From January through March we’re sharing the best of winter at area ski resorts within a five state radius. Whether you like to shred it up in the park, take on double black diamonds, snowshoe, tube, snowmobile, or just lounge by the fireside, 2010 is one stellar year for winter fun! This month we’ve got everything from a weekend devoted to everyone’s favorite tequila to airboard racing and the West Virginia Open! Just don’t eat the yellow snow! Har-har!

Subaru Cupp Run Challenge
Place: Snowshoe Mountain | Date: February 1, 2010
The annual Subaru Cupp Run Challenge pits skiers and snowboarders against the legendary 1500 vertical drop of Cupp Run on Snowshoe Mountain.

Cuervo Games of Winter
Place: Snowshoe Mountain | Date: February 4-7, 2010
Jose Cuervo is back! Expect four days jam packed with wild parties and live entertainment on Skidder Slope, Cardboard Box Racing, Snow Volleyball and Tug O’ War.

Winter Fest Weekend
Place: Wintergreen Resort | Date: February 5-7, 2010
A fun weekend where you’ll find the exhilaration of winter games! Discover the Secret Skier and look for the crazy Glow Stick Man to join the parade!

2nd Annual East Coast Airboard Race
Place: Canaan Resort | Date: February 6, 2010
Activities include music, prizes, and three race events: an extreme speed downhill event where racers will compete for top speed, team sprint, and team “chess”.

Valentine’s and Presidents’ Day Weekend
Place: The Homestead | Date: February 12-15, 2010
Spend your days on the slopes or stay inside for Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Tasting. Enjoy entertainment on Saturday evening by “The Jangling Reinharts” followed by fireworks.

Presidents’ Weekend with a Valentine’s Twist
Place: Wintergreen Resort | Date: February 12-15, 2010
A long weekend to take advantage of great skiing and riding (and tubing!) including Freestyle Demo Days, Freestyle Double Cross Race, and The USSA Slalom Race.

Women’s Weekend
Place: Wintergreen Resort | Date: February 19-21, 2010
A special weekend workshop offering high quality skiing and riding clinics and workshops for women of all ages. All taught by PSIA Certified women instructors.

Shred for the Cup Big Air
Place: Appalachian Ski Mountain | Date: February 20, 2010
The Shred for the Cup series is for everyone, no matter your ability level. Skiers and Snowboarders are judged separately, and there are categories for both.

Wintergreen Slopestyle
Place: Wintergreen Resort | Date: February 21, 2010
A ski or snowboard trick contest in the terrain park on jumps, rails and boxes. Judging will be based on style, difficulty, creativity and consistency.

Spyder 2011 Sample Sale
Place: Sugar Mountain | Date: February 25, 2010
Quantities and sizes are limited, so get there early and then hit the slopes. Prices are 30% off retail! Spyder is the World’s leading winter apparel line.

2010 West Virginia Open
Place: Snowshoe Mountain | Date: February 27, 2010
The 2010 West Virginia Open is back again this year, with a new “spin” featuring a slopestyle contest held in the Spruce Glades Terrain Park at Snowshoe.

SCOPE-IT-YOURSELF SKI RESORT GUIDE…

VIRGINIA

• Bryce Resort | www.bryceresort.com
• The Homestead | www.thehomestead.com
• Massanutten Resort | www.massresort.com
• Wintergreen Resort | www.wintergreenresort.com

WEST VIRGINIA

• Canaan Valley | www.canaanresort.com
• Snowshoe Mountain | www.snowshoemtn.com
• Winterplace Resort | www.winterplace.com

NORTH CAROLINA

• Appalachian Ski Mountain | www.appskimtn.com
• Cataloochee Ski Area | www.cataloochee.com
• Hawksnest Resort | www.hawksnest-resort.com
• Ski Beech | www.skibeech.com
• Sugar Mountain | www.skisugar.com
• Wolf Ridge Ski Resort | www.skiwolfridgenc.com

MARYLAND

• Wisp Resort | www.wispresort.com

TENNESSEE

• Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort | www.obergatlinburg.com