Liberty Mountain, the Aspen of Adams County, Pennsylvania, is the closest ski area to DC. I was there last Saturday night, and I think the snow there is about as good as it is ever going to get. Several events happening at Liberty Mountain over the next few weeks may be of interest to Outsports listers living near DC. If not, you'll get over it.
Numero uno, the luging, which happens on Saturday and Sunday, February 5 and 6.
Verizon Luge Challenge
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Luge at Liberty!
This is your chance to give the sport of Luge a try! You will get to meet US Olympic Luge athletes, and get their first hand coaching on our specially designed Luge track. For the second year in a row, Liberty transforms Lower Blue Streak trail into a Luge track, and gives you the opportunity to experience the 'fastest sport on ice!\" Join us Saturday or Sunday - or both days!
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The Verizon Luge Challenge is FREE and open to anyone ages 10 and up. You may pre-register on-line at the Verizon Luge website, or at Liberty on the day of the event. Learn the skills, and then race against others in your catagory for fun and great prizes! [We recommend wearing snow boots, and if you have your own goggles and helmet - bring them along, if not, they will be provided for you!]
OK, now for you college age listers, College NightsThis is your chance to give the sport of Luge a try! You will get to meet US Olympic Luge athletes, and get their first hand coaching on our specially designed Luge track. For the second year in a row, Liberty transforms Lower Blue Streak trail into a Luge track, and gives you the opportunity to experience the 'fastest sport on ice!\" Join us Saturday or Sunday - or both days!
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The Verizon Luge Challenge is FREE and open to anyone ages 10 and up. You may pre-register on-line at the Verizon Luge website, or at Liberty on the day of the event. Learn the skills, and then race against others in your catagory for fun and great prizes! [We recommend wearing snow boots, and if you have your own goggles and helmet - bring them along, if not, they will be provided for you!]
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Back by popular demand starting in February, all college students are urged to take advantage of the best student deal to hit the slopes!
Treat yourself to a study break after a long winter break:
All Wednesday nights starting February 2, 2005, your student ID will get you:
$20 night lift ticket (5pm-10pm)
FREE rentals with the purchase of night lift ticket
$19 First Class Learn to Ski or Board Package
- includes your First Class Area lift ticket, rentals, and one hour class lesson
Best deal on the slopes: $44 All Mountain Package
- night lift, class lesson & rentals
Finally, Late Night Ski, Board & TubeTreat yourself to a study break after a long winter break:
All Wednesday nights starting February 2, 2005, your student ID will get you:
$20 night lift ticket (5pm-10pm)
FREE rentals with the purchase of night lift ticket
$19 First Class Learn to Ski or Board Package
- includes your First Class Area lift ticket, rentals, and one hour class lesson
Best deal on the slopes: $44 All Mountain Package
- night lift, class lesson & rentals
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Join us on Saturday February 12 for Late Night Ski, Board, and Tube!
Product --- Rates
9pm-midnight lift ticket --- $15
9pm-midnight rental (ski or board) --- $15
Get a head start on your late night!
5pm-midnight lift ticket --- $36
5pm-midnight ski rental --- $32
5pm-midnight [board rental?] --- $34
The normal night ticket at Liberty is $31, and it's good from 5 p.m until 10 p.m. I can tell you that renting is no bargain. You're better off renting from a local shop than at Liberty.Product --- Rates
9pm-midnight lift ticket --- $15
9pm-midnight rental (ski or board) --- $15
Get a head start on your late night!
5pm-midnight lift ticket --- $36
5pm-midnight ski rental --- $32
5pm-midnight [board rental?] --- $34
The basic website for events at Liberty is Liberty Mountain Resort Calendar of Events 2004-05. There are some that I omitted.
Disclaimer: I do not work for Liberty, nor do I have any stake in whether you go there or not. I just thought maybe someone would be interested. You don't have to be good to enjoy winter activities. I'm completely incompetent, and they still took my money.
Two other nearby areas share common ownership with Liberty.
Roundtop
Whitetail
