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Save/ShareStarting on August 29, Liberty University, in Lynchburg, Va., will give skiers and snowboarders the freedom to ride in the great outdoors year-round.
How can this be possible? Give the credit to Snowflex, a soft, synthetic substance that's a pretty close imitation of snow, only it's not cold, and it doesn't have to be groomed. Ski areas using the substance have opened already overseas, but this will be the first such operation in the U.S.
Skiers, boarders, and tubers will be able to zip down a 500-foot-long Snowflex-covered slope on Liberty Mountain, right on the college's campus. The terrain includes a beginner slope, as well as freestyle areas with kickers, grind rails, and an 11-foot-high quarter pipe.
Helmets are highly recommended, and long pants and long-sleeve T-shirts are mandatory, even during the peak of summer. Tickets to ride are pretty cheap: $5 an hour Monday to Wednesday, $7 an hour Thursday to Sunday, and Liberty University students pay just $2 to $4 an hour.
Check out more details at Liberty's website. And let the shredding begin for 12 months of the year.
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Yes, our city is the first in the U.S!!!! Can't wait for it to open and try it out. When traveling to Lynchburg, we invite you to stay with us in our 100 yr. old mansion, the Federal Crest Inn B & B! You will be able to experience the old with the new and go home with even a bigger smile on your face.
Posted By Ann Ripley on August 21, 2009, 4:26 PM
The all year ski slopes is a great addition to all the activities that are available in the Lynchburg area. We would like to invite everyone to visit our city and experience everything that there is to do. There are great places to eat, many outdoor activities, more history than you can imanage and of course the hospitality at The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast is unsurpassed. Check it out at: www.TheCarriageHouseInnBandB.com
Posted By Mike Bedsworth on August 21, 2009, 8:30 PM
For those interested in a hotel within walking distance to the SnowFlex Center, the WINGATE BY WYNDHAM is an excellent option. Newly remodelled, it is one of Lynchburg's first "Green Hotels" and offers a beautiful view of Lynchburg and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The DAYS INN, just down the road, is another great option for accommodations.
Posted By Brian Knopp on August 23, 2009, 11:38 AM
After you finish hitting slopes at Snowflex, relax in one of our first class accommodations and enjoy an evening of fine dining and nightlife. Wake up to a wide variety of things to do: hiking, biking, shopping, fishing, antiquing, Civil War history, ice skating, African-American history, rock wall climbing, and canoeing. Can't decide what to do? Let the travel counselors at the Lynchburg Visitors Information Center help you. Call 800-732-5821 or visit: www.discoverlynchburg.org.
Posted By Denise Jackson on August 24, 2009, 9:41 AM
Dry slope skiing finally in the US!!!! I've seen videos of it over seas.. I'm excited to hear it's finally in our country! I'll be sure to make many visits!!
Posted By Mike on September 2, 2009, 12:41 AM
Next we will see artificial skiing mountains, what a great idea! This will let organizers create ski slopes tailored for certain audiences like beginners to ensure maximum safety.
Posted By Quin on September 15, 2009, 12:18 AM