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Hours of Operation
9:00 a.m. - Dark-Thirty 7 Days a week, all winter long. We do not close due to snow. Trails close at dark.
Open December-March * Catering in Summer
Dogs
We now allow pooches on Forest Road 80 leading to the Dolly Sods, timberline, quarry trace, cross cut, and hawthorne.
NO DOGS IN MAIN PARKING LOT OR LODGE PLEASE AND NOT ON THREE MILE, SPRINGER, GANDALFS, etc.
White Grass Ski School
Our instruction is fun, exciting and helpful. For skiers starting out, lessons are a must. Intermediates beware -- in an hour and a half we can teach you what years of skiing may not have yet. Variety in terrain awaits the student right out our door.
Snowfarming
5 km of snowfence and driftlines are maintained adjacent to the Lodge. Catching
greater amounts of snowfall, these practice loops and teaching areas usually
assure skiing possibilities December-March. We shovel snow if needed to patch
our snowfarm. We move MADMAX to fill up the fields with snow when the wind
blows. Our location combined with our techniques are not only totally unique
they catch tons of fresh natural snow.
Snowshoes
Go anywhere you want to go. Please walk to one side of our xc trails as your
tracks may chop things up. Tubbs, Atlas, and MSR are all family names around
here. We 'shoed all through the 70's as the original trails were forged and
maintained wearing wooden cat gut slickery things. Rent, demo, or get the
latest new snowshoes at whitegrass.
Guided High Country Tours
Because deeper snows and cooler conditions prevail in our highest northfacing mountains, we do offer special treks into these areas. Instruction as well as local lore fill an afternoon of adventure. Prices range according to the trip. We are the snow finders!
Winter in Canaan Valley
XC exploration a must locally at Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls State Park as well as Timberline Ski Area and the Monongahela National Forest. Many choices of routes nearby, creating one of the finest Nordic network of trails around. Well over 100 km of XC trails locally. Amazing local topography
Our
Mountain in Canaan Valley * Home to our Nation's 500th Nat'l Wildlife
Refuge.
45 trails over 50 km
1196 vertical: 3240'-4436'
Annual precipitation: 53", almost an inch per week
Average Snowfall: 150", over 12 1/2 feet
Mean Annual Temperature: 44 degrees F
Average January Temperature: 23 degrees F
Coldest Temperature: -24 degrees F
Warmest Temperature Ever: 95 degrees F
Average Skiable Days on the shady side at 4000' -- 95
Best Skiing: mid January - early March...it can be 50 or 20 below on any given day in winter here.
...sorry...if it was colder none of us could afford to live here...this ain't Utah. We get rain.
Alternative Activities
What to do when you're wondering why you're here and the snow stinks or is
non existent...telemark ski, night ski, nordic ski on manmade snow, sniff
out snow way up high,ice skate, sled run, tube, try snowshoeing, horseback
ride, mountain bike, hike, cave, rock climb, backcountry drive', paddle, visit
nature centers and state park facilities, explore the tourist info office,
trade and demo xc gear, climb olson tower, enjoy a cafe and shop a store,
stop in for ideas and enjoy a ski video and great music... That ain't even
touchin' on all the great indoor things that make getaways a good time. Experience
the amazing Purple Fiddle or the Mountain State Brewing Company. Be thankful
we're in the mountains and not thinking of work.
More Maps
Black and White White
Grass trail Topo - White
Grass Trails - Canaan
Valley - XC Topo Map from Fish
and Wildlife Service - White
Grass Topo - By Mary Ann
and Alex Honcharik Maps
color-key - Sods
North West - Sods
North East - Roaring
Plains - Dolly Sods North West
- Dolly Sods North East - Dolly
Sods South East - Dolly Sods
South West - Roaring Plains-west
- Roaring Plains-east
New Maps * '08 White Grass topo of the trails * Sods North'08 * WG and the Sods Map'08
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Area Use Fee: $12 Adults / $3 kids Rentals: Weekday: $12 Weekend/Holiday: $15 Backcountry: $25 Telemark:
$32 Skating: $20 Snowshoes/Poles: $12 Kids: $5 Pulk (pull behind) Sled: $10 Season Pass: Adult: $95-person, $175 couple Children: $25 Ski School: Mini $6...the basics Group $15...about 1 1/2 hours long Telemark $25...specialize and focus Skating $25...Weekday Group Rates: Rental $8.00 - Lesson $8.00 - Area Use $10.00 Weekend Holiday Group Rates: Rental $12.00 - Lesson $10.00 Area Use $10.00 - Reservations required for group rates...
FREE TRADE CROSS COUNTRY SKIS FOR KIDS: $175.00. Buy once and get a no charge trade up until adult sizes. Our soft, short and wide kid's skis have step in NNN Jr. boots and bindings. Like a free Christmas present every year.
RENTAL/DEMO GEAR FOR SALE: Short-wide ski packages start at $250.00 with our NNNBC boots and Leki aluminum poles.
BACKCOUNTRY GEAR CHOICES: Demo and bargain for a pair of skis and boots that upgrade your present gear. We have the area's most complete choices.
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Check posted trail conditions and weather forecast.
Dress warmly in layered clothing, protect your extremities and be aware of the onset of darkness or stormy weather.
Carry water and snacks, a compass, avoid skiing too far.
Stay on terrain well within your abilities as a skier.
IF INJURED: Stay calm. If possible don't leave injured skier alone. Keep them warm. Check their location on a map. Send for help. First aid will be dispatched. Call 304 866-4114 or 911
CROSS
COUNTRY PHONE NUMBERS
...in West Virginia (304)
Canaan Valley State Park 866-4121
Timberline Ski Area 866-4801
Blackwater Falls State Park 259-5216
Highland Scene Trails 259-5889
Elk River Touring 572-3771
Monongahela National Forest 636-1800
...in Maryland (301)
Herrington Manor/Swallow Falls 334-9180
Meadow Mountain/New Germany 895-5453
Savage River Lodge 689-3200
Backbone Mountain XC 334-5633
...in Pennsylvania (717):
Crystal Lake 584-2698 Hidden Valley 800-458-0175
Nemacolin Woods 800- 422-2736 * Blue Knob 800 458-3403
Discover why Cross Country Skiing is one of the most wonderful lifetime winter sports. Besides being healthy and challenging, it burns up very little of our world's resources. Our ski area's electric bill averages less than yours at home. Guess who's burnin' up all the energy in this sport...Keep those skis moving, Chip