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We've made a few changes to Weekend's annual ski guide this year that we hope readers like. We've added the number of lifts and provided specific addresses (helpful for getting driving directions online) and expanded our descriptions of ski resorts.
Skiing and snowboarding are not cheap, especially if you rent equipment and stay overnight. Lift ticket prices are up modestly from last year, but you'll be spending immodestly on gasoline to drive to the slopes. To save on lift tickets, weigh offers such as season passes; early- or late- season specials; multi-day specials; midweek rates; discounts for seniors, military and college students; deals that allow kids to ski free with adults; packages that combine lodging, rental or lessons; and group travel. You can find detailed lift ticket information on resort Web sites, as well as many other facts not featured here, such as current local temperature. Most ski areas offer terrain parks for snowboarders, which are accessed with a regular lift ticket, and snow tubing, an affordable family activity that's a relaxing break from the rigors of skiing or boarding. A few resorts offer cross-country (Nordic) skiing or can point you toward nearby state forests or parks. Finally, we have improved our map of mid-Atlantic resort locations. Throughout the ski season, an interactive map with resort profiles will be available at washingtonpost.com/skiguide. Are you ready? Let it snow!
Maryland
Savage River Lodge
1600 Mount Aetna Rd., Frostburg
155 miles from downtown Washington
301-689-3200
Ski report: 301-689-3200
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This Nordic ski touring center and upscale lodge and cabins are set in Savage River State Forest. Owners groom 10 miles of trails and maintain 25 miles. Ski rental per day $20 adults, $12 ages 12 and younger; half-day $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. Snowshoe rental per day: $15 adults, $12 ages 12 and younger; half-day $10 adults and ages 12 and younger. Group and private lessons. Call ahead for forest road conditions and equipment reservations.
Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill Rd., McHenry
180 miles
301-387-4911
Ski report: 301-387-4911
