The Homestead Ski Area

Virginia

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For The Homestead Ski Area

New For 2009-2010
Atlas snoeshoeing center, x-skiing, horesedrawn sleigh rides, and special event weekends with activities.
Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m)
Summit Elevation: 3,200 ft (975 m)
Vertical Drop: 700 ft (213 m)
Skiable Area: 45 acres (18 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 50 in (127 cm)
Snowmaking: 100 %
Number of Lifts: 5
Uphill Lift Capacity: 2,400 per hour
Types of Lifts: 2 Rope Tows
1 J-Bar Lift
1 T-Bar
1 Double Chair
Number of Trails: 9
Longest Run: 4,200 ft (1,280 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 34 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 33 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 33 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: 2 km Half Pipe: Yes
Snow Tubing: Yes Snowshoe Trails: Yes
Parks And Pipes
Terrain Park: Yes
Half Pipe: Yes
 
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: December 2009
Expected Closing Date: March 2010
Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 10am - 6pm
Weekends/Holidays: 9am - 6pm
Area Services
Child Care: Yes Adaptive Skier: No
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: No
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    My family and I will be going to the Homestead this weekend.....I have dinner reservations as well as activities reserved..So far Beth…
    Great Resort with lots of activities, not only can you ski but they have a gun club, equestrian center, fishing and bowling! Great place…
    We went last year on a great package - Kids Ski Free package. Not only did we ski there, we also tried the tubing and the ice skating. It…

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