Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Time for one last ski trip.

It seems to be warming up again in the Midwest which is fantastic (don't get me wrong), but skiing season is slowly being phased out.  Northern Kentucky isn't exactly known for its mountains and ski resorts, but there are a few decent places to go for a day trip.

Paoli Peaks: ~2 1/2 hours away in Indiana, only a few notable runs, a terrain park; worth your time only if you live closer by.

Perfect North Slopes: ~ 1 hr 20 min away also in Indiana, more/longer runs in comparison, just enough variety for a day trip;

So, if you're feeling the need to ski or snowboard, Perfect North Slopes seems to be the best option.  It's nothing like you'll find in the Rockies in terms of powder and run length/number/diversity, but it's great for a quick trip.

Anyone have any experience skiing nearby in West Virginia?
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21 comments:

  1. Josh JacksonFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Man, I wish I knew how to ski. I have always wanted to ski and snowboard but never have. I think one of these days I'm going to try it,I hear it's a blast!

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  2. WobblesFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Gotta agree with Josh, that sounds like a lot of fun. Closest I've come to that is trying (and failing) to snowboard when I was around 7 in NY.

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  3. jopjopjopFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    we had so much snow in the last two months and since i live in austria i love snowboarding

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

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  5. ShowtekFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I'm going to north peaks this weekend! Can't wait, thanks for the post, I think I made the right decision n

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Its been a while since the last time I snowboarded. But the only place I snowboard is in California :(

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  7. GenoxdFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I've never been skiing but I do know how to snowboard, a friend of mine wants to teach/take me skiing though.

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  8. KnilFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Only seen snow once in my life :(

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  9. JcacheFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Living in SC I dont get to see snow too much, but I think I may need to go snowboarding, to at least give it a shot.

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  10. AtretiesFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Nice, thanks for the tip! I was looking to go skiing soon, too!

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  11. NemesisFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    i want to snowboard

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  12. Disser2February 16, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    here in germany its warm again, no snow^^

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  13. CartzFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Where i live does not snow, and i never had the chance to try sky... its in my bucket list xD

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  14. gcphillips1February 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Do some skiing and snowboarding here in Spain, got to admit I prefer skiing. I imagine it's a lot better in WV, pretty small mountain range here

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  15. NhecasFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    now i know where to go when planing a trip on Ameria xD
    good job

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  16. Tó RockFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I would like to try ;)

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  17. kailusFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Pff Snow is gone here at my place already, but outside like -12 Celcius degrees, fckn cold !

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  18. Come At Me BroFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I should try this!

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  19. Bring_NapkinsFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Cool, thanks for the tips. I'm not a skiing person myself but its good to know where to go.

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  20. BatmanFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    WV is better. The runs are much longer (although they are still nothing like out west). Winterplace is about 4 hours from Lexington.

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  21. l33 v4n cl33fFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    wish i could go ski right now

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