I visited Whitetail resort to snowboard for the first time. They make it very easy if you do not have any equipment of your own. You can rent helmets, snowboards, skis and boots. We got a day pass which cost about $130 per person. I recommend visiting if you want to try snowboarding or skiing for the first time. Or if you want to get some runs in to get the dust off your equipment. Since it was my first time I mainly practiced on the bunny slope. It was a bit icy since the snow is man-made. I had a blast and want to come back to continue my snowboarding journey. I suggest eating breakfast before arriving to the resort. I wasn't impressed with the food, ton of chicken tenders and pizza options. read more

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I just had the best experience snow tubing !!! The slopes are super fun and the staff were so funny and pleasant ! I highly recommend !!!

Love it! Been twice, within a few years in between and both times were wonderful, very welcoming and friendly staff, beautiful spot!

The ski lesson and communication were horrendous! First, we arrived substantially early for the lesson and were misdirected 4 times resulting in us being 7 minutes late to the lesson start location. Why were we late? Because a worker told us to wait inside the lessons area of the rental shop for them to call out lessons area beginning. That never happened. Therefore they wouldn't let us join 7 minutes late claiming the ski lesson instructors had "already left." We had to wait 3 hours then could join the beginner lesson. And our lesson was delayed by 10 minutes for any stragglers to join, which was very annoying based on the rejection earlier. Then they moved us about 20 feet away in the same outdoor area to begin the lesson! Making the statement "they already left" earlier that day even more ridiculous that 2 people couldn't join 7 minutes late. And the lesson was terrible! 5 people were in our group - and at least 2 (and most likely 3) people quit the lesson (not including the other person in my party). The instructor let the group get separated where people were stranded across the hill. People were getting plowed into fences and each other in the lessons area. Did not feel safe. We also saw 2 other people get taken away in stretchers in different parts of the park! read more

The staff here was super friendly. My family and I had a great time. Beautiful location.

I give Whitetail 2 stars to be generous. One star is more appropriate. Apparently they sold out to Vail which caused the place to be super run down and short-staffed The short boy manning the bunny hill was rude. Others were kinder. Reviews online show lessons are poorly planned and overpriced. Tickets are overpriced. It is clear that the cost and poor worker morale can only be attributed to corporate greed. Such a shame because we went on an empty day too. Weekend lines look much worse. Food was trash. Snow needs grooming for safety. read more

The process was smooth. Parking was plenty. Not too far from DC area. Probably the most convenient skiing resort to get to for DC folks. Less than 2 hrs and most of it is highway. We went on March 13th and many trails had a lot of ice spots. Probably since it was towards the end of the season and they didn't care much. Nevertheless, had fun time at the resort. read more

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Whitetail resort is a great option if you are desperate for some close by skiing. It is also a great option if you have never seen ski resort out West and Europe. I went yesterday and paid $100 day pass. On the positive side, there is a "free" shuttle that takes you from the far away parking to the ski resort entrance and save you uncomfortable walk in your ski boots in mud. People working there were trained well and trying their best to ease your trip. The weather was 37F and trails made of artificial snow were not prepared well - you can go from icy patch to a foot of snow on the trail within seconds. Night skiing was nice because the snow hardens and if good edges you can have good time but lighting was on some areas very spotty. I wonder if a technical person have ever measured candle light values on the trail to verify adequacy of the trail lighting. We witnessed a kid injuring himself on the lift and lift (quad) and trail was closed for two hours so the injured kid can be evacuated and lift be inspected, One's wondering if those inspections were done properly prior to the operation. Also wondering about trail preparation schedule-can trails be prepared during the long day as there were bad between noon and 4. Food was available-not so great small cup of chili was $10. At the end, I wish I can say that you get what you pay for. You get a local ski resort with sub par ski conditions in a not-helping-weather conditions. Like in the Babe movie the summary is - that'll do Whitetail Resort. read more

Whitetail Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

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Ours was a last minute trip here but definitely recommend purchasing tickets online along with rentals if possible. We showed up around 2 30 on a Saturday. It was packed and we were at the ticket window and we were told that they didn't have any rentals available. We did find out that if you're ONLY renting skis and poles, they did have those so we lucked out. The resort was packed! Some problems with the lines though as it was very unorganized and tickets weren't being scanned. Took forever to get on the lift and get to the top. It was a fairly cold day so the conditions weren't great either. Icy and unsmooth. We come here cause it's fairly close to us but I think I prefer Ski Liberty over Whitetail. Most of the trails were open as well. read more

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Location/Mountain: So, I am a life long snowboarder. It doesn't matter if I am in your driveway, as long as there is snow and I can get some runs in, I am happy. This place is nowhere near as big as places like Park City which in some cases is nice because you can't get lost. The runs were long enough and fun considering there was not much snow. The first day I was there, they were still making snow which made for some interesting runs. When the machines were in full swing, you would get pelted in the face as if someone threw a bunch of sand at you. With that said, don't care, there was snow and a hill so I was happy. Crowd Control: Although not as big as Park City type places, it was certainly just and BUSY as those places. Many times going down I would have to stop due to people going back and forth across the entire run or watch for slow going skiers and snowboarders. I understand completely so I would slow down or stop in order to go around people and avoid them. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. Sad that there was not a lot of snow but anytime I can get some snowboarding in, I am happy. This place was dope, I will absolutely go back again. I will however, try to go on a week day in hope of there being less people. Also, the lodge food was...meh...The restaurant was also...meh, not a lot of options but pretty good. read more

Do you like skiing. Are you someone that lives for the adrenaline rush. The riskier the better!? Then WhiteTail is NOT for you. It's a nice little resort for families and beginners that enjoy the outdoors with few amenities beyond, slope, food and drink. Nestled in the middle of bubble-fudge no where is a nice little hideout for people that want to learn... and beyond that... nada. Cashless transactions.... And friendly people make the location amenable for locals ... but the slopes aren't huge and awe inspiring... What it's does it does well... but expert skiers will not be impressed. I gave it a 3 because of the food options. With few options, Food is firmly in the MIDDLE of "bad" and "myeh" so don't come hungry. Artificial snow is produced on cold days, so if it's been moderately warm for more than 3 days before your trip, don't bother. All in all... had fun, great place to learn, not a great place for professionals read more

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If you love lines, this place does a great job at creating them. Line at the bathroom (have a couple thousand coming? We only put two to three stalls in every bathroom...makes it homey), line at tickets, line for food, 4 HOUR line at rentals. Want to sit somewhere and relax? Nope only seating for 100 people when thousands show up. Want to wait in an hour line just to get on the slowest lift on the planet to go up 500 ft? Whitetail has it covered. If you love extensive long lines, understaffed amenities, and Vail lining their pockets with your $70 lift ticket...this is the place for you! Amazingly bad. Must forget. read more

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Our group had an absolute blast snow-tubing on a Saturday night. This place is so convenient from the DMV and the 1.5-hour drive is a welcome change in scenery from the frenetic pace of our lives. The prices are a bit steep on the weekend - $32 per person - but it really is worth it if you hit the slopes at least 10 times. They do have food available inside when you register, but it looked pretty sketchy. We might have even gone a dozen times solo, in pairs, or with four tubes roped together. Each time was different and there are two super icy and fast lanes for the daredevils. This place reminded me why I loved physics in high school; every variation of the group placement resulted in different effects. So, if I sat on the back tube it would change the physics of the whole group going down the hill compared to if I sat in the front. It is a surprisingly-great core workout; I had to use my muscles to keep my legs sticking up in a way that they did not hit the sides or the other people in my group. I would also encourage folks to go tubing even after sunset; hell, it is open to 10 or 11 and the tracks are lighted to make it one hell of a family event or an awesome date. A couple of things to note: 1. Tickets are sold in two-hour blocks, so if you get there too close to let's say 3 p.m, you may have to wait till FOUR p.m. 2. The conveyor belt that carries you and your tube can break down, as happened to us. On the other hand, pulling a tube behind you uphill is an amazing workout. read more

Whitetail Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

I went to the resort yesterday and I am absolutely disappointed. I went couple of times but never seen it's bad like this Half of the the trail that hardly has snow on, understanding that's how the weather become. The still open trails are so icy, ice after ice after ice. And people are keep falling on them. I am not sure if I was going ski or skating.There is barely trail option to safely ski on. We don't pay less to ski at the end of the season and resort are responsible to at least make it safe to ski on. And today is absolutely a bad day because they just give up on make it better for end of the season. lol read more

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If you're looking for a ski resort to go tubing, skiing or snowboarding, then this is a pretty good place for beginners and people who are more advanced. They do offer group lessons if you are just starting out and need instruction. It's best to buy your ski lift ticket online (as that seals your reservation for that day). The earlier you buy it the better. There are smaller slopes for beginners near the rental building. They have a building where you can get some food and warm drinks near the entrance Because of COVID, I would recommend getting here EARLY if you need rentals. I can't stress that enough. In order to clean the rental equipment properly and not have too many people inside it takes longer. I waited for two hours in the rental line. After I got my equipment I had an amazing time!! read more

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Not to far for a good time on the mountain. Brought a group and kids in a mentoring program here for a day off from school trip. It's only about a hours drive from the Baltimore area so it's a reasonable distance. If you preorder your passes and fill out the wavier forms in advance it will expedite the process. I only when to the snow tubing side so that's all I can base this review on. They have a large parking area with gavel in the lots. When you enter in they have a small store and snack bar so you don't have to pack a lunch. There are a lot of kids on any gIven day to expect crowds. When you hit the slope you will have a short walk from the main building to a shack with the time tubes. You will then take a a conveyer belt up to the top. They have plenty of staff members who are very friendly that keep the line running smoothly. We come back every year for this annual trip. We will be coming back again next year. read more

Whitetail Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

For the DMV area, this is one of the closest and most convenient places to ski. Unfortunately, the beginner slopes are always crowded, so it can be frustrating to come here during peak season. On the bright side, the advanced slopes are not as crowded, so if you can snag yourself a lesson and get on the blue slopes, you should be set to have a good amount of uninterrupted skiing with not too much waiting around in the lift line. read more

It really pains me to leave this review, as whitetail is by far the best mountain within 2 hours of where I live, but here is my awful experience (TLDR at the end for those who don't want to hear me 'Karen out') It was Saturday Jan 28 a warm winter day. "Half" the mountain was supposed to be open, we arrive and see that only really 2 blue runs are open and 2 green runs.. 99$ per person for this.. We go down the first blue and it's slushy and totally ungroomed, super unsafe.. no ski patrol warning signs suggesting the poor conditions We go down the second run, which is somehow even worse, giant slush moguls, zero grooming, and between these slush moguls are patches of unavoidable dirt and rock. I damaged my freshly repaired skis running over a massive boulder. We went back to the other side of the mountain but the conditions there were deteriorating fast. Little chunks of rock littered the mountain with no caution signs put up anywhere.. more rocks to run over.. fantastic No matter how long we skiied not one sign was put up (I think because if they did put signs up they would have to close the whole mountain) I contacted management and they basically told me tough luck. They insisted there were signs up indicating warnings which was just not true.. They also refused to give me the contact info of the GM, only patching me into a voicemail and stating that the GM was not in today.. The only reason it was not 1 star is because the server was nice to us at the restaurant.. but even then it seemed they were having internal issues with their system TLDR: Because of poor management and lack of snow production, the ungroomed trash snow exposed bare rock and caused damage to our skis read more

The good: not too bad skiing only 90 minutes from Baltimore! As my avid skiing family has said, pretty good terrain and conditions for something so far south. Skiing naturally is a socially distanced activity, and keeping "pods" together on lifts enhanced that. Made things slower, but appreciate the safety. Clean bathrooms. Polite staff. The OK: No place to put stuff so lots of trudging from cars to lodge in ski boots. No ability to be inside, so lots of feeling cold. Folks hogging tables so nowhere to eat--felt like a hawk, waiting to pounce, and asking folks repeatedly if they were almost done. I know they were tired and had no where to go, but c'mon folks! The not so good: We waited in line for 90 minutes to get our lift tickets (that were pre-ordered), and although part of the slowness was due to only half their windows being opened for safety, folks were crammed in line--it was by far the most contagious part of the experience. The really not good: My brother-in-law, daughter and niece spent 3 HOURS waiting in line to get rental skis. Much of it indoors. Much of it not very well socially distanced. When you pay $80 ahead of time for lift tix and another $56/rental, this is crazy poor management. But now that we have our lift cards, bought our daughter new skis, and can reload remotely, we should never have to wait again. So we will be back. read more

DO NOT GO !! we drove 2 hours yesterday for our 12pm snow tubing reservation (for snow tubing you MUST reserve online in advance), it took 1.5 hour to get in the resort, as in waiting in non moving traffic for more than one hour, parking is at full capacity and it took us another 30 minutes driving around to find a spot that was near the maintenance facility. a lot of people are triple parked where there was hardly any room for a car to drive through. a lot of people who did not have any reservation were turned away. some people left their car along the road and walked to the resort. I called the resort # while waiting in the car and was told by a female rep that we would be able to stay longer to compensate for the time loss but when we got to the resort, the ladies at the snow tubing station said that's not true. we checked in at the snow tubing counter at 1:30pm and was told that we can either not go and request for a full refund or stay for 30 minutes and call for a partial refund. we drove TWO HOURS ONE WAY to get there so we decided to stay for the 30 minutes. at 2pm everyone who's reservation ended at 2pm got kicked out and was not allowed to stay. we've never been to a ski resort that is so ill organized. what a disappointment. we will never return! read more

Went snow tubing and paid almost 50 bucks for a 2 hour slot. Limited staff available at the top so half the lanes were closed. Staff were busy talking and did not care to send people down even though this is a timed activity. They need to get their act together if they want people to come back. read more

Covid Review: Bought an all day ticket and by the time I got to the mountain at 11am on a Sunday, the rental equipment line was 2.5 hours long. I wasn't able to start skiing until 3pm which was highly disappointing. The owners should anticipate this influx and since they only have 4 workers simultaneously assisting parties (instead of 10) they should have built a tent to spillover the high demand. Overall there are 3 lifts and about 9 trails - 2 lifts take you to green/blue/black and the max high is about 1800 ft. read more

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Whitetail was surprisingly not that busy when I went. Only issue was that I only needed a boot rental but they updated their rules and I had to rent out skis as well even though I did not need them since I already brought skis with me. Overall, it was fun aside from the rental issue and the lack of snow. read more

Whitetail Resort - On the mountain! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

You are only as good as the snow you get but for this area, when there is snow, this a very nice ski mountain. We go during the week so it is never very crowded. Maybe 10 Intermediate groomed slopes when they are open. Staff is very nice, it is very clean, and facilities ( food, ski shop, etc...) are all very good. When there is snow on the ground, and you want to ski, look no further than your own backyard read more

I went to Whitetail yesterday as the first ski trip of the season (late Dec of 2022). What earned this 5 stars wasn't the variety of runs (because it was early season, there were only 3 blue runs and a few greens open and no blacks), or the size of the mountain (Whitetail is no Breckenridge or Whistler) - but the people are awesome - and for the area, the mountain is fairly good. Here are a few examples of people making the difference: * They have people to greet you when you first enter the ski area and if you have an Epic pass, they zap you and greet you by name. * The lifties (Meghan and Autumn) were super friendly - they were fun and always smiling even though it could be a monotonous job. * I stopped by the ski patrol hut to ask a question about a Boy Scouts trip coming up and I was absolutely touched by their dedication to service. Each of them seem to live to make a positive difference in the lives of others. * I have a wall in my garage with the maps of every place I've skied so on the way out, I asked for a map at the ticket window. The woman asked me to hold on and disappeared for a minute or two. She said that they usually don't give out maps but handed me one - which looks like something they printed on a color printer just for me. Earlier, I said that Whitetail is no Breckenridge or Whistler - but for the mid-Atlantic area it's not bad. The high-speed quad literally doubled the amount of runs I could do (I ended up doing 24 runs) - and the runs that were open had a nice character. In the past Timberline has been my go-to day-trip ski place and while I still think Timberline is a great resort - Whitetail is closer and may be my new local favorite. read more

I had a great time today! My second time ever on skis (the first time was 19-years ago). We hit a package that included rentals, lift tickets, and a lesson. My instructor was Kent. I've never met a more patient person in my life. He taught me from zero to ski lift in an hour. I'm a generally clumsy person, so you know that it was Kent's expert lesson that got me going. I spent the rest of the day going up and down a green and rarely fell. Also, we had pretty good beef chili in the cafeteria. It was a great experience and we're already talking about coming back next weekend. read more

Skiing is always a mind cleaner, no question about that. For those who live in DC like me, Whitetail would be the closest ski resort in about 80 miles from the DMV. It's a nice and small Ski Resort with about 6 lifts and Green to Red slopes. Snow was a bit icy today but that's due to a very windy night yesterday. I know they brought two new Italian snow guns so that's a pro. Price is around 130 for a day, gear not included. Rental ski gear is new, good shape, and great selection. Despite a considerable amount of people today, signing and rentals went safe and sound, thanks to a great team these guys hire. Don't expect anything close to West Coast ski sites or even Seven Springs, but you will definitely enjoy a great skiing day, just an hour and half from D.C with very nice people around. read more

Whitetail Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

The place is very organized we got there in the morning. We had our own equipment but rented the snowboard for the kids. You can be in the bunny slopes all day but each child must be accompanied by an adult at least that's how they hand out the lift tickets. I recommend preplanning this event and get the equipment and rental out of the way. They have a variety of Resturant's your typical ski slope food. The staff are very welcoming and helpful! I'll definitely go back. read more

Whitetail Resort - At the base of the slopes - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

This was my very first time going to a ski resort and very first time doing any activities on the snow. I went snowboarding and even though that itself is its own challenge I had a mediocre time. That being mostly because it's my first time and my butt could not take much more of the pain I put it through. Pros: They were very Covid cautious. The employees wore masks the entire time inside and that was a plus. They had a Miriam of different levels of slopes that you could try. Enough parking for lots of people. Nice friendly staff for the most part. If people see you hit hard they'll ask if you're ok. They have medics that do a great job of getting injured people off the slopes. Always ride your skill level! **********ANDREW THE MEDIC********* His last name was not on his badge but he was on top of the beginner lift giving tips on how to get off safely. There were many crashes on that side and it was very much needed. I watched andrew give everyone kudos or advice on how to safely exit the lift. Cons: Mens bathroom limited due to urinals being broken. IMO that should be fixed asap. For the number of people using the resort this should take priority. ***********Debby************ As previously stated this was my very first time. My job was to obey the rules and stay safe. I thought I was doing my job pretty well until my encounter with Debby on the lift of the green slope to the far left. I was a single person as all my friends are more experienced and left me to go have fun after ensuring I could manage. I don't know if there was a policy change during the time I went up last and came back down the mountain. But as a single rider I got in the single rider lane. When my time to get on the life came I went as I had done the previous 10 times. Debby screamed at me and told me that I should let other people ride with me. I advised her I didn't tell anyone they could not. She again screamed at me and said let other people ride with you or don't use the lift again. I didn't hear her say this to anyone else. Wondering why this happened to me. I did nothing wrong. Left a bad taste. DONT BE LIKE DEBBY. They asked for proof of vaccination card in the eating areas but nowhere else. Kinda makes me feel like they don't understand how this virus works. The rental situation is kind of sketchy. I only needed boots so I got away but my friends who needed more equipment had about a 2 hour wait as everything was "sold out" when we got there at 8:30AM. The lift exit began to get scary as people would be falling while trying to get off and the attendants wouldn't be paying attention so they'd unload another chair of people on top of them. Was a very scary time as I almost crashed into someone who was probably just as new as myself and couldn't move in time. I managed to stop right before. All in all they have some great improvements to make via customer safety and service. read more

Whitetail Resort - Myself with my snowboard gear. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

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After a great day skiing at Liberty Mountain several weeks prior, a buddy and I tried to squeeze in a 'last hurray' trip to White Tail this past Monday, Feb. 28th. It was a disaster. Most of the amenities were closed due to staffing issues, NONE of the intermediate trails appeared to have been groomed in any way and were full of small moguls/mounds of snow and areas of slush, or just plain snow melted away to the point of seeing the ground. After 3 disastrous runs I contemplated going back and seeing if I could get a refund; full price for some of the worst conditions I've seen in years didn't seem right, but instead I just tried a few more runs before giving up. They apparently can't be bothered to pay anyone to groom their trails, but they're still going to charge me as if they did? I was obviously very disappointed, I had heard that White Tail was probably the best ski resort in the general area and perhaps in perfect conditions it would be, but based on this horrible experience I will never go back. read more

Impressed White Tail provides compostable dishware, cups and utensils which they do compost (other nearby resorts I've visited have been all landfill)! Plus fun ! Thank you! read more

Whitetail Resort - Sorting waste: compost, recycling, landfill. Yea! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

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Took the fam here for my son's birthday. We had a blast. This was our first time going tubing. Super impressed with how smooth things went . Check in process was a breeze, all the staff are friendly especially the staff members who help push you down the slope. I definitely recommend this spot for a great time with your friends or family. read more

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I have been skiing whitetail almost every weekend in the winter for the last couple of years, but this year has just been a disappointment. Vail bought out whitetail and the the places quality just went way down. I bring my own equipment and I have a epic pass but some people I rode lifts with said that they waited upwards of 4 hours for that stuff. Also this year the lift lines have been insanely long on weekends, yesterday I waited in a singles line for 30 min. It's not ok. Do better vail read more

Whitetail Resort - Experts choice lift line, this lift rarely ever has a line. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

We had such a great time here. We got the learn to ski package. Super nice instructor named Tim. They have several slopes good for different levels. However, this place seems to be mostly designed for beginners and intermediate level folks We went on new year eve. The snow was all made by machines and none of it was real snow. Toward the end of the night it all turned to ice and it was a lot more fun to ski. But you know if you fall it really hurts. Overall I really enjoyed my time and I'll go back. read more

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This place is awesome ! I never even knew it existed until about a week ago. Then my husband and I decided randomly to go for an overnight trip. We have never skied before but we saw online that you could snow tube as well and we were excited to do that. We had a blast !! It was $31 each for 2 full hours. Once you get done paying and signing a waiver, you get your snow tube and you go up a conveyer belt lift. Then you wait in a line for one of the (seven?) lanes. We were there on a Sunday from 2pm-4pm and it wasn't busy at all. We had to wait behind maybe 10 people each time. But the great thing about this place is that they aren't strict on how you go down the slide. You can attach your tube with up to 4 people , you can go down on your stomach or even backwards. The staff is super friendly and very enthusiastic and I could tell they love what they do! They had so much fun with younger dare devils that wanted to go "super fast" or wanted to spin a lot. The ski part looked like a lot of fun as well, although in my opinion it's a little pricey. I enjoyed watching everyone ski they all looked like they were having fun. Overall this is such a great place and worth visiting! read more

Purchased a ticket for the wrong date and was out of the return policy. It was unfortunate but I was helped by the customer service department and fully refunded ! Great experience for how warm it still was when we went read more

Bought lessons, tickets and rentals and they overbooked and there was no parking for hours. We missed the lessons and have been calling and writing to get a refund with no success. These people are criminals.​ read more

This ski resort has been in my blood since 2017. It has an excellent terrain park and great trails. It is in a good location. Great food, and reasonable prices. read more

An absolute blast! This is my first time here and while I have gone skiing before - I would call myself beginner. The staff was the best. So friendly and willing to help at every turn. I rented, and they had all brand new equipment. Sooo nice! I ate at the pizza place and it was unexpectedly really good! I will definitely be back. A great time made even better by those that work the resort. read more

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We did snow tubing on a Saturday. It was moderately busy. Staff were rude, impatient, screaming at people and children. I understand their job is stressful but for this kind of money you would expect nicer service. The tubing lanes were well groomed and fun to ride. Only the boys at the top of tubing lanes were pleasant and accomodating. read more