this season. In January, Wintergreen
is hosting a special HEAD Women’s Ski Clinic with professionals Lisa
Densmore and Pam Fletcher, as well as a visit from Olympian Jonny Moseley in March. The partnership also includes retail opportunities with Freestyle ski and snowboard shop, including a discounted HEAD equipment
package for guests participating in Wintergreen’s “Guaranteed Learn to Ski
& Ride” program. For more information on HEAD, visit www.head.com.
THE WINNER!
2006
AWARD
From Toddlers to “Never-Evers,”
Wintergreen Resort’s Snowsports School Features a
“Learn to Ski Guarantee”
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wice named the “Best Ski Resort”
by the readers of WashingtonPost.com,
Wintergreen Resort not only boasts
the region’s best combination of
natural snow and automated snowmaking equipment, but it also
makes good on its promise that
anyone, at any age, can learn to ski
or snowboard.
Equipped this season with a brand-new
learning area and 150-foot conveyor lift,
Wintergreen offers guests from the age of
two to 82 the opportunity to learn to ski
or snowboard with its unique “Guaranteed
Learn to Ski & Ride” program, featuring a
free beginner lesson with each equipment
rental. Guests will be turning, stopping and
riding a lift during their first lesson. If not,
they can repeat the lesson at no charge.
“Within a typical hour-and-a-half lesson,
at least 98 percent of our never-beforeskiing guests are able to link turns and ski
in control,” said Brian Coon, Snowsports
School Director for Wintergreen Resort.
“With our world-class instructors, new beginner area and conveyor lift, this winter
everyone should leave Wintergreen Resort
with the ability to ski or snowboard.”
After the guest’s first lesson, Wintergreen
issues a “Guaranteed Learn to Ski & Ride”
card that that allows them to return two
more times at a discounted rate that includes
a beginner lift ticket and advanced beginner
lessons. Once they complete these visits,
they are eligible to use their card to purchase
a discounted Ski & Ride Season Pass and a
complete HEAD® equipment package from
Freestyle ski and snowboard shop.
Wintergreen’s instructors, certified by the
Professional Ski Instructors of America
and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, are adept at teaching all
skill levels on the slopes – from beginners
to experts.
For more experienced skiers and riders who
want to advance to the next level while
improving technique, intermediate and
advanced lessons are available. “If someone
is planning a ski trip out west, for example,
they should come to Wintergreen to take a
few lessons and tune up,” said Coon. “With
some preparation, their experience will
be much better when they get there. Our
Highlands terrain has some great pitches,
and with the high-speed six-pack serving
that area, everyone can get in a lot of ski
time and, as a result, become a better skier
over time.”
For a complete list of special
Wintergreen Snowsport School
dates – from Women’s Ski
Seminars to Adult Snowboard
Clinics – please visit
wintergreenresort.com.
Parents can engage their
children in quality snowsports instruction and
fun activities at the
resort’s award-winning
Treehouse, where VCRs
and video games take
a back seat to skiing,
snowboarding and winter recreation. The Treehouse offers kids their
own ski area and 90-foot
conveyor lift, allowing
them have fun while learning. “Our Treehouse staff is phenomenal with the kids,”
said Coon. “The instructors are terrific at
getting the children jazzed and excited about
skiing and snowboarding.”
“The Wintergreen Snowsports School offers private lessons to kids from the age of
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This season, Wintergreen is also offering
special two-day women’s ski clinics and
adult beginner snowboard clinics.
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six and up, as well as group programs,” said Coon.
“But the Treehouse takes the little ones en masse for
all-day programs and offers many indoor activities as
well. And, because the Treehouse has its own ski area
and lift, the little guys don’t get tired so fast, ensuring
they’ll spend more time learning in addition to having
fun in the snow.”
When asked if there are ever any daredevils in the
younger group lessons, Coon says there are always a
few. “They’ve been on the hill before or they’ve done
it three or four days, so they’re not so much interested
in skill, they just like to go downhill. There are always
a few that just want to go straight and fast. However,
depending on the age of the group, we play a lot of
games, offer challenges, and do a lot of partner skiing
– we team them up so they have to play and follow the
leader. These small challenges are safe, fun and effective ways to increase their learning.”
But you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy the slopes
at Wintergreen! Adults can learn how to ski just as
easily as the kids. In fact, many retirees come to the
resort to learn to ski or even snowboard. Now that
they have more time, they want to experience everything. “They’ve been skydiving or whitewater rafting,
and they’ve never learned to ski and don’t want to
miss out on any outdoor experience,” reports Coon.
“Consequently, they’re enjoying themselves here at
the resort, learning a new skill, and not home worrying about their health or other things. We even had
a snowboarder who was in her early eighties and she
did just fine!”
One of the resort’s greatest features is its top-of-theline snowmaking equipment. No matter how icy the
slopes become, Wintergreen’s York® snowmaking system ensures that guests have a terrific surface – light
and powdery snow – which is better for beginners.
The regulars obviously appreciate it as well.
Wintergreen Resort is considered to have one of the Mid-Atlantic’s top snowsports schools.
“Combined with breathtaking mountain views, stellar snow surfaces, state-of-the-art
grooming and the most enticing beginner-to-expert terrain, Wintergreen is the best place
to learn to ski or snowboard,” Coon concludes.
For more information on the Wintergreen Snowsports School or to schedule lessons, call 434-325-2100
or visit wintergreenresort.com.
Holiday Pampering
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WINTERGARDEN SPA
Make plans to visit the Wintergarden Spa this
winter for a special holiday treatment, available
for a limited-time only. Set at the highest point
of Wintergreen Resort, the Wintergarden Spa’s
unique mountaintop location offers beautiful
vistas of the mountains and the valley below.
It’s an ideal place to pamper and restore the
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PEDICURE
Native Americans have always valued cranberries for their antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Through
research we have also found that the berry’s antioxidant properties are highly regarded and help to purify
and protect our skin. Come and sit with us and enjoy this luxurious pedicure that will prepare you for the
holiday season ahead. For appointments, call the Wintergarden Spa at 434-325-8185.
Available: December 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007
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body, release tension and renew the spirit.
There’s “Snow” Place
While Wintergreen is renowned for its natural snowfall, the
resort is also home to one of the world’s most sophisticated
snowmaking systems. Installed during the 2002-2003 winter
season and continuously upgraded, this state-of-the-art York®
computerized snowmaking system allows Wintergreen to
consistently offer the Mid-Atlantic’s best skiing and snowboarding surfaces.
Wintergreen is the only ski area on the East Coast to have
100 percent of its terrain covered by automated snowmaking.
This complex system involves approximately 40,000 linear feet
of pipeline, more than 400 snowguns and 45 weather stations.
The result is gold-standard snowsports surfaces, with a
uniformity of depth and consistency of snow quality from the
top of the slopes to the bottom.
How is snow made?
Wintergreen Resort makes snow from the same two
ingredients as Mother Nature – air and water. The
difference is that Wintergreen has a 100 percent
computerized system that controls the ratio of air
to water, the timing, and the placement of the snow.
This state-of-the-art system includes a network of more
than 400 powerful snowguns, underground hydrants
and weather sensors that control the precise mixture of
air and water required for the best quality snow. The
sensors, which are located on the edge of the slopes,
continuously monitor humidity and temperature while
sending signals to computer-controlled hydrants that are
buried under each snowgun.
How cold does it have to be to make snow?
Wintergreen’s computerized York snowmaking
system calculates the “wet bulb” temperature, which
is a mathematical function of the dry bulb (ambient)
temperature and the level of humidity. Due to the
complicated relationship between temperature and
humidity, it’s actually possible to make snow at
temperatures above freezing. Likewise, on a humid day,
it may not be possible to make snow even though the
thermometer indicates that it’s below freezing.
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The weather sensors are located along the edge of the
slopes and look like white bird houses. The weather
sensors’ job is to continuously monitor the amount of
moisture in the air. As the moisture level rises and falls
throughout the day, messages are sent to the hydrant
under each snowgun and adjustments are instantly made
in the balance of water to air. When there is more
moisture in the air, there is less water in the mix.
These adjustments continue non-stop while snow is
being made.
What’s so special about “automated”
snowmaking?
Manufactured snow is made from water and compressed
air. Traditional or manual snowmaking systems require
thousands of man hours every winter to adjust
snowguns according to the appropriate time,
place, temperature and wind condition. Even with all
this effort, it’s nearly impossible to manually make all
the necessary adjustments required to create the optimal
snow quality desired by skiers and snowboarders.
York’s fully automated snowmaking system can create a
perfect snowstorm with the click of a button. From
one computer, a snowmaker can control all the
snowmaking hydrants on the system. Consequently,
manufactured snow is often judged superior to Mother
Nature’s version due to its consistency and structure.
What are the benefits of Wintergreen’s
snowmaking system?
Although skiers, snowboarders and snowtubers barely
notice snowmaking in progress (it’s often happening at
night while they sleep), they do appreciate the quality and
abundance of snow produced at Wintergreen Resort.
The snowmaking system has extended Wintergreen’s
snowsports season, and the resort is able to recover
more quickly from rain or unseasonably warm periods.
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What are the components of Wintergreen’s
snowmaking system?
Wintergreen’s York snowmaking system includes
powerful snowguns and weather sensors with computer
chips. There is also a network of air, water and
computer cables buried underground. Output is
controlled by a central computer located in the resort’s
compressor control building.
Awesome Fun for
Kids!
The Treehouse is headquarters for our acclaimed children’s
programs for ages 2½ to 12. Counselors are “fun experts”
and know how to keep everyone active and happy, all while
learning new skills combining “safety first” supervised
activities with on-the-snow adventures.
This year the Treehouse offers kids their own snow-covered
learning area and new 90-foot conveyor lift, which resembles
the “people movers” you see in most airports. The new lift
will ensure that children don’t get tired as fast, so they spend
more time learning in addition to having fun in the snow.
Children are grouped into programs according to age and
ability. For the youngest adventurers, the Treehouse offers
“Snow Play,” which allows three-year-olds to get comfortable
on skis and play games in the snow. Children showing
proficient skills may advance to “Mogul Monkeys.” Designed
for children age four to 12, “Mogul Monkeys” includes ski
lessons, as well as indoor camp activities.
For more advanced children age six and up, the “Ski Buddy”
program provides a companion for youngsters who already
know how to ski, stop, turn and use the chairlift. And the
popular “Mountain Explorers” program, offered through the
Wintergreen Snowsports School, provides a full day on
the slopes with a dedicated instructor, as well as lunch
and snacks.
For children who prefer to have fun indoors, the “Kids in
Action” program is a perfect fit. For ages 2½ to 12, “Kids
in Action” includes organized activities such as arts & crafts,
group games, music and stories. The Treehouse also offers
“Kids Night Out,” an evening featuring games and activities.
At Wintergreen Resort, there’s a program available for every
child. For Treehouse reservations and more information on
what’s available during your visit, please call the Treehouse at
434-325-8177.
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Families come to Wintergreen Resort each
year to celebrate holiday traditions of all
shapes and sizes. A traditional Thanksgiving
feast, magical holiday horse-drawn carriage
rides, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and threeday holiday weekend adventures are all on this
winter’s mountaintop menu.
No wintertime celebration is complete without snow, and there’s never a shortage of
picturesque snowy scenes at Wintergreen.
Whether your family loves to hit the slopes,
challenge each other at our snowtubing parks,
unwind in the Wintergarden Spa or drink hot
chocolate by a roaring fire, there’s plenty of
activities available on our mountain to capture
that precious family time together.
Bring your friends and family up to Wintergreen
this year for a magical holiday getaway. For
package options, visit wintergreenresort.com
or call 800-266-2444.
www.wintergreenresort.com
Celebrate!
For a one-of-a-kind event for your group, consider booking exclusive time
at one of our snowtubing parks – the perfect backdrop for networking,
teambuilding and entertaining. We are ready to help plan your meeting,
event or reunion. Call Wintergreen Group Sales at 800-273-3390.
Wintergreen is a place where people come together, ski together, and enjoy Virginia’s premier
mountain resort experience. Our scenic Blue Ridge Mountain retreat presents the perfect
setting for any group meeting, event, wedding or reunion.
With an entire winter wonderland of team-building activities and adventure, there’s no better
time to plan your group’s visit to our mountain. From exclusive group ski lessons and snowtubing races to après-ski receptions and hearth-side hot chocolate, as well as our off-the-slope
amenities, there are so many reasons to visit Wintergreen this time of year.
We’ll help you create a meeting experience that feels like anything but work, thanks to our
40,000 square feet of meeting and function space, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and
experienced and award-winning staff. And while there may be snow on our slopes, our roads
are kept clear so getting on the mountain couldn’t be more convenient.
MEMBER PROFILE
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WINTERGREEN NATURE FOUNDATION
The Wintergreen Nature Foundation presents
Nelson County
history
This winter, the Wintergreen Nature Foundation
follows the individual threads of personal stories as they
weave the rich cultural tapestry that was early Nelson
County. Join researchers, educators and descendants
as they tell the unique stories that shaped this
community’s history.
The settlement of Nelson County began more than
one hundred years after the settlement of Jamestown
as Virginia planters entered the Rockfish Valley and
encounter Scots-Irish filtering in from the Valley of
Virginia. Allen Howard, now considered the first permanent settler in the county, claimed land along the waterway of the James River in Albemarle County near a town
that we refer to today as Howardsville. Howard takes his
place with Peter Jefferson, Joshua Frye, Thomas Walker
and William Cabell as a group referred to as the “renaissance men of Albemarle County.” (Nelson County was
part of Albemarle County until 1761.)
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the surface than one might imagine. Living in faded
structures and colonial roads, the stories come alive in
ballads and family journals that capture important events
in the community’s past.
For dates and more information on upcoming history
seminars, please contact the Wintergreen Nature
Foundation at (434) 325-8169 or visit www.twnf.org.
Recent evidence shows Winter Green was built in the late 1700’s
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by Hawes Coleman.
The Wintergreen community is proud to be a part of what is becoming the sport
of choice for thousands of challenged individuals and their families. Through
adaptive equipment, trained volunteer instructors, dedication and generosity,
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing is a leading adaptive snowsports program.
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing is a non-profit organization that encourages
children and adults with disabilities to discover new abilities through skiing and
snowboarding. Each year, more than 75 volunteer instructors and 15 pieces of
sit-down ski equipment provide more than 300 all-day lessons. The organization
sponsors the annual Wounded Warriors Weekend and offers daily lessons at the
resort throughout the winter season. For more information, visit www.skiwas.org.
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Bluewick Candles and Soap
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Looking for a GIFT?
Wintergreen Resort has just what you need for that extra special person on your holiday gift list. Stop by (or call) the Stoney Creek
Golf Pro Shop (434-325-8250), the Devils Knob Tennis Pro Shop (434-325-8235) or the Wintergarden Spa Shop in the Mountain Inn
(434-325-8225) to see all the great gift items we offer. For your convenience we can ship your order to you.
Prices are subject to tax, shipping and handling.
Can’t decide on a gift? Why not give a Wintergreen Gift Certificate, it’s always a perfect fit!
Call 800-266-2444 or stop by the Front Desk on your next visit.
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november
7 - BLUE RIDGE DOUBLECROSS
Sponsored by Freestyle
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this exciting
ski and snowboard race, sponsored by Freestyle.
23-26 THANKSGIVING ON THE MOUNTAIN
The holiday season of family traditions at Wintergreen Resort begins with Thanksgiving. Traditional
feasts, the grand illumination of the courtyard,
gingerbread house, shopping and boxwood wreath
workshops.
24 - WINTERGREEN SKI PATROL SKI SWAP
The public is invited to the Wintergreen Ski Patrol’s
Annual Ski Swap. Buy or sell used skis, boots, snowboards and ski clothing in good condition.
25 - SCHEDULED SKI & RIDE
SEASON OPENING
(weather permitting) Break out your skis and snowboards and kick off the 2006-2007 winter season.
06-07
Visit wintergreenresort.com
for the most
up-to-date calendar of events.
7 & 8 - HEAD WOMEN’S SKI CLINIC WITH
LISA DENSMORE AND PAM FLETCHER
Wintergreen Snowsports School
Women hoping to take their skiing to the next level won’t want to miss these special one-day clinics
with HEAD professionals Lisa Densmore and Pam
Fletcher, both veterans of the U.S. Ski Team.
13-14 - FREESTYLE DEMO DAYS
22-23 - SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Virginia Alpine Skiing Championships
Nearly 100 Virginia athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete for the gold at the 2007 Special
Olympics Virginia Alpine Skiing Championships.
The two-day competition is held at Wintergreen
Resort with time trials on the first day and the final
competition on the second day.
march
3 - MARDI GRAS AT WINTERGREEN RESORT
Wintergreen Adaptive Ski
Enjoy a masquerade ball, a Cajun dinner, slopeside
Dixieland music, costumed snowtubing races, the
crowning of the King and Queen, and synchronized
skiing. This annual celebration is the major fundraiser for purchasing and repairing adaptive ski equipment, instructor training and overall administration
of the Wintergreen Adaptive Ski program. For more
information and tickets, contact Wintergreen Adaptive Ski at 434-325-2007 or visit www.skiwas.org.
3 - FREESTYLE DEMO DAY
Featuring Olympian Johnny Mosley
Hit the slopes with two-time Olympian and XGames Silver Medalist Jonny Moseley and check out
the hottest HEAD equipment at the Freestyle Demo
Day. For details, call 434-325-1183.
26-28 - WOUNDED WARRIORS WEEKEND
4 - BLUE RIDGE DOUBLECROSS
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing and Wintergreen Resort host more than 20 disabled soldiers and their
families as part of their rehabilitation through Walter
Reed Army Medical Center during the third annual
Wounded Warriors Weekend. For more information,
contact Wintergreen Adaptive Ski at 434-325-2007
or visit www.skiwas.org.
Sponsored by Freestyle
Featuring Olympian Johnny Mosley
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this exciting ski and snowboard race, sponsored by Freestyle.
Two-time Olympian and X-Games Silver Medalist
Jonny Moseley will be Master of Ceremonies, hand
out awards and congratulate the winners.
28 - GLASS & POWDER SLOPESTYLE
10 - WINTERGREEN’S WINTER CARNIVAL
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this ski and
snowboard competition with a focus on style, sponsored by Glass & Powder Boardshop.
Known for its great ski terrain and astounding Blue
Ridge beauty, Wintergreen is giving guests yet another reason to celebrate winter. The event includes
music, food, slopeside games and fun competitions.
11 - GLASS & POWDER SLOPESTYLE
18 - FREESTYLE RAIL JAM
february
december
3-4 - FREESTYLE DEMO DAYS
16 - FREESTYLE DEMO DAY
11 - BLUE RIDGE DOUBLECROSS RACE,
Test out the hottest ski and snowboard equipment
on the market today. For information, call 434-3251183.
17 - FREESTYLE RAIL JAM
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this thrilling competition on the rails, sponsored by Freestyle.
Boarders and skiers welcome.
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 1
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS
Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Wintergreen Resort with horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday craft workshops, Santa on the slopes, story time
with Mrs. Claus and New Year’s Eve Celebrations.
28-29 - FREESTYLE DEMO DAYS
MARCH 31-APRIL 1
WICKED HUGE PARK PARTY
(weather permitting) Celebrate a great snowsports
season at Wintergreen’s third annual Wicked Huge
Park Party.
Sponsored by Freestyle
17-18 - FREESTYLE DEMO DAYS
25 - GLASS & POWDER SLOPESTYLE
april
6-8 - EASTER CELEBRATION
AT WINTERGREEN RESORT
Bring the family to Wintergreen Resort during Easter for the resort’s annual holiday egg-stravaganza!
It’s an entire weekend of festivities, with a traditional Easter egg hunt and Easter bonnet parade,
craft workshops and egg decorating. Create a new
tradition with Easter Sunday brunch at The Copper Mine Restaurant.
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Winter Ski & Lodging
vacations
When you book a Wintergreen ski package, you can hit the slopes at 8 a.m. - an hour before the public arrives on weekends and
holidays - from December 22, 2006 to March 8, 2007. With savings of up to 35%, it’s no wonder avid skiers choose our Virginia vacation
resort. You’ll receive complimentary day-of-arrival lift tickets, discounted ski rentals, and a free group beginner lesson with your ski or
snowboard rental. Package rates are per person, per night, double occupancy per bedroom. Our valuable ski packages include:
Sun
Ski-Sleep-Ski Package
For just $85-$105 per person, per night, double occupancy,
you can spend two days on the slopes and a relaxing night in
our comfortable accommodations. Valid Sunday-Thursday
nights, non-holiday, January 7-March 8, 2007. Additional
nights may be added. Restrictions apply.
Weekend Getaway
Valid on weekends from January 19-March 10, 2007 - a
minimum two-night stay is required. Rates: $130-$150
Beat the Blues
Available January 1-6, 2007. A two-night minimum stay is
required. Rate $95
Holiday Celebration
Available December 22, 2006-January 1, 2007; January 12-14,
2007 and February 16-18, 2007. A three-night minimum is
required. Rates: $140-$160
Sat
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JANUARY 2007
7
14
21
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10
17
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11
18
25
FEBRUARY 2007
4
11
18
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12
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4
11
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13
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Call 1-800-266-2444 for rates and availability or visit wintergreenresort.com.
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www.wintergreenresort.com
Ski Free
Valid opening day through December 21, 2006, and from
March 11, 2007 through closing day - two-night minimum
stay is required. Rate: $85
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
resources& Rates
Nightly Lodging
Occupancy
Studio
2
Lodge
2
1-BR Condo
2
2-BR Condo/Home
4
3-BR Condo/Home
6
4-BR Condo/Home
8
5-BR Condo/Home
10
6-BR Home
12
7-BR Home
14
Rates based on dates of stay and availability.
Winter rates through March 26, 2007
Rates
$126-$199
$141-$216
$151-$232
$225-$349
$295-$459
$349-$559
$415-$659
$485-$769
$539-$849
Nightly rates are per accommodation. Minimum stay
requirements may vary during the season. Homes
require a two or more night stay. Slope view, valley
view, or location changes may apply on some accommodations. All accommodation rates include access to
the Aquatics & Fitness Center. All prices are subject to
change without notice.
Join the E-Club on our website to receive special
offers and discounts year round.
HOLIDAY PERIODS
December 22, 2006-January 1, 2007; January 12-14, 2007;
February 16-18, 2007
Rentals
For additional information and special offers
call 800-266-2444.
Adult
$35
$25
Youth/Senior Kids
$30
$25
$20
$20
Adult
$40
$30
Kids
Youth/Senior
N/A
$35
N/A
$25
Ski
Day/Twilight
Half-Day (non holiday) or Night
Snowboard
Day/Twilight
Half-Day (non holiday) or Night
When you purchase your day rentals,
pay just $10 to upgrade to all sessions that day!
Helmet
Lifts
Kids
N/A
N/A
All sessions, for any age group
$8
Super Saver*
Regular
Adult
Youth & Seniors
Adult
Youth & Seniors
Sun-Thurs, non-holiday
$22
$20
$27
$25
Night
Fri-Sat & holidays
$28
$24
$33
$29
Half-Day
Mon-Fri, non-holiday
$28
$24
$33
$29
Midweek Day/Twilight
Mon-Fri, non-holiday
$35
$28
$45
$38
Weekend Day/Twilight
Sat & Sun
$43
$30
$61
$48
Holiday
Day or Twilight
$64
$51
$64
$51
Session
Day(s)
Night
When you purchase your day lift ticket, pay just $10 more and ski/ride all sessions that day! Free lift ticket for children 5 and
under when accompanied by ticketed adult. *Super Saver is early and late season rates. Rates are subject to change.
Tennis
Indoor Tennis $36 court hour
Court Reservations: Singles 1 hour; Doubles 1½ hours
The Wintergreen Tennis Academy, offered year-round,
will take your game to a higher level. Recently ranked the
#2 academy in the country with the highest rated tennis
staff in North America. Private lessons, clinics, and sport
psychology sessions are also available.
Call 434-325-8235 for information.
Golf
Enjoy 27 holes of true mountain golf
by the US Open Doctor, Rees Jones,
at Stoney Creek.
Call 434-325-8250 for information.
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NEW!
Learning Area
Ski School
Easiest
The Mountain Inn
Ski Patrol
More Difficult
Wintergreen Mountain Village
Tickets
Most Difficult
Skyline Pavilion Ski Center
Restaurants
Experts Only
Treehouse for Kids
Parking
Lighted for night skiing
Checkerberry Cabin
Freestyle Terrain
The Plunge Tubing Park
Phones
Rentals
Restrooms
Lift Name
Type
Vertical Drop
A
Big Acorn
525’
B
Potato Patch
120’
240’
C
Loggers Alley
D
Blue Ridge Express
410’
E
Highlands Express
1,003’
F
Treehouse Carpet
7’
G
Discovery Ridge
Carpet
10’
Mountain Statistics
Mountain Elevation:
3,500 feet
Snowmaking Capacity:
100% computerized
Ski Terrain:
25 slopes and trails
14 trails lit for night skiing
Slope Difficulty:
42% Black/Double Diamond
35% Intermediate
23% Beginner
Skiable Vertical:
1,003 feet
Longest Run:
1.4 miles
Number of Lifts:
2 High-Speed Six-Person
1 Quad
1 Triple
1 Double
2 Carpet/Conveyor Lifts
Uphill Capacity:
10,200 skiers per hour
Snowtubing Parks:
2
NOTICE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Snowsports (including skiing, snowboarding, tubing and other snow related sports)
are potentially dangerous. They have inherent and other risks and people who
participate in those sports voluntarily and expressly assume those risks. There are
elements of risk in snowsports activities that common sense and personal awareness
can help reduce. All participants must observe the Skier’s Responsibility Code and
share with others the responsibility for their snowsports experience.
A complete version of the Assumption of Risk and Skier’s Responsibility Code are
available to every guest prior to participation at the following: point of purchase,
trail maps, on our web site: wintergreenresort.com and on the back of each lift and
tubing ticket.
The official vehicle of Wintergreen Resort.
P
remier Properties
Preserving the Wintergreen legacy - Protecting your investment.