If you live close by there is no better Winter release than skiing at Wintergreen, Sure it's not perfect, But if you live within an hour or 2 this is awesome. It isn't out west for sure but you can't grab the kids after school at 3 pm and be skiing in Vail by 5. It can be icy and slushy at times but I grew up skiing in Virginia and that's what it is. It's an amazing place year-round to beat the heat and stay active. We are lucky to have Wintergreen and all its flaws.