Bryce Ski Resort: Virginia's Slopes in the Shenandoah Valley

A trip to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is always special, but even more so if you are going skiing. There are three resorts to choose from, but my personal favorite is Bryce. Wintergreen, its the best place to go for families. This is due to its friendly staff, lack of lift lines, and the fact that they have an excellent school for those wanting to learn how to ski or snowboard. Its not going to "break your piggy bank" to go here either, as a weekend lift ticket that's valid from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. is only $59. If you don't have ski's, you can rent them for under $40, which is a lot less than anywhere else.

Bryce sits above the town of Mount Jackson, and its close proximity to Interstate 81, makes it a cinch to get to. While the roads are a bit curvy getting there, anyone with a front wheel drive vehicle will be fine, as the road crews take care of any snow or ice. The resort is in Basye, which is pronounced "Base," and also offers summertime activities such as golf and zip wiring. Yet I especially love it in the winter, and you can walk in here with your ski boots on, because parking is not far away. If you are a member, there is a special parking area, but you'll never find it a struggle to find a spot.

The slopes here aren't as large as what you'd expect up North, or out West, but the pine trees and views are spectacular. You can see the Blue Ridge Mountains from the top of the peaks, which run for miles on end. The beginner area is at the bottom of the mountain, and can be accessed by carpet lifts. These are great for those intimidated by lifts, of which they only have two. For those who have been trained on a chair lift, but don't like the heights, you'll be thrilled with the ones here. Both are "doubles", and while the left one is a big higher up than the one on the right side of the mountain, they are much lower than any of the lifts I've been on at other resorts. Plus, with the lack of crowds, you won't endure a lot of stops that involve just "dangling there." That's an uncomfortable feeling.

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