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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jan 13, 2008
Pros: Slopes, Lifts
Cons: Food Service
Summary: If you live in the D.C/Baltimore area, and want a good place to ski, you will want to consider Whitetail Resort. Located in Southern Pennsylvania, and approximately 90 minutes from the nations capital, Whitetail is one of the newest resorts in the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 23, 2009
Pros: cheapest in the area, closest to DC area
Cons: day cares and camps aren't professional, overpriced
Summary: I was a regular skier years ago and decided to try to get my kids into the sport this year. We headed to Whitetail on two different trips because it was local and the prices were the cheapest we could find.On both occasions I was pretty ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 8, 2007
Pros: Wide, lengthy runs, efficient chair lifts, new facilities, good discounts, proximity to DC and Baltimore
Cons: Conditions are subject to the merciless whims of midatlantic weather, weekend crowds, not extremely challenging
Summary: When it comes to skiing on the intermediate level, I have a fair share of varying experiences at a number of different mountains and resorts. I've skied Colorado, Vancouver (Whistler), Mass./Vermont, Argentina, Chile, Switzerland, Italy, you get the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 5, 2007
Pros: Please see comments noted above.
Cons: Please see comments noted above.
Summary: Whitetail is the best ski resort within 3 hours of the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. You will find different reviews out there - however, keep it in perspective. You can't compare Whitetail to a resort in the west such as Colorado. That would be ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2001
Pros: High-quality skis, roomy, easy access, great classes
Cons: Poor snow production
Summary: Nestled in the Pennsylvania mountains is a wonderful day-tripper ski resort. Catering to skiers of every skill level, but especially nice for the intermediate and advanced skier, Whitetail mountain is one of three Pennsylvania mountains owed and operated ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2001
Pros: Close to DC & Baltimore. Very well run operation. Experienced at handling beginners
Cons: Skiing - lite!
Summary: The key to appreciating Whitetail comes from managing your expectations. Is Whitetail on a par with the larger resorts in Pennsylvania, Maryland or West Virginia? Of course not. It has neither the size or snow to match up to those resorts. But what it ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 27, 2000
Pros: Variety of Slopes, Snowboard park, Pipe
Cons: Icy, Costly
Summary: Whitetail is a great place to go for all skill levels of skiiers and snowboarders. Rentals are provided on the site, bu are in a limited number, so you may want to bring your own. Each slope is different and challenging in its own way. One of the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 6, 2000
Pros: foliage views, chair lift ride
Cons: not too tall
Summary: I have been to the Whitetail only once so far, in October 2000. It was the right time to admire beautiful foliage views from the top of the mountain, and also to have a nice hike in the area. At that time of the year it is not crowded yet not closed. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2000
Pros: location
Cons: price/lines/snow/# of trails
Summary: Over the past 6 or so years I have been making ski trips around the mid-atlantic area. I have been to almost all of the bigger mid-atlantic ski resorts. As for anyone who lives around the area knows, it is hard to get quality skiing considering ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 10, 2000
Pros: Close to Washington D.C.
Cons: Icy, bad food, bad service, theft
Summary: Whitetail resort is a ski resort in Pennsylvania. I just went there for a day to ski last friday. I would not recommend going here. This resort is horrible. There was no power or real snow. The snow was all man-made but it was almost all ice. On top ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2000
Pros: Fast lift, Fun atmosphere
Cons: Only 17 runs
Summary: I have been to whitetail about six times in my life. I have found it to be a great ski resort. The lifts are great and high-speed and the runs are challenging and fun. It has something for everyone, including a long relaxing green or a tough double black ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2000
Pros: none, besides it an hour and a half from DC
Cons: ICY, EXPENSIVE, NOT WORTH ANY MONEY, BAD LODGE
Summary: This is easily the worst ski resort I have ever been to, it is icy beyond belief. There is absolutely no powder, and the snow blowers stink!! There terrain park is terrible and there half pipe is more like a quarter pipe. Not to mention there lodge is a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 2, 2000
Pros: Everthing
Cons: rentals
Summary: To my opinion Whitetial mountain has improved within the last couple of years. The slopes are more fun and more exiting. I belive that wightail has a wide veriety food and slopes to ride. There snowboard park is going very well but they do not allow ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 2, 2000
Pros: Green and Blue Slopes are Good
Cons: Hard to Rent Skis
Summary: I visited this resort with a group of friends, and seeing that I had only skied once before, I went to the bunny slope. It was not to bad. The only porblem is that there are bad people on there and they slow you down. However, the higher greens and blues ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 1, 2000
Pros: Great high-speed quad chair, convenient location
Cons: Bad snow quality
Summary: I most recently visited Whitetail last weekend. My visit had to be rescheduled from two weeks prior to the date it was held because there was no terrain harder than greens open at that time.
My favorite aspect of Whitetail was the fact that the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 1, 2000
Pros: Good skiing and good food
Cons: a bit icy
Summary: Whitetail Mountain is one of the most visited mountains on the east coast. This is no wonder considering that it is known for its great service and the great food and skiing that is top notch. Its located near Washington and is not in the middle of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2000
Pros: Low cost, great time!
Cons: sometimes crowded on weekends
Summary: When I arrived I surprised at the simplicity of the resort. You walk right up and get your lift ticket and your off. On the bad side, there are not many lifts which causes traffic and semi-long lines. This was the case for the greens at least. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2000
Pros: Lots of beginner/intermediate slopes
Cons: Not enough advanced slopes, not enough trails
Summary: I recently went to Whitetail with my girlfriend and my sister and we spent a day skiing the trails. After about half a day, we were done and ready to call it quits. Whitetail has about 15-20 trails which are mostly for the beginner/intermediate. I am ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2000
Pros: Close access to DC
Cons: Everything about it!
Summary: Although Whitetail does provide a nice relaxing ski break for many who live in Northern Virginia, don't waste your money at this awful resort. Just spend a little more and drive about an hour more in the other direction and go to Blue Knob, etc. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 26, 2000
Pros: Hot girls
Cons: Not really that good
Summary: Well whitetail isn't exactly the best ski resort I've ever been to. It has some nice runs and it is a relatively reasonable price, but it could use more slopes and the food in the lodge is ridiculously over priced. That's why I usually steal it. ... read more
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