Ski/Snowboard - Whitetail Mountain + Hot Spot (Asian Hot Pot)
Details
Winter calls for a different mountain experience - let's trade in our hiking boots for ski boots and hit the slopes!
We will meet at Vienna Metro at 8AM and carpool to the resort. Drive time is about 1 hour and 45 mins - Please post a comment below if you are willing to drive. Carpooling saves the environment and makes friends.
## Mountain Facts
- Terrain Difficulty: 26% green runs, 48% blue runs, 26% black runs
- Lifts: 9
- Trails: 23
- Highest Elevation: 1,800 Feet
- Lift Tickets: Epic Season Pass or Single-Day Lift Ticket: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx
- Parking: Vienna Metro Station South
Trip Details:
This trip will be low key and a good first trip to kick off the 25/26 ski-season. Whitetail is a small ski resort, but with a drive less than 2 hours, it's easy to get to the mountain and back home in time for dinner. Generally, I find the terrain to be fairly easy - I don't expect that even the black runs will hold much challenge for a seasoned skier/rider.
This is not designed as a trip to help with ski/snowboard instruction. However, Whitetail does offer both lessons and rentals.
On the way back, I plan to stop at a great all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant called Hot Spot in Fairfax VA. It is right near the Vienna metro - address is 3232 Old Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Ski/snowboard gear (rentals available onsite)
- Lift ticket or season pass (available onsite)
- Warm layers, gloves, and goggles (available onsite)
- Helmet - optional (available onsite)
- Snacks, water, and electrolytes (available onsite)
- Steez
LIFT TICKETS: You will need to either purchase an Epic Season Pass or single-day lift tickets. The ticket prices vary, but I recommend purchasing them well in advance as they can (and do) sell out.
For more info: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx
LIABILITY NOTICE:
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see Ron Watters' definition.
If you believe you may be lost during the hike, follow the advice of the US Forest Service.
See you on the trail!