Skiiers and Snowboarders , definetly check with your Costco Store to make sure they have the Snowshoe Lift Tickets. We have seen some information on DC SKI Forum that some have them and some don't. SO CALL AHEAD OF TIME. MAKE SURE NO BLACK OUT DATES!

Merry Christmas to everyone! There is still some lodging available and even though windy and mixed rain/sleet/snow today more snow is on the way and continued snowmaking weather in the forecast into 2010. Just a few days before New Years is great and limited accomodations for New Years. Call today and reserve!

On the first day of Winter around 4:30pm I found these 2 boarders riding through the parking area at the Wabasso Complex. A little cold and needing a ride so we traded the picture for the ride.

Could not resist the icicles this morning at the office with the Christmas lights and snow. Temperatures have been holding, gonna be a Blue Bird day to day!!

A few properties left over the next two weeks, mention this blog and ask for a 15% discount.

OUT FRONT EARLY THIS MORNING

It has been snowing for nearly 24 hours and what a winter wonderland. With the slopes already in great shape this is the icing on the cake. Here are a few pictures from this morning and it is still SNOWINGINGING!

These guys were hungry as they gathered round the hay!

6 lifts and 21 trails open, cold tems and blue sky. make your lodging reservations for Snowshoe at Mountain Valley Properties, 30% discounts available Now until Christmas Day.

Good Morning, We pulled this off another web site - well worth checking it out for your lift tickets.

COSTCO deal is alsohappening, but will NOT be sold online this year. $116. for 2 direct tickets. Probably won't get to the stores until mid-Dec. Only available in selected stores.

MD - Glen Burnie, Baltimore, Beltsville, Elkridge

NC - Durham, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston Salem, matthews, Wilmington, Raleigh

VA - Norfolk, Fairfax, Midlothian, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, Arlington, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Newport News, Chantily, Leesburg, Fredericksburg

PA - Hanover

OH - Columbus

Purchase Coke Products at KROGER'S some deals there for lift tickets as well.

Opening day for Ski Season 2009/2010 was a great success with lots of Snow from Heaven. Plus our great snowmakers have been working day and night to help kick off this great season. As you can see by the picture of Mountain Valley Property office this morning it is truly a Winter Wonderland. For all of you that stay with Mountain Valley each year we have made some updates to the outside of the building with some paint and stone. Plus we have a Check - Out Express box if you are in a hurry on your way out (because you skiied a little longer than you planned) you can drive up and drop your keys and keep moving.

End of Summer

Fall is here and we can sure see and feel it. Always something very special as the leaves start to turn and the cold temperatures , starting to feel that nesting thing come on. This weekend in Pocahontas County is the Road Kill Cook-Off and on Sunday the Shavers Fork Fire & Rescue Golf Tournament. Don't miss the fall colors.

The last bouquet of summer. Look forward to seeing you this winter.

I know, I know to few and far between! Fall is on the way as the leaves begin to turn and the air cools. What a great time to be in the mountains. Lots of leaf peeping, animal viewing and great things to do. Cass Senic Railroad Murder Mystery Train though September 25 along with Fiddles and Vittles. National Radio Astronomy Obeservatory "Star Lab" in Green Bank-Friday's in September. Pocahontas Opera HOuse, SKip Gorman 9/18, Gandydancer 9/26 don't miss this unique experience and on SEPTEMBER 26 the 18th Annual WV RoadKill Cook-off in Marlinton this is a ton of fun for all the family members. After a fun filled day in the mountains - RELAXING just tops off the day. Enjoy!

Hanging Out on Rt. 66 Mountain Valley Properties

Here we are mid-week and just got a moment to catch you up on the great weekend we had here at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. On Saturday August 1 the Snowshoe Foundation had the big giveaway from cash to cars everyone had a good time and alot of people went home with those prizes. Then on Sunday the High Rocks Organization to empower girls in West Virginia with their second annual "Nettle Fest" with silent auctions, nettle soup, t-shirts, nettle tea, music, nettles and greens, well you get it "Nettle Fest". Earlier on Sunday it rained but by afternoon the sun was shining as we listened to bands like Uncle Earl, Larry Keel and of course the Back Mountain Blue Grass Boys a local favorite. This weekend is Blues, Brews and B-B-Q's still time to plan to come to this fun filled weekend. Mention Debbie and Chico' Blog and ask for a 10% discount on lodging. See Ya There! Ok, Ok Chico's turn! Unfortunately I had to hold the fort down both days all I got to do was sniff Debbie's shoes and try and figure out where she had been. This weekend though I will make a little trip to the mountain to enjoy the fun. Taking the Bite Out Of Real Estate!

Good Morning, This was yesterday relaxing on the back deck at Mountain Valley Properties office. Beautiful day around 75 degrees with a cool breeze, however, today looks like rain. I thought we might go to the Elk River this afternoon and run around look for fish and hang out on the river bank. HOPE IT CLEARS UP! Oh No, tonight is golf night guess I will be hanging out alone at the office. Reminder that this weekend they will have the drawings for the Foundation, hope we win something. Lots of great prizes and there are some tickets left. Will let you know how things go if we don't see you here. Mountain Valley Properties, we are taking the BITE out of Rentals and Real Estate. Chico Have a Great Day!

Upcoming Events in August include 8/1 Treasure on the Mountain Reaffle, 8/7-8/9 Taste of the Mountains Food, Wine and Jazz, 8/14-8/16 Blues Brews and Barbeques, 8/15 Cheat Mountain Challenge, 8/28-8/30 WV Symphony and WV Monarch Butterfly State Fair, 8/28-8/30 Powerade Bike Race. Alot of great events but don't forget about all the Wild and Wonderful in Pocahontas County.

Prior to the golf course "Full Swing" opening I was allowed to go on the golf course with Debbie. Now what I time I had, the Raven Golf Course is the best. Here's how it all came down, while the players were hitting the ball I got to run around, what alot of stuff to smell. We saw deer and birds, probably the best time I've had in a while on a free run. "We don't need no Stinking Leashes"! Anyway, back to the game just 9 holes beautiful day sweater on sweater off, none the less a grreat time! Check in for more thoughts and fun ideas at Snowshoe and Pocahontas County. Thanks Chico

Face to Face

you know how sometimes you feel like someone has read your mind or that you are being spoken to directly, however, you really are not. If know of that makes sense let me explain. While sitting in church yesterday (Church on the Mountain) the preist was speaking about how you can say whatever you like and or critize people if you are not looking at them, and if you were talking "Face to Face" you would probably not say some things. Well that is exactly how i feel about all the Social Networking, there is some good there but also, there are people wanting to be your friend that would not be your friend "Face to Face". People that are not necessairly telling the whole truth about Who/What/When/Where/Why and posting all over the internet. With this in mind please know that at Mountain Valley Properties we really like "Face to Face" - "One on One" service, so stop in and see us when you are in town and will have our "Chat" on the porch. Have a Great Day! Debbie

Watch out for the dog though!!

Hi to all, a little while ago I decided to drive to Snowshoe Central Village and get me a Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Grande Latte. Wow thats a mouth full and girly i guess. Anyway on my way back to the office I passed all these mountain bikers waiting for a ride back up to do all over again. As I passed in my Suburban sipping my latte it made me laugh, so I turned around and took a couple of pictures to share. I have heard Snowshoe Mountain - Mountain Biking called the Moab of the East, don't really get it but not real coordinated so not much fun for me. Anyway, see what you think!! Debbie

Florida Property

Hi Everyone, It's been awhile but had gone to Seminar in Charlotte, NC and then on to Florida to do some work on a Vacation Rental there. Anyway, got back to Snowshoe and then we had a 7 inches of snow last week, cold and snowy all day. Now the last few days Oh WoW!! 80 - 86 degrees and 50 at night. Perfect Mountain Weather. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank commemorates the 400th year aniversary of Galileo's use of a telescope. The Observatory is awesome and free!

Here is a picture from the Greenbrier River Race from last weekend. See ya this summer

It's raining and cold here today but it is part of the process of spring, however, can't wait for spring. Anyway this is a picture from A Mountain Retreat great views, no matter the weather. You know this weather will make for a magnificent summer so plan on Pocahontas County for your Summer Get - A - Way. I think I'm getting a blankee and a book and going back to bed!!

Good Morning to all, with Spring in the air and Summer around the corner it is a great time to start making summer plans. Enjoy the wildlife, rivers and cool mountain air. Summer rental rates are less than the winter rates and with lots of free outdoor activities Pocahontas County, West Virginia just might be the right place for you and your family and friends to spend some time.

2008 Shaver's Fork Fire & Rescue Golf Tournament

The weather makes us all anxious for spring/summer activities. This picture of the Mountain Valley Properties golf team at the fundraiser last year for Shavers Fork Fire and Rescue. What a great time and a great golf course. Each hole at the Raven Golf Course is so different so if you want to come play this year or even come for the fundraiser for Shavers Fork call us and ask for a special discount for a weekend in Pocahontas County.

After finding out I was having a little blogging troubles, we are back in the saddle just one day after Snowshoe Mountain Resort closed skiing for the 08/09 Season. I was initially so excited about blogging but there is always something to learn and it takes me a while to catch on. Anyway, hope that is the end of my blogging problems. It is a beautiful day today and hope to go out shortly and take Chico for a walk. We have a nice walk into Fassifern Fields its about a mile 1/2 up and 1/2 down. It's time to start walking the golf course and picking up some golf balls. Talk to you soon. Hey keep an eye on the site for upcoming events!

Carpenter's Union

To the Carpenter's Union/ if you need additional lodging in specific complexes call Mountain Valley.

Home Grown Music Festival

Today is shaping up to be another "bluebird sky day" here at Snowshoe Mountain Resort and the excitement of March skiing can be felt throughout the mountain! You don't want to miss it. This week is Homegrown Music Festival which will just enhance your ski experience. If you have spent a couple of days at Snowshoe already this winter, try this weekend out and ask for a 20% discount. Yall Come Back Now Ye Here!!

Keystone Lodge Suite A & B located at the most sought after Logger's Run Complex! Just 2 days ago we were getting ready for this day and this weekend! As the snow flies!

Another BlueBird Day here at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. With fresh groomed conditions it will be a great day. It is, however, colder than it looks so don't forget the sunscreen and sun glasses along with layering up. Wind Chills are making temps fall below 0 degrees today. This cold weather is great for snowmaking. Groomers Choice today is "Yew Pine" , Soaring Eagle Express was delayed until 10am and Powder Monkey Terrain Garden closed for snow making. So get out there and have fun. Remember March brings the best skiing and riding and lowest prices of the year.

Today's Groomers Choice Fox Chase and Gandy Dancer, Skip Jack delayed for race training opens at 10am. Beautiful wintry morning at Snowshoe with about an inch of new snow. There is another low coming in and we are looking at 50% chance of snow tonight and tomorrow night. March offers Grrrreat Ski Condition and Grrrreat Lodging Deals. Contact Mountain Valley Properties about finding a great deal and your Perfect Mountain Getaway. Upcoming weekend is the Home Grown Music Festival so come on up enjoy skiing and music! Yeahh!

This off mountain property "Frosty's Fort" located at Slatyfork Farm, offers a great yard, outdoor fire pit, private out door hot tub and pet friendly.

Spring Ski

Tuesday and Wednesday just flew by with Spring Ski conditions and blue bird skys!. A little overcast today and warmer with temps dropping again on Saturday. Call today and reserve 3 nights in March and we will offer you one of those nights free + a 20% discount. March 6 & 7 is Home Grown Music weekend and you will not want to miss that most discounts start the 2nd weekend in March but if you respond to this blog you will receive the above promise of 3 nights (1 free) + 20%!!!!Yee Ha!!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY! After 2" of new snowfall overnight and cold temps, we will be warming up this afternoon with a beautiful blue sky day. The mountain is 100% open and you will not want to forget your sunglasses and sunscreen today and a little madi gras bling would be great today. Get out there and enjoy this is the best of the best!

February 22/23, 2009 Snow Storm

Hey everyone, were hearing 9" of fresh snow on the mountain and some friends from FL were just in the office and said yesterday was great skiing so today should be better. Temps are 15-20 degrees with windchill -15 so layer up, take breaks and have fun. Groomer's choice today Gandy Dancer and Bear Claw! Mid-week will be great skiing so if you can make it up give us a call and ask for that last minute discount. This Saturday the 28th is the Susan G. Komen Ski for a Cure. go to http://www.snowshoerentals.com/ for lodging and rental equipment discounts.

February 22, 2009

Ok, well they were hunkered down back at the barn now they are up closer, but not kicking it up. It is snowing though!!

Good Morning, I am running a little behind this morning but I want to tell you that it is snowing about an inch overnight (17 degrees uptop and 21 at the base) this am. 59 trails and 14 lifts open and before this snow storm is over another 4-8". Behind the office the cows and buffalo are covered with snow, this type of weather makes the buffalo frisky, if you can say frisky when talking about a buffalo. Anyway, they run and kick the snow up it is so :cool: if I can get a pic today i will and post it. Thanks to all and have a great day will check back in this evening. Wait, here is a pic of one of the buffalo's out back with her baby, baby is lot bigger now. will check back

Hey, I just had a thought! We are coming to a time when we can ski in the morning and hang out on the river in the afternoon. Maybe a little fly fishing.

You know a river runs through it, Pocahontas County is the birth place of eight rivers. Can anyone name them?

At 5:45 this morning the temp was 6.8 and now at 9am already up to 13 degrees. Sky is blue it should be a great day on the slopes as the day warms a little more. All slopes and lifts are open and Ski Patrol just dropped the rope. So have a great day and check back in tonight. Staci will be in the office until 4 today so feel free to check in with her if you have any questions. Oh, by the way, what a great log cabin, doesn't it look inviting.

Ok, we are winding down today and most guests and/or homeowners or homeowner guests are in house. Just a few late arrivals. Again, I am so happy to be able to share what's happening on the mountain and am sure this will get better as we go! Have a great evening! Debbie

GOOD MORNING SNOWSHOE!! Welcome Guests and Homeowners what a great weekend to be on the mountain. Here at Mountain Valley Properties we are very excited about our first ever BLOG!! New Snow from Heaven and New Snow from our SnowMakers, THANKS, Yeah

Hey everyone dress warm and in layers today, cold temps, but tomorrow should be warmer.

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