Feb 3 Add Snow Here

We found some white yesterday * WV Groundhog Spring Coming Early * Ground Hog Fun Facts * wintry mix in the mountains of the northern part of the Virginias and western Maryland. ACCU/ 1"-2" NWS latest

Chaga Mushrooms Are Good * Hive Snowshoes Ski Back Down sent by Cory * G. Hog's Sods and found a route from the Stonecoal Flats to Dunkenbarger camp sites!

Lots of young folks adopting Tucker County as home, T'line Patrol Party last eve * Ski on a National Wildlife Refuge/WG * Pray For Snow sent by Robert Echard * Wilderness Boundary ala chaga

Snowy Thrills Found by Randy Johnson * We report on PA XC * State Parks Chief Cool on U.S Nat'l park plan * Local Heart of the Highlands Trail * Green Mtn friend Brian Mohr 'Off-Piste' Lens

Send "A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." Oliver Wendell Holmes

I am concerned about official forecasts calling for rain or rain possibly mixed with snow with little or no accumulation this weekend in the Canaan. I see the potential developing for a moderate snow accumulation in the 2-to-4 inch with 4-to-8 inches not out of the question but its going to be a close call. If the snow occurs, it now looks to be of the heavy wet variety and could be mixed with sleet at times.
I will provide an undate later today so stayed tuned. Fearless Weatherman

sent by La Fontaine Bakery Europe cold appropriate for the "crop" on the snowfarm.. Richard

sent by David Crossley, Duxbury, VT * The name Chinook is an American Indian word that is translated as "snow-eater."

Mt Sopris, CO sent by old timey WG staffer Russ Kennedy (NSS Nat'l Convention)

New Venue at the end of our Freeland Road Good animal tracking right now with light snows

White Grass a LOTTA FUN even without snow! Just a quick note to thank you for helping to make our (snowless) week in Canaan Valley so much fun. The hike up to and views from Bald Knob were spectacular. It's the first winter we could hang out up there for more than 5 minutes. Definitely worth the trip. Of course, the Adele video was an added bonus, and singing & dancing along—priceless. Enjoy the rest of the winter. Best, Plum and Mike "To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong." Joseph Chilton Pearce

As always, we had a great time hanging around White Grass Saturday and Sunday, despite the heavy dirt cover. Here are a few pics of the nature walk on Sunday. See you again in two weeks. Marc

Thanks for everything. Chuck Critchfield

Megan

Robbie Powder

Just spent three nights at a yurt in the southern swan mountains, snowpack was looking grim but 8 ft in the last week and a half changed things. Bill Love

Chaga Mushroom sent by Geo from Snowshoe WV Dave Culver's spring seeps Nature Walk

Again, thanks for showing the outdoor club an awesome time! Those kids had a blast! And, as always, so did I! I hope to make it at least one more time before the season is over! I'll be doin' a fire-snow dance for you! Sending you snow angels, Carrie

Just back from an amazing trip to Utah and Juneau AK. Don't tell: but Alaska is where all the snow is. Here are some wintery pictures until winter makes its way down to WV. Daniel F. Kirkwood

Stumbled across this sweet painting of early nordic skiing. Evan Erbe

Head is still ringing from the ride back - rough but so more than worth it. Thanks for sharing such a -- add every superlative in the world here -- thing called White Grass. There is magic hiding in every corner of the place. Thanks again. David Crossley, Waitsfield,VT (tele pic by Kate Preston, on far right...)

5 Km Snowshoe Race Jan 22 * WV Mtn Trail Runners Coverage

Hey Chip, Saw your snow search video in the Nat Nord. I can't wait to join you up there some day soon! Snow comes and goes but our memories with each other never melt. Eric Erbe

Greetings from Charlottesville, VA! Just wanted to send you some snow:) This photo was taken January 2010 at White Grass - one of my favorites. May the snowflakes be many in the coming weeks. Hope to see you guys soon, Susan

bb biathlon jan 21 thanks to Ken Mauck race director and the extra fun Henley Middle School crozet,virginia and Carrie the fearless fire leader

Set of Whitegrass skis makes their way to Chicago. 3 year old Eva makes her debut run on the Chicago powder powered with boards from Whitegrass! Hopefully we will get her to the real Grass next winter. Be ready for more orders from Chi Town, Kristin is spreading the word! Best Joe Hovious

Chppie doesn't come on here too often, but many of us are really liking the rossi evo trail for trail skiing at whitegrass. Of course the Chase boys can rip on anything anywhere. The madshus skis now have the old omnitrack pattern I consider the best kick and glide pattern. There are several models to chose from, I liked the Cadence when I gave it a spin. I also tried the Alpina Woodie which is a metal edged trail skis that fits in the track. My skate skis are atomic, but I've never tried any of there no-wax skis. Stro...from facebook

may be snow covered so we recommend driving a snow worthy vehicle. Hope to see you here this weekend. Crystal Lake Ski Center,PA

What a great weekend at Whitegrass. It is always my dreamworld come true. Thanks for making it happen over there. Snowfarm was incredible, you are the Master. Scott Pleban

Our family had a blast last weekend. The weather dialed up perfectly. Looks like it could happen again. Fingers crossed. Jay loves his "new" skis and is climbing hills well when he remembers to ski like he is peeing in the toilet. C ya soon, Matt

thanks for the best weekend this winter yet! Skip

White Grass even shows up towards the end as a little white building in the distance under a parade of billowing clouds. Enjoy :) Best wishes, and we'll see you 'round in 2012! Vicky and Eric

would like to set up a lesson for myself and three boys, ages 13/10/10 on Sat, 1/21. My 13 year old son and I took lessons last year from an older gent on your staff who was the best instructor I've ever had in any sport. I hope he's working Saturday! We have a few more in our group, too, but not sure their intentions yet. ...thanks! Mark

MLK weekend at WG

Dear Laurie and Crew, Thank you for a great meal and great service. Everyone was appreciative of the food, drinks, and service. Hope the rest of 2012 winter season goes well. Again, a thank you to each of your crew Sarah Fletcher/ Friends of Mtn Top Library

To the whole gang, thanks for all your expertise in the field of x country skiing & the joy of living. Ethan dug the bb biathlon...this card was a depiction of the valley from last December. Aimee & Ethan

But I have to tell you that Diane is the one who spotted the Lio about Step 1: Get Snow.and said I should send it to you! She thinks, optimistically, about Whitegrass all the time. We have kept our weekend clear in case something turns up--or comes down. Cheers, Harley

Thanks again for advice on camping spots and with gear. We had a memorable trip. I think all 16 of the boys would make the trek again, which is saying a lot considering the cold! Chris

Mike and Cassie Sheer

We had a blast! Beechlick was silky smooth and Falls Overlook was fast and FUN!!!!! Fabulous network of trails and friends, we smiled the whole way home. WE LOVE WHITE GRASS!!!!! Jeanne and JT Sutton

Purple suit purple pow alert John Bolecek

It is a great ski at all that was missing was a hug from you.. I hope all is well. Best! Erika

Vic

Just renewing friendships made the drive over worthwhile. The dinner at the WG Cafe put it over the top. And the unexpectedly good snow was just "ice"-ing on the cake. Al Larsen, Arlington VA

Rock on Chip!Your spirit lives on with us all year long.We can't wait to be back!Here's a one last little Hipstamatic batch for your archives....Have a great season! Peace, Rodrigo

Whitegrass should be top of the list...go there only if you want to be disappointed when you try somewhere else. FREE THE HEELS! feedback found online

Here's to getting more snow soon... you do a good job with whatever comes your way. Good thing you have the strongest following of any Cross Country ski area in North America ( the world maybe ) ... You'll be fine no matter what... cause you have it right. Dickie NATO

This album was created by the Tucker County Development Authority to celebrate the creative and talented individuals who are from this part of West Virginia or have chosen to make it their home. All TCDA profits (100%) will go towards supporting the arts and artists in Tucker County. For Sale at WG and in the area with Chip,Todd, and Kimmie dancin' on cover

Two October snows where tracks were laid down in all directions, very unusual to have so much so early. Chip skis 10/2 and slope tracks on 10/31 by Todd

The Eastern Continental Divide, Mt. Porte Crayon, and the Roaring Plains: The highest hump about 4 miles south of here is the summit of Mt. Porte Crayon. At 4,770 feet elevation, it is the highest elevation on the Eastern Continental Divide in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. It's name honors one of the first white explorers who documented his visits to the area in the mid-and-late 1800's. The flat topped ridge to the left of the summit hump is the Roaring Plains, named for the fierce winds that frequent the high plateau. This wilderness area contains 5.5 square miles above 4,500 feet. The Valley of Red Creek below is nearly 3,000 feet below the top of Mt. Porte Crayon. Red creek's waters flow into the Ohio and then Mississippi Rivers. Precipitation falling on the east side of the Eastern Continental Divide flows into the Potomac River and the Atlantic Ocean. sent by Bob Leffler on task to get a sign and overlook area south of Canaan Valley

Facebook Remembering Old Canaan ...Chip Chase videotaping the mountainbike trials events- barefooted no matter the rocks underfoot or the weather. Roger Bird...where'd it go? WG Archive Tomb Page

Most important muscle in skiing is the one in your cheek that makes your lips shape into a smile. Dickie Hall