Events in December You Can’t Miss

Events in December You Can't Miss!

Opening day for skiing is just a few days away, but that only means that the fun is about to begin on the mountain. If you and your family are longing for an early trip to Snowshoe Mountain this year to learn how to ski, then December is the perfect time of the year to visit. After you and your family decide when you’d like to come visit, there are some pretty exciting things happening on the slopes. Let’s look at some of the fun events that are coming to the area for the month of December.

Free Lesson Day & WV Free Ski Day

Events in December You Can't Miss!

Do you and your family live in West Virginia and would like to ski? This is the perfect event for you and your family to attend this year. On Sunday, December 9th come to the mountain and ski for free. If you don’t know how to ski, then take a free lesson. What a wonderful trip you can make the weekend by staying in one of our Ski In/Ski Out vacation rentals and ski for free! Just make sure that you bring a valid ID and proof of residency so that you and your family can get a free lift ticket. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

Winter Brew Fest

Are you looking for a fun adult adventure that you and your loved one can take part in? Come to the Winter Brew Fest that is being held on Saturday, December 15th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Your ticket will include a sampling glass, tickets and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening for some great adult fun! Get your tickets today before they are all gone! Just have a great time enjoying some fun maybe with some friends while you are on vacation in the mountains this year.

Holiday Celebrations

Events in December You Can't Miss!

Come to Snowshoe Mountain for the Holidays this year and ski away with the family. From December 21st to January 1st there will be different activities that you and the family can attend. From competition races to holiday crafts to classes that you can take part in. Plus get the chance to meet Santa and his friends on the slopes! Don’t miss out on the holiday fun this year!

There are many other activities and events happening during the month of December but there are the ones we’d thought your family would enjoy. If you’d like to come sit by the fire while you watch others ski, you can do that. Sometimes just spending a holiday away from your home can be a relaxing vacation for everyone. We at First Tracts hope that you and your family have a wonderful winter vacation to Snowshoe Mountain this December!

Spend Thanksgiving at Snowshoe Mountain This Year

Spend Thanksgiving at Snowshoe Mountain This Year

Every year for Thanksgiving, many people prefer to stay home and have all the family over. But there are many people who like to be adventurous and visit new places for the holiday. This year make a new tradition with your family and come stay in one of our Ski In / Ski Out vacation rentals for Thanksgiving. Snowshoe Mountain has already seen it’s first snowfall of the year and we even had snow over the weekend. Let’s see why you must visit this Thanksgiving at Snowshoe Mountain.

Quality Time with Family

Spend Thanksgiving at Snowshoe Mountain This Year

The start of Thanksgiving Day for many families will begin with the adults and children, gathering in front of the television watching The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. As the aroma of the turkey cooking in the oven or the preparation begins in the kitchen. Spend part of the day spending time with your loved ones by playing board games or a game of Uno. Then have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day meal sitting in the dining room of your rental and then have a nice quiet evening by the fire. Spending the day with your family means you get all the quality time in the world with them. Sometimes we all like to be too busy to sit down and not do a thing once in a while. Make this holiday the best one you’ve had in a long time.

The View

Spend Thanksgiving at Snowshoe Mountain This Year

When you stay in one of our Ski In / Ski Out vacation rentals, you will not only have the beautiful view of the mountains, but you may have a view of the snow. Snowshoe Mountain is beautiful to look at during the early morning hours, as the sun is coming up over the ridge and peeping through the clouds. When you think about it, it still feels like heaven when you visit the area. Take family pictures of the kids playing in the snow or just use the mountains as a backdrop for your Christmas cards this year.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Spend Thanksgiving at Snowshoe Mountain This Year

We mentioned before that it has already snowed of the season and that only means it is the start of the season soon. Snowshoe Mountain will open up their ski season on November 21st this year! How exciting is that? So, while you are on your vacation, you can always hit the slopes for an early start to the beginning of the ski season. You can snowboard as well during this time and if you are looking for passes for your ski sessions they will be available for you to purchase while you are there or before you come for Thanksgiving. Let the family enjoy the day skiing or snowboarding and go back into your rental and have some hot chocolate by the fire.

While you could be staying home and eating the traditional Thanksgiving meal at home, we thought you’d enjoy this idea a little better. If you are still searching for a place to stay at, then you should check out what First Tracts has available for your next holiday adventure. We hope to see you this Thanksgiving and spending it on the slopes or with your family!

Fall in West Virginia is Like Heaven

Fall in West Virginia is Like Heaven

Summer is just about over and that only means that Fall is coming. Pretty soon the colorful foliage will be the main event this fall and you can’t miss seeing that. When you come visit West Virginia in the fall it’s like heaven to most. And when you stay in one of our vacation rentals, you will be close to the beauty. There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying a cup of coffee overlooking a mountain with fall colors.

Mountain Biking

Fall in West Virginia is Like Heaven

Snowshoe Mountain is well known for skiing and snowboarding during the winter, but did you know that in the fall you can go mountain biking. Yes, there is the Snowshoe Mountain Biking Park that is one of the top mountain biking parks in the area. With over 40 trails that you can choose from to go down, there is something for all ages and experience levels. If you don’t have a mountain bike, then you will be able to rent a downhill bike for $149 a day and you can rent your child one too for $59 a day. If Mountain biking down a hill isn’t your thing, there are other biking trails in the area to take advantage of.

Hiking

If you love the color of the trees changing and the nice fall crisp air, then why not do some hiking. There are many hiking trails that you can take advantage of while you are visiting the area. One trail you can take advantage of is Cranberry Wilderness area trails which is situated in Pocahontas County. There is Allegheny Trail, Greenbrier River Trail, North Fork Mountain Trail and Shavers Mountain Trail. But remember when you go hiking to stay on the trails and don’t hike after dark. This can be a great way to capture some wonderful pictures or even portraits of your family.

Golfing

Golfing Since the weather will be turning cooler, it only means that you will be able to enjoy golfing a little more. Hitting a tee shot at the Raven Golf Club or at Pocahontas Country Club is just what you have been wanting. The Ravel Golf Club is an 18-hole Gary Player signature golf course for those who want something fun and challenging. Pocahontas Country Club is another public golf course that has a beautiful rolling terrain for you to play two rounds of golf if you want to in the day. Perfect for a day of fun with either the family or the guys.

Since the weather will be turning cooler, it only means that you will be able to enjoy golfing a little more. Hitting a tee shot at the Raven Golf Club or at Pocahontas Country Club is just what you have been wanting. The Ravel Golf Club is an 18-hole Gary Player signature golf course for those who want something fun and challenging. Pocahontas Country Club is another public golf course that has a beautiful rolling terrain for you to play two rounds of golf if you want to in the day. Perfect for a day of fun with either the family or the guys.

There are many activities that you can take enjoy of while you are visiting the Snowshoe area during the fall. If you have a big family, we do have 5-bedroom vacation rentals for you to take advantage of. We can’t wait to see you this fall and help us make this a yearly tradition to visit during the cooler months.

Snowshoe Mountain FreeFall Festival coming Labor Day Weekend

Snowshoe Mountain FreeFall Festival coming Labor Day Weekend

The annual FreeFall Festival is returning to Snowshoe Mountain from August 31 – September 2, 2018 with a fun filled weekend for the everyone to enjoy. Come stay Labor Day weekend with First Tracts in one of our vacation rentals so you will be close to the fun. The activities are all free for you to enjoy with exception of the Brew Fest on Friday Night. Look below for a sample of the schedule for the weekend events.

Friday, August 31st

5:00 – 6:15 pm Flow Yoga is a fun filled class to help you get out of your comfort zone and play with new yoga moves.

5:45 pm FreeFall Brew Fest which will be in the Village Plaza. You will be able to sample some of the region’s finest craft brews but you will have to purchase tickets to attend.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Live musical entertainment at the Village Stage featuring Blue Mule, Stone Senate and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. 

Saturday, September 1st

8:00 am Yoga for Every Body can help you improve the range of motion and mobility with poses perfect for all levels. 

12:00, 3:00, 6:00 & 8:00 pm Hula Hoop Session with hoop dancer Alana Martucci. She will teach you how to do a few beginner hoop dancing moves to help you have fun.  

3:30 pm Live music entertainment featuring Bridge 19.

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Live Music entertainment featuring Davisson Brothers Band, Langehorn Slim and Dr. Dog over at the Village Stage. 

Sunday, September 2nd

10:00 am Mimosa & Moves will allow you enjoy a few sips of mimosas while you do yoga. What more could you ask for when it comes to Sunday mornings while on vacation?

3:00 – 5:00 pm Tribal Black Light Face Painting and Body Art. This is a fun black light yoga experience for you to do. 

8:30 pm Watch the Fireworks which happens to have some of the best views on Skidder Slope! What a fun way to end the weekend than with seeing some fireworks!

While there are many other activities for the weekend, these were just a sample of what events are happening. For those of you who might be interested in some of the events and classes, be sure to register online as they can fill up quickly. Don’t let summer pass you by before school begins so come visit Snowshoe, WV this coming Labor Day weekend! We can’t wait to see you at the event!