Reports from the area indicate a base of 32 to 56 inches and snow from tree line to tree line. In a recent week, Snowshoe was able to make snow for 88 consecutive hours, converting 40 million gallons of water into snow. Other resorts opening In anticipation of the holidays, other resorts in the mid-Atlantic are scurrying to open. The all-inclusive package is available through the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association and is valid at 20 areas this winter. The package includes one beginner lift ticket, one beginner lesson and one complete set of rental ski equipment.
Some areas are including a snowboard package as well.
Quantities are limited and must be purchased before Dec. 17. Each household is limited to five coupons. Two destination resort guidebooks bear mentioning as gifts this holiday season. Ski Europe and Skiing America by Charlie Leocha provide information to make intelligent choices about ski or snowboard vacations. Between the two, the books supply complete information on alpine and cross country skiing and snowboarding at winter resorts throughout the world.