Let it snow at the Fenton Inn!

                                                    

 

Well, after a very warm fall and early winter, we finally got a double storm front that dropped about 24 inches of very powdery snow.  The high winds overnight made some very high drift on Main Street, making it look much more like three or more feet came down.  Now, where did I leave my snow shovel?

The curved bay window with the snow drift touching the glass.  Even more snow fell on the fountain from the clock tower roof almost covering the lion’s head.   A good day to go out skiing.

 

A view of the Blue Ridge Express chair lift on Wintergreen Mountain.  Unlike most ski slopes, you park at the top of mountain, ski down, then take a lift back up to the top.  There is a good mix of gentle slopes, snow board park, and a few steeper runs.  There is even a ski through tunnel under the road that connects the more advanced slopes with the main ski area.

 

 

View to Upper Dobie.  All slopes have snow making and lights for night skiing.  Often only the ski slopes have snow, but after two feet of snow, the neighboring mountains all look formal decked out in white snow.

Potato Patch is a small run with a lift perfect for beginners and children.  Prior to the ski resort starting in the late 1970s, the top area of the mountain had a farm with a potato patch in this area.  Now most of the potatoes on the mountain come as French fries in the several restaurants and hamburger stands on the mountain top.

 

One of the more advanced slopes called Eagles Swoop for those that want a bit of speed as they imagine themselves on an Olympic slalom race.  So enjoy the winter before it melts, either by skiing or just watch the snow fall from the warm comfort of your room at the Fenton Inn.

New Year Fireworks!

Twice a year you can see a magnificent fireworks display just a stone throw away from the Fenton Inn. To be exact we are adjacent to Wintergreen Mountain where each 4^th of July and each New Year’s Eve thousands of people enjoy fireworks, local music and food as well as locally crafted beer. While 4^th of July fireworks are very popular and the mountain top parking can get crowded, in December you can enjoy display without high number of tourists.

 

 

This year Bold Rock Cidery was a sponsor of 22 minute long New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Many people enjoyed their drinks near a huge rustic fire pit.  A DJ played music in the central courtyard of Wintergreen, dancing was optional.

 

 

Below you can see some of the interesting pictures of the fireworks.  Flowers, swirls and our most favorite – the Whistle Rockets!

 

Happy New Year!