Summary: Top of the World
by James (from Rock Hill)
January 2009 - The add said washer/dryer and fireplace. The virtual tour showed an updated barnd new model (showroom) BUT at TOP of the WORLD(moutain top) the washer and dryers were community ones for the whole floor and there was NO FIREPLACE. After talking to several other resorts on the mountain we were told that Top of the WORLD is one of the OLDEST condos there. The picture on the web add shows SOARING EAGLES NOT Top of the World. Top of the World is WAY OVER PRICED for the little 'crap' they pass off for high price.
We will NEVER stay there again.
PS unless you want too pay $47. for a steak stay away from EMBERS resturant located in Soaring Eagles Condos
Customer Service: little to none with attitude with the little that was given
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Summary: I am from WV and have been skiing Snowshoe for years, way before Intrawest. Granted, they have the most, and some of the best, terrain, there are prices to pay. The actual price of the ticket is the first ($63-$67), the frustration is the second. WARNING!!! Do not believe what any member of Snowshoe's management tells you. They are the most unorganized, non-communicative group I have ever seen. Without fail, I, or my friends, are misinformed on nearly every transaction that takes place with Snowshoe. Be prepared to venture from place to place to pick up reserved tickets, get information, or anything else. Basically, give yourself ample time to be inconvenienced. If the lifts open at 8:30, be there at 7:30. The best excuse I've heard for the lack of communication is " it's a big mountain, sir." Check the weather. If the snow is fresh, go. Just do not expect to save money on anything, and definitely do not expect any smooth transactions. Alternatively, if the snow is deep and falling, Go to Timberline or Canaan. They are less crowded, cheaper, and you will have a better experience overall.
Summary: I've been skiing at Snowshoe for about 20 years now and I agree, it has the best terrain within several hundred miles. HOWEVER, it is not $63.00 a lift ticket good. THIS IS OUTRAGEUOS! Since Intrawest has been involved, the ticket prices have gone up every year much faster than the cost of living. It's finally gotten to the point where I just won't go anymore. Intrawest owns Whistler as well. Why is that you can ski a World Class resort owned by the same company cheaper than you can ski local-yokel, ski-it-if-your-in-the-neighborhood Snowshoe. As I mentioned, Intrawest owns the Snowshoe...the WHOLE village. Last I heard, there is only one restaraunt out of many that is still privately owned and I am sure they are under a lot of pressure. So don't expect to find reasonable prices or good service. What are you going to do, go to a different place? Thats fine but the money goes to the same place.
CONCLUSION:
Skip Snowshoe, check out Canaan or Timberline. Or save your money, catch a cheap flight to Salt Lake City and ski Alta: $42.00/day. Is it me or is something a little out of whack here?
Reviewed by: tecwzrd, Advanced, from Newport News, VA
Price Paid: $0.00
Summary: This is the second time me and my wife have been to snowshoe. We usually go in February which seems to be the best time for fresh powder.(not more than a foot but still fun) If you can go during the week it’s much less crowded with lift lines usually less than 5 minutes.
We stayed at the Inn at snowshoe last year but the drive up (8 miles) kind of takes away from “being” there so this time we stayed at Spruce Lodge. Spruce is right on the slopes and is pretty cheap. It’s comfortable enough with a private bath and a TV to watch after hanging out in the clubs. It’s a 5 to 6 hour drive from Newport News VA so we always leave early to ski half the first day and some at night. The Foxfire Grille is by far our favorite place to eat. They have great food and service. The comedy club and the Junction restaurant are fun places also.
We were lucky enough to get 18” of fresh snow when we went so skiing was perfect. Snowshoe had already gotten 58” of natural snow when we went. My wife is a beginner and enjoyed the easier trails and had a great time. Being from CA I prefer more challenging slopes but snowshoe has a few that will make your heart pump but nothing like the steep slopes out west. First year we went there was a little ice on the advanced slopes but it still wasn’t that bad.
Over all I think Snowshoe is a blast. Not the cheapest place to ski but the best I’ve seen on the east coast. The dining and shops are like having your own little town up there and most of the staff is quite professional. If you can get a group of 4 or more together to share a condo it runs about $100 - $160 a day per person for lodging and lift tickets depending on where you stay. Also Elk Mountain Outfitters at the bottom of the mountain has better equipment and rates for rentals (found that out the second time) but make sure you reserve in advance.
Summary: I've been skiing at Snowshoe since 1978. In the East I've been just about everywhere from Vermont, New Your, the Poconos, etc. The Cupp Run side of Snowshoe blows them all away. Mind you, for the beginner/intermediate you may be hit with lines on the "other" side of the hill, I just don't know, cause I always ski in the Western Territory. A couple years ago Interwest installed high-speed quads on Cupp as well as on the Eastern face of the mountain which should cut down on lift lines. However, the only time I can recall an obscene lift line was in 1980, whne the only run going was Cupp. Over the years since the upside down resort opened (around 1973) owners have gone bankrupt 4 -5 times. Interwest is doing it right. The lodging is top notch and there is plenty 'o nightlife.
I'm sure the hils don't compare to the West, but I've never skiied there. As far as the East, it is the best.
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