Bryce Resort

Bryce Resort is a 400-acre member-owned resort the northern part of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley that is open to the public. Opened in 1965 and located near the West Virginia border, 11 miles west of Mount Jackson, Virginia. The resort is very popular with residents of the valley, as well as families and tourists from the Washington, D.C. area, some 115 miles (185 km) away. Principal activities include skiing, golf, mountain activities, mountain biking, tennis, fishing, and water sports at Lake Laura and the resort pool.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Location in Virginia
LocationBasye, Virginia,
United States
Nearest major cityMount Jackson, Virginia
11 mi. - (18 km)
Washington, D.C.
115 mi. - (185 km)
Coordinates38°49′03″N 78°45′57″W
Vertical500 ft - (152 m)
Top elevation1750 ft - (533 m)
Base elevation1250 ft - (381 m)
Runs8
37% easiest
50% more difficult
13% most difficult
Longest runRedeye
Lift system2 chairlifts
- 1 quad
- 1 double
2 surface lifts
Terrain parks1
SnowmakingYes
Night skiingAll trails except for White Lighting and Hangover
Websitebryceresort.com

The ski area was opened as a year-round resort by Pete and Julie Brice in 1965, seeking to attract visitors drawn to the nearby Orkney Springs, and has been in operation ever since. In December 2020 Bryce was rated one of the Top 25 family-friendly ski resorts in North America by Yelp.[1] Due to the relatively temperate climate of northwestern Virginia, the resort relies considerably on artificial snowmaking, and was one of the first and only resorts in North America to introduce grass skiing during summer months. Weather permitted, golf is played year-round. The 18-hole PGA Championship course[2] offers challenges of trees and a creek that meanders throughout.

The resort was managed by brothers Horst and Manfred Locher until 1997 and is now managed by Ryan Locher.

Facilities and Activities

Facilities at Bryce include a day lodge with grill restaurant, a cafeteria (only open during ski season), a full-service ski/bike rental and instruction operation,[3] a ski shop and a golf shop. Bryce Resort boasts one of the largest ski racing teams, with over 60 racers, in the Southern Region. While alpine skiing and snowboarding are the most popular winter activities, the resort also offers an 800-foot-long (244 m) snow tubing run and an ice skating ring. Summer activities include downhill mountain biking,[4] ziplining down the slopes, golf, a driving range, a resort pool, and an artificial lake, named Lake Laura. The resort also features an airstrip with a 2,240-foot (683 m) runway, with the FAA identifier VG18.[5]

Mountain lifts

Bryce Resort has two lifts, including a quad-chair (installed in 2012) and a double-chair, which operates less frequently. The entire mountain is accessible from the quad, while the double terminates several hundred feet lower down, near the top of Bootlegger and Revenuer's Run. Additionally, there are two carpet lifts on the lower slopes to cater to beginners.[6]

References
  1. Fox, Alison (2020-12-01). "These Are the Top 25 Family-friendly Ski Resorts in North America, According to Yelp". Travel+Leisure.
  2. "Places to Stay - Bryce Resort". 2018-05-24.
  3. "Bryce Resort Ski Area". 2018-05-23.
  4. "Bryce Mountain Bike Park". 2019-06-03.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2015-03-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2015-03-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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