Winterplace Ski Resort is a popular ski destination located in Ghent, West Virginia, USA. It offers a range of winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The resort has a variety of slopes suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced skiers.
Get ready for the ultimate snow-packed celebration at the Winterplace Family Festival 2024 on January 20th and 21st! This weekend is all about embracing the joy of snow sports, creating unforgettable family moments, and fostering a tight-knit community of winter enthusiasts.
Here's what we have in store for you:
- Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowtubing: Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, hit the slopes for a day of winter fun!
- Face Painting: Let your imagination run wild with our fantastic face painting station!
- Mini Big Air Contest: Catch some air and show off your best tricks in our mini big air contest. Registration is at the Resort Center. The contest will begin at 2:00 pm at Heaven Holler Terrain Park.
- Family Ski/Snowboard Races: Gear up for some friendly family competition on the slopes. May the fastest family win! Registration is upstairs at the Resort Center. The race will begin at 2:00pm on the Panorama/Glades trail.
- Food Trucks: Fuel up with delicious bites from food trucks at both the Resort Center and the Mountain House. Sunnyside, Aurora Coffee & More, Bayou Classics & Chpiggy will be joining us!
- Live Music: The Snowdrift Lounge host Nick Durm & Jason Lockart of Alabaster Boxer and Hannah & Her Empty Orchestra!
- Tap Takeovers: Enjoy brews from two of our favorite local breweries, Big Timber Brewing and Sophisticated Hound Brewing.
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This article is sponsored by Winterplace Ski Resort
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SCHEDULE:
Saturday, January 21st
Ski Lessons with a twist! Dress up in your favorite costume and grab a lesson with some of history’s most beloved characters. Photo ops galore, you won’t want to miss this!
11:00am-1:00pm
Registration for the Mini Big Air Contest on the second floor of the Resort Center
11:00am-3:00pm
Happy Little Faces face painting will be upstairs at the Resort Center giving everyone the happiest faces on the mountain. Stop by for hot chocolate, cookies and the perfect face for the snow!
1:00pm-2:00pm
Mini Big Air Contest practice laps at Heaven Holler Park
1:00pm-4:00pm
Live Music from Nick Durm & Jason Lockart of Alabaster Boxer at The Snowdrift Lounge
1:00pm-5:00pm
Tap Takeover at the Snow Drift Lounge
2:00pm
Mini Big Air Contest at Heaven Holler Park
This Big Air Contest is for shredders up to 12 years old. Taking place at our new Heaven Holler Terrain Park. Registration will be on the second floor of the Resort Center from 11:00am-1:00pm. Participants will have one hour to get in some practice laps from 1:00pm-2:00pm. The contest will consist of three runs per participant and be crowd judged. The top 3 boys and girls will be awarded some cool resort prizes! Come join in on the fun or just watch, either way it will be a great time!
Sunday, January 22nd
9:00am
TBD
11:00am-1:00pm
Registration for the Family Race upstairs at the Resort Center
1:00pm-2:00pm
Family Race Practice Laps
1:00pm-4:00pm
Live Music from Hannah & Her Empty Orchestra at The Snowdrift Lounge
Family Race
Rematch of the Family Races at Winterplace. These races will consist of teams of one parent and one child under the age of 12. Both members of your team will get two runs. We will keep the time of your best runs combined. Family Races take place on the Panorama/Glades Trail. Registration will be on the second floor of the Resort Center from 11:00am-1:00pm. Registered teams can get in some practice laps from 1:00pm-2:00pm. The race will begin at 2:00pm.
BOTH DAY EVENTS:
-Snowtubing Costume Contest- Snap a photo of your costume and tag our Instagram, @skiwinterplace. The photo with the most "likes" will receive a free tubing ticket!
-Scavenger Hunt (more details coming soon!)
FOOD TRUCKS
Learn more information here https://winterplace.com/calendar
Invite your friends, bring the whole crew, and let's make memories that will last a lifetime.
