jonjon

I think Whitegrass is more than just cross country (maybe I'm not as familiar with the semantics of cross country vs. telemark). But they've got a 1200' vertical, and the locals not only free heel on their wonderful array of slopes, but also use the slopes of the two downhill resorts in the area. I believe that area will have the most "free heelers" in the mid atlantic.

As mentioned, other than the two western slopes, most of Snowshoe's vertical is less than 800'. If you're looking for a "resort" feel its better than most other options (lots of condos, restaurants, shops, etc. in the Village). Another option that is an easier/shorter drive with as much (if not more) snow is the Canaan Valley area. Timberline's vertical is 1000' and is a true skier's mountain with interesting slopes. Canaan Valley Resort has an 850' vertical, I believe, and is nice as well. If you like to free heel, in between these two resorts is the mid-atlantic's premier cross country ski area, White Grass. So, three ski areas all right next to each other. Not as much resort style, most restaurants/shops are in nearby Davis and Thomas.

Cloudier than it was. Should be coming soon. Crapiest winter ever so far out here . . .

Watch out for hippies

Timberline was 70% open today I understand. Unbelievable how they've gone from so pathetic to now having top notch snow making capabilities. That being said, the region's ski resorts need a pattern change big time.

Yeah, at 3100' I'm high but low so we do well in town on still nights. I'm sure the ridges here were several degrees warmer.

15 degrees for the low

Temps creeping down into the 30s, maybe some flakes soon?

Lol. The trip up here should be colorful, but not a whole lot left once you get above 3k'.

show is over here

Yes, probably the busiest few weeks of the year. Most people come too late though, they don't realize how early our leaves change. Couple more.

Yeah, parking in town here is tough especially during busy times, so we diagonal park in places that were probably meant for parallel just to squeeze in as many as possible. Sometimes I worry someone will drive right into the brewery.

Full blast colors here. Have been for a while. The warm/wet weather setting in right when we neared peak appears to be the perfect combination to stretch out the duration of the wonderful colors. I'm guessing the colors will be nice for at least another week.

The recent warmth slowed the changes down, but leaves are looking pretty nice at this point (I'd guess 60% looking at Canaan Mountain). However, with the cooler, drier weather settling in, I would suspect that next weekend we will be getting close to peak colors, and the weekend after should really be colorful as well.

Its that time! Noticed substantial colors on the leaves today on Canaan Mountain.

Just guessing but I'd speculate mid September is average first frost, so its definitely early.

Yep, very frosty this morning. Looked like snow on the ground in some places.

Wow, I should visit this thread more often! Lots of adventures!

Yep, renewed rivalry with VA Tech would be nice.

Its going to be the end of the existence of a Big 12 conference at all. I believe if this happens the remaining teams will be absorbed into other conferences such as Big 10 and ACC, and the conferences will be renamed.

Had to wear gloves on my morning bike ride. 47 degrees at the time.

Nationals channeling some 2019 mojo?

Patchy frost again here this morning. Sheesh.