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Yes, thank you for the correct way to say it 👍 I always just call it “APP” to avoid mispronouncing it

Thank you! You might have to take a trip down to some of these NC mountains with your son 🏂

Yes those are great aspects of Wintergreen!! The reverse mountain is a unique part of it. I used to really enjoy all the blacks being off to themselves, but you still have to wait in the busiest lift line (at the bottom of the greens) in order to return to the main area..

Are you talking about their trails not being open?

@@loosingparts6159 ya there’s nothing too special at the base of this mountain, just the basics.

App is also nice if Sugar or Beech are overcrowded. But I see your point 👍

I can understand that. For you, you’ve got to decide if driving 4 hrs here is easier or more cost effective than flying to VT, renting a car, etc. because if you have the time & money definitely do VT or out West!

Yes, I can see how it lacks that super advanced terrain like out West, but on the East Coast there’s not much terrain like that at all.. so I can’t fault Beech for not having it. Best way to avoid crowds of beginners is to go riding during the week 👍

@ I look at it as a good place to go if you don’t have the time to make a big trip out west and particularly if you are still learning and are really wasting your money at somewhere like Vail where 90% of the terrain is not going to be fun (or safe) for someone who could progress in one or two visits to a smaller resort to skiing most if not all of the terrain. There are some really solid places on the eastern side, up in Vermont and the surrounding mountains, that will challenge the best skiers from the western states, though. There is a good reason why so many World Cup skiers come from Vermont! Great videos, by the way. No doubt they are a great resource for families trying to figure out a way to try skiing and who can’t swing the rather eye popping cost of a trip out west. I have a place in Vail and the management company charges $5k per night during the season. Even a more modest place is going to run $1,500 minimum per night. Lift tickets are HUNDREDS per day and most visitors aren’t going to have season passes (really worth the money if you are skiing for five days or more). On-mountain dining is like paying for a Michelin star restaurant for … somewhat acceptable food. All this after paying for flights, renting a car at inflated prices and spending two days getting there and back. No small lift.

Exactly with all those costs plus the need for more travel time either out West or to the Northeast makes it too difficult for most people.. but for the area, or a short trip it’s a great place

$200 is crazy! Not sure when that was but you can get a lift ticket for around $50-$60 on the week days currently. And it’s tough to try to compare East & West coasts because the terrain is so different.. but then you usually have farther commutes and crazy hour long lift lines out West too..

@@AdventureLife365 true I do remember being on ski lifts for upwards of 20 minutes getting to the top

🤣 could be a good problem to have..

Thanks for your knowledge as a local! I have a review of app coming out on Friday I’m sure you’ll enjoy 👍

I took the family up to Beech a few years ago. Didn't end up even trying to ski it because the crowds were ridiculous to the point of being very unsafe. Noobs everywhere and more experienced people bombing between them all. Every now and then I check out the webcams to see if that was a fluke, every time I check it is more or less the same.

I’m sorry to hear that! All the good resorts get crowded on the weekends unfortunately..

Exactly!

I’m glad you stayed optimistic with that much congestion for the main lift. I’m surprised they didn’t “help” people sit six riders on each chair bc that really utilizes its capacity on busier days like you’re describing.

@ they did later on in the day. One women was a general helping fit people in. Still got at least 10-20 times to go down so got my moneys worth. Just a pain one lift was down and took that long for someone to help with lifts. Also plenty of people had no business going on the lift. People way below skill level going down the hill

Ya when you go out to the resorts around the holidays you’ll often see that happening.. unfortunately

I could be mistaken on the name because it wasn’t marked, but rather shown to me by some locals

@@AdventureLife365 not sure what “locals” told you that then man 😂

@@nhcubing who knows, still a fun trail though

@@AdventureLife365 oh for sure, especially when it isn’t too skied up. Headed over to timberline now, hoping the trees still have some fresh powder

🤣 ya I know it’s more of a “Ca-nane” .. but that’s just how it comes out

@@AdventureLife365 you can always tell someone isn’t from here when they say cane in 😂

Yep, I’m not from WV, but y’all do have some nice mountains 🏔️

@@AdventureLife365 sure do. Blessed to be born and raised skiing here

As someone who worked there for a number of years this story is very believable. You ski faster than Gunther you loose your pass 😂😂

That’s hilarious if it’s true! Luckily they have already had their black runs open this season, but I do see how the trails can funnel together towards the base..

Yes thank you

i was there it was crazy

I understand that, and I’d blame that on the crazy holiday crowds…

@ yeah it was super busy. I will say for as busy as it was, the 4 person chair moved really well

@masonkramer3337 that’s a busy time anywhere..

That’s good to know that the lift lines kept up with the crowds

Winterplace has great instructors if you want to get a lesson. If you’ve NEVER boarded before, it honestly won’t matter too much where you go your first few times out because you’ll just be working on the basics for learning how to stop & turn, so definitely choose a place closer to you, and save the farther trip to Snowshoe or Canaan for once you started to get the hang of riding 👍

And let me know how it goes for you!

True, that is pretty unique! I guess I missed the makeshift glade trails your talking about, but I’ll have to keep an eye out next time..

@@AdventureLife365 Great review nonetheless! I enjoy your reviews!

Thanks so much!

Depending on where you live those places could be twice as far.. I’d make the longer trip for Snowshoe, but Winterplace isn’t a clear cut better resort.. especially if it’s a farther drive for you

@ I hear you on the drive but Winterplace is way better than sugar and Beech. I go to all three places atleast once a year.

I don’t know if I’d say that.. I like all of them, but to say it’s way better is a big assumption. In what way do you think it’s better?

@ more slopes. Actual snow. Cheaper lodging.

Having a higher number of shorter slopes doesn’t equal more terrain.. Winterplace’s 28 runs sound better than Sugar’s 21 runs, but they’re significantly shorter at Winterplace while Sugar has less runs but they’re longer rides. I think they’re both good places but similar in nature

Are you talking about the signal at Sugar Mountain?

@@AdventureLife365 Wifii

Thanks for your input! I do understand your points, and that’s why these two mountains were so hard to compare. It really came down to a battle of inches. Glad you liked the video!

Great to hear your feedback! I’ve been to both as well but I think the competition between which one is truly better isn’t as cut and dry as that. But you definitely made some great points for Beech

I’m sorry that happened to you, but on perfect weather weekends anywhere can get crowded.. At least it was a powder day ❄️

@AdventureLife365 true im local to nc. I think beech handles the bigger crowds a tad better. For me an extra hour of driving I can go to snowshoe and I think it's worth it.

If you’re that close to Snowshoe it’s definitely a bigger resort! I love Snowshoe, but the lift lines at the Ballhooter lift can get crazy busy on weekends too..

Try Snowshoe. Or if you can go up to Vermont.

No lies here! Their website says they have “100% snowmaking coverage” I’ve heard good things about Gunther’s Way, but it wasn’t open any of the times I visited unfortunately..

Definitely ❄️❄️❄️

Try making a trip to Snowshoe and you will change your mind. Better yet take a vacation up to Killington, VT and have your eyes opened.

Ya no problem, I do mispronounce words from time to time, but that’s just my accent. No disrespect meant 👍

@@AdventureLife365 All good brother. Solid assessment of Sugar.

Thanks!

Maybe, but that’s more South Western PA..

its good but not better

They’re both good in different ways..

So glad to hear it! Along with a lot of places here in the Southeast & Mid Atlantic, I’m also planning a good amount of trips to VT this season. Hope you have the best time at Jay!!

I hear what you’re saying, but Vail owns so many places that’s it’s unrealistic to not ride at their resorts.. especially in the Mid Atlantic region, we’ve got to ride whatever we can get to

Yeah I hear you. That is what sucks about all of the skiing being controlled by two main corporations. I am happy my home ski mountain Killington is independent. Having two companies control the industry is the main reason lift ticket prices are thru the roof. It forces everyone to purchase a season pass. I have a Killington pass and an Icon because when I ski out West the lift tickets are insanely expensive. Thirty years ago I was skiing Alta for under 30 dollars and Jackson got maybe 40 to 50 dollars. Take care

Ya, we’d be excited to get a lift ticket anywhere for $30 these days!!

Since you ride at Killington a lot, what’s your favorite part about the mountain?

Thanks for the question! I would say they’re slightly less steep than blacks in Vermont. But honestly it’s hard to tell

The three black-rated summit trails start legitimately steep, not unlike some parts of Stowe, MRG, Sugarbush, but the steepness is all there is to it. There are no natural twists and turns and bumps, and it and the other black-rated summit trails are short. The terrain is not terribly exciting, though once in a while I've seen Gunther's a little bumped up. If it were in Vermont or anywhere in the Northeast it'd be a minor locals day area at best, but it's about as good as you'll get in North Carolina. Sugar's good for your skiing fix if you can go on a non-holiday weekday. Avoid it on weekends until March. Twice I've been hit from behind by kids on snowboards. When crowds thin out and, by mid-month, the ticket price drops. It's not terribly exciting but hey, it's the south, and be grateful you can ski at all.

Yes definitely avoid holiday weekends if possible!

Thanks for the clarification 👍

Yes that’s true, but Liberty does that for so many of their runs it’s ridiculous..

@@AdventureLife365 it is

Ya I thought about adding it, but I didn’t want to make the video too long. Round top is a fun place to ride as well though

I've been to roundtop and liberty. Roundtop has short lines, bc there is no lodging; just a place to get food and a locker room below. I also suspect ppl from Maryland and Virginia go to liberty and whitetail. Plus, roundtop has 6 lifts for 21 trails, 5 of which are consistently open. So yeah, give roundtop a try if you don't like lines, and can go any time of the day, ideally before the ice gets exposed.

Those are all good points, I do want to try to get back out to Roundtop this season sometime

🤣 it’s a tough call, you’re going to have to watch it later once you get a chance

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO WHITETAIL WIN

TAKE THAT STUPID LIBERTY KIDS YOU CANT TAKE THE DEER. lol

🤣 I thought you’d like the result, it was really close though!

@@AdventureLife365 yea and actually whitetail all day lift ticket is cheaper

Sounds good! I put all the ski resort reviews into a playlist on my channel to make finding them easy 👍

It would be so cool to own a place up at Snowshoe!!

Ok cool I was unaware of the “Land of Oz” feature. There’s definitely a good argument to have regarding a Sugar & Beech comparison

Awesome to hear it! I absolutely love Snowshoe as well, but it’s not as easily reachable for everyone with those winding West Virginia roads. And I am interested to get out to Hatley soon and review it.. just waiting for more runs to open up 👍

I used to buy the online season pass for sugar bacl 2012-2015 before prices skyrocketed. It was $365 a year up to over $800 last time I checked years ago. I can't imagine what it is now. Still a great night boarding spot I heard.

Ya I wish their season passes were still $365!!

No wonder I’ve never seen the half pipe there!! Their website still says they have one, so maybe there’s hope they’ll bring it back

@AdventureLife365 nah i think they took it out when vail bought them out and we all know how much vail hates terrain parks🤣 But yeah man hoping they can bring onr back too

Ok ya unfortunate for sure..

Half pipe is still there.. biggest issue is the amount of snow it takes to build + the poor weather we’ve had year after year as of late.

Awesome to hear it!!! I’ll have to try to get out there if it gets open this season!

Thanks! They both are great places, but I’ve been asked a lot lately to do a comparison between them, so I’m glad you enjoyed it! And let me know how Liberty goes for you once you visit 👍

Awesome to hear it!!

Stay tuned my next video coming out tomorrow (1/3/25) takes a deep dive to look at which is better between Liberty & Whitetail

@ will do! I just started posting 2 weeks ago with my boys!

Nice! I’ll have to check it out 👍

Subbed, loved seeing the snowboard content 🏂

@ appreciate the love and support!

I would say it’s steeper than Massanutten’s single blacks, but not as steep as other black diamonds in general when in the Northeast. It has a lot of its steepness at the top of the run though, so you can adjust as needed

Okay, thanks for the information!

Your welcome

Ya I feel like is a key part of skiing & snowboarding, but a lot of resorts do t put any energy into it. Even though it adds a lot of benefit to the mountain